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PACK 4 March 20,1992 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: m (The way it is) Letters to the Editor "Spifyay Spealts" ,l.tJfj EDI'" V There are people who go around saying things without giving a second thought. At this time of ; the year the basketball season is winding up and all the No. 1 and No.2 teams from each district has qualified to play at the state tour nament. For each school that makes the state tournament the students par ents and towns people should be proud of their team who have made it this far. The team and coaches have their regular sched ule to face all season long and to win the district championship is ' something in itself. Then there are people who make remarks like, "they make it to state and get beat right out." People who make remarks like that are usually ones who have nevcrmade any kind of a team while they were in school. If they did they were so bad they nevcrmade it to state. Even if the team docs get beat out in its first two games and are eliminated, at least they have earned that right to participate at state which is a great honor. There are some school teams who never come close to making it to state and those kids never experience the great feeling it is to play at the state tournament. Even the die hard fans who support their teams should be com mended. They arc always there backing their team at every game. Like I said, these critics who never made a team or never partici pated at a state tournament really don't know what they are saying. Well like they say,"somc people do the best at whatever they do and a lot of it is talk. Some want to be but never will." Ahh-Nah-Chi-Toon! Arlene David memorial to be March 28 A memorial in memory of Arlene. David has been set for March 28th, at the Warm Springs Longhouse. I know Please return property To the editor, To the people who borrowed the Indian ShakerChurch tables, benches and dish ware please return. We are in need of all times for our Easter events. Thank you, Shaker Members Memorial Slo-pitch To the editor, It's almost been a year now and we're letting the rest of the close family members, near andor almost relatives and friends know "What's happening!" Dondi had his mind set upon a Men's slow pitch softball tourna ment. Hosted by Red Zone here in Warm Springs. This will be our'Tirst" tournament ever, but if things turn out good this "go-round" we may continue doing other tournaments so, we'll see how this goes...(I guess). There's a lot of organizing in or der to get this set up, making a (workable) bracket, inviting other teams, collecting $200.00 for entry fee, making up a logo, ordering and paying for 1st through 6th place trophies, top's andor prizes, not to mention lining up reliable umps, bookkeepers and making arrange ments for the ball fields with the Community Center. We've made up a "packet" of our flyer, rules, player roster and a list of awards for inter ested teams. A lot of footwork and money is involved here. But Dondi has got his heart set on making this work and about all I can do is help out die best way that I can. From you when the day comes we could use a hand in furnishing at least one (hopefully more) "pot luck" style meals to serve to the players and their families, or maybe putting someone up with a place to sleep and please clean up area's that you set up to watch the games we intend to make this event an enjoyable one for everyone who Toe Ness John said to the golf pro, "I'm a quick learner. Aftcronly one lesson. I was able to throw my clubs as far as those who've been playing for years." YIKES SS SS SS One thing for sure, you've got to admire rich people for not squandering their money on taxes. YIKES V" that some people were told that it would be held before Huckleberry Feast, but the family had a change of plans and decided to have it before Root Feast. Sorry if we have you mixed up. But this date is final. There will be no stone setting or name giving at this time, that will come at a later date. Only the me morial will be held with washut starting at 9:00 in the morning and the rest of the activities will follow. For more information, don't hesitate to call Lucinda at the Community Center 553-1361. tournament set takes part. So, your well wishes and prayers will be appreciated too. In memory of: Hazel Tracy Lucci Saligan, born July 18, 1964-April 29, 1991 A.K.A. "Haze" or "Weaseltail" Parents are Norman Edmonton Lucei or "Sonny" and Janice Katherine (Hoptowit) Lucei. Broth ers are Donald J. Hoptowit or "Dondi", Edward Lance Lucei, Sr., or "Animal", and David Edmonton Lucei or "Wheels".Sistcrs are Rose Lee Lucei or "Rosie", and Emily Marie Lucei or "Emmy". Hazels children are Farrel Katherine "Ike" Lucei, Morcos Edmonton Saligan, Jr. or "Jay Jay" and Tony Norman Saligan or "Mr. Bones and her husband Marcos Saligan, Sr. Dondi's family: wife, Tammy