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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1987)
SlMLYAY TYMOO WAKM SPHINCS, OHIXON 97761 February 27, 1987 Pap aj Lincoln's birthday celebrated in Simnasho ' it brf. : V-:: V 1 Wfl if" b rv. 1 f I f$ 'if r A V - k? D f p ' w" ' " ii ii m ? 1 "" ' ( 1 s.i . ( I V t 4 i , v -V... - 1.1 I V . . K ' A ? ,t dl , , Z. ' ?. .XL:-' r: . -:. -.r-A At i 4 r s-35 p. I d 1 l 1 f l v '1 -I .'..-..If"- - J' r.. Caroline Tohet (right) observes her grandsons taking part in the contest dancing Spilyay photos by Pat Leno-Baker f 1 IS 1 , Ik' ,1 3; , ojc Jimmy Tohet joined the new joiners' ceremonies For all things there is a time and the place for powwowing during the month of February was at the annual Simnasho Lincoln's Birth day powwow held at Simnasho, Oregon February 13, 14 and 15, 1987. People from throughout the western states and Canada traveled to the annual powwow held at the small community of Simnasho. Many people entered the contest dances to compete for the championship title and monies. This year a special ceremony was held on Friday, February 1 3 for those dancers who were new joiners to the Longhouse. A wedding was held Friday, Feb ruary 13 with Capt. Ray Moody, son of Enie and Charlotte Herk shan marrying Winona Garrison of California in a traditional wed ding ceremony. Connie Daniels, daughter of Kate Jackson was selected as the queen of the powwow. Connie, 1 3, attends Madras Junior High School and is in the eighth grade. Her attendants were Elizabeth Culps and Susan Gilbert. Results of the powwow are as follows: Girls fancy 7-12 years 1. Char maine Watts, Warm Springs; 2. Lucy Pedage; 3. Leticia McGurk of Sacramento, California. Rnys fancy 7-12 years 1. Clif ford George, Goldendale, WA; 2. Randy George; 3. Gary Smith. Girls traditional 7-12 years 1. Ida Yallup, Toppenish, WA; 2. Josephine Johnson, Warm Springs; 3. Bluesky Jefferson. Bnvs traditional 7-12 years 1. Merle Eaglespeaker, Goldendale, WA; 2. Guy Yallup, WA: 3. Scotty Thompson. Girls fancy 13-17 years 1 . Irene Onepenny, Satus, WA; 2. Hene ryetta McGurk, Sacramento, CA; 3. Vidella Gould, Ft. Hall, ID. Bnys fancy 13-17 years 1. Eric George, Goldendale, WA; 2. Wil liam Wesley, Celilo, WA; 3. Leno McGurk, Sacramento, CA. fijrls traditional 13-17 years 1. Delilah Begay, Celilo, OR; 2. Elsie Jim; 3. Ayanna Totus, Granger, WA. RnV! traditional 13-17 vears-1. Curt Jim, Warm Springs; 2. Simon Jim; 3. Grant Clements, Warm Springs. Wnmens fancy 18-49 years 1. Danell Tailfeathers, Warm Springs; Selina Johnson, Granger, WA; 3. Elizabeth Wesley, Celilo.OR. M-n; fancy 1 8-49 years 1 . Rain bow Azure, Toppenish, WA; 2. Phillip Kaiyou, Jr., Ft. Hall, ID; 3. Marty Pennecoose. MPn: traditional 18-49 vears- 1. George Minnick, Toppenish, WA. 2. Ramon Yazzie; 3. Robert Heath, Warm Springs. Wompns traditional 50 years and up 1 . Ada Sooksoit, Warm Springs; 2. Jean Brown; 3. Elsie Pistalhead. Men traditional 50 years and up 1 . Richard Wasley, Satus, W A; 2. Jimmy Selam, WA: 3. Norval Tufti, Warm Springs. Qppn. grass dance all ages 1 Jonathan Windyboy, Rocky Boy, Mt; 2. Lloyd Yellowbird, Canada; 3. Jake White Plume. Qpn ram dance all ages 1. Esther Boyer team; 2. Danielle Gabriel team; 3. John Minnick team. Pnirnmingandsingingcontest 1. Rocky Boy, Mt; 2. Chemawa; 3. Eagle Spirit, Satus, WA; 4. Snake River, Ft. Hall, Id; (tie for 5th) Starr School, Browning, Mt; Indian Nation, Yakimas; and Treaty of 1855 Yakima. v - f-' t m The refinement of fancy dancing displayed by unknown dancer Public training offered QUESTIONNAIRE FOR OUR LISTENERS KWSO Community Involvement: Preferably Tribal Members 1. Age Group 18 and Under 19-30 31-50. 2. Are You a Tribal Member? Indian? Over 50. Non-Indian?. 3. Do You Listen to KWSO Regularly?. Occasionally?. NADA?. 4. What do You like about KWSO 91.9 FM? 5. What Ideas, Comments or Suggestions do you have for KWSO? Let us know what you think. You may clip this out and leave it at the KWSO drop box at Macy's, The Administration Building, or if you wish, you may mail your questionnaire to KWSO, P.O. Box 489. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. The Warm Springs Fire and Safe ty department will offer a Public Education course March 18, 1987 at 7 p.m. on "Fire extinguishers in the home."The course is free to all. Training will be held at the Agency Firehall located on Warm Springs Street. If you have any questions or information contact Fire and Safety at 553-1634 or 553-1 161. ext. 208. Medical course to be held A First Responder Course will be offered starting on Saturday, February 28, 1987 at the Fire Management training building. The course is offered by the Warm Springs Fire and Safety department. Cost for the course is $25 plus the cost of a book and workbook. The course will consist of a total of 48 hours. Of the 48 hours a total of Artists fo perform 40 hours is required to receive certification. The course is designed to cover material beyond the First-Aid class and not to the level of the Emer gency Medical Technician. Interested people can contact Reneva Hammond at 553-1634 or 553-1 161. ext. 208. The 35 member Lamanite Genei a tion w ill be performing at the Warm Springs Community Center March 6 at 7:00 p.m. The multi-cultural team from Brigham Young University in Prove Utah is making a tour of Califor nia. Nevada and Oregon. Members include dancers from 20 different cultures including Latin America, Polynesia and North America per forming both traditional and con temporary dance and music. To offset the cost of bringing the Lamanite Generation to Warm Springs a raffle is being held. Sales are just beginning and tickets may be purchased at the Culture and Heritage office for 32 prizes being offered including cash prizes and two nights at Kah-Nce-Ta. Memorial Feb. 28 A memorial will be held for Clif ford "Bubbits" Wesley at the Wapato. Washington longhouse at noon Saturday, February 28. The dinner is being put on by Wesley s brother Jimmy Wesley.
