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PACE 4 November 1, 1991 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor M i 7 "What's going on around here?" While everyone is busy trying to figure out what to do as the Woods Products Industry is in a down swing, we come up with people who have been murdered and left out in the woods on the north end of the reservation. "Kinda Crccpy'makcs one won der if he should go out into the woods or not. At one week end there was a big chase on the south end of the reservation as a person had stolen a vehicle and gave the law officers a bad day. There were cops whizzing all over the place on all the back roads in that area. Well anyway they found the ve hicle abandoned on a dead end road in a pretty rough terrain. The driver was no where in sight. Well getting back to the victims of foul play, there are all sorts of rumors floating around but when its time to get any information everybody dummies up and won't release any reports to the local paper, but the next day the Oregonian and the Bulletin are swamped with all the information. The FBI, Wasco County Sheriffs and BIA law officers on the scene where the victims were found. People on horse back and some with trained dogs were at the scene searching for any clues that might help solve the mistery of the wooded area, or to find more dead bodies as they suspect there might be out there. A person has been arrested and taken into custody and charged with the murder one of the victims. Warm Springs sure has been having a lot of attention lately especially with the clousurcofthe mill and the dead bodies found. Yep Warm Springs has been making the news and of course its not good news as usual. AHH-NAHH-CHI-TOON!! Well what do ya know, it snowed last night and caused quite a panic among all the motorists. Especially those who have not mounted their snow or studded tires yet. People got all shook up sorta Freaked out, just because of a few inches of snow that fell on the ground. But to some it was a glorious site as there was no school for the kids. Who ever thought it would snow in October? Oh well, all sorts of Wierd things happen all the time. Appreciation To the Editor, As captain of the Northern Nation Road Runners for the Butte to Bay run, I would like to submit this letter to show appreciation to the people who have supported our team and have helped in many other ways. First my family; my mom Kate Walseys announce birth of son Rod Begay and CeCclia Walsey are the proud parents of a son, Dillon Begay. Grandparents are Lucille Jim Begay and Roger Begay, Sr. of TOE Spilyay's Komie Korn: Ques. What two things can't a Monster have for breakfest? Ans. Lunch and Qinner...How can you make seven even? Ans. take off the "S".... Why can't it snow for two days in a row? Ans. Because there's a day in between. YIKES SS SS SS SPILYAY SEZ: "A man never makes the same mistake twice, generally its three or more." YIKES SS SS SS Tom: OH! OOH! I'm hit Joe: You shot bad? Tom: "You ever hear of anyone being shot good?" 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. "Spityay SpOOlls" extended for and Richard, for their strong support and fund raising they directed on our behalf. Monica and Leland for help ing my mom and Richard. Also, Ri chard and Monica for being the drivers during the race. Evaline Patt for being so generous and supportive to our team. Uren Gwen, thank you for the under- Celilo, Oregon and Anita Hunt Totus Walsey of Satus, Washington. Great grandparents are the late Watson and Tillie Totus, Maggie Jim and Chief Howard Jim. NESS Support shown during loss To the Editor, This is a letter of thank you from Paula Tommy, Patrick Tommy and step-father Richard Jacobs, grand parents Toncnia and Camille (Dicec), Great grandmother Pauline Badroad, myself and other family members and friends of Patrick (Munna) Tommy. I am writing this letter to thank you for your pan in helping us. It was a great loss, but in turn, a great relief to be able to lay Munna to rest. Our thanks go to: Rainbow Raft ing (Danielle Swiulcr and Bob Mclnturff), General Manager of Public Safety Jeff Sanders, Sr. of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs; Sheriff Mike Throop of Jc f f erson County S hcrif Ps of ficc , the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Tulalip Tribes, Gene Smith of Warm Springs, the people of Creston, British Columbia that helped throughout this search and the Oregon State Extension Service staff of the 4-H programs in both Warm Springs and Madras. Also thanks