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( Page 4 March 29, 1985 < } SPILYAY TYMOO ; Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor— Not notified for chimney cleaning To the Editor, This is my report on a chim ney fire at my rental unit R- 1379 Elk Loop, at Warm Springs, Oregon on Wednesday, March 20, 1985 at approximately 8:15 p.m. I was home alone,as my hus band works swingshift at the sawmill. At the above menti oned time I was sleeping. I was aw akened by my small dog barking and someone banging on my front door. As I opened my door, my neighbor, Lee Torn, said “Your roof is on fire. There are flames coming out of your chimney.’’ Happy 43rd Ota! It didn’t take the firemen very I ran outdoors, th6n back in to my hom e, tu rn ed the long to get to my home. By dampers off, turned’my TV set then, Lee had, almost extin off, then called the Warm Springs guished the fire in the chimney, Police Department. The dis l a seeing Danny Martinez, I patcher informed me she would fasked him, “ How come my get the fire reported to Fire and chimney wasn’t cleaned thjs year Safety, I told her, “Now, tell or last year?” Usually, someone: has informed me either verbally them my house is on fire.” Lee Tom grabbed his hose or by letter when they were and started spraying the roof. I going to clean the chimney?. In ran outdoors, not knowing what 1984 and 1985, no one informed to do. Lee said, “How do I get up me of my chimney being cleaned, on your roof?” I told him to checked, etc. I feel someone should be re climb up on my car. In the meantime, I found out later, sponsible to let tenants know Wilson Wewa was visiting Lee when and if the chimneys will and boosted him up on my roof. be cleaned and how often. Also,' I feel Lee Tom should be highly we, as tenants, should have sòme in-service regarding chimney, commended. electrical a n d /o r any type of fires within our homes. One of the comments made by a fire and safety person was, “at least your chimney is cleaned?’ and < laughed. This is not a laughing mattef. My h u sb an d an d I have worked for years to accumulate what personal property we now have. If it weren’t for my neigh bor, not only two families Would have lost nil their property, but the Confederated Tribes would have lost two duplexes. I thank God today that the fire did not get out of control. É A concerned tenant, jj Margaret Buckland R Maybe memorial should be delayed living, which I think is right, but know who have lost a loved 1 also know the world won’t one. ; _ .... I know my son had a lot of I have been told that there stop for one person, just because wonderful friends. Since I won’t will be a Memorial for my son they can’t do this or that?? be , there, I send my deepest Matt Wewa, before your Annual I will always have all the heartfelt thanks to all of you for Rodeo in \yarjn Springs,form e happy and wonderful,memories y our support, thoughtfulness and th a t’s too soon. I would rather of a life that was cut so short. wait until August, when it’s for These are the things that keep kindness. some one you loved dearly, that me going, and is what makes Sincerely, isn’t so long. I know people life bearable, but the hurt is StilF Eugenia Wolf would like to go on with their. there, as all of you mother’s Pendleton, Oregon Dear Friends and Relatives, Spilyay ty m o o p hoto b y Leno-Baker On the job Tom Begay can be seen all over the Warm Springs community, adding final touches to this jo b and that. Begay began working for the Bureau in 1967 as a laborer in the facilities management during the funerals. April 12. We are setting my branch. H e is currently a motor vehicle operator fo r the branch. Thanks to everyone, especially brother’s stone this week. H e lives with his fam ily in Simnasho and is a “transplant" Navajo the tribal JWUbefs who Nick ,.T h a n k .y o u again for a ll your, from Shiprock, New Mexicb. ~ works with, for a 11 the help dur help an d thou g h tfu ln ess. . _ ing his illness. Anyone is wel come to cqme up and visit us. Sincerely, I will be participating in the? Nick and Viola Kalama general memorial to be held To the Editor, machines filled daily (and ready to go by 8 a.m ). Its been awhile since anyone It doesn’t seem to be a very wrote about the services that we easy job, but sopieone has to do have, h ad w ith th e yending ma it. Thanks a lot, Rita. chines! Fjpr past few weeks-^-if ity, hoWever, has gone even tural and religious tradition of you haven’t noticed—we have Just another employee, further by including a “Most, their hosts, in the form of a per had the luxury of haying the Gerald Sampson Inspirational” athletes award, formance by the Pine Grove given to the individual demon- , Junior’s Drumming and -Sing strating sportsmanship, skill, and ing group. ; determination to a degree which i Hands clasped in fellowship, sets him aparfas a special spirit? and moving to the beating of This year’s award, a tribal ceremonial drum, people of all blanket donated by Alvis Smith walks set aside the emotion and Contact person and organi A collection o f n o rth w est 3 r., ,w4S .presented to La^ry rivalry of competition to share Herbig, of the Beaverton Oregon the common values and virtues native American baskets of over zation: Joe Ryan, American Boxing Club. Though Larry was so aptly demonstrated by hosts 200 different sizes and designs Friends ‘Service, 814 NE 