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Page 4 juiy 8, 1994 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the Editor ; ML Spilyay Speaks Pi-Umc-Sha, no big deal to some folks, just one big crowded mess. Yep! The area is just too congested and with the street system in this Community makes it doubly worse. We have one of the worst street set-ups than any community in the whole area. Especially when there is activity in all parts of the community. Getting from the north side to the south side is impossible when there is activity on Hollywood boulevard. During the Pi-Ume-Sha days where there were ac tivities all over the place. We had a 10-K run by the Community Center, an Endurance horse race at the Shaker Church, A parade down Hollywood Boulevard, we had a rodeo at the rodeo grounds and getting from one place to another is like trying to get out of jail in Tijuana. It appeared that there would be some relief when the addition of the East Tenino was added but when there is a parade there is still a bottle neck at Tenino and Hollywood, backing up traffic again. Yep! We need connecting streets from upper Tenino to Kotnum, to Greeley Heights and from Greeley Heights to East Tenino. We also could use another connection to U.S. Highway 26, just west of the Grade school across to West Hills, by golly, than maybe Pi-Ume-Sha wouldn't be such a pain in the neck. The way the whole set up is causes everyone to become a little disagreeable, especially when the weather is hot, the parade is on, the cops close all the streets, makes everyone very un-easy which makes tempers rise, things said that are regretted later. Well anyway its a mess. There are times when some folks have to get to the Drug store in town, (legal drugs), but have to wait for the streets to clear before they can get to where they want to go. Others have to get from one activity to the other, people have to get to the groceries for food, ice or even making a run! Ayeee. If you are a participant in the parade like "Miss Wide Spot," or some other Royalty, the place really gets so crowed in the dance area its pathetic. All the floats crowded into a small area. Its a wonder no one has been kicked or stepped on by one of the horses that's used in the parade. Each year the whole thing is getting bigger and bigger to where it seems like people would notice this. Also this being an Indian Pow Wow all the tents should be kicked out of the main dance area and just have Teepees put up there to make it more picturesque. Put all the tenfe along the creek or some other place. Should get all the contests over as quickly as possible because to many those are boring, and have one night just for good old Indian Pow-Wow dancing of all kinds. Everyone talks of being Traditional, the way pow-wows are held now days are not traditional. AA AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! ! The public looks to the media for events of interest regarding the latest news. The media is the source of artistic expression through the newspaper, radio or TV. Locally, we have a radio station KWSO, that airs daily and covers much local news. We have the Spilyay Tymoo, the reservation newspaper who also covers as much news as allowable locally, state, regional or nationally that's of interest to the Indian people. There are several issues concerning the welfare of reservation that does not appear in Spilyay Tymoo because of unknown reasons. There are many incidents that take place and when we try to acquire information we cannot obtain anything. When certain departments are called their response is, "We cannot release any information on the matter as it is still under investigation." We will call you as soon as information is available. Our phones never ring but we do read about the same thing in the surrounding newspapers like the Oregonian, the Bend Bulletin. Even though we may be a bi-weekly newspaper, people still call us for information on incidents that happen around here. And when we cannot produce any kind of information we are criticized for being a poor news source. Yep, Charley! It's not our fault we cannot supply any kind of information but because we are unable to obtain any information for ourselves, so what can we do. Many times the newspaper reporters are the last to learn of things that happen. People will talk about things but when a reporter comes around, they clam up. News is news no matter who can provide it. Toe ness Notice on the Bulletin Board at the Wrestling Arena: "There will be a Rehearsal for Tonights bout," YIKES SS SS SS A Race Track is the only place where a Window cleans People! YIKES SS SS SS "George Washington, the father of our Country, stood up in the boat, because every time he sat down they gave him an Oar." YIKES SS SS SS "Why do people play golf?" asked John. 'To aggravate them selves." YIKES SS SS SS The Market Swarming rings and catered incense, Fortified diversity beneath weepy skies. "Do you have any money?" "A sacrifice." A Windsor knot amongst. "Who's that?" "A toast. To himself he only belongs." Sadness. Hawk eyes, deep rumination; Broken songs falling emotionally from pained smiles; All scorned innocence. "Sideshow ignorant viewers." Trapped in prison, Wings on shoulders, Watching eyes of white grins in cute outfits. They snouid stare. A genuine smile. Living surrealism. No matter in blind clones with floral print. Death to smiles unreal." Death to once, never lived." Clammering down a sidewalk in wandering step. what nowr Good question." (Laugh). By: Rachel Gill Sorry about error in results given To the Editor: The 1994 Pi-Ume-Sha run was a great success and the Warm Springs Reservation Runners Club would like to thank those non-members who lent a hand to the efforts: Linda Langley, Neal Thompson, Brandon Thompson, Bobby Frank, and CI Compo. We had one grieveous error in reporting the two-mile results on the day of the run. This will set the record straight. In the two-mile, the finish order was; lstoverall-La-Ka-Koosh Willie Selam, 2nd overall-Julian Smith, and 3rd overall-Delson Suppah of Fort Hall, Idaho. Way to go gentlemen! Our apologies to you for our mistake. First overall was erroneously awarded to Dave Jordan (the infamous former Warm Springs Elementary PE teacher). Although Dave's the proud owner of a great pith helmet, he was not of a mind to smoke the course. Sorry, we have to strip you of yourglorious