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Page 4 May 13, 1994 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the Editor pi f mini nivnLjninni i . - 1 ' ' ', ' ''' ," '; ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' .'11 ''' ''''r.'. "Spilyay Speaks" In Oregon, Video Poker is a big hit for retailers and at the same time a rotten egg for the Indian reservations. Gambling is going on all across the state and no-one seems to be paying any attention to it. But as soon as the Indians mention a gaming estab lishment than everyone is in an up-roar saying that syndicates will be coming in and taking over the whole situation. Gangsters, rob bers and stuff like that. Its quite apparent that the Non Indians are all against Indian gam ing establishments. Wheneverthe Indians stand to make a buck or two to help themselves than gam bling is like a big crime. And when the Indian tribes are striving to become self-sufficient in today's society, their efforts are treated like a plague of some kind. While gaming is like a crime for the Native Americans, the state allows 1 350establishments in the state to gamble. The lottery boasting of netting $ 120 million per year. The average retailer makes $65,000 in commissions per year. It is also said that business establishments in the larger cities each cash in on $250,000 or more per year. The top five retailers here in Central Oregon each make more than $124,000 per year, and there is no gripes from the non-Indians. Yep! like the Ms said as we had ourmorning cup of coffee, they just can't stand to see the Indians make a living. They must prefer to see the Indians in the welfare lines so they can gripe about the Indians using up their tax money by getting hand-outs. Even today there are White people around the area, believe the Indians get checks each month from the Federal Government to live on. Some say the Indians don't have to work because the government gives them money each month. "Ha!" wish that was true. Here in Warm Springs we do get a small check each month but it sure isn't from the Federal Government. It's our monthly per-capita payments we get from our own resources like Timber, Power and other sources of income we make during the year. With most of the timber resources getting low the tribes must find other means of income. Something that could create jobs for the local people. We are always trying to find means of income for our people. With our timber resources getting lower each year could effect ouf employment in the woods and mills. Yep! we are always looking for opportunities that will help our people, with jobs or some kind of income. We have things on the drawing boards all the time and what ever shows the most promise that will benefit our people, than it's presented to general membership of the tribe for their consideration and a vote by the tribes will take place to accept it or not. So far we have done pretty well the right decisions that have created employment and income for the tribes and with some help we can still survive. At the present time we have a project to consider and an election on the matter to decide if we want it or not. For one thing this project has already created some jobs which employs around 25 people, and if the membership accepts the project and to back it up this can open a field of a great number of jobs for the tribal members. Men are always complaining of lack of jobs, here is something to consider and go the the poles and vote on the issue even for or against Because your vote counts. If there isn't enough of a turn-out the whole thing will be invalid. And each time there is a special election such as this it costs the tribes a lot of bucks, and if there isn't a good turn out than there is money down the drain. Consider it carefully because it could effect your future. "AAH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! ! r Happy Birthday Earl Spino Sweet 16 May 15 Mom & brothers Happy Birthday Uncle Tony and Curtis Jr. on May 18 We love you! From George, Tonya and Leanna Toe Ness This guy trying to get some free advice. He asked the Vet. "I have a horse that walks normal and sometimes he limps." "What shall I do?" Vet: "Next time he walks normal, sell him." YIKES SS SS SS This guy said, "I 'm the Boss in my house, I wear the pants even though they're protected by an apron. " YIKES Lady Vols, coach proud of accomplishments To tne Editor, The Lady Vols would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have