PAGE 4 October 16, 1992
Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
Editorial
E Ccosh EEWA:
(The way it is)
Letters to the Editor
"Let's save the fish!" This
seems (o be one of the big issues
today across the country. It ap
pears the fish arc becoming an
endangered species more and
more each day. Everyday there is
something about the fish prob
lems, the dams on all the rivers,
water pollution, the hydro plants,
the sports fishermen, and they
even blame the Indians for dwin
dling the fish runs.
People blaming each other,
probably to cover up what they
arc doing to harm the fish runs.
All the water users blame the oth
ers for over-use of stream flow.
Farmers, livestockmen, fish and
wildlife and many more all have a
hand in damaging the fish runs.
This can revert back to the old
Indian traditional beliefs and that's the water is the backbone of life.
Without water we would all perish from the face of the earth. It is the
tradition to respect the water in the Indian religion and before any food
is taken, water is recognized first of all. "Choosh!"
Instead of blaming each other, other aspects should be considered.
With today's drought conditions all the reservoirs are far below
normal and even in critical stages in some areas. The stream beds arc
much lower than usual and the stream turns warm, how docs one
expect the fish to survive through that? What we need is a change in
the weather conditions to where we can get more moisture. A better
snow depth in the higher mountains and hope the water levels will
come to normal stages once again.
Take Eastern Oregon, for example, where there are plenty of lakes
where the water was plentiful. Today, there are dust flats now visible.
. Perhaps someone should go out and do the rain dance and hope for
f some moisture to come and relieve this mess. It will take a lot of rain
to get some of the streams a-going once again. And once the water
levels are back to near normal then the fish may have a chance to reach
their spawning areas.
In the olden' days, all the tribes would gather at the famous Celilo
Falls during the big fall run to catch their share of fish. Even at that,
they d idn ' t hurt the salmon runs. Today, all those hydro plants from the
dams on the rivers show a great impact on the fish runs and the returns
are getting smaller all the time. There are salmon and fish hatcheries
all along the rivers by the game departments and the Indian tribes, who
are trying to preserve the valuable fish runs. Each year, small salmon
are released to migrate to the ocean and to return when they become
adults, but the returns are not there. "So, where is the problem?"
Maybe someday we will be able to find the solution, but for the present
time, it is serious. Ahh-Nah-Chi-Toon! !
In-Mi-Mah-Tun-Nun-Mah: We all encourage education to our
children. Education is one of the highest priorities here in Warm
Springs, to equip our children to be ready to face the world.
I don't or can't count the number of times when I've heard the advice
given, "Go away to school, get an education and come back and work
for your people."
That really sounds good and it is a good policy to have in mind.
There are several factors that are a negative mark that the young have
to face today and we, the Tribes Of Warm Springs, should take these
things into consideration. They are, number 1, education; 2. the
residency policy; 3. the adoption policy; 4. wages; and 5, recreational
activities here.
The first two items mentioned above, education and residence,
must be addressed. We have to really think about these issues and start
finding ways to meet situations that arise from this policy. This leads'
right into the adoption policy. There have been times when a person
has shown an honest effort to make his goals. To get an education, but
in order to have hisher children enrolled they must reside on the
reservation for the past three years. How can a person get an education
and live here at the same time?
Toe Ness
There was these two guys who met in a narrow street where the cars
couldn't pass. First guy pokes his head out of the window and yelled.
"I don't back up for no dumb idiot." The other guy answered, "Well
I do, put it in reverse and backed out." YIKES
SS SS SS
Ole Tom asked his friend, "Were you hired at the radio station?"
"N-n-no, they s-s-said ah, ah I, w-w-wasn't t-t-tall enough?"
YIKES
SS SS SS
"They say my grandfather was a great politician in his day."
"Yeah, "What did he run for?"
"The boarder." YIKES
SS SS SS
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Family extends thank you for support
To the editor,
I've slowed down my hectic pace,
in order to take some time out and
Thank" Tribal Council foi their do
nation that I had requested. It weal
towards gas, food, lodging, and
childcarc expenses, while my mom
was at St. Charles in Bend.
She'll be needing follow-up trcat
mcntand I'vcagain gone through the
exact same steps as before to get
additional help.
This time of trauma has been very
stressful on us. Individually wc arc
handling it in our own way. Emotions
arc lender and I tend to wrap myself
up, mentally sorting out the pending
problems looming before me. But,
personally through this experience I
Sorry for violations
To the editor,
To the people of Warm Springs
Community , I am submitting a letter
of apology for violation of Tribal law
by driving and speeding on Warm
Springs highways during the month
of May 1992.
Priscilla Ike
I happen to be very
lucky in that I have
three very special men
in my life- my husband
Robin, my son James
and my dad Allen.
