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4 June 22, 1995 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is S P L Y & Pi-Um-Sha, Treaty Day's Cel ebration, Pow-wow. There sure will be a lot of activities going on around here this week as the Pi-Um-Sha days are here once again, where everyone has a chance to get into his dancing outfit and do his stuff at the dance grounds. Of course this is just another week end for most of the Pow-wow goers, where to some this is a once in the year deal. The Treaty day signing of 1 855, between the Warm Springs tribes and the United States Government. And after the signing of the treaty all the land was turned over to the U.S. in exchange for a few acres of land to live on what appears to be a pile of rocks in Central Or egon, a place called Warm Springs, Oregon, today negotiations the Indians seemed to come out on the short end of the stick relinquishing all right of the Eastern Oregon area what we refer today as to the ceded area. This was where the Indians gathered their roots and hunted for deer, elk, picked berries and gathered fruits for the winter months. Yep! all this land was given up for a few acres of land in Central Oregon. All the tribesmen who were on the south side of the Columbia River were sent to Warm Springs, and those who were on the north side were sent to Ft. Simco, near Yakama, WA. Today we celebrate the Treaty Days, Why?, Perhaps it's because they haven't stolen our reservation from us yet. 0' Well people will dO anything for a pow-wow today never giving it any thought that the Indians could have been put into a stockade until everyone died off. ?But today we celebrate the Treaty Days form the past to have a good time. Yep! There will be all sorts of activities around here all week long. Indian Dancing starts Friday evening and runs until Sunday night. Saturday will be the real big day here as there will be a multitude of spectators taking in the full days schedule of events from early morning until late at night. Early in the morning there will be a fun run which will start at the Community Center, a endurance horse race which takes place at the Shaker Church area where the race covers 1 4 miles into the hills and back ending where the riders come straight down the side hill just west of the Agency area. There will be a parade which congregates on the campus and winds its way down to the Pi-Um-Sha grounds. Usually the former Governor Atiyeh is on hand for the parade each year. Being a very special person to the Tribes, he has his own special fishing place along the Deschutes river. At 1 :00 P.M. the Western States Indian Rodeo Association, will be holding one of their sanctioned shows here. Just one of their many rodeos during the summer as cowboys are eyeing a trip to the National Finals where only the best make it. So if you want to see some of the top Indian Cowboys in action this is the place to be at the Warm Springs rodeo arena just north of Warm Springs along highway 3, toward Kah-Nee-Ta. There will also be a Buck-A-Roo Breakfast each morning at the Agency longhouse, where all you can eat plates are available at a small price. ' In the evening is usually when the Indian dancing takes place as spectators jam the stands to view the event. It seems like just when a person gets all settled down for a nice night of entertainment of Indian dancing there is always someone who gets the mike and makes a few remarks and after he is done they sing a song to honor him as everyone in the stands has to stand up. It goes on all night long, you stand up and sit down and again stand up. Gets a little pathetic to have to do this all night long. People go to Pow-wows to have a good time and watch the dancing and not have to stand up for every little thing. People speak of the Traditional ways, these things were never done in the olden days. It was just a good time for everyone. Sing and dance three war dances, and sing and dance three Owl dances and so on all night long. There were no blanket dances either. I refer to them as a, "Bum Dance." Because who benefits from this anyway, make a run maybe.. .. Ayeee! ! Well the thrill and spills will soon be underway, and if we can't eat "UM," we might as well join "UM" Or maybe stay home and enjoy the Tube, perhaps one of the rare OJ Simpson scenes. HUH!! AH-Nah-CHI-TOON! ! ! Toe Ness Teacher: John "what's the formula for John:H,LJ,K,L,M,N,0. Teacher: That's not the formula I gave John: Oh yes it is, you said it was H to SS SS Teacher: How old would a person be Student: A man or women? YIKES SS SS "They say spring is the time of the year plowing." YIKES SS SS It's no use. Art dosen't listen to me, said a little boy who was praying for a bike. Art Who? asked the little boy's mother. Art in heaven, came the reply. YIKES SS SS EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its 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 publi cation of any material that may be libelous statements. V S S After all the Water?" you. O. YIKES SS if he was born in 1917? SS farmers and golfers start their t SS SS Ptease refirn tapes, healing songs & precious