moment If this grieves you too much just think how Custer felt. Finally, our apologies go to William Gibson of Owaynce, Nevada who finished first in the 55-59 year old division. We failed to acknowledge his accomplishment publicly on race day although we did manage to get him his ribbon belatedly. Sorry William....hope this public acknowledgment is some consolation. Warm Springs Reservation Runners Thanks for supporting Jenni r EMPLOYEE PICNIC July 21 Games - Prizes - Food Need donations for prizes Call Antoinette Pamperien 553-3392 To the editor, To all the people who supported Jenni, we would like to thank the people who bought tickets from our daughter. She is now Jr. Miss Eagle Spirit. She sold almost 2300 tickets. The grand prize was a pick-up with a trailer, that went to Sheena Currie from FL Hall, ID. So other winners in the raffle were: Nellie Spino-$200; quilL At next year's pow-wow, Jenni will be having a jingle dress dance contest. Ten years old and under, with 5 places and the winner getting a jingle dress and cash. So a big thank ya all from Jenni. Thank youl Levi & Pearl Van Pelt & family . i i - I M Liver transplant recipient on the mend;Thanks To the editor, Praise the Lord! I believe I am over the hump and on the road to recovery. I ' ve been out of the hospital approximately two weeks from having liver transplant surgery, and relieved of the staples and sutures that were holding me together. I cannot tell you how many times I count my blessings and am thankful for a new start on life. Since 1975 I had a liver disease whereby my im mune system was eating away (or attacking) my liver from time to time over the years. A big "Thank you" goes to Dr. Paul Barnett, IHS (who transferred to Puyallup area) for opening the doors to transplant for me. He was the ini tial doctor to recognize how far the disease had progressed. My sincere "thank you" for all the prayers, visits, phone calls and support, be fore, during and after my surgery go out to my husband Phillip, his em ployer John Guerin, Reverend Rick, friends, co-workers, Tribal council and staff, BIA staff, IHS staff and the Warm Springs Community. The positive words of encouragement helped immensely during my hospital stay. All the flowers and cards were wonderful to!! My stay is the Portland area (6 weeks to 3 months) is indefinite. Whatever it take to fully recover, I'll do. After June 22, 1 am not sure where my residency will be. All corre spondence should go to my home as addressed below. A family member will get any to me. Once again "Thank all of you" that had good thoughts and prayers for me. You certainly helped the healing process! My Love and Prayers Remain Thoughts shared Happy 6th Birthday Rodney James Katchia July 22,1994 Love always, YaYa Sky, Saphronia, Toya & John Katchia, III To the Editor, This past week I had the opportu nity to put up "Healthy Nations" flyers, pass out pamphlets, stop by office, and listen to community members. Many shared their thoughts on reducing substance abuse use and abuse in our community. I'd like to share some of the comments I heard with you. One issue many people brought up was providing greater support from existing activities. For example, I talked to a boxing coach who wanted more support not only from programs like ours, but from the community. A young mother was concerned about the drug houses on her block. She feared the kind of message these people were giving their kids when the kids accompany them on these purchases. She wanted these homes closed down. Another young mother wants to see us have a community swimming pool, she thought that we needed different opportunities to have fun. she also wanted to encourage more people to be involved in the tradi tional ways of our people. It was her involvement in the longhouse that helped her. Another mom wanted to see a halfway house four our mem bers who have gone to treatment and been sent away, cleaned up and then come back to the same environment, they don't have a chance to maintain their sobriety. We are very fortunate to have a lot of people who are interested in sharing their ideas with us. Scott and I have been busy exploring ways to involve the community in the plan ning process of finding ways to reduce substance abuse in the community. We welcome all community members to express their ideas over the phone, by note or over a cup of coffee. We have a direct line to Healthy Nations, it's (503) 553-4914, write it down. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters com pared to what lies within us." Oliver Wendell Homes Valerie Aguilar with all of you, Linda D. David POB 70 Warm Springs, OR 97761 P.S . A Happy Belated Birthday to Jade Fuentes "June 18th" who made one of my OSHU waiting room for clinic experiences, more pleasurable. (A new-found granddaughter!) rcn rL vvmw i cu Linda Warren 116 Sawmill Court Summerville, SC 29483 Community Health Promotions Warm Springs Recreation Department presents Recreational Invitational Youth TYack Meet July 12, 1994 at Ma dras High School with guest Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Indian 10,000 meter Gold Medalist Boys & girls ages: 2-5 yrs & 6 13 yrs Pre-registration-4 p.m. Field events-5 p.m. Running events-5:45 p.m. More info: call Andy at 553-3243 Thanks for the many things you do Happy Belated Father's Day to the main men in our lives: Easton, for loving us uncondi tionally as we grow (mistakes & all) from head to toe. George, Sr. for being there for us when we needed you, & helping us throughout the past years too. Merle, Sr. for your constant prayers & encouragement. You're a special person, heaven sent. 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 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 Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may be libelous statements. Aaron, for completing your pro gram & just being you. always remember to thank God in all you do. Perry, Jr. for getting your GED (we all knew you could do it), now keep going forward and don't you quit We want you to know we love all of you, but mostof importance God loves you too. Love, Tina, Sbanell, Colleen, & Perry III Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary Wilma & George Picard, Sr. July 10,1994 s y .- , . . i" . ! ' J Alfrtdine Smith nni JE Flortndo art the proud parents oft baby girt, KecUPttricia, ike wu born JuntHtni wtighed t lbs. 13 oz 20 J inches long. i