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4 August 17, 1995
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
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Diversity: Is it just a word that IT 0
people toss around as a con versa- G
tion piece? Diversity, Segrega
tion, Prejudice, Color, Race and
what ever else comes along with
it will never go away, you can bet
your bottom dollar on that.
Everybody tries all the time to
find a solution to the problem but
everyone can't agree with one
another completely on every
thing. Problems arise even within
a race. The White Race, they clas
sify themselves as high class,
middle class, and the low class
groups. However, the majority
claim to be the higher middle
class which gives a lot either way.
You never really hear people call
themselves the high class person,
because that would bring cnti-
cism to them as snobs and such. Or you never hear people call
themselves the low class people because that puts them in the category
of white trash or something like that. It's always the higher middle
class or the lower middle class which gives them leverage either way
that keeps them from being called snobs or trash.
Yep! They even call each other names like Snob Noses, Hillbillies,
Okies, Hobos, Hicks and nothing really comes of it. It's within a race.
But if a Black man comes along and remarks are made it sticks out like
a sore finger and everyone hears about it.
Prejudice comes in every race and each race has their own problems
let alone cope with the rest of the people. We may be able to find
answers to some of the racial tensions but the whole problem is a real
"Biggie," that will never go away, and it will continue until the tigers
come purring at your front door.
If everyone were like pre-school, or kindergarten children then
there wouldn't be any problems in the world. Everything all starts at
home from the adults who make remarks of other races is where the
racial problems all starts. Yep! The little kids have no problems at all
while in school, but if they bring kids home of other color is where the
parents draw the line. Sometimes its confusing for the youngsters to
understand their parents' thoughts. But it is rubbed in to where the
younger ones finally come to the point where they start to change their
opinions of their classmates after a while.
You can even hear some people say, "Why, I'm not prejudice at all,
I have nothing against other races." Yep! Those are one's who have
a bigger problem than anyone else. . .- .
The Blacks have their problems within their race and they can get
away with it, but if anyone else tries to say and do things to them, they
better watch out because all Blacks stick together when name calling
is present. Well, any race for that matter, if there is name calling about
any race, the people stick together because if they refer to one person
that could include you if you are in that race.
A couple of years ago the Governor Barbara Roberts, called a
meeting in the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, With
the theme of "Building a Hate Free Oregon." There was a good turn
out from people who came from the four corners of the state, to declare
unity in the fight against bigotry and violence that stems from racial
problems. The meeting was well taken at the time but just like anything 1
else asa time passes things seem to slip back into the same rut and
everyone back in their usual style. '
If someone could carry the ball or keep it rolling maybe something
could come out of something like this , but when the wheels stop
moving everything stops also. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! !
VJ Day 1945
One of the big highlights 50 years ago in August, was when the ,
headlines on the News Papers read. "Japan Surrenders, End of War!
Emperor Acceps Allied rule."
Yep! People celebrated when the war ended after a period of distress
during the years when the Japanese were terrorizing the South Pacific, and
the Far East. Japan was on the prowl taking Island after another and all the
small countries in Far East Asia, showing no mercy on anyone or any thing
that got in their way. Yep! they were destined to conquer the world along
with Hitler.
Itwasalmostlikea horror movie how the prisoners of war were treated
by the Japanese. The death march in the Phillipines, the torture the
prisoners went through, even civilians were treated badly. It was scary to
think that the Japanese might land on U. S, soil here on the Pacific Coast.
It was a long hard battle for the U.S. when they finally got on the offensive
taking Island after Island back from the Japanese, where many, many
American lives were lost during those horrible battles.
Yep ! It was a great day when the war finally came to an end .
Toe Ness
"Mr. President," said one of his aids, "I was wondering if my son could
work somewhere in the White House?"
Of course said the President. "What does he do?"
Father: "Nothing."
"Excellent," said the President. "We won't even have to train him."
