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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon November 17, 1989 PAGE 3 Editorial E Coosh EEWA (The way it is) Letters to the Editor JZi- JLa,- 4i7fs proiaf o George What's happening to the good old holiday season nowadays? At one time, Thanksgiving and Christmas were real meaning fuL.the excitement that went along with the thought of those holidays approaching. Today, it appears that all people are interested in is trying to make a fast buck without the consideration of the season and the joys that go along with them. One of the biggest draw backs is people take all the meaning out of Christmas and what it stands for by starting to advertise Christmas before Thanksgiving is even thought of. Christmas ornaments are displayed in October. They ad vertise Christmas albums and display Christmas decorations much too early. Once upon a time, Christmas decorations and displays never appeared until a day after Thanksgiving. And there was the big Christmas parade on the "tube," to officially open the holiday season. It was more exciting for kids to go downtown after Thanksgiving to look at all the decorations and bright lights with nothing in the air except Christmas. It reminded people of the real reason we have Christmas. There was a time that Christmas did not compete with all the goblins during the Halloween season. The way it is today, it appears that Santa Claus is a Halloween charac ter and is trying to win the prize for the biggest joke of the Halloween party. Maybe we should send this to Nat Shaw at radio station K WSI, where he can read the line, "the way it was." Yep, people do go through the motions at Christmas but the spirit has long faded away and the joys are really not there anymore. Well, maybe times are changing and I haven't caught the boat and have been left way behind and have a lot of catching up to do. Maybe the script will read, "The shepherds gave thanks to-the angels while they were doing their trick or treating..." Christmas seems to be old stuff and outdated nowadays. I still believe that the Christmas season should be like it used to be in the past and that's after Thanksgiving....(NEIGH) To the Editor, In our efforts to share our good fortune, and encourage our young people, we have some information regarding George Ike, who is attending the University of New Mexico. George has been in Albuquerque since May, 1989. During the sum mer, he attended a NASA-sponsored summer school session. NASA then provided a part scho larship for George's first term at the University. The tribal educa tion department has also been pro viding support during his stay. George, as of this writing, is maintaining a 3.5 GPA. We are extremely proud of him because of his efforts and knowing the intense competition universities are known to have. Not only did we want to brag about our nephew, but we also wanted to encourage those young people we know have the capabili ties of doing the same. For those interested in dropping George a line, his address is: 303 Princeton S.E. Apt. 9, Albuquer que, New Mexico 87106. Two very proud aunties, Myra Shawaway Shirley Sanders Committee notes students Student George Ike To the Editor, The Education Committee would like to congratulate the four new members of the Johnson O'Malley Committee who were selected Octo ber 18, 1989. The new members are Art McConvillc, Linda Thompson, Marita Johnson and Shirley Heath. Future JOM meetings will be held on the first Thursday of every month. Accompanying this letter is a list of local youth attending or apply ing to attend boarding school and a list of students attending vocational and higher education facilities. We encourage you to encourage them. They need all the support they can get. Higher Education Carolyn Brunoe. DeWayne Charley, George Ike, Anita Jack son, Lauraina Johnson, Christcl Leonard, Keely Keene-Linn, Bridg ette Macy, Larry Macy, Terry Macy, Doug Manion, Marc Mose ley, Michcle Ricdl, Heather Schut, Debra V. Smith. Sammi Sauiem phen, Aurolyn Stwyer and Jolden Surface. Program thankful for donations There's a sale at the Info Center! The Information Center and Gift Shop will be having a sale on every thing in the store, excluding books, beginning November 22, 1989. Twenty percent will be taken off all local crafts and fifteen percent will be taken off on miscellaneous items. The sale will continue through the end of the year. Toe Ness REMEMBER WHEN: A little boy told his friend: "My grandpa can remember when an ice cream cone cost a dime! His friend: "What's a DIME? YIKES SS SS SS SPILYAY SEZ: Middle age is that difficult time between juvenile delinquency and senior citizenship when you have to take care of yourself. YIKES SS SS SS What will the criminals do next? A report that thieves broke into the Warm Springs police precinct and stole all the toilet fixtures.. .so, tor the present time the police have nothing to GO On! YIKES SS SS SS Almost every fire department usually has a dog. One lady drove up to ask in a serious manner, "Why do fire departments have a dog?" One of the old timers said with a chuckle, "They find the hydrant for us at night." YIKES SS SS SS , A guy goes into the doughnut shop and asked, "Your sign says your doughnuts have fewer calories. I want to know how you can make doughnuts with fewer calories? The baker: "Well, if