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PAGE 4 March 9, 1990 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor M ft "Spifyay SpealtS " Keepsakes lost Thank you for support What do our Treaty Rights mean to you? There are a lot of people in our own country who really don't know the meaning of the InJian Treaty Rights. Especially when certain seasons come about like the hunting season, the fishing season and the use of the vegetation, the water and the forests. The sportsmen get all uptight when they hear the term "Indian Treaty Rights." They say the Indian get too much of every thing, the fish, the game, the mineral rights. They are trying everyway to find loop holes to break the treaties with the Indi ans. Is it greed? After all, who made those treaties with the Indians? In order to get what they wanted at that time, they set certain terms with the Indian tribes, saying that they could hunt, fish and gather roots at all usual places without interference from anyone. It's only fair, we do what we have done right down through the years and we still retain those rights, like a term heard in the past, "As long as the sun shines, the mountains stand and the rivers run,"you will have those rights. We've got to be on our toes from all those fast, sweet talkers and protect what little we have left. "Ahh-Na Chi Pun-khi" To the Editor: The family of Howard "Doc" Tewee had a memorial dinner Feb ruary 10, 1990. At this memorial, keepsake items were given to Hes ter Scott. Esther and Tillic Wolfe and Inez. McKinley, which were picked up accidently or otherwise but never reached the above named people. Most important, Hester Scott was given a green shell dress, one pair of moccasins, one pair of furs and one necklace with a small basket on it by the family. These items can be recognicd by the fam ily that gave them to Hester. Please return, noquestions asked. Theseacc keepsake items in memory of her grandfather. If there is informa tion, please call 553-1644. Thank you. Florene and Hester Scott To the Editor: Thank you for the support in the "Most Beautiful Baby"contcst. The goal for $3,600 was reached with $1,000 alone made from the baby contest. The following aie the winners: Newborn to I year old first place. Stephanie Sparks, second place, Montana Rhodes. One-year to Two-year old-first place, Phillip Sinclair, second place, Titus Kalama. Two-year to Three year old-first place Jenny Van Pelt, second Kalcb Palmer. Safeway Easter Seals Please come to powwows To the Editor, I want to invite you to two Northern California powwows. The Paiute Powwow will be held Mother's Day weekend in Susan villc. California at the Jr. College. The High Eagle Warrior Powwow will be held in Westwood, Califor nia at the campgrounds during the first weekend in August. Both pow wows are competition. All drums and dancers are most welcome. For more information, contact: Bob Henry for the High Eagle Warrior Society Powwow at (9 1 6)256-2255 and Marv in Sam for the Paiute Powwow at (916)257 2048. Sincerely, Tears Johnston, Committee Member PO Box 57 Termo, California 96132 ' J Josiah George Thompson was born February 22, 1990. He weighed 7 lbs, 8t oi. and was 21" long. His parents are Curtis and Sarah Thompson. His paternal grand parents are Leland and Deanna Thompson and his maternal grand parents are Carol Burke and Elvis Frank. Victims assistance volunteers are there when you need them Tears of Fear Doing everything I can. to be as quiet as I can, 'less I awaken terror and destruction, awaiting my harm. Often wanting to run with nowhere to go, and past damages showing through bruises and twisted arm. Months and months have I been silent crying, with only fear as my companion and only emotion held tight. Every minute is hours of pain, and every hour years of darkness and sudden movements moving me toward (light. Soon I will run to someone, anyone who will hold me tight and safely from the screams behind me this day. Today as harm sleeps, I will save what is left of myself, today as death stalks me through memory. Home used for cooking As noted in the last issue of Spi lyay Tymoo the former Lizzie Rhoan residence was burned to prepare the site for the new tribal museum. The residence was once a cook shack used for workers build ing the bridge across the Deschutes River. Here's Hope Revival Warm Springs Baptist Church March 25-30, 1990 7:30 p.m. EvangelistrGary Hawkins Everyone welcome "I'd pick more daisies" If I had my life to live over, I'd try to make more mistakes next time. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I know 1 would take more chances. I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers and watch more sunsets. I would burn more gasoline. 1 would eat more ice cream and less beans. I would have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones. You see, I am one of those people who lives prophylactically and sen sibly and sanely, hour after hour, day after day. Oh, 1 have had my moments, and if I had to do it again, I'd have more of them. In fact, I'd try to have nothing else. Just moments, one after another, instead of living so many years ahead eacn day. 1 have been one of those people who never go any where without a thermometer, a hot-water bottle, a gargle, a rain coat and a parachute. If 1 had it to do over agian, I would go places and do things and travel lighter than I have. If I had my life to live over, I would start barefooted earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would play hooky more. I wouldn't make such good grades except by accident. I would ride on more merry-go-rounds. I'd pick more daisies. Nadine Ster Age 85 i ' J i . - . .. i !..- - . ;& i:. vv'- K f:": :" .' Ill' ' '-. "" m '1 ' - 2-- i J i Xf'-M I ; J. : -i- . - Mr V- i'f h -I ": VH :,,. : , I -1 K I J$ rni.11111 .ir.iinii ...mn.min hiii II In n, , , , ,wwt, f ilBk.J , for my life I will pray. I tremble thinking of being caught. 