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ries. It is a tradition that is handed down tor generations and will
continue in the future. As they say, "As long as the mountains
stand and the rivers run."
With such a low snow fall this year a drought is expected. The
lack of snow in the higher mountains will limit the amount of water
flow during the summer. With the water level appearing to be far
below normal, a dry season is expected which is a sign for high fire
danger. Last season we had more than our share of fires here in the
Northwest and the way things look it will be just as bad this year
again. Sometimes conditions like this cause logging to be cut down
to a minimum or closed completely which puts a hardship on the
loggers and mill workers. The low water level puts a hardship on
several things, not enough water or irrigation, or for fishato
migrate to the spawning ground. This even puts hardship on water
use in communities for lawns, washing cars and even laundry
makes the Te-La-Ta-Le kinda She-Shoo. YIKES...But what the
heck, summer is coming and the living is easy.
ArtsCrafts Show May 14
The Warm Springs Arts and
Crafts Show will be held May 14,
1988 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Warm Springs Community Center.
The purpose is so the Tribal
people and residents of Warm
Springs can show their Art and
Craft work. It's open to all ages five
to 100 years old.
There will be no charge for table
Donors appreciated
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The morning kindergarten classes
at Warm Springs Elementary would
like to thank all parents who donated
to their "snack fund" each month.
Because of the long bus rides most
of these youngsters endure, their
tummies really appreciated the nou
Toe Ness
Spilyay Sez: "The worst penality for bigamy is, you have two mother-in-laws.
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A guy said to his friend, "My wife just ran off with another man. I can
hardly control myself.
His friend: Go ahead and let it go Paul. You'll feel a whole lot better after
a good laugh. YIKES
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This guy goes into the cafe and orders two eggs cooked real hard, two
pieces of toast burnt black and a cup of cold coffee.
The Waitress: "I can't do that for you."
Customer: "The heck you can't, you did it to me yesterday. YIKES
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The BIA today fails to prosper because of Custer, when he rode away he
said, "Don't do anything until I return." YIKES
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EDITOR'S NOTE
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Editorial
(The way it is)
Letters to the Editor
Spegfo"
fEDlTORia
Everyone must feel like they've
been in a cocoon now that the
height of winter has past and
spring is here. It looks like the
world around here has come to
life, like a bear after its long
winters nap. We are all busy
and buzzing around with eve
ryone in a big hurry tryng to get
someplace.
Easter has come and gone.
Now we are looking for good
crops from the earth. Each year
at this time all the tribes gather
and give thanks to the Great
Spirit above for a bountiful
root crop. As each season chang
es we all look towards the Great
Spirit giving th?nks for the
roots, the salmon and the ber
space for this event. Please register
for table space as soon as possible
at the Community Center before
May 4, 1 988. We need to know the
amount of exhibit space needed
and type of items to be shown,
traded or sold.
For more information call (503)
553-1 161, ext. 243 or 553-1361. -
rishment.
A big thank you to the parent
guardians and for the teachers help!
Also, thank you to Jim and Luana
Macy, Ahern's and Dale Spencer,
WSE Custodian, for donated cups.
Sincerely,
Shirley Sanders
Family extends thanks for help
To the Editor,
We would like to take the time to
extend a warm Thank you to all the
relatives and friends who helped us
with actions, kind thoughts and
prayer during the recent loss of Eli
zabeth Thompson Pitt, Mohalla.
We also want to thank everyone
who helped us through the years of
her life, including the families of
people who have passed on.
There were many years of happ
iness for Elizabeth. She recalled
her years of growing up at Kah-Nee-Ta
with her grandmother. She
also recalled the days of celebra
tion and thanksgiving. She loved
to see her people, and everyone
should feel good that they could be
a part of her happiness. There are
stories of the times at Hollywood,
and we should never forget the feel
ing of community that was there at
that time. We should always feel
our community in that way.
My Grandmother loved the land, ,
the animals and family. There are
many people who live without the
security of having a family, or a
place to call a homeland.- We are
indeed fortunate to have each of
these things. Elizabeth Pitt made
her place a home for many people
during her younger days. She took
care of each of us through her days
with great responsibility and gui
dance. Her prayers and teachings
carried us through difficulties.
