PAGE 4 February 18, 1994
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
E Coosh EEWA: The way it is
Letters to the Editor
"Spifyziy Spool" Sponsoring basketball tournament a tough job
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Rubbish, Rubbish and
more Rubbish!!
If you would tell people to go
out into the country to dump their
trash they probably would rush
right down the landfill and get rid
of it there. But you remind them
not to dump trash in the country
side, that's the first place they
will head to dump their trash. Well
maybe they should be told not to
go jump in a lake...and see what
might happen, Huh?
It's pathetic to go driving down
the country road and see trash
dumped here and there around the
reservation. Even after articles
have been printed in the Spilyay
Tymoo, about dumping along the
roadways. After all we do have a
landfill which has no fee to dump trash there. Maybe they need to have
someone TA-Mush-Wee-Cum,Chow Echoosh Num Ahcoot-ta.
Well Tonya Harding...OOOPS!! everything seems to be about Tonya
Harding now day's I got a little carried away. Sorta put Ole Bob
Packwood way in the back ground for the moment When will they
start up on him again? Well anyway, the winter months sure have been
mild. No snow and hardly anything like winter. Makes people wonder
if they should have had them studded tires mounted on their cars. Well '
If you ask me the moment you would have removed your snow tires to
regular pavement tires than it would snow like the dickens. Make it
hard to get to the annual pow-wow, Huh?
I can remember one year there was a couple of inches of snow on
the ground where it made it impossible for people to make it to work
but that night there was almost a foot and a half of snow on the ground
but that didn't keep people away from the pow-wow. They went
plowing right through snow and all made it to the pow-wow. I guess
making it to the Pow-wow is more important than making it to work
or making it to an important general council meeting. When ever there
is an important meeting scheduled no one wants to attend, and some
of these meetings could mean a great deal to the reservation and its
future. One of these days while everyone is so worried about getting
to the pow-wow the non Indians will swoop the reservation right out
from under us, than what? Probably plan a Pow-Wow to celebrate how
we lost the reservation, like we celebrate the Treaty Days when we
gave up millions of acres of land for what we have here on the
reservation.
Well I guess if its Pow-wows that turn people on and keep the home fires
burning and the wheels a turning than Pow-wow's it shall be. Huh? Like
they say, we can't let ourold traditional ways die out and not carrying them
on, yet in a sense the Traditional ways are slipping away gradually right in
front of our eyes.
Once upon a time people went to pow-wow's just to have a good time
and a fun filled time where everyone danced the night away with out any
interruptions like contests and stuff like that and they didn't have to pay the
drummers because it was an honor to be able to sing and drum at a pow
wow them days. Today everything is all drug out to where it gets tiresome
being there. Yep! it used to be fun in the olden days and everybody lived
hannilv ever after
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Diversity, Hate Free, Segregation are just words with no meaning
to some folks. Last year there was a huge gathering at the Convention
Center in down town Portland with every thing focusing on "Hate
Free." There was a gieat number of attendees at the meeting from all
across the state of all nationalities that live within the state. The guest
speakerforthe one day affair was Governor Barbara Roberts. We must
learn to work together, live together in the same communities and
make it a hate free community. But it seems like anything else the more
you preach on a subject the worse it gets. "Yep! Hate is something that
will be hard to remove from anyones minds and like they say, "It all
starts right at home."
As small kids enter the world they all get along well together but
than the parents intervene by forbidding their kid to play with
those....and after a while it imbeds in the child's mind causing him to
make remarks toward certain kids. One of the biggest barriers is the
languages people speak. There are some who don't know the English
language so they gather off to themselves to communicate. It does look
bad and people think they are plotting something, but the real reason
is they cant communicate with others. But like they say we've got to
work on something like this and maybe there will be a way to combat
this situation. AA AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! !
TOE NESS
A Preacher said to an elderly lady of the Church. "Do you everthink
of the Here-After?"
The Lady: "I do everyday, like when I go down to the basement I
think, What did I come down HERE AFTER? YIKES
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Two guys talking: First guy, "Have you ever been envolved with
any famous women?"
Second guy: "Dolly Parton asked me out four times one night!