Joy (Kalama).children - Donald "Rocky5' Hoptowit, Shirley Joy Hoptowit, Dawn Jacquelyn Hoptowit, Willum Jay Hoptowit, (Hazel mid-wifed daughter)-Darleen Hazel Dorel Hoptowit and Katherine Susan Hoptowit. Ed's family: wife, Denise Sharron (Brunoe), children, Edward Lance Lucei, Jr., or "A.J." (Animal Jr.), Natasha Kendra Lucei and Trina Rochelle Lucei. Davids family: Flora "Fawn" Frank, children, Erickson James Lucei, Shanon Crystal Lucei, and Davina Lynn Lucei. Rosie's friend, Jason Lee Rudder or "Jay", and numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. The family of Hazel Lucei-Saligan X ' "' " ... ''..' ; KZ ; , DeanSeykrandhis wife Jeannie were suprised with a potluckal the Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 15. Dean, currently working as head of ire and Safety,hastakenajobasOccupationalSafetyandHealthmanagerfortheBlA area ojjice tn Aberdeen bouth Dakota. Happy Birthday Michael with love, Dixon, Annette & kids, Ernie, Trina & kids, Chris & kids, Mom, Gene To all who helped: Thank you! To the editor: We want to say a nice big thank you to each and every person that helped out during my son Leonard's funeral for all the donations and as sistance during our time of need. And for the second time around we would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the people at the, W.S.P.D.,and the Rescue Crew that assisted in the search for my son, David and finding him in good health and unharmed. Thank you very much, Cordell & Jenny Marsh Linda Bryant Gordo Bryant Blacklodge Powwow White Swan, Washington ril 3-5, 1992 Agnes Wolfe, 19, is a Warm Springs tribal member running for queen of the Blacklodge Powwow. Shecurrently attends Central Oregon Community College. Her parents are: Mother Flossie and James Wolfe, Sr.; Father-Harold and Priscilla Blackwolf, Sr. Grandparents include: Julia WoIfeandthelateEIIeryWoIfe, the late Ardis and Lawrence Squiemphen. Grand Prlze"1990GEO& $250.00" Tickets are available at $2.00 each or three for $5.00 Happy Anniversary Grandma & Grandpa love, all your grandchildren . ..... . S i l ;r!! rd Jeannie currently works atlHS. Mother shares Dear Mom, Now that I'm away from home I have a lot of time to think back. I have been very selfish and thinking in self pity that I even forgot to thank my family and all my fathers friends for being with us when we lost our dad, Harold Greene. So first of all mom, I want to thank you for being my dads friend to the end. I can never thank you enough. We were at the Chemewa Powwow and when we got home the Police came to tell us daddy wanted us to know he was in the St Charles hos pital. You immediately said let's go see what's wrong. I'll always re member how happy he was when we got there. He was in I.C.M. I'll never forget, even how sick he was mat he could still joke about it. I am regularly attending a church here in Yakima now and am able to see clearly how grateful I should be for God to guide the doctors in caring for my father. They did all they could for him to ease his pain in his last days. I especially thank the Paiute min ister who came from Burns, Oregon to receive dads confession and to release himself unto God as much as it hurt me. I was being selfish and didn't want daddy to leave me, my aunt Hilda was a great crutch for me at this time and was responsible for dads last root feast which he happily devoured. I was really hurt when word was said that I was responsible for my fathers admittance to the hospital that I wanted to fight back. I am glad that you were always with me in spite of Queen Starla appreciative of support To the editor, My term as the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Queen is just about to come to an end. I would like to take the time to thank the community for supporting me throughout my reign. I had a wonderful experience repre senting the community of Jefferson County and my Indian people as a whole. Throughout my reign, I trav eled many miles and saw hundreds of smiling faces. At the places I traveled, there was always somebody there asking about Indian people. I was always glad to acknowledge that I was a member of the Warm Springs Tribe and I would always invite them to visit our reservation. Throughout the summer on the rodeo circuit, I met many other roy alty from different rodeo's and fairs, who I ended up seeing the next weekend at the next rodeo. I made many new friends and will treasure a lot precious memories. 