memories on them To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter in regards to an incident that occurred on or about June 12, 1995, someone stole my purse from my vehicle. I reside with my grandmother Louise at 2330 Olollic Lane which is Senior Citizen housing. There have been other inci dences in which our home has been disturbed (my license plates were stolen, someone trying to break-in, etc.) other houses have been violated also, but my question goes out to who stole my purse and its contents. I had 6-8 cassette tapes that I person Setting record straight To the editor: I just wanted to write to set the record straight on a few things. There's a lot of rumors going around town about me and my ways and I realize how detrimental this can be on my reputation and my future of not only of me but my two kids C. Michael and Kendall. For one Corwin and I were never married. We tried to, went through the motions, said our vows. But le gally on paper it isn't so. While we were together for almost nine years physical and mental abuse ruled our lives. The only wonderful thing that came of our mutual being was our 2 children. Second. I left him. After fouryears of being told constantly to leave his trailer I left him. And if I left, he didn't want our children their either. In a sense he kicked them out, not me. Third. We're on a friendly basis off and on. Whenever he feels the urge to be bully over me, the kids or the car. I asked him if we could be on friendly terms. But I guess only on his terms. Don't disown your chil dren, they miss you equally as well. They only ask your unconditional love and time. t Fourth. An honorable mention to his" other four children: Corey, Devlin, Astra and Patty. Although they really don't knkow you and got along fine all these years. Happy Father s Day Lee & Jake Love Always, BJ, Liya, Cedo, Delmer & mom C. Happy Papa's day Papa's, tah tati papa bear We love you very much from your 3 Bell's Farrellyn, Laurissa & Angela Happy 2nd Birthday Amberae Lari Wak Wak June 25th With Love, Mama, Daddy Na-Na's Kaleja, Dyamelle, Emmy, Sam, Rena & Miriah Ya-Ya Junior. 0 Happy Birthday Amber! June 25 From Na-Na Leahnei, Amanda, Nik-Nik & Grace Wak Wak & Jessi & Ruben & Auntie Irma Ya-Ya Stan. ally recorded at my father Wilkins "Popeye" Hellon' s funeral. These are irreplaceable and very precious to me. They are my comfort, my sorrow, my strength. The elders and drummers, who spoke and sang a song are on those tapes and in my heart I know it was meant for me and my family. What possibly are you gaining from having these? Were you there and mourning with me? I don't thing so, but I'm willing to pay $100.00 to have those returned. Whether you return the other items I do not care. Was it worth the 3 or 4 Fifth. Although I don't love you anymore I will always care for you. You're the father of the two most important people in my life. Thank you, Selena Bobb Thanks to all A BIG round of thanks to every one who helped out at the second annual Warm Springs Healthy Na tions picnic on June 8. Jeff Sanders, the Chairman of the Council on Alco hol and Drugs and conductor of the hamburger grill, along with Willy Fuentes, David Fuentes and Rosanna Sanders served up 580 hamburgers and 100 hotdogs. Guy Wallulatum, Jean Green, Mark Bourassa, Carol Howlingwater, Marcella Hall, Wilkens Leonard, George Williams and Peggy Poitra were on the catch and carry, chop and serve crew for watermelons, lettuce, and tomatoes. Thanks go to Laura Fuentes for helping with the Pork and Beans, Rita Squiemphen for the pop and Jim Quaid for the chips run. Thanks go to the gang at utilities for setting up the grills and tables for seniors. Thank you to everyone at Warm Springs Elementary for letting us put on the picnic in conjunction with the End-of-the-School year pow wow! Finally, thanks to all of you who came out, enjoyed a good meal, and showed your support for a drug-free reservation. Together we'll make a difference. Scott McLean, Healthy Nations Happy Father's Day Lee Whiteplume Love Always, Andrea Jaci, Cynthia & Ftamona Happy Father's Day Lee Whiteplume Love Always, Andrea Jaci, Cynthia &. Remona Happy 20th Anniversay Richard & Sharon Crookedarm from your family & friends May God bless you in the future. Happy Father's day Grandpa Squeeky Love Always, BJ Cedo, Delmar & Liya Happy Father's Day Uncle Pat Love always Farrellyn, Laurissa & Angela Happy Father s Day Uncle M.G. Love always, Farrellyn, Laurissa & Angela Happy Father s Day Grandpa Squeeky love always, Farrellyn, Laurissa & Angela Happy Father's Day Lee & Jake Love Always, Farrellyn, Laurissa & Angela Happy Birthday Ashley Marie June 13 We love you and think of you always Auntie Selena & family dollars I had? The other tapes I spent monev on vou can have, but it hurts me people can care less about things people have and take them with no thought or care as to whom they are hurting. I pity you for needing what little I had in my car, it served you no purpose. But for myself those tapes are what has gotten me through my Let's all work Hi, I've been home for two years now, and I'm not sure that all in the