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""""M "H "1 mi i Pace 4 June 12, 1992 E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor "Spityoy Spealts" "Why do wc celebrate Pi-Ume-Sha?" The signing of the Treaty of 1855, with the U.S. Govern ment. What would have happened if we had refused to sign the treaty? It probably would have been an other 'Trail of Tears." Today the paths are getting narrow as time passes and no one really understands the reason for the treaty signing. The values of what we have and if we don't watch out we can lose everything. Some non-Indians say the Government gave the Indians the reservation with all the benefits and that the Government gives us checks each month. "Not true:" : The Indians are the ones who gave the U.S. Government mil lions of acres of land but retained a small portion of land in which to live on. In return the U.S. Government promised they would provide medical aid, education, homes. This included schools, hospitals and homes for the families to live in with out any interference from the non-Indian races. We also retained the rights of all water that borders or runs through the reservation. We retained the right to hunt fish and gather natural foods in the ceded area in the accustomed manner: roots, berries, fish, deer, elk, bear or whatever type of foods or uses we had prior to the coming of the White man. Today if we don't watch our step those valuable resources can be jerked right out from under us. That's if we don't watch what we do. Today everyone seems to see things differently and are finding any type of reason for a celebration. Lets hope we can hang on to. wjtwt little .we have ' left and not let it slip throughour hands.. Anh-Nah-Chi-Toon!! m j Happy Birthday 1 son & grandson Tracy Ray Sam 6-30-76 Love you a lot, mom, dad grandma, Robert Jr., Thomas Chester, Sadie, Elsie, Neda & JeleahSam Happy Birthday Tracy Ray Sam Fr. Itta, Albert, Eliza & Tony Toe Ness Q. Why did the moron sell his water skis? . . A. Because he couldn't find a lake on a slope. YIKES ss ss ss Q. Why did nineteen morons go to the movies? A. Because the sign out front said, "Under eighteen not admitted." YIKES SS SS SS "You just can't win," one elderly man said to another as they strolled through the park. "When I was a youngster, everyone told me to listen to the advice and ideas of old people." He sighed. "Now that I'm old, everyone tells me I should listen to the advice and ideas of young people." YIKES SS SS ss EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 30X) words or less, must include the author's signature and address. Thankyou 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 Bbetous statements. Editorial Support appreciated To the editor, I would like to take this time for a , big thank you for all the donations, everyone helped to make the evening a success. ; Geoff Bury received a pair of moccasins and one nights lodging at Kah-Nee-Ta. . , Chele Paye & Christine Lewis, received a shawl and 1 nights lodg ing at Kah-Nee-Ta, a matching ear ring and necklace set. Jim Crocker received a beaded watchband and 1 nights lodging at Kah-Nee-Ta. Marilyn Hart received a beaded coin purse and 1 nights lodging at Kah-Nee-Ta. Suzanne Callahan also received one nights lodging and a matching earring and necklace set. The following people helped with encouragement and advice: C.R. Begay, Mike Clements, Myrna Courtney, Rick Souers, Charles Tailfeathcrs, Laura Switzler, and the Wed-Womens S upport Group. Thanks from the Secretarial Technology Class. I personally would like to thank you dad, for consistently giving me the support I needed to organize the continued on page 8 Warm Springs, Oregon Deal with harrassment through proper system To the editor, When docs a person put their foot down? The question above has been bug ging me for the past two months. Everything started in the beginning of April when my husband and I received a letter in the mail. It had ugly remarks and outrageous lies, and was not signed. We threw it away, and tried not to let it bother us! . That was the start of our troubles with harassment. At first we didn't know who was doing it, but it did surface. The moment we found out who the people involved were the harassment started to get worse. Nonsense graffiti was being spray painted all over the Warm Springs community, at my husband's work place, my workplace, and everywhere in publ ic. What could we do about it? We didn't want to look for these peopleand fight with them; we didn't ' want to get back at them with more graffiti, because this is all of our community and we all have to look at ' it. So we went to the legal system. I filed to have this one person stay ; away from me and my husband's worksites, and anywhere in public and private. The restraining order was denied, because I was not bodily harmed and this certain person did Denver messages quickly To the editor, ., and vour 10b. It is a hard thine when To the editor, - ' Letting you know of what has happened on May 24, 1992. There