PAGE 4 January 7, 1994
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
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(The way it is)
Letters to the Editor
"SpiljW Speotts"
Daughter to discover heritage
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Well, 1993, is passing into the
record books and a new year is
upon us. "The year 1994, What's
in Store?" We have so m any things
to look forward to as we venture
into a new year. Many have set
their goals and objectives for the
future. Priorities set for a suc
cessful year to come.
Yep! There are many things
we need to strive for, like Edu
cation for the younger folks, some
way to find more jobs for our
people, various programs that will
benefit our tribal members, like
health benefit issues, the economic
outlook of our resources both
human and natural. So many things to be taken into consideration like
the Senior Citizens and what should and could benefit them, the
handicapped, the un-employed and even the homeless. We need
training programs to better individuals and upgrade their job skills.
Find ways to cut into the Drug and Alcohol problems here on the
reservation.
Speaking of Drug and Alcohol problems, it seems like the more you
preach against it the worse people get in using it, "Stupid." Like we
have a goal set, "To become the healthiest reservation in the country
by the year 2000."
Well, the way some people go at it, Drugs and Booze en stuff, it's
going to be a close race, HUH? But if we try hard enough we can do
it. There are people who can do it if they would only make their own
efforts, make up their minds to do so. If they would only take a good
look at what they are doing to their own families by the involvement
with drugs and alcohol. Come right down to it they are only hurting
themselves, by being a bigshot, or a tough guy using drugs while their
kids have to suffer. But I guess it's their lives if they want to hurt their
families and friends but in the long run they are only hurting them
selves. You can do it only if you want to. You can t depend on someone to
come and hold yourhand and say you should get help. There are people
who try to get other people started doing drugs and alcohol when the
person has quit using it. Sometimes he succeeds in dragging a person
down to his level only to laugh at him. But if a person refuses to do so
than it makes the user mad and one of the main reasons for this is.. .the
user really is envious over the accomplishments of a individual and is
resentful of an advantage enjoyed by another, also the user is full of
desire to possess the same thing but is un-willing to admit it. So he tries
to pull the other guy back down.
Yep! Drugs and alcohol will never do anyone any good except ruin
his life and lives of others. So don't try to be the tough guy using that
stuff. Come to the real world of the living and enjoy life and maybe we
can become the healthiest reservation in the country by the year
TOOOO THOUSANNNND! !
"Nuff Now On That." Well, what else to BS on, I guess its time to
remember what we have survived during the year 1993. Are we happy
or sad those day's are past? There were so many things happened like
the case of Rodney King and the verdict of the beating of the truck
driver during the LA riots was pathetic. It was only foreseeable that the
Black population was ready to holler, "Prejudice," if the right verdict
would have been handed down. In order to keep peace and not have
another riot they were given a lighter sentence. Even the truck driver
could see this so he didn't want to blame anyone for what they did to
him or he could have been scared of what could have happened to him
again. Other things was the Somalia situation in Mangadishu, involv
ing the U.S. Troops. It appears when ever the U.N. decides to take
military steps it usually involves troops from the U.S., to get things
under control than otherpeace keepers show up. The Iraq, the Sarajevo
situation. News of wars are not anyone's wishes.
. How about "Ole Bob Packwood." They sure drug him through the
coals and there isn't anything that has been accomplished yet. Just
costing everyone a lot of bucks trying to destroy one person. Probably
all started from some old bag who has lost her lustrous glamour and is
not noticed anymore because accusations stem from incidents that
happened 20 years ago. So these old bags don't like the young beauties
taking the spotlight. AYEEE!!
Well, we did have some good times like the grand opening of our
Museum, the opening of our Health Center. Various Pow-wow's, and
we've observed all the Veterans who really deserve credit for theirpast
duties for our country.
The Pi-Ume-Sha treaty days celebration. The signing of the Treaty
with the U.S. Government in 1855. Well, we did give up million of
acres of land to live on a reservation. Now we celebrate this event
during the month of June. Should we be celebrating this occasion
when we lost all our land? NUFF now guess I better quit. AHH-NAHH-CHI-TOON!
