PAGE4 December 14, 1990
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
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"Merry Christmas," like Santa
says,"Ho,Ho,Ho!!"Wcll,whenl
everything goes well for anyone,
that is a time for good cheer.
A time when we share with one
another.
Some people say that this is
for the kids, that we make them
happy. While there are some
adults who feel people owe them
everything in the world. This is
the time of the year when people
feel generous and feci the only
way to be satisfied is to give to
others. Some large companies
feel that after a successful year
they should give their loyal
employees a bonus.
Ahhh! Bonus.. .For some time
now here in Warm springs, after
a successful year, there has been
some surplus income. Or, let's
say we had a pretty good year and after all the bills have been taken
care of the remainder or a portion of the surplus has been given out
to each tribal member. "A Bonus."
Now, for you non-Indians, this is not state or federal tax money.
This is not money given out by the U.S. Government to every tribal
member for nothing. These funds are from the tribal earnings,
from our own enterprises, such as the mill, stumpage, hydro
project, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. These are our own enterprises and
the income the Tribes receive. There is always talk around town or
among non-Indians, that the government just gives money to the
Indians for nothing.
"Well, sorry Charley." The funds given out to each tribal
member are the same as a corporation giving out returns or
; dividends to its stock holders. And that's just what tribal members
are: stock holders on the reservtion. Whatever tribal members get
is rightfully theirs and they have the right to do what ever they darn
well please with what they get. No one should feel they are respon
sible to them in anyway.
"Whew!" Let's change the subject and get back to the happier
side of things. We wish you a Merry Chrismas and a Happy New
Year to all. And may you all have a good year ahead!
"AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON"
Contestants are being sought for
the 1991 Miss Indian World pa
geant, to be held during the Gath
ering of Nations Powwow April 1 7
through 20, 1991 in Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
To qualify, contestants must be
between 16 and 24 years of age, at
least V Indian blood, single with
no children and knowledgeable of
their tribal traditions.
Selection of Miss Indian world
will be based on traditional talent
presentation, public speaking and
tion and ticket sales.
To receive an application or for
more information call or write:
World. PO Box 75102. Sta. 14.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194
(505) 836-2810.
Your community cares
The holidays are upon us. Fa mil-,
iar music, bright lights and busy
ness greet us everyday.
The holidays can be a very stress
ful time for many people. If our
hopes for happiness are too great,
our chances for disappointment
Costume results given
To the Editor,
The following are results from
the annual Employees Halloween
Bash held October, 31, 1990.
Most Original:
1st, Frances Allen; 2nd Credit
Department, 3rd, Antoinette Pam
perien and Pat Speakthunder
Spookiest:
. 1st, Drew Allen; 2nd, William
Moses; 3rd, Phyllis Charley.
Funniest:
1st, Clint Smith; 2nd, Carol
Wewa and Annette Hausinger; 3rd,
Toni Made.
Most Gruesome:
1st, Lori Bond; 2nd, Sandra
Main; 3rd, Donna Foster.
Best Clown:
1st, Lana Adams; 2nd, Sherri
Smith; 3rd, Carolyn Luey.
Best Looking:
1st, Sheilah Wahnetah; 2nd,
Donna Sutterlcc; 3rd, Jewell Min
nick. Best Cartoonist:
1st, Norma Smith; 2nd, George
Johnson; 3rd. Eraina Palmer.
Most Witchy:
1st, Rosie Tom; 2nd, Jeannie
Brisbois; 3rd, Janell Smith.
Most Humbug Award:
1st, Doris Miller; 2nd, Carla
Conner-Greene.
The Human Resources Depart
ment would like to thank all the
kind and generous sponsors that
donated the many special gifts.
Thanks to Kah-Nee-Ta, KWSO,
KWSI, Inter Tribal Sports, Macys,
Reexall Drug, Warm Springs
Apparel, Petals and Poseys, the
Flower Station, Spilyay, Pietros,
Hatfieldsand Benson Heath.
Janell Smith
Listen to what I'm NOT saying
Toe Ness
A group of men was talking one day, when one said, "I think we
should all confess our faults to one another. I've got a terrible habit
of stealing!"
2nd man: "IVe got a terrible habit of lying!"
3rd man: "I beat my wife!"
4th man: "When no one is around, I get drunk!"
5th man: "I've got a terrible habit of gossiping and I can hardly
wait to get out of here!" YIKES
SS SS SS
This guy said, "We were so poor when I was a little boy, I had to
wear hand-me-down clothes!"
"So what? Everybody has had to wear hand-me-downs!"
"But all I had were older sisters!"YIKES
SS SS SS
"Why do you keep reading your Bible all day long?" a youngster
asked his grandfather. "Well," he explained. "You might say I was
cramming for my final examinations." YIKES
SSSS SS
Birth of daughter announced
Ramona Smith and Tom Strong,
Jr. are proud to announce the birth
of their daughter K'Lei Monai.
She was born November 8. She
weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. and was 2llA"
long.
Christmas Kitties
available
Call Donna at
475-2419 or at
553-3321
Maternal grandparents are Alvis
and Sissy Smith. Great grand
mother is Millie Wilson; great
grandfather is Alvis Smith, Sr.
Paternal grandparents are Janice
Smith and Tom Strong, Sr. Great
grandmother is Margaret Strong.
Gread grandfather is Milan Smith,
Sr.
