4 May 11, 1995
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
E Coosh EEWA: 77a? way it is
S P XL S Was recent action council "moral, ethical?" member asks
By Sid Miller
This year marks the 50th year of I T
the end of WWII, as the Axis forces
in Europe surrendered to the Allied
forces to put an end to the War in
Europe.
'Yep! There were a whole lot of
happy people especially those in
Europe, when the Allied forces lib
erated them along the way. Hitler's
forces were defeated all along the
front lines as the allied forces were
steadily progressing forward on all
fronts. Stories say all the people
were thankful the U. S. Troops ar
rived because they gave them food
and shelter.
Yep! VE-Day, A day everyone
was looking foward to during WWII,
and when it finally happened there
was Celebrating all over the coun
try. Those who can remember those
dark dreary days of the WWII, where everything seemed to brighten
up when the Germans surrendered to the allies in Europe. For a while
it was like a dream, but when the headlines on the news papers,
!'Germany Surrenders; War In Europe Ends:"
Local GI's started to return home, there was a great time, people
dancing and having a great time. How many people can remember the
tunes like, Sentimental Journey; I've Heard That Song Before;Sunrise
Serenade; Tangerine; Moonlight Serenade; Begin the Beguine;
Stardust; Little Brown Jug; That Old Black Magic; and many others
also band leaders as Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, and of
course Ole Frankie.
Today there are just a hand full of people who remember those days
of happiness and how great it was for all the GT s to be coming home.
: There was still the war in the Pacific Theater going full blast as the
troops were taking Island after Island getting ever closer to the
mainland of the Japanese Empire.
Yep! Now days all the young people just read of all the war stories
in the history books and think nothing of what a lot of people went
through during them days of the war. Yep! the Flag is America, and
many boys put their lives on the line to protect the Stars and Stripes that
so many take for granted today. And to think of how people tear the
song apart when they sing the Star Spangled Banner during sports
affairs, why couldn't they just stick to the regular tune and say the
words the way they should be said, for the Land of the Free and the
home of the Brave, instead of making a "Dumbo," of themselves.
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The temporary gaming operation is underway right on schedule.
The ribbon cutting ceremonies went on time with all the glorifying
talks the doors were opened to the Tribal members at 7 p.m. until 9
p.m. when the the operation was opened to the general public, May 7,
1995. There approximately 150 machines available for the publics
use. With all the bright colorful machines beaming away the eager
players tried their luck.
; Yep ! The new gaming establishment added more employment here
on the reservation. There are some jobs that people need special
training in order to fill them. Before the opening there were some quick
lessons given to the new staff members from the experienced person
nel on hand. There are a lot of ripples that need to be smoothed out
before things will work smoothly.
At the opening night there was a lot of confusion amidst the whole
event. One of the biggest problems now is the parking situation.
Something definitely needs to be done to ease the problem. Like they
say the customer is always right, and if you want his dollars you'd
better treat him right. Rudeness is not the answer in something like
this. There is talk of a shuttle service from a parking area where some
People would call unsafe. No lights in the parking area or shelter for
customers. Now who wants to be out in the dark waiting for a shuttle
bus let alone wondering if his car will still be intact when he returns.
After all these years the parking was first come bases and all of a
sudden room numbers have been painted on each parking space.
Who's dumb idea was that? If they want parking elsewhere why don't
they open up a valet service for the room customers and open up the
parking area for the gaming customers because thats where the
dollars are going to be coming from. However no matter what way
things go there needs to be a brightly lit parking area that is patrolled
by the security regularly, make sure the vehicles are not stripped while
in the parking area, or we could end up with a huge room full of idol
gaming machines.
There are reports already where people were turned away from
parking so they left with out entering the establishment never to return.
AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON ! ! !
Toe jNess
: This guy said: "I was lucky onthe opening night of the gaming at
Kahneeta, I got a ride home." YIKES
Dear Tribal Council,
As a member of the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs, I feel com
pelled to address a serious matter
that affects all tribal members and
our future.
It has been brought to my atten
tion, as well as to others, that on
Monday, May 1, 1995, a decision
was made to appoint a member of the
Tribal Council to the key position of
Secretary-Treasurer. That member
was given the opportunity to vote.
According to the Constitution and
By-Laws and normal ethical rules,
this should not have happened. It is
stated in Article IV Meetings and
Procedure, Sec. 6 "No member of the
Council shall cast a vote on any ques
tion in which he may have a personal
pecuniary interest." In considering
the duties, authorities and pay as
signed to the position of Secretary
Treasurer, it is quite clear that pe
cuniary interests are being gained
with the person selected for this po
sition. The Tribal Council has the au
thority to make a selection of the
Secretary-Treasurer from within or
outside its members, however, the
decision process was clearly wrong.