community remembers who I am since I was gone for so long, My name is "Tatilxsh", but my Cathla's call me "Xkilala", on my birth cer tificate I'm Violctta Wallulatum, you welcome to call me "Vio". Have you got all that? The Lord has been good to me, He always was but I didn't know that before. I've come home with a hus band, Paul M. Vaeth, four children; Rich Wesley, Mathew, Sara and Stephen Vaeth. Recently we've moved into our new home, 7 1 2 1 H wy 3. That is past the LeClaire ranch and past my brother Guy and Uncle Wow's turnoff to the left. I would like to invite you to come and visit us. I have been very fortunate to have a job doing something I like. I get to talk and visit people. I am the Inde pendent Living Counselor with the Tribal Social Services, come and visit me at my work site also and I can tell you myself a lil more about my job. I guess the main reason I wanted to address my community is because of a concern that I have for some of Congratulations To our family & friends, My daughter "Dyamelle Castilleja" (10) is going to the 5th grade at Harrah Elementary. She has made "A" & "B" Honor Roll and has had perfect attendance this year! We are proud of her! Her other hobbies are basketball, bike riding, powwows and also BINGO... Keep up the good work Chub! "We love you lots" Mom (Julie Seelatsee), Gregory S. Wak Wak, Sr., Amberae, Kaleja, Emmy, Sam, Jr., Rena & Miriah Bike helmets in People that attended the Warm Springs Bike Rodeo on April 22 and were on the helmet waiting list please contact the Tribal Sanitarian at 553 4943. The helmets are in and need to be distributed to the kids. New program to get slim Nothing tastes as good as being slim feels ! Don' t give up your favor ite foods, just combine them with our amazing weight management pro gram and get the figure you want now. Call Florene Wolfe-Tewee (503) 553-5811. Happy Birthday to Sister, Sister 625 Hope it wasn t to painful-get well soon. God bless you always, Upper Dry Creek clan ' mm ' Tribal Council Agenda Wednesday, June 21 9:00 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Pension Investment Plan 1 :30 p.m. Fish Litigation In Lieu Update 3:30 p.m. Worker's Compensation June 22-25 - Pi-Ume-Sha Activities Monday, June 26 9:00 a.m. Business 1 1 :00 a.m. Tribal Council July Agenda 1 :30 p.m. OR Department of Transportation 3:30 p.m. Financial Monthly Report Tuesday, Wednesday, June 27, 28 8:30 a.m. Robert's Rules of Order Workshop Kah-Nee-Ta Meeting in Conference Room loss, so to say it taught me many a song. I learned each and every drum beat, each and every word, the songs are medicine to my heart. Please just return those tapes, they are marked and labeled. Thank you, Cherilyn L. Starr 553-1196 Ext. 4600 together the people that I work with and for our elders. Well, I know that you are all aware and can recognize a "HANDICAP PARKING ONLY" sign when you see one, right? Well not everyone can for some reason. One day when I was at the Post Office I saw the "Senior Bus" park ing in an awkward position because someone was parking in their park ing spot. I have seen this several times since and have parked and waited to see whether the person who would come out was handi capped or an Elder of our commu nity. Guess what? THEY WERE NOT! I would like to ask for the communities help, that you and I together can come up with a way to help people "obey" our DISABLED PARKING ONLY" signs and respect our Elders. HELPPPPPPP! I'd like some sug gestionsideas. Please call 553-2590 my office with any kind of help, or ideas. Thanks. I know when we do something in agreement as a com munity, we can get things done. Violetta Vaeth More about adultery To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. Remem ber my last article I wrote about the issue of adultery. About the need of commitment and love. I have an other concern about adultery. It is the act of adultery where the other per son is a bottle of beer or weed or crank. I have lost count of the discus sions of hisher' s money in the rela tionship. And to discover the reason of separate funds being the need to party. that to be married is to have the ability to step away and have a life a part from their mate. WHO WROTE THAT RULE? To act in an adulter ous manner is demanding that your mate either accept your conduct or cut you loose. Many will accept the conduct. Why? We forget that the reason of being together is for the companionship, friendship, love, help, and in marriage, sex. All this is reason to work at keeping a relation ship going strong. All this is lost with adultery. To lose it all for a can of beer. Does addiction mean anything??? Well, that will be for next time. Worship at the Presbyterian church is at 1 0 a.m. during the months of June, July and August. Have a good powwow. See you in church. Pastor Rick Ribeiro WS Presbyterian Church (On the Campus) Happy Father's day Lee & Jake Love always, Gibby, Faron, Scott, Tatum, Levi & Annie Happy Father's Day Jake Whiteplume Love always, Elizabeth & Tootsle Happy Birthday to three special ladies: Sandra Danzuka Libby Chase Donna Torres June 19 From Charlotte & Raymond Shike