you must know...we make them smaller than anyone else." YIKES SS SS SS To the Editor, The JTP A Pre-entry program would like to acknowledge the fol lowing people and thank them for all the donations to the $ N' Sense Thrift Shop. Tina Aguilar, Karla Bagley, Pinky Beymer, Sissy Boyd, Laura Brown, Garland Brunoe, Jennifer Bryant, Joann Bryant, Beulah Cal ica, Inez Calica, Jeri Calica, Marie Calica, Gloria Chopito, Janice Clements, Josepha Crowe, Effie Culpus, Hilda Culpus, Hat fields, Denise Heath, Shirley Heath, Timmie Heath, Maria Hicks, Rose Holiday, Relda Jack, Barbara Jim, Ellen Johnson, Angelena Kalama, Edith Kalama, Noree Kalama, Kim, Judy King. Stella Langley, Elina Langnese, Ursula Little, Betty Lou Lucio, Jimmy Macy, Raynelle Martinez, Sally McCool, Billie Jo McConville, Cordelia Miller, Fran celia Miller, Orthelia Miller, Roberta Miller, Eraina Palmer, Howie Patt, Iva Pennington, Iris Quam, Serena Raboin, Felicia Rhoan, Lizzy Rhoan, Shirley San ders, Dora Sahme, Dean Seyler, Iris Smith, Lisa Smith, Mary Smith, Sissy Smith, Versa Smith, Marcia Soliz, Ronald Suppah, Maxine Switzler, Arlene Tenorio, Loretta Tewee, Caroline Tohet, Yvonne To pedo, Joe Tuckta. Alegra Tufti, W.S. Apparel Industry, Irene Wells, Carol Wewa and Charlene White. JTPAPre-Entry Program Vocational Education Roberta Berry, Ann Binder, Steve Courtney, Lenora Doney, Jolene Estimo. Lois Estimo, Donnetta Ewack, Angie Frutos, Tressie Fuentes, Ed Henderson. Paul Hen derson, Donna Henry, Leo Helton, George Johnson, Vesta Johnson, Tommie Kalama, Judy King, Lonny Macy, Toni Macy. Schcldon Min nick, Keith Moody, Paula Moses, Olney Patt, Jr., Kerry Rhoan, Wil liam Rhoan, Angela Selam, Bodie Shaw, Dcannie Smith, Jason Smith, Pat Smith. Carol Stevens, Cheryl Stinnett, Phoebe Suppah, Barbie Tancwasha, Carla Tewee, PatTulec, Edith Walsey, Lillic Ann Walker, Owen Wallulatum, Charlene White, Celestina Whiteman and Owens Yahtin. Boarding School Aaron Agular, Valeda Jackson, Natalie Kirk, Jesse Madrid, Bruce Miller, Vivian Quam, Mary Mar cellais, Abraham Jones, Roberta Heath, Carlos Smith, Mark Poor Bear, Bobbie Jo Horn, Tilla Lugo, Richard Brisbois, Carl Kalama, Willie Kirk, Marti Wells, Romaine Miller, Jr., April Marcellais, Rose anne Jackson, Travis Bobb, Stacey Fast Horse, Martin Poor Bear, Carol Soludo, Candida Cole and Violet Jackson. Sincerely, Tribal Education Committee ! 11 ' t - it - f .... .. " ' 4 1,1 1 House Cleaning $6hour 475-6671 Thriftshop opens Continued from page 2 washed and ironed, priced, dis played and sorted. Participants working the thrift shop include: Billie Jo McConville, Cassimera Rhoan, Mary Smith, Julie George, Walter Wainanawit, Floriene Davis, and Arlene Teno rio. These tribal members are to be highly commended for all the work that has gone into setting up this thriftshop said Soliz. The com munity is thanked for all the dona tions which have made it possible to have a wide variety of clothes, kitchenwares and miscellaneous items on hand. EDITOR S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from itsVeaders. 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. A surprise birthday reception was given for Louise Jackson at Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge, Sunday, November 5. The celebration was made possible through careful work by her four children. As a special treat, Louise's two brothers and her sister were present. Her sister, Juanita Ballinger and her husband came in from Ft. Worth, Texas; her brother F red H. Massey, came in from A Ibuquerque, New Mexico and another brother, Mark Massey, came from Woodburn, Oregon. Several friends and other relatives were on hand to wish her well Tribal Council Agenda Monday, November 20 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business; Minutes 10 a.m. Agency Superintendent Monthly Report 1:30 p.m. Mark Phillips Conference Call 2 p.m. Indian Health Service Injury Prevention Strategy Tuesday, November 21 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Warm Springs Forest Products Industries Task Force Update 1:30 p.m. Tribal Construction Plan of Operation Wednesday, November 22 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Review 1990 Budget Monday, November 27 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Federal Strategy 1:30 p.m. Mark Phillips Conference Call 2 p.m. Tribal Council December Agenda 3 p.m. 1990 Census 7:30 p.m. 509-J School Board Joint Meeting Madras Tuesday, November 28 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Realty 1:30 p.m. Enrollments Wednesday, November 29 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. U.S. West Communications 1:30 p.m. Approve 1990 Tribal Budget 7 p.m. Dinner with Dr. Frederick Boyle at Kah-Nee-Ta Thursday, November 30 Post 1990 Approved Tribal Budget To be scheduled items include: Timber Committee and Health Care Happy Birthday! Blanche Walsey Nettie Dickson Curtiss Dickson LaVonne Boise W.E.G. T.L.D. T.M.D. Necklace found Found outside Children's Pro tective Services, a necklace. Call 553-3225 to identify. Wedding set for sale FOR SALE: Lady's black Hills gold engagement and wedding ring set. Size seven. Engagement ring is a rose with a diamond sitting inside with smaller diamonds along side. The wedding ring has the leaves and diamonds that wrap around the rose. Asking $500. Appraised at S550. Will negotiate. Serious? Call 553-3274.