was supposed to have been an emergency message to let me know about the death of my father (Daniel. Barnhart). A call was made to the: dispatch to notify me about this, but I never knew anything until the day -of my father's funeral. So dispatch , had three days to let me know about this. There are a lot of people that know who I am and where I live. So the, person that was on duty that day was responsible to get this message out to, me as soon as they got the message. It is not right to do these things, you only make it harder for yourself Kindness helpful in , Dear Mrs. Elliot and staff, ... Today I write to say on behalf of my children and I, thank you. Ap- - proximately 22 months ago, our loved one.Rupcrt was killed. We are deeply , hurt and continue to miss him. Without your kindness we would not have made it through this terrible loss. Your support is greatly appre ciated today as it was back then. Above all, the tree planting cer- ' emony was the most pleasant sur- prise! We were so overwhelmed by pride and uncontrollable tears that ' we could not express our thanks. Happy 3rd Birthday! Nicolas Jordon Sunday, June 14, 1992 Love ya always, Uncle Sky, Auntie Saphronla, & Cousin Toya Katchla not stay at the same residence. The very next day I was taking my hus band a soda drink to the administra tion building for his break. I barely opened the car door when suddenly this person was swinging at me with her list, yelling obsccniucs, and try ing to drag me out of the car. I didn 't want any scenes outside the admin. I just stayed in the car and leaned to ward the other side. The person kept trying to provoke me to a fight but I know better. So finally this person jumped back in a truck and sped off. I proceeded to go on into the building afterward to speak with my husband. I let him know what happened. I men went down to several offices that were facing die parking lot, and there were several witnesses who saw what had happened. I took it to the police department and filed a complaint and to put a restraining order on this person again. Finally it was granted. We thought now the harassment would finally stop. It didn't! This person got out on their own recog nizance (O.R.) in court, on conditions that they stay away from me and my husband's workplace, home, and in public. After this person's release there was fresh graffiti spray painted at different sites in Warm Springs, driving by the house 20 times a day and your job. It is a hard thing when a member of any family finds out that they lost a loved one, after it's all over. So whoever you are, please don't make this mistake again. I am not angry at anyone, just do your job and not keep things like that again. I'm not saying all of dispatch is not doing their job, it's just the person who worked on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 1992. So I hope that the head of the police force will see that this does not happen again. . Concerned persons, Clydell Gilbert, daughter, Evelyn Gilbert, grandsons, Daniel and Elias loss of loved one This letter is so long overdue that I must apologize for taking such a long time to write it. It does not, however, diminish the feelings we have now or then. Many people are responsible for the kindness and support shown us then and now, we remember you all well. May Grandfather Creator bless each and every one of you. Respectfully, Andrea Meanus Kalama, children: Ramona, Gibby, Faron, Scott, Tatum, and Levi Pickup for sale ForSale- 86 Ford Ranger Pick-up 4x4, new rims & tires, AMFM cassette, foglights, CB, and spare tire, very dependable. Asking $5500. For more info, call 553-1131 after 5 p.m. Happy Anniversary to my husband Robert. Love from your wife, Marella Happy Birthday Jana! June 8, 1992 Love, Dean & the girls Happy birthday!! June 13, 1992 Ashley Marie from, Gramma, Grampa, Uncle Tony, & Laneda and night became an obsession for this person. What next? I ll tell you what was next, writing on cardboard boxes with a black felt tip marker, very vulgar things and then driving by the house and throwing it into the yard, coming to my worksite just standing around, or driving by me flipping the finger and calling me a !!!, my husband and I are really sick and tired of these childish games. There is no way we're going to par ticipate in these games. We are told to just ignore it, go the legal way, don't even acknowledge any of this person's activities! How can we not when its us that are being Information on To the editor, We are Brownie Girl ScoutTroop 1183 from Gresham, Oregon. We are currently working on a project about the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. We are learning about history and culture. We are especially interested in history of the Tribes of Confederation, stories, songs, and dances. We would appreciate any information on these subjects you may be able to send us. We are also interested in meeting Thank f he, To the editor, I would like to thank all the spon sors of the Warm Springs community. Even down to the $ 1 .00, it