contributed to their basketball endeavors this season. A hearty thank you to: Macy's Market, Ahern's Market, Juniper Auto, Sentry's Market, Leathers, Safeway, our No. 1 fan, Margaret Suppah, Jay and Faye Suppah, Leslie and Rosa Bill, Fred and Olivia Walulatum, Wanda Suppah, Dclvis and Shirley Heath, Jacob Frank, Austin Greene, The Warm Springs Community Center Staff, the Simnasho Longhouse, Rainbow Market, Lisa Suppah, Erland and Sally Suppah, roger and Anna Suppah, Foster and J 'Dean Kalama, Satch Miller, Charlie Gonzalez, Donnie Winishut, Ricky Minthorn, Stevie Quacmpts, Charlie Minthorn, S teve Weiser and family, Delson and Lori Suppah, Lorraine Suppah, Joyce Suppah, Leland Thompson, Jr., Frankie Suppah, Donnie Bagley, Hatfields, GeneSampson, InterTribal Sports, Janice Gilbert-G unshows and anyone else that may have donated to News shared To our family & friends of the Community, I would just like to share our daughter Elvina's achievement with you all who cares & loves her. She is a 7th grader here in Everett, WA and she had made the "Honor Roll". We're very proud of her. She has been a good student all through her past grades and its great shes trying her hardest, for her dream is to be a teacher. She's had her hey-days with "peer pressure" but shes proving them wrong. I just keep reminding her to 'ignore' the "gossip", they just need someone to talk about, to make their day. But, we do as her parents, know shes going to make "something" of herself. Thank you for making us "Proud", daughter. Love you Dearly, Lupe & Susan Coronado 1509 23rd St. Everett, WA 98201 (in case anyone would like to drop her a few lines of encouragement.) Wallet returned; thank you Thank you to whoever turned in my wallet, even though the money was taken, I am thankful that everything else was there. C. Gray our cause. The following girls have played this season with the Lady Vols: Taralce Suppah, Dcece Suppah, Amy Suppah, Ambrosia Suppah, Rose Kirk, Ivy Wallulatum, Lori Suppah, Fawn Bcgay, Este Made, Orie Mae, Ardis Smith, Roberta Thomas, Farrell Lucei, Marissa Kalama, Melissa James, Darlcne Frank and Annie Greg. All toll, they have participated in 11 tournaments; they have won five, placed second three times and placed third three times. We are real proud of our accomplishments and our efforts this season. I am sometimes, as the coach, too hard on the girls with my coaching methods and I apologize for those times to both the girls and their parents. I have seen these girls come from being the welcome mat at the tournaments when they were 10 and 1 1 to doing what they are today. A majority of the girls are doing excellent work in school and their personal lives. I hope that the Warm Springs community realizes that it is activities such as basketball that help to curb a lot of the problems that inactivity causes in our homes. I appreciate all of the parents' help, criticism and encouragement during the season, because it is very time consuming and costly to do this for the kids. My hope for these kids is that they graduate from high school and grow up to contribute to our community. Thanks again, and here's hoping for a good and safe off-season. Lady Vols and coach Ronnie Suppah r ' "r i . '', t , ' ! ( i , j I . ; i- f -',-. ,,. .....,. J J k'l Parents are proud To our Dearest Daughter Elvina; I just want you to know how proud we are of your achievement for making the "Honor Roll" at the Everett Middle School your 7th grade school. We, as your parents pray you keep up the terrific job & continue making us and your whole W.S. family proud of you! We love you dearly & you are going to be rewarded highly!! May you continue in your success, hereafter. Love & Kisses 2 U, Your super proud parents Lupe & Susan Happy 18th Eileen Marcia (May 12) and many, many more! Love, your sister, Fawn Also, I'd like to say hello to my kids (Erickson, Shannon & Davina) who I love and miss very much! Hope to see you soon Mom Poem reflects children's pain To the editor, I am submitting this poem to your newspaper with the hopes that perhaps it may awaken people with power to stop injustices I see happening to little innocent children due to drugs & alcohol. The Giant Cover-up I heard a child weeping, I heard a child cry. I heard a mother swear and shout, I saw the curtains fly. A little one in tattered clothes smelted dirty and unkept. Beer cans were littered on the floor near places that she slept Lice and nits were in her hair, her gums bleeded, left unbrushed. Her brother