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Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
Editorial
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Letters to the Editor
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Happy Birthday
Eileen Marcia Frank
17 years old
May 12th
We love you!
Your sis - Sarah, Curtis,
Josiah, & Jr.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
To our uncle Tony
and
our cousin Curtis, Jr.
May 18. 1993
from, George, Tonya,
and Leanna
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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
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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
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Happy 26th Birthday
Truman Lumpmouth
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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