was every bit of help. That goes to show you are caring, not only to the kids but to give to the community an activity to par ticipate in. I, as coach and director, spent a lot of time with my teams. To see the twinkle in their eyes makes it that much more worth it. I do not get paid for all the work I and my wife put into these tournaments or coaching them at practice. I feel being a leader is a blessing. I and my wife have been through a lot of put-downs but we just keep going because we feel this is what we are blessed in doing by the Lord. We had twelve girls per team on two teams, but kids keep coming and we can't turn them away. We ap preciate every bit of help from the parents (which is very little partici pation). But still, to let your child participate is good. It shows you have good spirits for your child. Some people think we make a lot of money in our tournaments, but what you see being made goes to wards the awards that are given and to the referees. I and my wife put a lot of our own money into the conces sions and towards the awards and don't get it back. We aren't in it for the money, we are in it for the com munity. Our tournaments were based on Education, 2nd Annual 13 & Under Plus 1, 10 & under. Also our 4th Annual Suicide Prevention Basket ball 6ft. & Under Plus l.Iwouldlike to ask if anyone else's is based on suicide. Our recent tourney was based on being a leader, a 4-H leader. I can see we are in need of more activities. Some kids don't like basketball, Softball, hardball, there may be something you can start to keep our Tribal Council Agenda Monday, June 15, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - Indian Health Services Monthly Report 1:30 p.m. - CongressionalLegislative Update 2:30 p.m. - Deschutes River Update Tuesday, June 16, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - Tribal Legislative Direction 1:30 p.m. - Economic Development Saturday, June 20, 1992 Oregon Tribes Meeting - Clackamas, Oregon. Host tribe: Siletz Monday, June 22, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - BIA Forestry Monthly report 10:30 a.m. - Agency Superintendent's Monthly Report 1:30 p.m. - Conference Call 2:00 p.m. -Realty 3:00 p.m. - Major Construction Projects Update Tuesday, June 23, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - Celeste Whitewolfe Contract 10:30 a.m. - Enrollments 1 1:00 a.m. - Enrollments workshop 4:00 p.m. - W.SP.P.I. - Japan trip report Spilyay Tymoo I"- am harassed. Enough is enough! my husband is in trouble because of this harassment, and he is innocent. We decided to change our lives for the better in the beginning of the year, and we did it But after all this ha rassment it can take its toll on a person. We still believe in the system and believe it can work, but we need to see some action taken on this pcrson(s). It's got tostop somewhere, and where better than with the legal system and the pcrson(s) harassing. Sincerely, P.M. Yahtin tribe requested and writing to any girls who may be involved with Girl Scouting or who may be interested in becoming pen pals with our troop. If you have any information regarding such girls we would appreciate you sending it too. (We are 2nd and 3rd graders). Thanking you for helping us. Sincerely yours, Laura Lindsey, Troop Leader Troop 1183 610 NC 22nd Gresham, Oregon 97030 phone (503) 661-2934 f our team r w kids of the community occupied. Our 12 & Under plus 1 tournament was a good success. I also thank Ronnie and Lillie Suppah for their leadership and coaching. Also these other coaches, Phyllis Charley, Eunice Esquiro, Jcri Childress for getting the two Crook County girl's teams together. For the Li'l Bears Tourney coaches, Mr. Close and Sam Kentura, Lillie Suppah, Jeri Childress, Melvin & Vanessa Te wee, Roland & Verlcen Kalama, Katie Smith, Toni Made, Rose Mary Smith, Aaron, The Chi nooks, Satch, Charlie, Austin & Mackie and to the unknown floor sweeper from Crook County. Thank you for your help and all the sponsors of Madras: Juniper Auto, Aherns & Erickson's Sentry, who always sponsor toward our tourneys. And now here's the tournaments results of May 8th and 9th Columbia River Bears and Li'l Bears Warm Springs 4-H Basketball Tournament: 10 & Under Girl's Basketball Tourney (5-8-92): 1st place Crook County (coach, Jack Robertson & Jeri Childress); 2nd place Co lumbia River Li'l Bears (coach, Foster Kalama & Tommy James); 3rd place Simnasho (coach, Lillie Suppah); 4th place Lady Hawks (coach, Sam Kentura & Mr. Close). All Stars: Heather Close, Lady Hawks; Ericka Katt, Lady Hawks; Fawn Begay, Simnasho; Amy Suppah, Simnasho; Sarah Belgard, Li' 1 Bears; Alfreda Smith, Li '1 Bears; Amanda Tom, Li'l Bears; Stephanie Burgess, Crook County; Tiffany Howard, Crook County; Mandi Robertson, Crook County. Ms. Hustle: Amy Suppah, Simnasho. Most Valuable Player, Stephanie Burgess, Crook County. 12 & Under plus 1 Girls Basket ball Tourney (5-9-92): 1st place Crook County (coach, Kelli Kronbuger & Jeri Childress); 2nd place Columbia River Bears i continued on page 8