She and all the old people, who
are old now, went through some
difficult times. They worked hard
to keep for us what we now have.
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be remembered as well as all the;j(WA)to
old timers, who have gone on to the
land of living, eternal light. We in
turn must endure and live our lives
right so we can see our loved ones,
innocent person could be hurt
To the Editor,
It seems sometime all that used
to matter was knowing as long as
you knew you weren't doing any
thing wrong it was okay.
I don't claim to be a saint or
anything, I had my share of mess
ups. I think just about once in eve
rybodys life they tried one or the
other.
You may be hanging around
people who you consider friends
but they are doing things like alco
hol or drugs. Well you know you're
not doing them but people see you
with them and start to say the
Thank you
To the Editor,
We, the family of Raymond D.
Brown, would like to thank the
people who helped us in our time of
need. We are very thankful to all
the people for their support, pray
ers, comforting words and concern.
At times like this we don't always
know who to turn to, but there was
Parent meeting
The next regular meeting of Title
IV, Part A, Parent Advisory Com
mittee will be held in the library of
Warm Springs Elementary School
on Tuesday, April 1 2, 1 988, at 7:00
p.m. The agenda will include reports
from several conferences and com
mittee nominations for next year.
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even those whome we can't remem
ber. Especially the young people
like myself, Elizabeth Woody and
Jolcne Pitt. We know that it is easy
in this day and age to think only of
today and ourselves. The history of
our people is our history and is
very much a part of who we are, no
, matter where we are. or how alone
we may feel at times. It is a comfort
to know that there is a force that is
indestructible and eternal. This all
is in our blood and the land.
The funeral services brought us
comfort. While the 7 drums beta
and the people sang the songs of
faith we were not tired or sad. Eve
ryone who took time to be there,
please keep up this strength. We
also wish to thank the people who
went to church and the grave with
Uncle expresses appreciation to nieces
To the Editor,
I would like to "thank" the two
people who have both contributed
so much of their time in being
"there for me," helping me out so
very much in a great many ways
while I am now getting ready to go
to the veterans hospital in Port
land, Oregon, for surgery on my
right hip (hip-joint) which has been
caused by arthritis.
I want to offer my thanks to my
two very dear nieces who have been
there for me when I needed assist
ance before going to the hospital.
To my niece Jacqueline (John-
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1 offer her hditiy cooking
me some real home cooked meals
for me, and just keeping me com
pany, for taking me to town to
shop, for keeping my home all
wrong thing at the wrong time and
rumors start. I work with a lot of
people and I shouldn't be judged
for their weaknesses as long as they
don't do them on the job or try to
involve me in their activities.
There are people out there who
have done this sort of thing. It only
takes one ot- two people to pick up
on the rumor and all of sudden it
gets blown out of proportion.
The sad thing about this whole
deal is that a innocent person could
get hurt.
James F. Surface
for help
always somebody there.
Our special thanks to: Pierson
Mitchell, Richard and Vivian Macy,
Wilfred and Jeri Jim, Pat Smith,
Larry Dick, Percy Blackwolf, Tri
bal Council, Bel Air Funeral Home,
and all the Church Denominations.
We thank every one from the
bottom of our hearts.
Cynthia Caldera and Son
Charlie and Blondie, Wolfe,
Diane Brown and family,
Robert and Leta Comenout,
Archie Caldera,
Larry Caldera, Jr.
Ray Caldera and family
Video to be shown
On Thursday, April 14 a video
presentation. The Family, concern
ing adult children of alcoholics will
be shown at the Community Coun
seling Center.
Dr. Loye Ryan, Community Cen
ter consultant will be presenting
the video. Everyone is encouraged
to attend. If you have any ques
tions please call Orthelia Miller at
Purchasing, 553-1161, ext. 255 or
Jean Green at the Counseling Cen
ter. 553-1 161. ext. 205.
Travel Inquiries
Travel? Call Carol in Warm
Springs at 553-1938.
Tous Cruises - Business
Pay for travel only.
The service is free!!
Air-Ship- Rail
Wortf-Wide
us. We also want to acknowledge
the prayers of people faraway who
could not be with us.
Each and every person, who is a
part of the Warm Springs tribe, we
wish to thank, because we are all
together in living our lives, our
connection may not be apparent to
you. but it is an important one.