1 scream insideeach time I look out to freedom, with a thousand miles to the door. Carefully inch by inch to some one's love, anyone's love, arms reching for me, holding me close not knowing my name, loving me poor. Victory comes only with escape, victory comes only by justice, and victory is a gift from above, send ing those with love. I take nothing with me as I look back for destruction following, for my possible probable death to think of. Oh what a great fear it is to be in danger by seconds, with my child ren crying without understanding why love is painful. Looking upon me my chldren seek comfort and safety, and give me strength to carry them swiftly and gainful. Every step faster and faster, into the yard I scream inside, into the scream I feel terrors breathe behind me, touching me. Never! Never! will I be free. I scream inside, knowing a hand is grabbing for me. reeling, holding child, must flee! Crying sobbing in fear, knowing death will hear and awaken soon, faster, stumbling, almost falling, cannot look back from fear. Every step slow motion, been run ning for eternity to get 10 yards, my life my children, today love awaits us my dears. I know that escape means escape. And things happen very fast, real fast, when you fear for your life or your children's life. When you decide to be free, you take the opportunity of an instant. And in an instant your life full of fears and cries flashes before you, almost , stopping you from fleeing, and sometimes really stopping you. You can hear the terror of your own experiences screaming in your soul, as you pull away into freedom. . And when you get through the terror, you need instant help to . stay free and I pray for the thdlF'' sands of victims assistant volun-!( teers, to be there to love you like '. their sister. u Written for mothers and child ren of domestic violence. Please call us at 553-3357, 553 1171 after 5 p.m. or 911. Written by, Art McConville Victims Assistance Volunteer Warm Springs, OR Robert Strong represented Spilyay Tymoo in a Central Oregon media snowmobile race last month. Strong's efforts earned Spilyay a second place trophy. Craft show set for October 13 Toe Ness The third annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held October 13, 1 990. The next planning meeting is scneciuiea ior March y at y a.m. in "The Berlin Wall is coming down, why aren't you happy?" said one Carol's Room at the Community East German. "Because I've been digging a tunnel to West Ger many for the past 12 years," said the other. YIKES SS SS SS The government just completed a $6 million study that concluded three out of every four Americans represents 75 percent of the population. YIKES SS SS SS A job interviewer asked this redneck: "How to you spell Missis sippi?" The redneck replied: "Do you want the river or the state?" YIKES SS SS SS The Interval Revenue Agent: "What's all this?" Hill Billy: "Well, you told me to bring all mah records, so here's some by Ernie Ford, Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl. ..YIKES SS SS SS Narcotics Anonymous Mondays 7 p.m. at the Community Counseling Center Conference Room 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. Local artist Oliver Kirk will pre pare the poster for the third annual show. All local artisans are encouraged to prepare now for the fall show. Trade child care Have you ever thought how to make spring break fun for all? Trade child arc with a friend. This will help both children and parents have a break. This message is brought to you by the Jefferson County Council on child Abuse. "People working to keep families together." Pickup for sale For sale: 1981 Chevrolet . three quarter ton pickup with canopy, maroon and white, 305 engine, 2 w heel-drive, two new retread snow tires, recent tuneup. year-old shocks, wired for trailers with brakes, 4-speed. power steering. Call Clay at 475-2550 evenings. Youth Alcohol and Drug Education Mondays, 4-5:00 p.m. February 5-March 19 Warm Springs Counseling Center Tribal Council Agenda Monday, March 12, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. To Be Scheduled 1:30 p.m. Mark PhillipsConference Call 2 p.m. OSHA Update; Metolius River MOU Tuesday, March 13, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9:30a.m. Agency Superintendent's Monthly Report 11 a.m. Appellate JudgesLand Use Commit teeWSAI Board Selections 1:30 p.m. Range Committee HRM Proposal Wednesday, March 14, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. CEO Communications Plan 1 :30 p.m. Draft Testimony Appropriations and Posi tion Paper Packet , Thursday, March 15, 1990 Oregon Tribes MeetingUma tilla Pendleton, Oregon Monday, March 19, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. BusinessMinutes 9:30 a.m. Tribal Common Law 1:30 p.m. Mark PhillipsConference Call Tuesday, March 20, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Health Facility 1:30 p.m. Culture and Heritage Committee Docu mentation Project Wednesday, March 21, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Housing Proposal Follow Up 1:30 p.m. Gas Spill Update 2 p.m. Columbia River Gorge Update Monday, March 26, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. EPA Recognition Application 1:30 p.m. Mark PhillipsConference Call 2 p.m. Litigation Report 3 p.m. Senior Citizen and Scholarship Funds Tuesday, March 27, 1990 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Realty 11 a.m. WSAI Update 1:30 p.m. Enrollments 2 p.m. Adoptions Wednesdya, March 1991- :al Council Meeting 11 a.m. Tour Kah-Nee-Ta 12 noon LunrhKah-Nee-Ta 1:30 p.m. Meeting with Kah Nee-Ta Board GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENCY LONGHOUSE 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Meeting AGENDA: KAH-NEE-TA ANNUAL REPORT