!
To the Editor,
We would like to thank all the
people who participated in the give
away for Trish Stradley at the Agency
Longhouse on November 27.
Trish's grandparents on her
mother's side of the family are Lenora
(Polk) and Hurley Thornburgh; her
great-grandparents are James Polk
and Hattie Symenure.
Other family members are
Lawrence, Colleen, James, Delia,
Caroline, Geraldine, Venus and
Melinda.
In order for people to understand
how significant the giveaway was, I
would have to share the fact that
when I was small and my mother
passed away, I was sent to live with
my father's family. They were good
people, but they were afraid that if
my mother's family was allowed to
visit, they may decide to take me
home with them. So, they would not
allow visitors and any discussion of
my mother's family was discouraged.
It was not until I had married that I
was surprised to discover I had half
brothers and sisters and family I didn't
know.
I was born with a twin named
Clarissa. We were premature and,
unfortunately, she was not strong
enough to survive.
I really wonder how different
things might be if circumstances had
been different. Anyway, my daugh
ter will have a chance at discovering
her heritage.
Special thanks to the Tufti,
Walsey , Polk, Torres, Jim and Strong
families for all they have done for us.
Also, thanks to the Scott, Greene and
Williams families for their support
Rick, Marissa, Tony and Trish
Stradley
Poem touches reader
Condolences expressed
TO: Dad, Alvis Smith, Sr., Myrtle,
Catherine, Zelma, Claude, Kenny,
Rosella, Margaret, Darlene,
Bunski, Wauna, William, Dennis
Elveta, plus rest of family and
people of Warm Springs,
I finally heard about my Aunt
Mildred Tyler's passing. Sorry for
not being there. I do care and know
she will be missed, until we meet
again.
Another elder completes our cycle
of life. When I was in boarding
school, being forced to
assimilate...marching, haircuts, dis
cipline, bells, attention standing,
uniforms, etc., etc... I remember she
use to help utty Al Wyatt, cook.
Sometimes she would tease and laugh
with me at the cafeteria at the ole
Warm Springs boarding school. I will
keep those good memories she of
fered me.
Maybe sometimes we take this
gift we call life for granted or forget
that we are all people, related; we all
come from our Mother Earth.. .that
we should appreciate and take care
of each other, as it should be. Care
for each other.
FOUND: Purse with
contents
Anyone lose a purse? Call Natu
ral Resources Department at 553
3233 and identify purse.
Sending my thoughts, feelings,
prayers, your way.
Sincerely,
Bobby EagleHeart
Thank you
To the editor,
I'm writing this letter to express
my thanks to Matilda Mitchell, for
all the love, support and kindness she
has given me in the past 4 years. I am
unable to take care of her due to
personal problems. I have tried to do
the best I could. It has been the best
part of my life learning the things I
have from Matilda, Sylvia and Nettie.
I've made mistakes as we all do, but
I take it in a learning way. I need to
begin a life for myself and work on
me.
To her family, I'm very sorry
things didn't work out. I pray the
Lord will send someone to take care
of her and Nettie, as they have worked
hard all their lives. They are always
called on and needed somewhere,
which I believe keeps them keeping
on.
It has certainly been an Honor and
Privilege working for these Elders. I
miss you Matilda, Nettie and Sylvia.
You will always be in my heart.
Sincerely,
Noel Dearing
To The Editor:
While reading one of his maga
zines, my husband Easton came
across this poem which won 3rd place
in the Low Rider's Magazine Writ
ing Contest. It has so much to say and
we think alot of our young people
feel this way but don't know now to
say the words or where to start. If you
can print this for us to share, we'd
appreciate it alot. God bless you and
yours. Hope this New Year of 1994
starts outright for everyone and con
tinues with God's blessings and
guidance.
Tina and Easton Aguilar
A GANGSTERS PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please hear
me tonight,
I need so much guidance
to live my life right.
Sometimes the pressure
is so hard to bear,
I often wonder
if anyone cares.
How can I wake up
and face a new day,
knowing I have live my life
this crazy way.
