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PAGE 4 November 20, 1987 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor ...V'-w A ,'v "SpHfay Speaks" Lack of representation exists Kah-Nee-Ta employee seeks support for change Dear Brother and Persons: Sister Council The era we live in today is a crazy one, people do all sorts of dumb things, especially to other people's property. There arc people who go to work every day, save money and when they have enough saved they buy things they need or what they want. Sometimes its good toys for their children like bikes, scooters, saddles or even a good horse so there children are happy. No matter how hard it is to save money today they manage because these things they save for is a pride of accomplishment. Some things they save up to buy aid them on the job such as cameras, and some things are for pleasure. They save to buy extras around the house like VCR's, microwave ovens and even a extra vehicle for work or something like that. It takes a lot of sacrafices and extra work to do these things but the outcome is one they enjoy. Things don't come cheap now days, whatever a person has, he has worked for it. Then on the other hand there those who steal valuable property, or do damage or other peoples property for what? There are people who report stolen bikes right along with recovery of these bikes is almost impossible. What do they do with all this stolen property? Talk is they strip down these bikes for parts to repair their own bikes. They abuse their own bikes going overjumps so they take the cheap way out and thats taking little kids bikes to strip them down and repair their own. There are assumptions that these people steal other property so they can sell them for dope and stuff like that. Or they sell them so they can get a bottle of booze. It's pathetic these people have to resort to this kind of activity. They should do what others do.. .thats get a job and work everyday, save their money and buy their own things! Wc, the Agency District Coun cil, greet you in the eyes of our Creator and pray for your gui dance, assistance and support. We have determined that a mat ter of great importance exists that needs full Tribal Council attention. The mallei is very complex and will require mature adult wisdom thinking such as our elders have modeled before us. Our concern is based on a grow ing alarm being expressed to us by Agency District people that a lack of representation exists for them on the Tribal Council and over representation lor others. Wc request that the full Tribal Council delib erate this matter soon and provide a course of action that will bring this important matter to a satisfac tory conclusion. It has been more than SO years since our people have officially reviewed and discussed the present system. Respectfully Submitted, Nelson Wallulatum Wasco Chief, Zane Jackson Tribal Council Chairman, Bruce "Mickey" Brunoe, Sr. Tribal Council Vice Chairman, Rita Squiemphen Sidwalter District Representative Many club members excelled fjr Happy I Thanksgiving Holiday Appreciates help during crisis To the Editor, I wish to thank the tribal ambu lance crew, IHS and Mt. View Hospital staff for their kindness, concern and medical expertise dur ing the time I was faced with a crisis. I also appreciate Hazel, Viola, Bernice and Prunie for their con cern and prayers. As a sojourner in this life, a special honor and glory to Elohim (Trinity) who also is Jehovah Jirah (provider) and the sole giver of all good, the abundant lifegiver, who brought peace (recon cilliation to God) and Righteous ness (covanant relationship with the Father) and Joy through the Holy Ghost. My desire and prayer for all who read this little thank you letter is that you come in the knowledge of the Jesus the Christ. With a Godly love and concern for your soul, Ella Aguilar To the people of Warm Springs, Now that the rodeo season has ended and we are all back into the swing of school and have washed the arena dust from our mouths, we would like to acknowledge our Jr. Rodeo Club members who partici pated in junior rodeos this past season. This was an exceptional year for participating among our local youth. Many of our kids excelled in the sport and we would like to commend a few of them. Joel Florendo was runner-up in the Sr. division of the Northwest Jr. Rodeo Association (NWJRA) and lost the title by one point. He also won several first place and all around awards throughout the sea son. He won a buckle in the bare back riding in the overall standings for the year. . . v, Wishbone Heath placed fourth in the goat tying year-end stand