YIKES
Kalama Family Reunion 1995 successful
To the editor,
The second Kalama Family
Reunion, was held July 14-16, at
Kahuna, Washington. '
Kahuna, Washington was named
in honor of John Kahuna, a full
blooded Hawaiian, who was bornin
the Hawaiian Islands in 1814,
and Annual Kalama Community Fair,
we, the Indian and Hawaiian
descendants of John Kalama, held
our second Family Reunion on the
shores of the Kalama River at Camp
Kalama.
We worked diligently with the
Community Fair Board directly in
the
Economic necessity had forced him ' preparation to this activity for this
to leave his home, for he had obtained
employment on one of the fur trading
vessels. '
John Kalama sought refuge with
the Nisqually Indians, for the sea did
not appeal to him. John had married
one of Chief Martin's daughters,
Mary Martin. When the Indians made
their annual trip to the Cowlitz River
for smelt and berries John and .his
wife went with them. , .
John didn't enjoy being on the,
move and perhaps for other reasons
he did not return to the Puget Sound ,
area, but took up a permanent abode
at the mouth of the river which bears'
his name. He hunted, fished and
trapped for many years and the area
became recognized as his domain. '
, John Kalama died about 1 870 and '
is buried somewhere below the
Cascades on the Washington side of
the river. , , .
So this being the historical eveflt
years theme was "Ohana-Sharing of
1-amily Tradition.
This was relating to the Hawaiian
. theme and was mentioned that this
was the biggest Community Fair the
Kalama Community ever held.
The Hawaiian Education
Awareness Center of Aloha, Oregon
sponsored a Dance Troupe and played
contemporary Hawaiian music on
Saturday, which wasdedicatcd to the
Kalama Family.
Jean and Monte Carpenter of
Hawaiian Style Foods of West Linn,
Oregon sponsored a Hawaiian Luau
on Saturday with the main course
consisting of Kalua Pig, lomi salmon,
poi, rice, coconut cake etc. The meal
was delicious and everyone who
attended the Fair had partaken of this
fine meal.
I do thank each one who had sold
tickets for the fundraising of our
reunion. We do thank everyone who
Kalama reunion raffle results
Item 'won by
Hawaiian warriors helmet (3) ...'.Donna Torres, Leonard Squally, Kikl
' Kalama
Hawaiian Design T-shirt ..'.'Jamie L. Ray Bagley, Pauline
. .Capoeman, Jenny Marsh (2), Bootsy
, "Kalama, Lonzie Kalama, Jeanine
, Kalama, Blanche Simmons, Barbara
i Jim, John Housen, Bea Blackatecr.
, Hawaiian Barrette (2) Patty Couch, Norma Simmons
Beaded Hair Barrette (2) Denise Bailey, Norma Simmons
, Indian Pillow (5) ,Bea Blackateer, Puna Kalama
Dawson, Eddie George, Malu
Kalama, Blanche Simmons
Hawaiian Pillow Yvonne Tapedo, John Simmons
Beaded Cap Dee Parker
Hawaiian Sand Glass Juliane Smith
Camp Kalama T-shirt Denby Dawson
Quartz Eagle Roger Simmons
Bead Necklace Barbara Jim
Key Chain & Bag Norma Simmons i ; ,
. Camp Kalama Cap Ahana Kalama .
Hawaiian Print Quilt Bea Blackateer
Handmade Quilt . Blanche Simmons
Travel Gift Certificate Susan Ahem
Yarn Woven Chair Debra Scott
5" Portable B & W TV Roger Simmons
Indian Pouch & necklace Gary Hicks
Hawaiian Beach Towel Blanche Simmons
Beaded Earrings Keith Joseph
Hula Skirt Emerson Culpus, Jr. ,
Earrings Bubble Kalama
Beaded Key Chain Bill Teska
T-shirt .' Heilani Waiwaiole
5" Dreamcatcher .....Blanche Simmons
Dreamcatcher earrings .John Simmons
Kah-Nee-Ta golf certificate Jim Callahan
Although many items are listed these were all the items collected at
the time of the drawing. The drawing originally the main prize was
a 1964 Ford Indian truck, but was unable to obtain it for I am
anticipating to retrieve this vehicle and will still be deciding when
to hold the drawing. Only if it can be affordable.