Legally, morally and ethically, a
member should have excused him
herself from the entire process if there
was a conflict of interest with any of
the candidates. I feel that it was a
violation of all tribal members' rights
and welfare. I ask that this serious
matter be corrected so that the tribal
members will be ensured fair, con
sistent and professional treatment and
gain some trust as to how this Tribal
Council will make decisions on be
half of the people that elected them.
Many tribal members have had
the opportunity and had to struggle
for a higher education in hopes that it
would benefit them and the tribal
organization and would benefit our
community. The younger generation
is watching every move that is being
made by our leaders, and a very ob
vious message that is being deliv
ered is that higher education is not
considered important or valued by
the Tribal council. It is important
that every tribal member be aware of
tribal decisions and why certain de
cisions are made, or if it is for the best
interest of all three districts and how
it will benefit all membership and the
tribal government.
Many tribal members are afraid to
speak out about their concerns be
cause of the fear of backlash and
vendettas that seem to haunt them
and their families. As three tribes
that need to work in unity for all our
people this should not happen ac
cording to the Constitution and by
Laws, we do not need people who
misuse their authority because it only
holds us back in the long run and
hurts our image as outsiders look on.
I ask and hope that raising this issue
will not be held against me or any
memberof my family presently, orin
the future.
I appreciate the wisdom, concern
and support of the Tribal Council,
the responsibility for the present
welfare and the future success of all
the members well being is in your
hands. The trust to make good deci
sions and act responsibly on behalf
of the tribe and the people is also in
your hands and I hope and pray the
right and honest decisions are being
made to benefit all our people and
families and not just to satisfy some
self interests or special interests.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie A. Calica
Agency District
Tribal Member
Talking about feelings can help
Women's conference helpful
To the Editor,
I would like to thank the senior
citizens program, and especially
Judith Charley, for paying for us to
attend the Health Promotion event
for Wellness and Women VI in Port
land recently. I had never gone to
anything like this and I got a lot out
of it.
The workshops gave me the op
portunity to get close to my aunt
Maxine this is a very important
bond for me because I have never
been close to her before.
Since my husband died five years
ago, I have stayed pretty close to
home. This proved to be a good trip
for me and it was good to get away.
I strongly encourage younger
people to go to these types of presen
tations. The presenters were younger
than us it was a real eye-opener. I
grew up in the era where women
Happy Mother's day to
Grandma Millie
with love always,
Ang, Rees, & Bear, B.J., Cedo,
Delly & Liya
Bunn, Scotty, TJ, Levi, Bratty
Boy, Tre' Rae,
Noosh, Gary-Grew, Bang Bang,
Boom Boom,
AJ, Cynthia, Elizabeth
were to be quiet and to do what they
were told. I learned to take care of
myself it feels good. I can share
what I learned with my daughters
because they're are in the younger
age group.
I got a lot of handouts from the
University of Oklahoma. They could
present here at no charge if we asked.
I took workshops that pertained to
me, such as healing progress, finding
myself again. I'm just now finding
out about me. We also learned about
abuse, healing, basketry, dream
catchers, dancing and drum making.
Again, I encourage anyone inter
ested to attend these types of work
shops. It was very helpful for me and
I'm sure it would be for most every
one else. Also, the local Women's
Wellness conference will be held in
Warm Springs in October.
Sincerely,
Iva Pennington
To the editor,
People of Warm Springs. My
name is Bird and I'm an alcoholic
and addict. I just returned from treat
ment in Vancouver, WA at Turn
around. I was there for 26 day s and to
tell you the truth, it was the best 26
days of my life. When I first arrived,
I was thinking what rest of you are
probably thinking right now, I'm not
an alcoholic or addict. You probably
think you can quit on your own, but
I tried and it was very hard. So I went
on using and got into trouble. I went
to treatment on my own because I got
tired of what was going on in my life.
I thought about committing suicide
alot of times when I was drunk. While
I was there I learned that if I was
straight, I would not of thought about
suicide. I've lost many friends to
suicide, but I now know that if they
weren't drunk, they would not have
done that to themselves.
This is how baffling the disease of
alcoholism is. It makes you do things
you would not normally do. While I
was clean at Turnaround, I hear some
one say "Alcohol and drugs are the
solution, being sober and not on drugs
is the problem". To me, that tells me
when you get angry, people go out
and drink to try and forget what hap-
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A Special Mother's Day love to
Grandma Elvina Switzler, Lizzy
Rhoan, Emily Waheneka, Mumsy,
Aunty Leggs, Aunt Charlotte, Geri
Blodgett, Nola, Louise Hellon, Aunty
Mico, Aunty, Lupe Samuels, Bunny,
Aunt-Tay Lumpmouth, Effie Culpus
and above all Aunt Hilda Culpus.