' Heavenly Father, forgive all my
sins,
I want to change,
but where do I begin?
Give me strength to resist
the wild life I desire,
help me get away
from the nightly gunfire.
Please, God bless my family
whose eyes silently plead
for me not to go out
as they all watch me leave.
And God bless my mother
who cries every night,
worrying I'll be killed
in yet another gangfight.
Heavenly Father, please answer my
prayers,
please let me know
that you're listening up there.
When will it end?
What's it all for?
To prove to my homies
'Yea, I'm down. ..I m hardcore."
Sometimes I even wonder
how I will die,
by a bullet wound...
or a knife in my side.
Heavenly Father, please hear me
tonight,
give me the courage and strength
to live my life right.
Please show me the way,
Lord, show me the light.
Help give my heart peace
so I don't have to fight.
Thank you for your forgiveness,
Lord
and for still being there.
Most of all Thank You for listening
to this sinner's prayer.
Amen,
by Grace Cabello Alfaro
Permission granted to print from
Low Rider Magazine
Thanks for tourney support
Sally Ike, Owl Woman of Yesterday
....her loving voice still sings to us. Her song is now sung
through the trees and sage. She comforts all. In times of
darkness she delivers Light. She is our Great Elder and
GRANDMOTHER.
She appeared in a dream and said...."It took many gen
erations of Ancient Wisdom and forbidden knowledge to
find that there is one simple truth that stands above all else;
the truth of happiness, nothing else matter."
Should you ever be sad or lonely, may your Spirit Rise
above the fogs of life and watch the Eagles fly in the Sun
Shine.
Her dark blue dress with the flowered print turned into
the soft quiet feathers of the Owl. The Owl flew away
singing a song of love for her children and friends, especially
LoUta, Elton, Ham and Mel.
Charles Little Leaf (Kirk)
To the editor,
The members of the 13 & Under
Lady Vols Basketball team would
like to thank all of the sponsors for
their contributions. We'd like to ex
press our gratitude to: Macy's Mar
ket, Rainbow Market, Satch Miller,
Anthony Mitchell, Janice G.
Gunshows, The Simnasho
Longhouse, Erickson 's, The Pit Stop,
Thrifty Drugs, Hatfields, Safeway,
Fred and Olivia Wallulatum, Cassie
Rhoan, Joyce Suppah, Jay Suppah,
Leland Thompson, Jr., Verleen
Kalama, Lorraine Suppah, Don
Winishut, Sr., Charlie Gonzalez,
Donnie Bagley, LT Suppah, and
Frankie Suppah. If we forgot to men
tion anyone we apologize. We'd also
like to thank the Inter-Tribal Sports
staff for their help in getting the
awards ready and delivered for the
tournament.
The Champions were Lady Vols;
Second Place, White Swan; Third
Place, Crook County; and Fourth
Place, Columbia River Bears. The
Happy Birthday
"Martha"
(Winishut)
January 7th
From: Sarah
Happy Birthday
"Sandra"
(J'Dean Kalama)
January 9, 1994
Love, Your Sister Sarah
& Nephews Josiah and Jr.
Turnout good for girls tournament
(Editor Note) This column is for the REZ. laymen, as I'm not trying to get an
"A" in punctuation, grammar en spelling, but the way people would feel at ease to
read. Not always correct but not always wrong. It's for people to think about on
issues around and about, so as they may Find ways to address issues that are of
concern to them.
TOE NESS
One guy asked his friend: "What do you need when you have an IRS
auditor up to his neck in concrete?"
His Friend: "More concrete." YIKES
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Ole Tom asked: What's the difference between a pot hole in the
road and an IRS agent?
Bill: Well, I'd swerve to avoid the Pot Hole. YIKES
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To the editor,
We had a very good turnout for
our litde girls tourney on the week
end of December 17, 1993.
Tournament places: 1st Wapato,
Washington; 2nd Simnasho, Or
egon; 3rd Pendleton, Oregon;
4th Warm Springs Baby Bears;
5th Warm Springs Gummi Bears;
6th Warm Springs Wee BAAAD;
7th Warm Springs Lady Hawks.
