PAGE 4 August 6, 1993 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor ,r , , r A---. Jk""-""r A ' ." .. iiTtN - i I.. , ! Cnicc again the drums will be beating during the Huckleberry Feast Ceremonies, in the longhousc at He He Mill. August 6, 1993. That's when the Traditional Rituals will take place, as a Thanksgiving for the first berries of the year. On August 1, 1993, there were Memorial dinners given at the longhousc at He He Mill, and at that time the berry pickers were blessed before they venture into the bcrryficlds to gather berries for the coming feast Each year the huckle berry feast is held at He He Mill which is about 18 miles northwest of Warm Springs along highway 26, along the Warm Springs River. The huckleberry feast is observed prior to anyone going into the fields to pick for self use. After all the rituals have been observed then it is permissible for anyone to go into the berry fields to pick berries for their own use. The Huckleberry Feast is a means of a Thanksgiving for the first berries of the year and thanking the Creator for all the berries in the fields. This is done by the Seven Drum Religion, as the drums echo through the timber along the Warm Springs River. At each huckleberry feast there usually is a fun rodeo, mostly for the kids who want to do their thing in the rodeo arena. Calf riding, Colt riding, wild cow riding contest, the wild colt race, and now and then a saddlcbronc by one of the adults who want to show their stuff. There are also games played in the arena during the rodeo, like the Fat mans race, the fat womens race, the Cow Pie throwing contest, and sometimes mud-wrestling. There are all kinds of events take place there. This is after all the rituals have been observed. At night there is Indian dancing of all kinds in the longhousc, stick games out of doors. There are plenty of concessions on hand to quench the hunger or thirst. Just a Place to take the "Old Lady, and have a good time." AHH-NAHH-CHI-TOON! !! . Sale sponsored by Warm Springs Rodeo Association Shawls, Pendleton blankets (large and baby blankets), pillow sets and Pendleton purses for sale. Also special orders for anv item. Contact Sammi or Rita Squiemphen. Happy Birthday Lynn! August 6th From, Jay; Aaron; Nicole & Junebug! s NX Happy Birthday Jay Dean Gilbert August 10, 1993 Love you, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunties - Ellen, Plum & Su san, Cousins - Daniel, Elias, Ziggy, Kyle, Vera & Katie TOE NESS A Guy asked his friend: "Did they hire you at the Radio Station?" His Friends: "N-n-n-no, they s-s-s-said, I w-w-w-wasn'tt-t-tall enough! YIKES SS SS Ole Bill said: "My wife and I just celebrated ourTin Annavcrsery.... Yep 12 years eating out of tin cans. YIKES SS SS EDITOR'S NOTE Spllyay 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 Spllyay Tymoo. Spllyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may be libelous statements. 4l tfappy Anniversary August 15 to our dearly btlovti Spiritual SonDaughter, 'BrotherSister taston & Tina fyuitar. your guys 'Spiritual family" ovtr here at LaConner, Sedro Woolky, Marysville & "Everett are tfiinl(ptg of you both. We love and miss you Both very much. Love & Prayers: To, Ma, Jr. & family, Marilyn & family, Michael, Tigdint, Tena, Coronado family Happy Birthday Sid & Soap Three-family PATIO SALE Lots of stuff , antiques and crafts! August 13 and 14 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zane Jackson residence SS SS Communities To the editor, For some lime now I have read articles in the paper about the drop Needless pain seen In community To the editor, I am a born again Christian and I would like to encourage my fellow brothers and sisters to turn their lives over to Jesus Christ. There is so much needless pain and suffering in Warm Springs. Perhaps I could encourage and help people to understand the meaning of salvation. If it is possible I'd like to share my testimony with everyone in hopes that they may come to believe there is a better life in store for all true believers. -v5 - ; M D.iuinuiii i ai'ir iiiiiniiTnmiir atimwtiamaamneawT-M''' !Happy 'Birthday 'Coleicia' August 2 from Everybody" Happy Birthday Lori Wheeler Desmond Wheeler - August 3rd - Love, your sister Kim , 9 I' 4 I J Happy Birthday Jesse! Remember when you used to be this cute? Now you 're a teenager! Anyway, Happy 13th August 3, 1993 We love you, Mom, Saphronia, Jake, Freckles, Sky Toya Happy Birthday Wayne Lasco Gilbert August 3, 1993 Love you, Grandpa, Grandma, Ellen, Evelyn, Susan, Daniel, Elias Gilbert's; Vera, Katie, Kyle and Ziggy Smith guilty of teaching prejudice out rate among Indian students. As a former graduate of Madras Senior High, ! speak from experience. Yes, my class had our share of drop