40th are being returned to tribes of S t, Seattle, W ashin^toh 98105. the losef o f his heavy-weight and participants alike. (206) 632-0500. ! senior bout,, his demonstration For this observer, an enjoy which they originated. Identifi It was announced that Visita ||c h am p io n sh ip qualities as an able weekend of events, an ‘ath cation o f’ tribal baskets' hiùst individual was recognized and letic happening which serves first be made by tribal repre tion should be made as spon as possible. ’ ’ : ”*•4 rewarded in this special way. well' the’ citizens of Eastern sentatives. At the c^nelusiott of the tour ’Oregon, and one that all shouldj nament, participants and guests look 'forward to attending’ in were treated to some of the cul 1985: Thanks for support To the Editor, We wish to thank everyone for their kindness uver the last several m o n t h ^ ^ u wereullso helpful during the loss of my brother and our granddaugh ter. We appreciate the company Machines are working Boxing tourneys prove to be special The following was submitted by r e c e n t to u r n a .m e n t, h e ld Gerald Smith and was written December 1 st and 2nd, also fea tured an outstanding team from by Vince Canizio the Fort Lewis Army facility. As host, coach,, and . vice- Each year, the Warm Springs Boxing Club, headed by coach president of the Oregon Ama Gerald Smith, organizes and teur Boxing Federation, Smith hosts several Silver Gloves box has successfully endeavored to add both spiritual and philoso ing tournaments. By drawing ôn the talents p£ phical elements to these occas- athletes from Boxing Clubs in sions, which haveelevatedthem Oregon, Washington, Idaho and far above mere competitions. While the goal of victory is California, theses tournaments have come to personify the best present in any competitive sport, of am ateur boxing talent in the' every participant at a ! Warm Springs tournament receives a Northwest. W ith com petitors ranging aw ard which recognized the from ten to 11-year-olds iri the courage and personal fortitude novice class, to more experienced shown by each young man. The Warm Springs commun seniors sixteen and up, the most US Toe Ness IB Si Baskets can be viewed by members Celebration slated Pickupforsale <<? A “I thought my Uncle was trying to make a new: kind of car. He took wheels from a Cadillac, Radiator from a Ford, tires from a Plymouth—“What did he get?” “Two Years.” YIKES W ss s s \ , SSSSSS There was this guy who said, “Everybody is just crazy to ride with m e .. .to tell the truth J ’m a; little nuts myself:” , SSSSSS N. Norman in Coos Bay. A powwow Will begin at 8’p.m. Everyone is invited to share in beginning at 1 p.m. The cele this joyous event. bratio n will be held at the Legal aid available SPILYAY TYMOO Opportunity Aliusband to his Wife: “How in the hell did you smash up the car?” “I hit a pedestrian.” “And that smashed up the car like that?” Business Opportunity: Restau “Yeah, the pedestrain was on a bus.” t YIKES.”. ran t for sale to qualified Tribal ■Member. Contact Richard Macy SSSSSS. at 553-1300. Note from the Editor Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters to be published from its read ers. Short letters preferably 300 words or less and must include the writer’s signature and address. Thank you letters and pqetry will be published at the editor’s discretion. All letters are the opinion of the writer and donot reflect any opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any letter that Contains libelous material. •< National Guard A rm ory at 255 1983 Nissan 4x4 King Cab 5- speed. Loaded—^air condition ing, poWer brakes, power steer ing, four, steel belt radialsjfour studded radials,sliding rearwin- dow, A M /F M cassette, tilt steering wheel. Matching glas- stile canopy. 37,000 highway r ’ Legal A id/Tribal Attorney office- Call for appointments at ( miles. $8,000 or best offer. Con- Appointments. Legal Assistance 553-1161, ext. 333 or 334 for F or Salie: 1969 C50 Chevrolet la c t Anita Jdcksonat 553-1161, is'offered to 1 Tribal Members Tuesday afternoons a t the Tri 2-ton truck with stock racks, 5- ext. 278 Monday through Friday. out of the' Tribal Attorney’s bal Administration Building. speed'. 2?speed axle, 6 cylindef, 292 engine, $3,000? For more Information contact Nariiral Re- > source Department, Range*and ; SUBSCRIPTION TO SPILYAY TYMOO Agriculture Program, 553-11,61,, SEND SUBCRIPTION TO , ext. 234. The naine of the flower that we call the daisy was so dubbed because the daisy looks like the da.y;s eye. Its petals grow around a yellow center likethe rays of the suri. Truck for sale There was this patient who had a phobia about automobiles and his psychiatrist was old fashioned. “If you had a hdrse you wouldn’t have to drive a car,” he tdld his patient. “Aw, go on, Doc,” he said, “Horses can’t drive cars.” YIKES The Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Siuslaw and Lower Umpqua will be celebrating their restorationSaturday, April 13 P.O. Box 735 WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 NAME ADDRESS. CITY, STATE ZIP SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR $6.00 All Warm Springs tribal members will receive the Spilyay Tyrnoo"at no cost. Spilyay Tymoo is published bLyyeekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.................. ..................................... ................................... I