Thinking of you everyday.
Love ya,
Hot Dog Greene Alverez
Hernandez Happy birthday
David B. LeClaire, Sr.
May 24, 1995
I wish you many more, so
take care of youself. I love
you with all my heart,
your sister,
Harivanne Tohet
El Cajon, CA
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Some people think gambling is a sin only if you lose. YIKES
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This guy said: "I like Political Jokes, unless they get elected." YIKES
Happy Birthday Tina Ree
Stwyer
May 6, 1986
Grandma & Grampa will never
forget your birthday and the day
you came into our lives. You make
the difference!
Congratulations on your perfect
grad point average. Straight A's
Love, Grandma, grampa, Luci &
Jamey
Memorial for:
Norman M. Wolfe
"We-Saux"
Saturday, June 17, 1995
Nana Springs Agency Longhous
Stone setting Wolfe Point
Cemetery
0:00 a.m. Longhouse ceremonie;
10 a.m.
meal following, then Give-away
name giving
All Welcome;; JJJ
Congratulations
Rick & Aurolyn Watlamet
April 22, 1995, Caesar's Palace
Lake Tahoe, South Shore
Love Mom & Dad, Hot Dog &
Jesse
Davis & Pearl, Luci, Tina &
Jamey
To a special mother,
who is always there for
our children and myself,
Love you always, Happy
Mothers
Day J'Dean
From Foster & Clan
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One Candidate said: "I will run a clean campaign, unless I can find
something really Juicy on my opponet." YIKES
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Tenino Valley Yard Sale
May 27, 1995
9 a.m to 5 p.m.
1 day only!
Watch for signs!
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To lil Matt Clements, Jr. & Baby George D. Clements
Happy Birthday to you.
With love & kisses, From Mom Denise M,
& Grandparents, Harry & Pat Miller George & Janice
Clements & Uncles, aunties & cousins
pened but they don't. So they go on
drinking more and more. Until they
can't take it no more and that's when
people take their own lives to try to
get away from the problems, but the
problems don ' t go away. It j ust makes
it harder on your family and friends.
So if you have a problem, don't drink.
Try and talk to somebody about how
you feel and maybe if you talk out
your problems, you won ' t have to go
have a beer to drown your sorrows.
I know before I got to treatment, it
was very hard to talk to people how
I felt, so I just went and got drunk.
But the same feelings were still there.
So I just drank some more to try and
forget how I was feeling. I know you
probably don't want to talk to any
body, but it helps out so try and talk
about how you feel maybe you' 11 feel
better. Here's a little something I
read in the AA Big Book "Don't be
afraid to join AA. I once heard people
say only Indian are crazy when drunk.
If so, AA is full of Indians, join the
tribe." I would like to thank you for
your time. To all my friends please
read this. There are people out there
who really care about you. So talk to
somebody about how you feel, it
helps.
, You friend,
Virgil WindyBoy
Be proactive,
not reactive
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. Wow, I
am losing track of time. Today is my
birthday. I am now 43 years of age. I
am supposed to ha ve a mid-life crisis,,
if that is true then mid-life should
have been during my late thirties. I
am six years late, what has happened
to time? Time is important to me, yet
I do find ways of wasting time. I need
to be more proactive and less reac
tive. Proactive means take some time
to think about tomorrow. Reactive
means let tomorrow hit you in the
face when it comes to you. I was for
a time young enough to handle a
reactive life, but now I am a step
slower and my bones creak when I
walk. Maybe that is one of the gifts
from God.
A sign of wisdom and maturity.
NO, not the creaking bones. To be
proactive with life. To think about
tomorrow. A tomorrow for myself,
my family, my community. With time
in the hands of God, what do you do
to have a life? Your prayer to God
about your tomorrow. You believe in
the presence of the Lord in your
today and your tomorrow. Instead of
trying to hold on to life. Hoping that
nothing will change, squeeze the hand
of God and walk down the path of
time together.
Finally, we are having a song
night...May 20th. Saturday. Potluck
at 4 p.m. Program at 5 p.m. Bring
some food and your musical talents
to church.
Pastor Rick
Happy Birthday
Juan Lamebear
from, Denise,
Harry & Pat Miller
Happy Mother's Day to Lavina
with lots of love & kisses
Angela, Rees, Bear & Tiny
Happy birthday George Ike
May 5,
from Hoe's Inc.
Happy Birthday Dave &
George,
April 30 & May 5th
From Hoe's Inc., Hamley &
Troy
Happy Mother's day to Amelia
With lots of love from
Lovey & Tiny
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