First guy Well what happened.
She finally had me thrown out! YIKES
To the editor,
When a tournament is put on, it
takes a lot of time to get it organized.
We almost didn ' t have the tournament
but teams kept calling so the We
BAAAD Co-Ed Tourney was put
together in one week.
We are very grateful to all the
volunteers who icept book, clock,
gate, referees, concession, floor
sweepers, for giving up their weekend
on behalf of children who participated
in this first annual tourney February
4-6, 1994
Sponsors are not available like in
the past, so it makes it a lot tougher to
put on a tournament for the younger
competitors. People don't realize the
work that goes into putting these on,
especially when it's not for pay.
There's not too many people around
anymore who would donate their time
on behalf of the youth, giving up
their weekends.
I encourage referees to hang in
there and not be intimidated by the
coaches and crowd. They were
following my instructions to let the
kids play and not worry about blowing
the whistle that much, except for the
hard core fouls. There are times we
as adults get involved in winning or
losing, forgetting that these
tournaments are for the kids.
Not all the athletes are at the same
caliber, but they're out there giving it
their best. It doesn't look good when
adults or other young athletes make
fun of those who are not considered
up to par. The idea is for the kids to
enjoy themselves and the game. It
takes time to develop. It's great to see
the support the kids received over the
weekend.
Those who complain, my
suggestion is to put on a tournament
for the kids or referee and see how
well they take the fans comments,
it's not easy. For this was on a
voluntary basis for no pay.
A special thanks to Jennifer Jim
and Nona Yazzie from Intertribal
Sports for getting the awards out in
such a short notice. Also to Foster,
Marissa, Marie, Roberta, and John
Kalama. In assisting in the clean up
with Tony Gilbert, Jr., Valerie
Suppah, Lester and JoQuine Dickson
which is the hardest part of the
tournament.
Our prayers go out to each and
everyone, take care and keep up the
great support for the kids.
Big Rat & Lucy Suppah
Tourney Directors
Don't cut program that benefits many
To the editor,
Since, I have hooked up with the
Family Preservation Program, about
a year ago or so. . . .1 feel that I have
gone through dynamic growth and
Help, support appreciated
To the editor,
Today I would like to take the
time to express my appreciation to
the people who helped during my
father Larry Arthur's memorial.
Thank you Florence Meanus and
Emily & Grant Waheneka for the
push to get his memorial going and
for guidance and material things that
were provided. Without you we
wouldn't have known what to do, I
truly appreciate your kindness &
generosity.
Thank you Clifford & Betty Moses
for the comfort & love you've shone
for our dad and for helping out in
every way possible, I believe the Lord
will truly bless you in your needs
whatever it may be, spiritually or
materially or both. Lord Bless you.
Thank you mom, Irene Cloud for
love and support and for all the hard
work you put into this. Without you,
I don't know what we'd have done.
Love you mom.
Thank you Lanell & Don for the
love & support, I know this must
have been a strain, I believe God
blessed me to have two wonderful
people as you two in our lives.
This was combined with the Te wee
family and other families. I was glad
we could all work together and
everything worked out. Without
everyone's cooperation mis couldn't
have been a success.
I would like to take this time now
to apologize to those we might have
left out. I'm ignorant in regards to
who is my relations until last night I
sat down with my mother and asked
her. Who were these people and how
would they be related. She informed
me to a new line of relatives I never
knew I had. The family on my
grandfather's side of my dad, I would
like to apologize if I passed you. I
didn'tdoiton purpose, please forgive
me. There are many people here in
Warm Springs that I had no idea was
my relation. Thank you for being
there. I love you and happy to know
there is more family out there.
There are many people to thank,
the cooks, the people who helped out
with things. God bless you.
I can't remember all the names. I
was in and out the place but the Lord
above knows who you are and will
bless you!
Thank you Samantha Marie Frank
& Eldred Frank for your support and
love. We love you!
1 Thank you Rod & William for the
baskets! Love you.
And now to my own little family,
thanks kids for being there and to
Ralph for all the things you bought
for memorial and when I needed you
during my father's funeral to help
dress him, I know that must have
been hard for you. Thank you!