Car for sale
1 980 Merc Bobcat, 2-door hatch
back, 4 cyl., in good condition,
$ l ,800 firm. Call owner at 553-1 855.
Don't be fooled by me. Don't be
fooled by the face I wear, for I wear
a mask; I wear a thousand masks(
masks that I'm afraid to take off;
and none of them are me.
I give you the impression that I
am secure, that confidence is my
name and coolness my game, that
the water's calm and I am in com
mand, and that I need no one. But
don't believe me. Please.
My surface may seem smooth...
beneath, I dwell in confusion, in
fear, in silence. But I hide this. I
panic at the thought of my weak
ness and fear being exposed. That's
why I frantically create a mood to
hide behind, a nonchalant, sophis
ticated facade to shield me from
the glance that knows. But such a
glance is my salvation. And I know
it.
It's the only thing that can assure
me of my acceptance and love. I am
afraid you will think less of me,
that you'll laugh; and a laugh would
kill me.
So, I play my game, my desper
ate, pretending game, with a facade
of assurance without and the trem
bling child within. And so my life
becomes a tront. I idly chatter to
you in the suave, surface tones... I
tell you everything that is nothing,
and nothing of what's everything,
of what's crying within me. So,
when I go into my routine, do not
be fooled by what I am saying.
Please listen carefully to hear what
I am NOT saying.
I dislike the superficial, phony
game I'm playing. I'd like to be
genuine and spontaneous and me.
You've got to hold out your hand
even when it seems to be the last
thing I seem to want, or need. Only
you can call me into aliveness.
bach time you are kind and gentle
and encouraging, each time you try
to understand because you really
care, my heart begins to grow wings,
small wings, very feeble wings.
I want you to know how impor
tant you are to me, how you can be
a creator of the person that is me, if
you choose to. But it will not be
easy for you. A long conviction of
worthlessness builds strong walls.
The nearer you approach me,
the blinder I may strike back. It is
irrationsal; but, despite what the
books say about man, I am irra
tional; I fight against the very things
I cry out for. But I am told that love
is stronger than walls, and therein
lies my hope. Please try to beat
down those firm walls with iron
hands, but with gentle hands for
a child is very sensitive.
Who am I, you may wonder. I
am someone you know very well. I
am every man and every woman
you meet.
Swing set for sale
For Sale: One deluxe swing set
for sale, practically new gym set for
$80. Also, one small girls (4-6 years
of age) bicycle for sale, practically
new for $50. If interested, call
Hazel Seylerat553-l749. If driving
to location of residence, honk your
horn before getting out of car, dog
may bite.
Bicycle for sale
For sale: Free-wheeling Diamond
back bicycle for sle, $100. Contact
Joe Florez at 553-1 128.
Portraitist displays works
A prominent Indian portraitist
of Indian elders will display her
works at the Yakima Nation Mu
seum located at the Yakima Nation
Cultural Heritage Center 2 miles
north of Toppenish, Washington
off Highway 97.
Mary F. Nelson, a Colville
Indian and professor at The Ever
green State College in Olympia,
Washington will display her uni-
Mrs. Nelson also features sev
eral freelance oils of Indian Life
including titles such as "The Nam
ing," "Omak Stampede Pepsi
Break," "R.C. Gorman in Situ,"
"Loon Song," "Stimtema Yempez
Tribal principals,""Cheney Camas
;ld," "Chief Joseph at thirty,"
seventeen oil paintings in total will
be displayed.
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.
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and sadness are greater. Your com
munity cares about you. Here are
some ideas to help make your holi
day more enjoyable.
Plans should fit your work
scheduleand your pocket book. Do
not try to do too much and don't
over spend.
Be understanding of your fam
ily and friends. Christmas is not
paradise. Unloving parents do not
magically become loving. Grumpy,
tired children do not become grate
ful and cheerful.
Be with people who are good
for you.
Reach out to people. Consider
inviting someone to your place.
Being of value to other people is a
great feeling.
When everyday pressures build
up, don't lash out at your kids.
Take time out. Mean words can
hurt a child just as much as a fist
can.
If you need someone to talk to,
consider stopping by the Children
Services Division or Adult and
Family Services offices in Madras.
The coffee pot is always on at 925
4th Street.
If evenings and weekend are your
tough times, phone these neighbors:
Roy-475-7026; Sue-475-2837
or Pat-475-3737.
To the Editor,
For some time now, the new Jer
sey Woman's Christian Temperance
Union hass been interested in the
activities of Mrs. Sally Marcellais,
a public health nurse on the Warm
Springs Indian Reservation.
It was our plea'sure to send a
small gift to the building fund of
the Warm Springs Full Gospel
Church. We thank you for includ
ing our name in a letter published
in your paper on July 27, 1990.
We will follow the progress of
the fund and the reconstruction of
the new building with prayerful
interest.
Sincerely,
Anne Parkes, President
NJWCTU
Collection unfair
To the Editor,
I think it's very unfair to give our
people a gift (bonus) and then take
it back through courts, housing
and credit. To my understanding
we have people working in these
program, courts, housing and credit
to do this job of collecting all year
long.
Thanks,
Shirley Sanders
Merry Christmas!
from the staff of
Spilyay Tymoo
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Happy 8th Birthday
Tristan Jeff Henry
(T.J.)
on December 2411
u. Love,
f ;i, Grandma and
, Grandpa from
N White Swan
I Morris and Delores
J (Bennett) Miller
Happy Birthday
Joshua Luke Ourrey!
Love, Marsha
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