to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel who were involved in the search and the other two search and rescue teams that assisted and to the staff of Madras High School and Junior High School for their assistance in allowing the cadets to participate in this search. And most importantly we want to thank the Warm Springsand Jefferson County 4-H Search and Rescue cadets and their leader Keith Baker. We also wish to thank the parents of the cadets and Patricia Leno-Baker for their support and understanding. Parents to meet The next meeting of the Early Childhood Education ParentClub will be Tuesday, November 5 at 6 p.m. in the Community Center's Art's and Crafts room. Snacks and child care will be pro vided. All parents are welcome. support of running team standing and being generous for the short notice for the need of your van. Raymond Moody for the sack lunch sale he bought from us for his Timber Tour. Another large portion of our run raiser was from a man named Sid Bin, who was put in touch with us by my mom. I would like to thank Mr. Birt. The Butte to Bay race was a suc cess to us. We were lucky, no one was hurt or lost. We didn't come in first but everybody had a good time getting to the finish line. I look for ward to next year's race. Most of all, I wold like to thank all "Gusty" relates her background n 7. - iii Jamey F. Wesley I LA ; I personally appreciate the sup port that Forest Manager Bill Donaghu and assistant forest manager Ron Recker of BIA WSIR have shown through their understanding. I would also Tike to thank those who have expressed their sympathy and Many people To the Editor, As with any community event, there are always many people to thank. On behalf of the planning committee for the First Annual Womcns Health Promotion Confer ence titled: The Awakening" I say thanks. First and foremost, we would like to thank the participants who showed their support and interest by attending and interacting with all of the guest speakers throughout both days of the conference. Secondly, the other key group of folks who added their personal touch and story to the conference were our guest speakers, who traveled from near and far to share and relate their journeys in living a full and healthy life with our women folk. Our key note speakers were Cecelia Firethundcr, a Lakota and member of the Womens Society on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Mary Kim Titla, a reporter at KVOA TV; Deborah Valahu, of Indian Hispanic descent who so openly shared her story as an HIV patient with our community; Jillene Lamb Joseph, a GrosVentre from Fort Belknap, who is currently employed as an AIDS prevention coordinator with the NW Portland Area Indian ; Health Board in Portland. Our own tribal members featured as keynote speakers were Lillian Pitt, of Yakima, Wasco, Warm Springs descent, and an internationally-known ceramist sculptor currently working out of her Portland studio; Jeri Lynn Brunoe, of Wasco descents, who is currently employed as a program assistant with American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma; Elizabeth Woody, of Wasco, Warm Springs, Navajo descent and a noted poet and writer of short stories with many regional and national publications to show for herself over the last decade. my team mates! Tom Begay, Leo Hellon, Rhonda Atencio, Oliver Kirk, Francelia Miler, Andy Leonard, Angie Greene, Raymond Shike, Jr., Lana Adams, Sylvia McCabe and Joe Tuckta. This race couldn't be done without the team spirit that we all shared. I hope everybody contin ues to run, and take care of themselves for next year. Sheilah Wahnetah Captain Northern Nation Road Runners Butte to Bay Relay Race To the Editor, I was born December 4 1987 to Davis Stwyer and Madene Meanus. My birth name was Frances Martel Stwyer. I am legally adopted by my grandparents Jimmy and Neda Wesley. I am attending classes in Madras once each week and the United Pres byterian Church Sunday School. Last year I was an "Angel" in the Christ mas program at church. I belong to the Agency Longhouse 7-Drum re ligion. I have had my first root dig ging, huckleberry and chokecherry picking ceremonies in the sacred Indian services. I will soon be four years old and still my mom, Neda, won't let me help cut deer meat and fish for dry ing. I can help with canning fruit ( I can fill the jars) and drying roots and com. I can also roll pie dough really good. (Just ask my dad, Jimmy.) I received my Indian name "Gusty" at White Swan, Washington in June 1990. 