5- Starla "Charli" Green Hug-O-Grams a success; Thanks! To the editor, Hug-O-Grams was very success ful again this year. Special thanks to all the volunteers that helped create the "lovcablc people" I know ev erybody enjoyed hugs and valentines. It was very good relaxing therapy for the people that was making the grams. It was fun to see the people to come to life with Carol's great artistic talent on putting on faces on the people. $300.00 was made and donated towards the "Lil Miss Warm S prings" pageant to purchase gifts for all the participants. Recognizing the Sr. Wellness Team: Margaret Buck land, Louise Rummage sale set March 25 and 26, 1992 there will be a rummage and bake sale at the Shaker church. Also on March 27 there will be a steak feed. Funds raised will go to wards Easter weekend. daughter's letter the animosity against you and taught me to turn the other check and if its not true it cannot hurt me. I really need to thank Jimmy for providing funds for us to be with daddy, Aunt Liz for being there when she could, Charlotte and Ray, Donny Holliday, my Grandma Elvina and all her children, Aunt Mico, Auntie Agnes, my uncles Levi & Gene and how I miss my Grampa Roscoc who was still alive and well then. I won't forget Grandpa Nelson Wallulatum for providing buckskins for daddy's outfit and overseeing his last dress ing rights. Larry Dick and uncle Sam for dressing dad. I know now that I can't bring back yesterday but I can accept it and remember fondly all the things that are now memories. I especially like to remember the Salmon Bakes at Cascade Locks Dad used to love to put on and all the people who came. I want to thank you for doing everything formy family, sewing for We love you David To David: We want you to know that we all love you very much and glad you are home safely. Always remember there are a lot of people out there that love & care for you. Love you, Mom & Dad Muzzle, Aaron, & Gordo I would like to thank the Jefferson County Fair Board and Ms. Patty Bender for all the wonderful support they gave me throughout my reign. Ms. Jean Symons for the encour agement to run again for the court. I would like to wish my princess, Rachel Riley, the best of luck in everything. But most of all, I would like to thank my parents, Sterling and Lucinda, for those early mornings of getting up with the sun and going with me to the next parade and trav eling to the rodeos. I would like to say thanks for having all the faith in me and for all die support you gave me throughout all my years in be longing to some kind of royalty. Also, my reign as the Tygh Valley All-Indian Rodeo Queen will end at this years rodeo. I've held the reign for two years and it was also a plea sure to represent mat rodeo. I would like to encourage any interested girl to participate in any of these two courts. You won't only have a lot of fun without abusing your health, but you will also make many friends and will treasure a lot of golden memories. Once again, thanks for allowing me to represent you throughout' Central Oregon. And much thanks and love to my parents and brother for the use of your time, and horses and the pick-up and horse trailer. Sincerely, Starla 'Charli' Green Jefferson Co. Fair and Rodeo Queen Tygh Valley All-Indian Rodeo Queen Jackson, Jeannie Danzuka, Thclma Coburn. Seaside team members: Colccn Greene, Debbie Scott, Fran Ahem, Antioncltc Pampcricn. And other willing volunteers: Joyce Sur face, Priscilla Yazzic's staff, Exten sion staff, Jeannie Thomas, Barbara Yaw's daughter, Lylc Rhoan, Andy Leonard. Without all of these people we would not have gotten everyone that special lil person to set on your desk. Thanks to the people that de livered the hugs. And especially thanking the people that purchased the hugs. Everyone had a good hug gable day. Lucinda Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad with a lot of love, Ernie, Dixon, Michael & Trlna with community grandma Elvina & Roscoc when he wanted to have his own give away and helping grandpa Nelson with his fish. Thank you for coming over many, many, times to help die family when Grampa Roscoe was here in the hospital and unselfishly giving for both my dad and my grampa Roscoc. If you see grandma, tell her I am fine and have a job. Give all my family my message of love, and j, gratitude and Mom , tell Popsy thanks, ' thanks for being there for all of us. Remember Mom, don't you ever leave me, remember you were the one who said my dad went to the land where great big fish are year around and no season ends for hunting, I love you. Your babe, Eliza "Hut Dawg" Greene-Butterfly 1615 E. Race St. Yakima, WA. 98901 f ' . " " . - : " ! ' r K' -V- if? "2T N8 JSL. l -rtW-.' , SB Darylyne Scott "My name is Darylyne Scott and I am eight years old. I am running for queen of the Blacklodge Powwow, which will be held April 3, 4 and 5 in White Swan, Washington. 1992. 1 am in the third grade at Warm Springs Elementary. My hobby is selling raffle tickets for powwows. I like to Indian dance, play softball and basketball and roller skating. My mother is Sonya Scott; my grandparents are Leroy and Delphine Scott and Reggie and Beatrice Winishut. My great-grandmother is Clara Moody. Would you please help me by buying some raffle tickets? They are $2 each or 3 for $5. Thank you!" Happy Birthday Uncle Michael with a whole bunch of kisses and love M&M SS SS SS f