outs, Native American Indians are de scendants of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. To be specific, the "GAD" tribe. There is so much to share. I would love to give my people some insight on the bible. Jesus Christ loves every one of his children and I feel he would like me to help spread his glory and faith with my people. Thank you very much. In God's service, Tom Estimo, Jr. Mappy Anniversary Chief &Shmt August 14 'Best wishes to you &9lave a goodontlll Love, Selena, Tony, Qeorge, Tonya andLeanna Yard sale to raise funds Yard Sale Fundraiser for Incentive Award Projects is August 16, 1993, from 9:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Edu cation Center. A Taco Sale on August 16 will be in the basement of the Education Center 4-H kitchen from 1 1:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Happy Birthday Dad, Leland Thompson, Sr. August 10, 1993- Have a good onel love,-Selena, Tony and Jamily Happy Anniversary on August 7 to a dear couple that lives at the 2nd circle, in Sedro Yloolley. You both mean a great deal to all of us here in LaConner, your next door neighbors, Marysville & Everett. May the Lord bless you Jr. and Debbie Wms. with many more happy years together and with many more tent meetings. Love & Prayers: Washing ton & Oregon family Apology extended To the people of Warm Springs, I apologize for my wrongdoings to the community on March 9, 1993. I am very sorry. Sincerely, Keith V.Charley, Jr. We'd like to wish Howard "Howie" Patt a very nice and happy birthday this year on the 4th of August and many, many more. he will be the same age as us for a very little while. Happy Blrthdayl Your one and only older sister & cuz, Evette Patt & Raymond Miller but not all of the drop outs were Indian students. Some of the kids from Madras did get into their share of trouble. A few got into trouble with Indian kids, so it was easy for the kids or parents to blame the Indian kids. Did the par ents ever think what values they are teaching their own child, when they blame their own problems on others. It is sad that when my younger brother transferred to the Elementary in Madras his first day he stepped off the bus he heard two girls say to each other, "Look, an Indian boy!" He walked over to the girls and said, "Look, two white girls!" My husband (who is white) finds that he would rather work in Warm Springs, because the people treat him like an adult and not a child. It is too bad that he can't even walk around with his own son without getting funny looks. One person told him, "You don't know how to put him in his board?" He replied, "Why, be cause I'm white?" Then he showed this person that he could put his son in his board. I think both communities don't realize it but they teach their children prejudice. I hope parents will try to think before speaking in front of their children. We have our share of bad apples, but doesn't everyone! Why is it people choose to remember the bad apples but forget the good ones? Sincerely, Shauna Queahpama-Mehlberg 'mm- Happy Birthday Jovan James Gilbert August 1, 1993 Love you. Grandpa, Grandma, Aunties - Ellea Plum, Susan, Cousins Daniel Elias, Ziggy, Kyle, Vera, Kate Happy 22nd Birthday Monica August 8 Love, Saphronia Happy Birthday Moose! - August 9th -From, Jay, Aaron, Nicole & Junebug Happy 8th Birthday Amelia Fran Davis July 30. 1985 From. Dad. Grandma, Auntie Goldie. Uncle t l'""'"-'" ' Jr . ' I J. I'.'if EMna Switzler is having a MOVING OUT SALE August 9 and 10 all day each day at 2337 High Lookie " V L L. ., Happy Birthday Teacher Shilo Happy Birthday Avery Frank want to wish my youngest son a very big happy birthday on the 25th of August. He will now be the big 8 years old already. Have a nice birthday this year and many, many more okay son? I love you ever, ever so much. Love, Mom, Evette Patt y Wanted-place to rent Wanted a place for rent, sale or to share expenses for self and three boys, ages 9, 11, and 13. Contact Lcminnie at work 553 3592 or between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at 553-1752. Who's 22? Lynn Tanewasha August 6 Saphronia Katchia August 7 Apologies issued To the editor, I would like to apologize to the community for my actions and be havior which led to my being arrested and charged for DUII in July. See you later. James Moran To the editor, I am very sorry for driving under the influence ot intoxicants and 1 strongly apologize for endangering others and my own lite as well. Preston H. Meanus To the editor, I would like to apologize to the community of Warm Springs for driving under the influence ot intoxi cants. Sincerely Warren D. Wallulatum Happy 14th Birthday Alexzina Goldie Davis August 1, 1979 From, Mom, Grandma, Uncles ' n 1 ' O. : K.' ... i F 4 4