1 used to call myself "Gutsy". I enjoy Indian dancing and powwows but somehow by the time my category "Lil Tots" comes up, it is so late by then I am fast asleep. I hope by relatives will accept the fact that my name is Jamey and my mom will always remind me of my biological parents because she has taught me to love everybody and to especially respect all senior citizens. Jamey Francine Wesley "Gusty is appreciated spiritual blessings for my family and myself. I would like to recognize the fol lowing family members for their support and for traveling to Creston from LaConner, Washington: Aunt Virginia McKenzic, Aunt Shirley made Awakening happen Other presenters at the confer ence included Mariam Jones, of Springfield who is an author of wild game cook books; Sally Craig, of Madras, who is a liscenced massage therapist; Sandra Harding, RN, BA who is employed as a regional repre sentative with the Western Pacific Region with the RCS Woman Vet erans Working Group; and Cathy Dodson, RN, Maternal and Child Health Specialist employed with the community health promotion de partment. There are many staff people from throughout the Human Services Branch who worked hard together to pull this project off: Fran Moses Ahem, recreation program supervi sor, Carol Allison, Recreation; Anita Davis, Wellness-Prc vention Program supervisor; Charolette Herkshan, Community Counseline: Denise Smith, CHR; Ruth Tewee, WIC; Geoff Bury, Education; Gayle Rodgers, Social Services; Joel Munn, tribal welfare; Lyle Rhoan, Sr., E. Austin Greene, Any Leonard all of Recreation; Henry Walden, Health Educator; Tricia Courtney Ike, HS Congratulations To the Editor, I had the pleasure of being a pre senter during the recently held Warm Springs Women's Health Conference conducted through the tribal Com munity Health Promotion program. I would like to take this opportunity to compliment Lucinda Green and and Fran Moses- Ahern on a job well done. The conference was as well organized and smoothly run as any I have at tended. Doing this conference for the women of Warm Springs had been a dream of our Seaside Wellness Team ST' rr." m Selena Thompson and Tony Boise are parents of daughter Leanna Elsie born October 10, 1991 at Mt. View Hospital. Support during loss To the Editor, We would like to offer our sincere shown us during this past week have Warm Springs for their love and sup port during the loss of our beloved "Gramps." The many kindnesses shown us during this pat week have sustained us and will continue to give us strength through the coming lonely days. We treasure the time you spent talking and praying with us and the beautiful songs and words of encour agement The wisdom of the elders is truly the greatest treasure of me Warm Springs Nation. by family Sampson, Aunt Vickie Walker and their families. At this time, words can not convey our grautudc for what each and every one of you have done for us. Sincerely. Andy James Secretary; Art McConvillc, Culture and Heritage; Elton Greeley, Sr. Citizens Center Program; Sal Sahme, HS General Manager and Deborah Scott, Wellness Prevention program The Senior Wellness Team cams thanks for presenting their skit, and the team of folks from Ml. View Hospital for the screening provided at the conference. Special recognition to the fol lowing community members for their direct support- Tom Bcgay, Jr., Jo seph Boise; Russell Charley, Jr.; Kristina R. Sampson; Angie Sanders; Myra Showaway; Lonnic Rose Tom and the many young ladies who as sisted and participated in Dcnise's fashion show luncheon. To Anita, Henry and Joel, thanks for your ren dition of "The Rose: theeldcrwomcn who attendance and encouragement gave it just the right touch. The re tailers: Apparel Industries, Fashion Cross Roads, InterTribal Sports and Family Bargain Center for the use of their fashions. Continued on page 8 on job well done for the past couple of years. Seeing it in actual operation was like a smile at the end of the "dream." I am sure the women who attended felt their time had been well spent and I believe it is successful efforts such as this that will move the Tribes toward their health goal of the years 2000. "Hats off to the Wellness Team, the Community Center staff and others who were in support for their obvious effort in making this con ference the success it was. Always in support of wellness in Warm Springs, Kvajvigntee much appreciated May the Creator bless you for your kindness! Doug and Lynn Kowaleski Sony for inconvenience To the Editor, We are sorry for any inconve nience we have caused the people of Warm Springs. Trudy and Wes Spioo