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PAGE 4 November 18, 1988 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA (The way it Is) Letters to the Editor WWII ir7 --2 1 "tyjj county, giving Bush a 52.9 percent to 47. 1 percent over Dukakis. Deschutes County also carried lor Dukakis, however the count there could be a turn around when all the absentee ballots are counted. And as for vice president Quayle, "well, maybe silence is golden." In the meantime, here in Jefferson County, it's pretty safe to say that Dan Ahern will be the new County Judge as he had a pretty comfortable lead over Gordon Shown. There are also other mea sures that need the final count of the absentee ballots to decide the outcome. In Jefferson County, measure 1 went yes, 2,204 and no, 1,844. - Measure 2 went yes, 2,084 and no, 1,959. Measure 3 went yes, 1,324 and no, 2,828. Measure 4 was yes, 3,338 and no,.790. Measure 5 was yes, 1,200 and no, 2,944. Measure 6 was yes, 1,190 and no 3,063. Measure 7 was yes, 1,749 and no, 2,362. Measure 8 was yes, 2,370 and no, 1,732. Everything went pretty well with one time when it's good to be back to normal when everything is all over and we have to live with what we ended up with. turn 1 SX II J. .5J I ii yui If... II 5 Pollsters run The election year is over now. and we all know that George Bush will be our next president. How ever, this election has been unlike any other, in that telephone polls (probably expensive and often time consuming) have never been more popular. Phone pollsters, usually calling from Texas for some rea son, ran heavy competition against my childrens' numerous friends during the month before November 8. With a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old at home, the phone rarely rings for me. And when it does, my children are greatly disappointed, to say the least. The pollsters had them.. .shall I say, confused. With the ring of the phone, much like the starting bell at the races, mv daughters run for the phone. TOE NESS SPILYAY SEZ: "People who cough incessantly never seem to go to a doctor they go to banquets, concerts and church." YIKES SS SS SS A doctor to draftee: "Just read the letters on that chart," ordered the draft board doctor. "I don't see any chart," answered the draftee. "You're absolutely right,"said the doctor. "There isn't any chart. You're 1 -A." YIKES SS SS SS A rookie in the paratroopers was making his first jump. The sergeant said. "If the chute does't open, pull the rip cord for the auxilliary chute, and after you land, our truck will pick you up." The rookie took a deep breath and jumped. His chute didn't open and he pulled the rip cord for the extra chut. Still nothing happened. As he went down he said to himself, "Now 111 bet the truck won't be there either." YIKES ' SS SS SS 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 any way the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous statements. " President elect Bush will take office in January. This presi dential election looks like it was "one for the Gippcr." One thing Bush has promised is to seek an early summit with Soviet leader Gorbachev and the Nicaraguan Contra gueril las have top priority because they were one of Reagan's deep concerns. Bush indicated that he will bring in a new team but that several present cabinet members could remain in his administra tion. In central Oregon, Crook County remains the only County in the nation that has picked the winner and hangs on to the title as the nation's last bellweather Bush, while Jefferson County went was so close that some speculate the rest of the nation and this is IUI fit? competition yelling all the way, "I'll get it! It's for me!"( As if they could tell by the tone.) Then, upon hearing a strange person's voice asking to speak with a registered voter, my daughters would holler, after slamming the phone on the counter, "Mom, it's for you! "Then, morequietly, they'd demand, "Make it short, I'm ex pecting a call from ....!" Speaking to a surveyer was much like talking to a computer with a heavy southern accent. In a mono tone voice, they would ask, "If the election were held tomorrow, would you vote for (that scummy, no good so-and-so who cheats on his wife) or would you fote for hisher opponent, the (charming, eloquent, sophisticated) ....? Poll sters are obviously not known for their objectivity. Employee To the Editor, This letter is in response to the gentleman's letter who assumed wrongly that only the menial??? jobs were held by the American Natives at the Kah-Nce-Ta Resort. This party must have made prior reservations to stay at the resort, this would have been done through a Native American. He was checked into his accomodations, in all probability, by a Native American. If he ate meals here, the Native American cooks we have probably prepared the meal he ate. If he visited the lounge, he was served by American Natives; his room would have been made ready for his com fort by American Natives. There are American Natives serving as waiters waitresses in all eating areas. Many of the management posi tions are held by local tribal mem bers. Also, the security positions are held by Native Americans. The Resort's personnel, housekeepers, pool employees, grounds mainte nance, front desk, food and bever age departments and other posi tions too numerous to list are being filled by Native American employ ees. Students express thanks To the Community, We, the Native American Stu dent Union of Madras High School, would like to express our apprecia tion for the support we received at the annual Halloween Carnival at the Warm Springs Community Center. We would specifically like to send our thanks out to Julie Mit chell of the Early Childhood Edu cation department for the use of the tricycles and tlton Oreeley and the Community Center staff for the use of the golf clubs and golf balls. with callers The most recent polls, tnougn, carried a different message. "I'm calling to remind you to vote Tues day," said a caller from the Duka kis camp. Surprisingly, she did not advise me to vote for her favorite candidate. She also said that my name had been mentioned as a Dukakis supporter. I was more than a little baffled, as I am regis tered independent. The ironic thing about the elec tion being over is that I'll no longer be running competition with my daughters for phone use even though I pay the bills. Nor will I have the opportunity to share my (probably unwanted and often unnecessary) opinion with callers. Oh well, there's 1992. By then, there will be two registered