ings. Ryan Florendo placed fifth in the bareback riding in the junior division for the year. Justine Tom was runner up for the peewee division all-around, he placed third in barrel racing, second pole bending, first in goat tying, third in calf riding and fourth in bareback riding in the year-end standings. Evans Spino brought home a very special award, as he was selected "Sportsman of the Year" and was presented a plaque from the NWJRA. Other members who have com peted and did well are Flint Scott, who placed and won the rough stock events at the Central Oregon Peewee Rodeo and also at several NWJRA rodeos. Rocko Thomp son placed in the rough stock events at the same rodeo. He was ready to really rip them at the finals until he broke his arm (cowboying, of course). "Smokey" Wewa placed and participated in rough stock events in the NWJRA. Corbett Tom competed and placed at both NWJRA rodeos and the Central Oregon Peewee rodeos. Despite a cracked collar bone mid season, he returned tougher than ever at the Central Oregon finals. We can all be very proud of these kids as well as all the local kids who participated in our local rodeo and others who have represented Warm Springs at junior rodeos through out the northwest. Don't be afraid to go up and shake their hands and tell them you're proud as one of them may very well be a world champion one day. We would also like to thank eve ryone who supported and worked with us this past May in putting on our very first junior rodeo here in Warm Springs. H was one of the largest in the northwest and a great success. We would like to thank a few special people who donated bake sale items, raffle items, cash and worked throughout the year to help make our rodeo possible. Thanks to Adeline Miller, Ada Sooksoit, Chris Tom, Inez Calica, Mary Danzuka, Arlene David, Roma David, Lizzie Rhoan, Marie Tom, Pat and Harry Miller, Bullneck and Shirley Heath, Frances Allen, J. P. Patt (for his tractor), all of our buckle donators, all of the club members and the Tribal Council who put faith in us by recognizing us and getting us off the ground. Watch for posters of upcoming fund raisers and meetings. Join the club and the fun. Thanks again to everyone and anyone we may have forgotten. Warm Springs LiP Britches Buckaroos Jr. Rodeo Club. To the Editor, It's been a while since I wrote to you. There is something on my mind that I would like to share. It has been over eight months since I started work at Kah-Nee-Ta as the personnel manager. There were many that probably said it wouldn't last, whereas others were glad for me and the other tribal members who had gotten mana gersupervisory positions here. I have heard a lot of "hcrcsays" about our Kah-Nee-Ta general mana ger and other managers. You know, I am really enjoying my job. I know it can be very stress ful, but I am not afraid to say I enjoy working under Mr. Court ney's supervision. He has gotten right out to each and every depart ment to see how things were with the employees and supervisors. Instead of petty gossip about Mr. Courtney, we should beware of the person(s) spreading this gossip. "He that gossips to you, will gossip about you." Instead of looking for one of the tribal members to mess up, we should be encouraging them to go with their job. Instead of saying "they should...", we should be grate ful that tribal members finally did get into management job and sup port them. Instead of saying "it will never change..." give us suggestions to MAKE it change. We know it can't be an overnight change, but give us support so we can do our best to change what we can. If we don't have the support from the com munity then it makes it twice as hard to do our jobs. j-,,. We have all done our best by trying to employ tribal members first, but we can't keep them for long because of the powwows, rodeos and of course, the number one problem, the brown bottle flu. I thought that since tribal members were put into management posi tions, the community would change their attitude about the resort, but I hear from different ones that it is just the same or worse because of jealousy. If everyone listened to all the gossip and believed what was rumored then I'm sure Kah-Nee-Ta wouldn't still be here. Maybe the pcrson(s) spreading the rumors were at one time "let go"from their job because of some thing they were not suppose to be doing. How is their credibility with the community? As Jesus said, "He without sin can cast the first stone..." All of us should look at our own lives before we "throw stones"at our neighbor. Jesus also says"to love another..." Let's make this community a better place to live