Four bedroom
house for rent !',',
House for rent: located seven miles f"
from Warm Springs on Hwy 3, near v
county line road in the Wolf Point u
housing sub-division. Four bedroom il
house, carpet, wood stove, forced air
heating and cooling system. Partly n
furnished. Pet's okay. Prefer non-,
smoker. Available September 15, ;j
1995. For more information contact v
(503) 302-9881 in Eugene, Oregon,
or (503) 553-5924 Warm Springs,' ;
Oregon. Requesting $500 deposit,1'
first and last months rent. '
Congratulations
Annette and Dixon Polk
on your 8th anniversary
From Carrol and
Wayne, Wes, Marc,
Mom, JT, Avery and
Meridith
Happy Birthday Valerie
Happy Birthday Big Rat
from Longhouse Lucy
and family
Shakers plan meeting
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The 1910 Indian Shaker Church ;
will conduct a business meeting Au-,
gust 15, 1995 at 6 p.m. at the Shaker,
Church in Warm Springs. Bring, a'
snack! Please attend, re: Head State"
Elder Position. 1
An Oregon Convention will beA
held September 14-17, 1995.
Thursday will be the arrival of
sisters and brothers. Supper will be
at 5:30. Friday, breakfast at 7:30,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grief Session .
with Charlotte Hcrkshan and Teddi
"It's True." The week-end golfer told his wife on his way out, "I love
golf more than I love you." But I love you more than tennis. YIKES
Tanewasha. Noon will be light lunch, . Tanewasha.
Meeting for new joiners or if you
need prayer.
Saturday, breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Business meetings from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Lunch at noon. Supper
at 5:30, birthdays welcome. Shaker
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
' 10:00 a.m. sharp Sunday services.
Noon lunch, 5:30 supper.
For Baptisms contact Laura
Switzler, all other information con
tact Peggy Williams or Pat
5:30 p.m supper. 7:00 p.m. Shaker
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The Shaker Church will have a
raffle drawing on Saturday, Septem
ber 16, 1995 at 5 p.m. Items include:
1 . Turquoise buckle with nickels and
bear, 2. Eagle neck tie with turquoise
set in, 3. 2 pair of earrings-turquoise
set and beaded purple with small
cross in center, 4. pair of moccasins,
5. moose hide medicine pouch, 6.
beaded coin purse, 7. homemade
quilt, 8. macrame chair, 9. Pendleton
blanket and more items.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for
$5.00, see church members; Peggy,
Pat, Lorraine and Laura for tickets.
Proceeds will help purchase candles
for convention.
had donated the items and all
sellers and buyers of tickets.
There were several different
Hawaiian families who came across
the miles from: Southern California,
Oregon, Washington, Canada, the
Hawaiian Islands, Utah and
Colorado. The turn out proved to be
successful and will be remembered
, by all who have attended this years
reunion.
, There will be another Kalama
Family Reunion in Upland,
.California (northern L.A.) during the
week of August 16-21, 1995. I do
hope to attend and also hope to see
others take the time to attend and
meet more of our possible 4,000 or
more Hawaiian Kalama people. The
genealogical studies of family
histories connect in many different
ways and each family will continue
to seek information.
.But the next Kalama Family
Reunion is being planned for August
1996 on Oahu Island, Hawaii.
This is the time for everyone
planning or wishing to attend to start
saving now.
Another task complete ! Thank you
all.
William C. Moses
Lucio stonesetting,
unveiling set
To all family and friends of Betty
Lou Lucio
We have decided to set up her,
stone on August 23 and unveil on
August 26. We have all potluck-style :
dinner to follow at the family's home !
at 1678 Shepard Lane. If you have
any questions please call Lolly at
work at 553-1108. We do have a
running list of what people decided
to bring.