cried out for fear, yet both of them were shushed, The parents, wanted babies so welfare would support- Not children's food and clothing needs, but beer and wine and snort. Some babies are so much abused they die quite needlessly while hardened politicians let guilty parties free. In far-off lands I've seen the same: malnourished children hurt and shamed considered less than nothing, pitiful and suffering. They are the last to eat and nakedness they wear. Adults will push them off a seat so they could have a chair. I wonder: are we looking? Do we listen when they cry? is their helplessness of no concern that we let it pass us by? How long will children suffer?..in silence babies die? This Giant Cover-up will grow in homage to the lie Aslongasthose with power who know, let guilty ones slip by. Dancing Light ' ' .trr-Tt "'' SC f , ' J '': v . .... z" ( 1 V. : 1 " " TjT' ' Happy First Birthday Justin Leroy Queahpama-Mehlberg (Sonny Boy) You have brought many smiles in one year. Looking forward to many more. Love Always, Mum, Dah Dah, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncles, Aunts & your partners in Crime (Shaylene & Brandon) Art fair, cake walk a success To the editor, The staff at WSE would like to thank all the parents that donated baked goods for the 9th annual Art Fair Cake Walk heldon May 5, 1994. Ahern's Market and Macy's Market donated all the cups and lemonade. The teachers and assistants provided the cookies that were sold to the students. The art fair was a big success and $466 was raised to help pay for art supplies and activities at school. We hope to see you all next year at the 10th Annual Art Fair and Cake Walk. Sincerely, Warm Springs Elementary Thank you for Root Feast SS SS SS A Lawyer explaining the contingent fee: "What a contingent fee means is, if we lose your suit, I get nothing, and if we win, you get nothing." YIKES SS SS SS Did you hear about the Moron who had body odor only on one side? He didn't know where to buy left guard." YIKES Sammy Allen and Clinton Bruised Head invite friends and family to their wedding Friday, May 20 at the He He Rodeo Grounds beginning at 6K)0 p.m. 1 - i i . . M WSFPI sponsors Little League SS SS SS To the Editor, The Recreation Department staff would like to publ icly thank the Warm Springs Forest Products Industries 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 ar-1 try 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. tor helping sponsor this year's Little League Program. Over 250 youth age 6-15 years are participating in this year's program. Their generous donation was used to assist the Recreation Department in purchasing equipment and uniforms for this year's programs. All the boys and girls playing this season and the Recreation Staff appreciate Warm Springs Forest Products Industries for their generous donation. Thank you. Fran, Austin, Andy, Joey, C.R Carol & Merle. To the editor, My family had the honor and blessing of attending the Root Feast held earlier this month. We want to thank the people of the Confederated Tribes and our good friend Ken Smith, for inviting us and allowing us to eat with you on this very special and sacred occasion. You shared with us the most sacred of Earth Mothers gifts. The water and foods that have nourished the ancestors and people of these lands for hundreds of generations filled our bellies, warmed our hearts, and nourished our souls unlike any food we have ever tasted. To this day I can still feel theCamish, Yamish, Koush, Salmon, Bitterroot, Huckleberry and Chokecherries filling my belly almost as if they had left an indelible mark in the center of my being. I do not understand the language of the ancient songs, yet the visions and drum beat still reside in my heart. In all of my life I have never been involved in anything that has provoked such strong emotions and had such a lasting impact as the root feast had on me. I am forever grateful that we were able to attend and that my young boy. Clay, was able to witness and taste the beauty that comes with walking a path of respect and sacredness. We hope and pray the Great Spirit will smile upon the Warm Springs community and will bless the people wiui good fortune and strength in the seasons ahead. Thank you again, from my family to yours. In truth & trusty Steve, Katie, & Clay Hinton Mulnomah IMi Happy Oth Birthday to our girl Tonya Leigh on May 18 We love you very much. You make us happy with your smiles and laughter. Love, Dad, Mom, George, and baby Leanna