This is to wish my son
a happy birthday on
October 27 and a happy
anniversary to my
husband on the same
day. I love all of you
with all my heart and
look forward to years to
come with you all.
You're the greatest.
Janice Gunshows
Happy Birthday Conrad!
October 24
From, Sky, Saphronia &
Toya
Happy Birthday
Byron Scott
3 yrs old, October 19
Love you forever,
Mom and Dad
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feel our tribe is "looking out" for our
members' needs. Once the need is
identified and clarified they do, "Do
their jobs!"
Through my prayers and this short
note, I'd like to express my thankful
ness for help received and the en
couraging strength drawn from each
and every praying person. May it be
replaced by many good blessings,
deep wisdom and courage to carry on
the affairs of our tribes.
Mr (: 14-29; Mt 17: 19,20; Lu 9:37-
43.
Respectfully yours,
Tammy Hoptowit (Kalama)
and children Rocky, Shirley,
Dawn, Wee, Darleen and Kathy
Sue.
Knows not to do
it anymore
To the editor:
This letter is for a apology, for
driving in the city of Warm Springs.
I was drinking at the time. I know not
to do it anymore.
I would like to tell the community
that I'm very sorry. I feci I was not in
myrightminAWhcnl'mnot drinking
I'm a very nice person to be with.
I have a drinking problem, I am
going to try to get myself into a
treatment center.
Well that's all I got to say.
Sincerely,
Craig L. Sampson
Wood for sale
Firewood for sale Seasoned
tamarack, Douglas fir and pine. $75
cord, split and delivered. Contact
Darryl Smith at 553-1431 after 4
p.m. or at 553-2103 during the day.
Deliveries will be made after 4 p.m.
A birthday wish to Champ
on October 22, 1992
from Angie and thanks for
the great and fun summer
together!
"Happy Birthday!"
Love Angie
Happy Birthday
Alice Johnson
October 10
love always,
Nancy, Lester, Julia
Happy Birthday
Kara!
-2 years
October 11
Love. Sky. Saphronia &
Toya Katcma
Happy birthday this
month to my sisters
Susan and Lucille
Love, Janice
To my "Little Man,"
Happy 5th Birthday
Erickson James
October 9, 1992
Love and miss you very
much!
Ynur Mnm (Fawrrt
Happy Birthday!
to the best boy in the world
Qwen!
love Mom & Dad
Apologies extended
To the editor,
I would like to extend my sincere
apologies to the people of Warm
Springs for placing them in grave
danger by my irresponsible act of
drinking and driving.
I realize the potential tragedies
that could have occurred for myself,
my family or someone else within
the community.
I am truly sorry.
Agnes Lawrence
To the editor,
I regret the way I have been be
having within the last month. On
August 26 and a later date. I have
been caught driving under the influ
ence. I will change direction's while
there is time.
Jack Quinn
To the editor,
I would like to apologize to the
Warm Springs community for my
wrongful behavior on September 12,
1992. And for endangering the lives
of friends, relatives and myself. I am
sorry.
M. Govenor
Bazaar planned
The Deschutes County Historical
Society will hold its 10th annual
Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday,
November 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. at the Des Chutes Historical
Center located at the corner of Wall
Street and Idaho Avenue, near the
county library in Bend.
Arts and Crafts, baked and canned
goods, Grandma's, Atuc and a de
lightful lunch will be featured. For
more information call 389-1813.
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Happy 1st Birthday
October 9, 1991
Dena Marie Thomas
from Dad, Mom, Maria,
Walsey, and Raylene
With lots of love
Happy 11th Birthday,
my son.
May your heart always be
young and your dreams
live forever...
Love you Shawnrael
From your mom
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Senior Citizens!!!
Oct. 4 Willie John
Oct. 5 Florence Meanus
and Hazel Seyler
Oct. 6 Grant Waheneka
Oct. 10 Marena Miller
Oct. 13 Cyrus Katchia
Oct. 14 Alice Florendo
Oct. 22 Marvin Meanus,
Sr.
Oct. 31 Noreen Greene
Canned Salmon and Baking
mix have arrived at the Com
modity Program. These arc two
of our most requested items,
and will be available for all
Commodity customers October
1.
For more information con
tact Patty at 553-3422.
Happy Birthday
Sky!
Have a great 22nd
Birthday on October
24th
Love, your 2 favorite
sweethearts
Happy Birthday
DAD!!
October 21, 1992
fr, Tony & family
To our Shaw-Girl
Shawnee Janae
Have a happy 1st B-day!
October 21, 1992
love, Mom, Grandma Chris,
auntie Denise, William &
Christina
Happy Birthday
Lester Begay
October 8, 1968
love, Nancy and Julia
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