and get along with each other, even if our skin is a different color than our neighbor's. We still have the same color blood dont we? I get tired of hearing rumors. If I didn't believe that Kah-Nee-Ta would one day be very prosperous, I would not be working here. Again, I do enjoy my job and pray that one day we all can get along down here on earth, because if we didn't, how are we going to get along in heaven. Thanks for hearing me out. Sincerely Tina Aguilar ?nfcl Manager Some still respect police To the Editor, I attended a court police depart ment meeting on November the 5th at the Agency Longhouse. To say the least, it is disheartening the way people speak without regard. People asked why more tribal members are not hired at the police department. If being a police officer is such a glamorous job why aren't more tribal members applying? When a tribal member applies who is qualified (of age, no felonies, driv ers license, etc.) They are hired because enrolled members do have preference. It is up to that person to hold the job. One person said we are support ing all the non-Indians and non tribal members. When, in reality some non-tribal members may be married into the Tribe and have children and grandchildren who are tribal members. My father has been a member of the police force nearly 30 years. Not many people can say that, they move on to more rewarding jobs, they do not stay in the department. People are always complaining about the police department, I just had to let them know some of us still respect and have confidence in them. Respectfully, Sandra Shike Danzuka Toe Ness Confucius Say: "Girl tangle?" YIKES with many men on string usually get into SS SS SS In the local ladies Club: "Is Mrs. Jones an active member in your sewing club?" "Heavens no! She never says a word. Just sits there and sews." YIKES SS SS SS There was this misfit in this small town everyone made fun at. They would put out a dime and a nickle and ask him which one he wanted. He would always choose the nickle. One day one of them asked him why he always choose the nickle, he said. "If ever I chose the dime, they would quit giving me nickles!" YIKES SS SS SS Thank you for participation Happy 18th Birthday Rat! Love, Mom, Dad and Family To the people, The Warm Springs Boxing Club would like to take this time to thank the people of Warm Springs for their participation in the 1987 Silver Gloves Boxing champion ship bouts held at the Community Center November 7, 1987. We felt our one-day event was truly a success. We would like to thank the fol lowing officials who donated their time: Dr. Harry Parks, ring side doctor from Vancouver, Washing ton; Dr. Paul Guileux, ring side doctor from Sandy, Oregon; Richard Craig; Connie Ortner; Caroline Ba tey; Cak Batey; Clyde Qunsenberry; Gilbert Brunoe; Jim Ortner; Con nie Goins; Harold Smith; Dean Adams, Christine Smith, James Smith, Alvis Smith, Sr. and Rossin Camus. The Warm Springs Community Center and staff Elton Greeley, Natalie Smith, Lyle Rhoan, Austin Greene and Andy Leonard did a great job which added to the suc cess of the bouts. A special thank you to them. Our concession stand was staffed by volunteers who also did a good job. Thank you Manuelita Smith, Ruth Adams, Estelle Lawson, Mary Jack, Laurie Danzuka, Louella Heath, Jeri Smith and Lonnie Smith. We truly appreciate all of you for your time and efforts. The WSBC coaches: Elliot Lawson Gerald Smith Delbert Lawson EDITOR S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must include the author's signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in anyway the c pinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous statements. i Donations needed Once again it is time to clean out your closet and donate clothes and toys to the needy for Christmas baskets. Also add an extra canned item on your grocery shopping list to give. Leave your items at the Planning office or the Insurance office. Any volunteers to help with this project will be greatly appre ciated. Thanking you all. Kate Jack son, ext. 270. and Ante Pamperien ext. 327. Tribal Council Agenda Monday, November 23 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 10:00 a.m. Superintendent's Report 3. 1:30 p.m. Construction Department Review Tuesday, November 24 Tribal Council Meeting 1.9:00 a.m. Business " 2. 9:30 a.m. Enrollments Residency Questionnaire 3. 1:30 p.m. Realty Thurday & Friday November 26 and 27 "Happy Thanksgiving" Monday, November 30 Tribal Council Meeting 1.9:00 a.m. Business 2. 10:00 a.m. U.S. Forest Services , 3. 1:30 p.m. Ken Smith Monthly Report ' 4. 3:00 p.m. Weed Control Natural Resources i i