Sportsmanship went to Warm
Springs Lady Hawks coached by Sam
Kentura.
All Stars were: Jessica Wahines
of Wapato, Simone Blodgett of
Wapato, Nicole Main of Simnasho,
Lutah Wallulatum of Simnasho,
Shamona Charley of Simnasho,
Juanita and Thelma of Pendleton,
Gena Smith and Hester Scott of Warm
Springs, Melanie and Blanch of
Sorry for my
actions
Springers,
I am sorry for my actions on Oct
10, 1993 while driving under the
influence of intoxicants. I know I
endangered my life, as well as other
people's lives. Once again I am sorry.
W.Poitrt
Warm Springs, and Falina Kentura
of Warm Springs.
Sissy Hamilton of Wapato was
named MVP and Miss Hustle went to
Billie Suppah of Simnasho.
We want to give very special
thanks to all our sponsors, you made
it possible for all these children to
have lots of fun and challenges.
Sponsors were: Richard Tohet,
Jacob Frank, Jay & Fay Suppah, Paul
Harper, Jr., Eldred Frank, Janice
Clements, Claude Smith, Sr., Norcne
Greene, Frankie Fudd Suppah,
Sandra Danzuka, Val Squiemphen,
Wanda VanPelt, Enie Herkshan,
Melinda Tohet, Nathan 8 Ball Jim,
Cyril Frank & Felicia Rhoan, and
Martinez Heath.
We did a lot of hustling around to
raise funds to make this tournament
possible. We want to thank the people
who came to our Auction at the
Simnasho Longhouse, who bought
raffle tickets for the cord of wood,
who came up to Simnasho Longhouse
for the Halloween and Christmas
Carnivals, teams that paid their entry
fee, and again the people who gener
ously sponsored us.
We also want to thank all the
helpers: Janice Gunshows for refer
eeing, Jay Suppah for Bookkeeping,
LT Suppah concessions, and ev
eryone else. Thank you, Thank you.
Thank you! I really appreciate my
sister Joyce Suppah 's help, Joyce I
could have not done it without you.
We will be having a II & under
girls tournament in February 1994.
See you all there.
Lorraine Suppah,
Tourney Director
tournament all stars were: CR Bears,
Farrell Lucei, and Rosaline Scott;
Macy's, Shasta Smith, and Melissa
James; Crook County, Jeanie
Childress, and Kim Ball; Pendleton,
Matilda Jones, and Carla H.; White
Swan, Becky Hamilton and Jennifer
Young; Lady Vols, Rose Kirk, and
Deece Suppah. The Miss Hustle
award was given to JoJo Young of
White Swan. The Most Valuable
Player award went to Taralee Suppah.
The Most Important award of the
tournament went to Pendleton, Or
egon, who set a real excellent ex
ample of "Sportsmanship" through
out the tournament.
There were a number of excellent
games throughout the toumamentand
once again we'd like to thank all of
the parents, the coaches, and the fans
for supporting the gals. The girls
from both the 10 & under, and the 1 3
& under worked real hard to put on
the tournament and I'd like to ex
press my gratitude for all of their
efforts.
Ron & Lillie Suppah
Plan to use
Veteran's Hall?
To the editor,
RE: Use of the Veteran's Hall"
While the Veteran 's Hall is for the
most part, for veterans, we here at the
Post nave been able to try and allow
use of die Hall for community groups
and fund-raising activities.
In the past, the Post was able to
allow use without cost on fee and
relied upon groups to clean after
themselves and their event We have,
however, experienced some problems
and regretfully inform everyone that
we must impose a fee for the use of
the Hall.
The fee schedule will be in the
amount of $50 of which $25 will be
refundable upon the clean-up of the
Hall.
If there are any questions, feel
free to call me at home, 553-1240. If
there is no answer, leave a message
on the answering machine.
Gerald J. Danzuka
Commander VFW
Post 4217
I apologize for Dill
To the Editor,
I apologize for driving under the
influence on September 10, 1993.
Thank you.
Ina Tohet
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