Page 4 juiy 8, 1994
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
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Letters to the Editor
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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
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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
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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
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