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s Page 4 Mav 14,1993 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor 1 1 "Spifytijf SpQQlt$" Information that will help keep ancestry alive needed- 'id'' fcniroR The Oregon School Activities Association (OS A A), has decided to leave the Madras White Buf faloes where they are at the present time. And lhats in the Greater Oregon League, (GOL). The only change they made at this time was to move Cottage Grove back to the 4-A status. Had Madras been allowed to go into the Tri-Vallcy League, then Hood River Valley would have been put into the 4-A clas sification and put in the Intcrmountain league with Bend, Pendleton and such. Grant Union and Vale would have been elevated to 3-A status and put into the GOL. Just think if Madras would have been allowed to enter the Tri-Vallcy league their longest trip would have been closer than the shortest trip the Buffs have to take in the GOL. The trip the Banks, OR would have been the longest trip. But in the GOL the Buffs automatically face a 6 8 hour bus ride to participate in athletics. These trips are to Eastern Oregon, to Baker City, Ontario, Nyssa, Mac Hi. All these trips arc a long time for kids to be riding on a bus to participate in athletics. Think of the savings there would be in the school budget if the Buffs were allowed to enter the Tri-Vallcy league. Take a look at LaPinc, when they were put into the 3-A classifica tion they went into the Sky-Em, league which includes schools of Cottage Grove, Crcswcll, Elmira, Glide, Junction City, Marist, Pleasant Hill and Sutherland. LaPinc is the only school cast of the Cascades in that league and it appears to be doing well so far. With all the fuss we arc having over the school budgets each year it seems like someone would wake up and sec how much savings in school funds there would be if schools didn't have such great distances to travel and for lodging just to participate in sports. Each year there is always a big hassle over the school budget. The first thing brought up to cut is Athletics. Some people feel its a waste of money to have sports at schools. They feel that there is no means of benefits gained from participating in school sports. They feel the only thing this proves is that the "Indians are better than the Braves, or the Chiefs are better than the Warriors." The most powerful and the most feared always win. Some feel this does not help a student in life. Do you know that most of our countries best leaders were some of the best athletes in school? They have learned leadership, learned team work and the meaning of compctiton which everybody faces daily in life. From being able to participate in athletics gave them the courage and strength to lead and so the best for the team, school and commu nity. Many of the top Military leaders have great athletic back grounds. The top CEOs across the country in all the large corporations-; have athletic back grounds from the leadership they learned in school. They learned to take charge, "Take the Bull by the Horns," so to speak and do what's best for the team and the Community. If it hadn't been for athletics some may never have learned the value of team work and leadership. Learn to make the right decisions at critical times gives them the feeling of success. Well I'm just rambling on and on and on, with something some people are dead against, "Athletics." But I do feel athletics have a major role in life. "NUFF NOW." Better cut the gab and get on to other things. But cur children do need the recognition. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!! To the editor, I am in need of help and infor mation that I am hoping you will be able to provide. My name is Anita Mcndoa, an inmate at Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Little Rock, WA. I am a member of the Native American Circle which is the first of anything here that enables Native Americans to continue learning about their cul ture. This being new to CCCC we arc having some difficulties expressing our needs about keeping our heritage alive. What I am asking from you is for anyone to please submit to us any ideas they might have that will help this small group of people who arc locked up keep their ancestry alive. This is a place of misconceptions about our culture and it is extremely difficult for us to learn and practice our native traditions. How do I know of the Spilyay? From my mother, Lolita Grcclcy. I am also half Warm SpringsWasco, but unfortunately I was not raised on the reservation and didn't have the privilege of growing up with the surroundings of my heritage. Instead I was raised in the city and learned very little about my culture. I am now 33 years old and I want to know as much as I can about my heritage and culture. I feel like a lost spirit floating and not knowing where to go. I want to come home and I feel if I know and understand more of my heritage than my spirit could start it s long journey back to the beginning where it be longs. For me and the others who have joined the Native American Circle, this is the start back to where our spirits have begun. So any ideas that you can give me would be gratefully accepted. I thank you for your time and any suggestions that you may have. Sincerely, Anita Mendoza CCCCAlpine P.O. Box 37 Little Rock, WA 98556 Support of local teams vital! Families invited to dance May 15 Dear community, We arc inviting you and yours to a very special dance involving the entire family on May 15, 1993. Yes, we can have tons of fun without alcohol or drugs of any kind! Yes, teenagers can have fun with their families! And, yes, the dance is open to everyone. As you know, Kah-Nce-Ta Resort at Warm Springs is a special place full of activities. Come and enjoy the day then join usforaPotLuckat6:00 p.m., an AA meeting at 7:00 p.m. for those so inclined, then enjoy the group, "Like Father Like Daughters". A mom, dad, and three daughters, ages 7, 10, & 12 who can belt out songs that will have you clapping & cheering. No way will you be able to sit still and not dance from 8:00 10:00 p.m. Then disc jockeys will play everything from Hip Hop & Rap to Country Western from 10:00 p.m. -?? Sec you and your family there! The Teen Program at Warm Springs Counseling Center 1-503-553-3205 To the editor: The stingers are off to a jerky start there has only been four to six players that show up regularly for practice-rightaftcr school (3:30) until 5:00 p.m. We have very few girls and two returning players from last nothing on Fridays. Our first two games we won-Homc field advantage (maybe!) but next week wc