I thank God for blessing me and
brothers & sisters with a wonderful
dad and the promise of God's words
inbetted in our hears is truly a gift
greater than any other received.
May the Lord Bless you and keep
you all!
Love,
Etta Renee Arthur
have a better sense of well being.
The program continues to be a
very powerful and positive force
towards my personal healing. I have
always been encouraged to seek the
best within myself, to attain and
maintain a higher standard to improve
my lifestyle. In a way, without
labeling or making me feel "wrong"
about my choices (even if a few
"weren't so good!")
I have been empowered by those
who work along side us families.
People working in the program
embody loving hearts, and a willing
spirit to assist troubled households.
They have accurately reflected
back to me. . . .My joys. . . .my pain,
my life. . .my dreams, My strengths.
. . my fears, In my words, with love.
. . in prayer.
I was told, in a matter of a few
months this Program may not even
exist! At first I felt sad, later I was
outraged, but now, I am praying that
each counselor, receptionist, child
care giverperson will be placed in
employment and not be out of work
for long!
Truly from my heart, I'm very
grateful to have been able to spend
some very meaningful time with each
of you and wish all of you well. For
all your assistance in my time of
need.
We will "all" continue on the grace
of our Creator Hoo-oh to all my
relations.
Tammy J. Kalama
Sr.
Happy Birthday
Maynard!
& Congrats on new addition,
"Kendall"
Love always, Paula B.
&the3D's
Happy Birthday Becky
to my favorite sister Cod "
Bless you and yours.
Love from your oldest brother &
family
Across the state line, wishes
for a happy birthday to
Becky A.
Love from Aaron
Happy Birthday Auntie & Sister
Kealona "Kiki" Kalama
Love always, Paula, Dan, DarrirJ
&Dougy
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Happy Birthday
Brother Butch
Thinking of you on your
special day
February 25th
Love always, Missy & Larry
Happy 21st (belated) Birthday
Marvin Edwards
Love, your mom Bobbi, Hazel
Gibson i family, Tina, Easton,
Aaron S Shanell, Janet Gibson &
family, Nola Oueahpama & family
Michele & Cory, Louell, Willie &
Jamie
Happy Birthday MOM
Love. Roselynne and
Darylynne
Happy 5th Birthday
Michael
love, Mom, Dad, sisters, and
brothers
Happy Birthday
Alexa Rae Sohappy
February 26th
Love you, Auntie Sarah, Uncle
Curtis, Josiah & Jr.
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Damn Hunter Brisbois
Our first born son
Since the day you were born
You became our little Hon
As first time parents
We weren't sure what to expect
But we wanted you to learn
How to love, care, & respect
You have grown & learned a lot
The little time upon this earth
That it's hard to believe
It's been three years since your birth
You are loved by many
This we want you to know
And pray the Lord keep you
And help you as you grow.
Happy 3rd Birthday!!
Love always, Mom, Dad, and Ya-ya
Dougy
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Happy Birthday
Marie Lean Kalama
March 1st
Love you. Auntie Sarah, Uncle
Curtis, Josiah & Jr.
Happy 15th Birthday
"Duckle!"
With love, The two baby boys &
Momtngstar
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Happy Birthday to my
favorite uncle. Butch
on February 23th
Lore always, Byron Scott
Male caretaker
needed, will train
Looking for male caretaker for
male tribal member in need of help.
Single, non-smoker, non-drinker
preferred.
Will train. Will be paid from state
funds. For more information call 553
25904952 and ask for Vio or leave
message with name and contact
telephone number.
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Happy Birthday Sweetheart
February 24lh
Hang in there Babe
Love, Mom & Dad, and of course
Sister Pam
To our ton
Josiah George Thompson
You have filled our life with joy
and happiness.
Keep smiling and have a
Happy 4th Birthday
February 22
We love you son. Daddy 81
Mommy,
and III bro Curtis, Jr.
There was this kid who said he was bom in 1995:
The other kid: "How could you, this is only 1994.'
Well it's the room next to 1996. YIKES
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Happy Birthday to my auntie
Edna Rose
on February 23rd
Love always, Byron Scott
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