My grandmother said to always
have love in your heart, belief in
God. and say a prayer. Never turn
away from suffering but help in
some way to ease the pain. Never
give up. but live your life and do
right. You can not go wrong if you
have this light of the land in your
heart and you will never be alone if
you let God in. Even if you lay on
your sick bed. God will be there
and provide for you.
spick and span and just plain visit
ing, thank you 'Jackie."
To Justine "Tina" Aguilar for
transporting me back and forth to
the Veterans Hospital for some
tests before my surgery, where I
will be confined for a longtime in
about four to six months from
now, for helping me along, being
my ears, interpretor, and all around
helper.
For every little thing these two
Public meeting notice.
4 Pacific Northwest Bell representatives will meet with
community members regarding a ballot that will be sent to
voters. The ballot asks if all community residents are willing
to pay $2.14 per month for 10 years to enable Culver and
Metolius connection to the local telephone exchange. Meet
ing is scheduled for April 13 at Madras Elementary School at
7:30 p.m.
Montee clarifies previous letter
To the Editor,
After reading my own letter to
the Editor in a past issue of The
Spilyay, it appears I must clarify
something. The participants of the
"Early Bird" Aerobics exercise class
are grateful to the Roads depart
ment for having the roads sanded
and plowed as we trudge down to
our 6:00 a.m. class and we are
grateful to the Utilities dept. for
having the sidewalks to the Com
munity Center building plowed and
and sanded before we arrive.
Through the efforts of early morn
ing risers from both of these depart
ments, our exercise efforts were
made safer this past winter. Thanks
to all of you from all us exercisers. I
will do 15 extra push-ups during
class for neglecting to include roads
Tribal Council Agenda
Monday, April 11 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 9:30 a.m. Management Reports
3. 1:30 p.m. Johnson O'Malley Distribution Formula
4. 3:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Program Jim Smith
Tuesday, April 12 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 10:00 a.m. Search and Rescue Update
3. 1:30 p.m. Area Health Board Issues
Monday-Wednesday, April 11-13 Washington D.C. Delegates
Monday, April 18, Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 9:30 a.m. Columbia River Loan Program
3. 1:30 p.m. Pacific Salmon Workshop
Tuesday, April 19, Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 9:30 a.m. Stan Reid:
3. 1:30 p.m. WSFPI Drug Program
Wednesday, Thursday, April 20-21, Finance Workshop-Portland
Monday, April 25, Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 10:00 a.m. Indian Health Board-Dr. McBarron
3. 1:30 p.m. Culture and Heritage Policy
Tuesday, April 26, Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. 9:30 a.m. Enrollments
3. 1 1:00 a.m. Ken Smith Monthly Report
4. 1:30 p.m. Tort Claims
5. 3:30 p.m. Alcohol and Drug Council History Update
Wednesday, April 27, Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
2. Shopping Center
3. 1 1:00 a.m. Lake Billy Chinook MOU
4. 1:30 p.m. Realty Land Sales and Leases
We also wish to Thank Eduli
Barton, and the Mountain View
Rest Home for her care in the last
few years and the years they spent
taking care of the old people. The
CHR's and the people who will
take time to see the elders where
ever they are.
Thank you and with much respect,
the family of Elizabeth 1 hompson
Pitt.
Charlotte Pitt,
Lillian Pitt,
Lewis Pitt,
Elizabeth Woody,
Jolene Pitt,
Pita Pitt
Pahtu Pitt
and all our relatives.
people have so far done for me I
will say thank you very much.
They have both treated so kindly
with their loving care so that I can
hereby truly say they are now a
part of my family and welcome
them "both-on-board."
From,
Uncle Roscoe Stacona,
Senior Citizens Home
in my note of appreciation (boy,
are the class participants going to
love me for the extra push-ups).
Sincerely,
Eva Montee
Wellness Director
Cigarettes for sale
Cigarettes for sale: $8.00 a car
ton. Different brands available. Call
553-1783 in the evenings. Or see
Earlynne Graybael at the Vending
warehouse. Located in the Indus
trial Park warehouse 3.
Happy Birthday
Eraina!
Many happy returns!
BPA Representative Introduction