travel. Even though I've asked a few dad's to umpire. I've only been able to drag out Agnes Wolfe and Marina Wcasclhcad and put them behind the plate. There's been other mom's that ycar...which means, our new joiners Lin maintain ih mm Th-mt c pm, are learning where "Home" is (and ad i,,:. a nv hclo is anoreciatcd. the oilier bases!) also the basic rules ofT-ball. Chris Jack III is assisting me this year ("Thanks FoophM-Hang in there.) Our teams field is located at the Warm Springs Elementary track field. Our scheduled games fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mondays and Wednesdays we practice but Elston will be missed To the editor, Hello you all once more. I now have an apartment of my own in Eugene, Oregon and found out and heard that Mr. Allen Elston will be retiring from the First Baptist Church where he was a pastor. I really appreciate Mr. Allen Elston for all he has taught an ex plained to me about the fellow up stairs, which is the lord, who can and will live forever. Thanks to Mr. Allen Elston, I now know that the Lord up above will and can live forever. We just all should learn to wait for his time. Hallelujah! It can be done! Gracias Mr. Elston. Evette Patt 689 W. 13 Ave. 5 Eugene, Oregon 97402 Alcoholism was white man's gift To the editor, The white man was very generous in the beginning and the tribes in the east were conned by their generosity. Anyone would have been but the white man was always giving. In the beginning they gave blankets, food, jewelry etc. Then they gave land. The most generous gift of all was diseases. I'm not just talking about chicken pox and the like but alco holism. Think about this. One time the white man gave "stupid water" to the Indians and while they were drunk killed them. Drinking can kill in more ways than one (this is for all Indians who still want the white man to win). Go ahead take another drink of stu pid water for without the past there can be no future. When drunk, you don't remember well, the next day your sick or you might not make it to work on time but that isn't the only thing. It eats away at the cells in your TOE NESS SPILYAY SEZ; "I don't know if we'll ever get a cure for poverty, but the way taxes and prices are going up, we've got a sure cure for wealth." YIKES Dearest Mom, (Patricia 'Broum Move the tiappiest Mother's Day!l I lovt you and thinkoj you often, Love your daughter & grandchildren, Mary Annette H(edSone & fDamien Mose Happy 4th Birthday Tonya Leigh -May 18th Lotsa Love Uncle Curtis, Sarah, Jostah & Jr. brain. I just met someone who drank and now this person has dementia. How would a person with this disease be able to tell children about their past? In our family it wasn't alcohol that is to blame for why we don't know anything about our culture or how our Great Grandparents lived. In time our family was eventually dominated by white man. Because of this, they never talked about the past only what happened from that time on. They never past our heritage on to us. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. Don't let the white man win in all things. True, we have to get along with all races but you don't have to be like them. You are onerace! Make our ancestors proud, be their race. Catherine Nelson P.O. Box 552 Hamilton City, CA. 95951 A good time? Here's our line-up for '93: Estcn Culpus, Steven Govcnor, Willyum Hoptowit, Sam Jackson, Ulysses Jefferson, Juan Lamcbcar, AJ" Lucci, Tony Olca, Austin Smith, Jr., Pasha Smith, Eliah Squicmphcn, Jess Stevens, Larry Switzler, Edward Wcasclhcad, III and Lccann Wolfe. So! Come on out, grandma's, grandpa's, aunts and uncles and give an encouraging cheer or a rousing applaud for a good play for our young ball players! I'll keep in touch throughout our season. Sincerely, Tammy Hoptowit Happy 2nd Birthday Curtis Lee Thompson, Jr. May 18th : . ,..,. , tth . V(., -witr .... i,ininiimi- ' ss ss ss Ole Tom said: "Americans are getting stronger. Twenty years ago ittook two people to carry ten dollars worth of groceries. Today, a five year-old can do it." YIKES SS SS SS Ole Ed said: "I try to do everything to make my wife happy. She complained about housework so I bought her an electric iron, and electric dishwasher, and an electric dryer. Then she complained there were so many gadgets around the house she had no room to sit down. What else can I do?" : : Ole Tom said, "Buy her an electric chair." YIKES SS SS SS Happy Birthday Eileen Marcia Frank 17 years old May 12th We love you! Your sis - Sarah, Curtis, Josiah, & Jr. J) rr HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! To our uncle Tony and our cousin Curtis, Jr. May 18. 1993 from, George, Tonya, and Leanna e -ii -i In memory of Salena Sahme, a stone setting, memorial dinner and give away will be held May 29, 1993. Friends and family are invited to attend. Happy Birthday Gloria Mattie Charley May 21 love, your aunt, uncle and cousins Happy 4th Birthday to our little "rootdigger" Tonya Leigh -May 18, 1993 We love you very much! from. Mom, Dad, George & Leanna EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from it's 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 be libelous statements. v J . . 1 . i. . ... Y - J 1 fCTf? To the editor, I'm writing this letter to apologize to the people of Warm Springs, for the crime of driving under the influ ence. That night I thought I was having a good time. My good time was ended by laying on a cold floor. While laying in the D-tank I thought, "I should have went home now," but too late. Now I have to pay for the crime I committed. Given this time I would also like to apologize to my wife (Angeline), my family and officer DeBiaso for being arrogant and uncooperative these past couple of weeks. Again I'm sorry. Floyd C. Frank, Sr. I apologize To the editor: To the Warm Springs community, I would like to apologize for driving under the influence of intoxicants, on February 27, 1993. Sincerely, Leander D. Williams Apology extended To the editor: I am apologizing for driving in toxicated in Warm Springs back in September of 1992. Signed, Wendell H. Cook We love you! Daddy, Mommy, Josiah & Eileen Actions not justified-Sorry To the editor, I wish to make an apology for driving under the influence, under certain circumstances my situation could not be avoided. But it does not justify the fact, thank you. Julian Scott r Happy 26th Birthday Truman Lumpmouth i ft Happy 1st Birthday Britten Lumpmouth Happy Birthday Tony Thompson May 18th from your bro Curtis & family Oits Lee Johnson May 19 Happy Birthday Oltsey-boy love. Mom & Na Na's Happy Birthday "Big Guy" from your Dad