voters in the house and I won't be the lone prey for pollsters. However, my daughters will still probably be yell ing, "111 get it! It's for me!" Candidates Sought The Columbia River men's and women's basketball tournament is looking for girls, between the ages of 16 and 20 years of age, to take part on the basketball court. Girls must be single and not have any children. Girls who have tribal affi liation with any of the Northwest tribes are welcome to participate on the court. The tournament will be held January 27-29, 1989 at The Dalles Junior High School in The Dalles, Oregon. If you are interested ca'l Mary Jack at (M)J) 296-3022 or write to Mary Jack, P.O. Box 122, The Dalles. Oregon, 97058. objects to I don't think his opinion is valid for the resort. I also don't agree with the term he used as menial jobs!!! I don't think any employees, whether Native American or some other nationality who works to provide services in the resort hospi tality field, assume their jobs or Please support graduation party To the businesses County, of Jefferson It is great to be a part of a com munity whose businesses have so generously contributed for the past five years to such a worthy cause as the All Night Chemical Free Gra duation Party. You have helped to establish a very important stand ard for our young people. Each year, a larger percentage of our graduates are attending this night of fun and celebration. Thank you for your past donations of cash, prizes, food and or time that has helped to make this occassion such a special memory for the graduat ing seniors. We are already in the planning stages for the party for the Class of "89. There is so much work to be done that we must begin soon. We We greatly appreciated all the support and the donations that we got from the different people that helped us. In the future, we would gladly accept all the support that you could permit us. We would like to thank you again for your sup port. Sincerely, Starla Green Seeking penpal To the Editor, Perhaps you could help me. I am interested in corresponding with a Native American female for friend ship and possibly more. I'm 30 years old and I enjoy most outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and camping. In addition, I have a keen interest in Native American culture. If you would be kind enough to post this letter perhaps so young ladies between the ages of 20 and 30 would be interested in exchang ing letters with me. Thank you for your understand ing. Edward Barney 7046 Guilford Road Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: (215) 622-5326 No visits to Chemawa The juvenile coordinator, Daisy Ike, will be unable to personally travel to the Chemawa Indian School in Salem to visit with stu dents there as her court schedule is too heavy and filled up. She asks that the natural parents, guardians or legal custodians be sure to keep in touch with the school and their child. Ain't nothing but a hound dog FOUND Hound dog, black and tan with a bobbed tail, near Mill Creek Bridge on Highway 26 on Sunday, October 30, 1988. Call 382-2467. Schedule for Tribal ID's The Warm Springs Vital Statistics department has set schedules for obtaining identifical cards. The days and hours set are as follows: Mon day, Wednesdays and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from I p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vital Statistics can make ex ceptions for people who work for theTribe.WSFPl.BIAand private enterprises. The first ID for the year will cost $3 and additional ID'S are $5. visitor's impressions positions arc in the menial cate gory!!! Every employee is considered important to the hospitality indus try. Employment opportunities arc always available for those who desire to work and prove to be dependable whether they are Native want to appeal to the businesses and community members to help us by donating money or prizes to this worthwhile effort. Please be thinkingabout how you would like to help us with our party this year. Some of our committee members will be visiting your place of busi ness in the near future. Thank you in advance for your generous help in creating a happy, healthy, safe and memorable cele Thanks for support Hi Everybody, An update on our first annual Community Art Show. It was a good success and well worth the effort. Our next show is scheduled to be May 13. 1989. As a result of community feed back, just a few improvements are needed, such as fix the rugs, more media, signs for directions, parking arrangements, etc. We also know of more artistic people in our commuinity. We en courage you to come and share your talents. Meetings will be scheduled and posters will be posted. Feel free to attend, parti Gidget Isadore 29 years old Tribal Council Agenda Monday, November 21 Tribal Council Meeting at Kah-Nee-Ta 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Mark Phillips Conference Call 10 a.m.-JSA PR Report 1:30 p.m. Outpatient Treatment Services and Health Plan Energy Committee 9:30 a.m. Kah-Nee-Ta Tuesday, November 22 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. To be scheduled item 1:30 p.m. BPA Spill Agreement Monday, November 28 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Mark Phillips Conference Call 10 a.m. 1989 Budget Review Tuesday, November 29 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 .m. 1989 Budget Review Wednesday, November 30 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 10 a.m. 1989 Budget Review To be scheduled items include: Pension Plan Amendments (December), Washington D C. Delegation (November 28 December I). NARA, Lower W arm Springs ( Range Ag). Tour Warm Springs Mill, Veterans Design Jodv. OSHA and B1A Roads Plan,' Projects. American or any other nationality. We're all here to make Kah-Nee-Ta grow and become prosperous for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Sincerely, Beth Berman bration for our young people on June 3, 1989. For more informa tion, please call Sig Skavlan III at 475-6 1 66 (work) or 475-2442 (home) or Jewel Minnick at 553-1682. Sincerely, Eileen Hackman, 475-7105 Dotha Patterson, 475-3354 cipate, volunteer or whatever. Thank you to all volunteers and everyone else who helped make our first annual show a success. Myrna Courtney, Elton Greeley, William Moses, Liz Tewee Cross, Olivia Kirk, Roberta Kirk, Carol Allison, Bob Sanders, Angie Fru tos, Natalie Smith, Conrad Queahpama, Roger Stwyer, David Gonzales, Trish Ike, Sherry Court ney, Lois Alverez, Art McConn ville, local radio stations and Mary Sando Tammy Robinson 26 years old