Respectfully yours,
Mr. Frank C. Lucio
Mr. and Mrs. John Holum
Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Tewee, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Inman C. Jackson
Miss Esther D. Lucio
Sam Lucio
Baby Cakes Lucio
. Happy belated
brithdayto
Regan Calica
August 6
Love, your dad and
family
Who appointed sub-chief?
To the Editor,
The selection of Joe Moses as
Paiute sub-chief came as a surprise.
But not as big as a surprise as some
may think. It is no surprise it was
done the way it was done, consider
ing the past history of what the cur
rent Paiute chief has pulled off in the
past.
It seems that there is little respect
for some of us whose families have a
know history of leaders in our fami
lies. The lack of informing or involv
ing the rest of the Paiute people in
major decisions is certainly a deci
sion made carelessly and without
thought. And who made the deci
sion. Was it outsiders? Women? What
men, besides immediate family, were
in volved?I'm sure that there are many
other questions that need to be asked
and answered.
I can only guess that our represen
tatives are doing a good job in
Council, because they've been re
elected. Myself, I never get informa
tion on what the representatives are
doing to speak up for their people.
And after this letter, I'm sure things
will not get any better for myself.
Which will not be much different
than the way it is already.
, With the history of the current
Paiute chiefs' known problems, I
would not be surprises his health
would be a concern. However, this
would not justify the steps taken re
cently. f
Should a time come when, a new
chief is needed, I will look to a stan
dard that has already been set for that
election time. That being,, that the
PEOPLE would make the decision
by vote. It is sat to see that we no
longer hold, tradition as an important
part of our way of life today.
If I've offended some people, I do
not apologize for that. My only hope
is that this has been food for thought,
and that, we, as a people, will grow
form it.
Myra Shawaway,
on behalf of the Johnson Family
Seatbelts defy
law of physics
Hello, from Pastor Rick,
Seatbelts. What a name. It holds
you down. It conforms you to doing
something that someone tells you to
do. Baby boards work. It is my
children's personal decision to wear
seatbelts. I heard this guy say that in
his car accident!, "not wearing his
seatbelt saved him. My kids cry and
scream when they have to sit using
seatbelts, I cannot handle the noise. I
hold my children in my lap, others
have said.
It does not matter what the politi
cal, cultural, economic, or personal
issues may be used to say no to
seatbelts. The laws of physics have
the supreme say in this matter. When
one object (a person) is inside an
other object (a car), and the outer
object stops its motion (the car stops),
the inner object will continue to
move. This law of motion can be
stopped by the inner object becom
ing a part of the outer object
wearing a seatbelt. If you do not,
another law of physics takes hold
when two objects of different density
hit each other, the object of lesser
density will receive the greatest de
struction. " i-
For more information, please call
Warm Springs Fire and Safety. ,
See you in church.
Pastor Rick Ribeiro
Warm Springs Presbyterian
Church
Tribal Council Agenda
Monday, August 21
9:00 a.m BusinessMinutes
9:30 a.m. . Board Selections
10:30 a.m IHS Monthly Report
1:30 p.m Legislative Update
2:00 p.m BIA Superintendent's Report
3:30 p.m. ..' BIA Forestry Report
Tuesday, Wednesday, August 22, 23 1
Tribal Leaders Forum - Portland, Oregon ,
Tuesday, August 22
9:00 a.m. Business
9:30 a.m Tribal Council September Agenda
10:30 a.m Realty
1:30 p.m Enrollments
3:30 p.m Tribal Attorney Update
Wednesday, August 23
9:00 a.m BusinessMinutes
' 9:30 a.m TM Development Program
1 0:30 a.m Relicensing Update
1:30 p.m Unfinished Business
3:30 p.m Unfinished Business
Thursday, Friday, August 24, 25
The Dalles, Columbia River -Tour
Sunday - Wednesday, August 20-23
NIGA Convention and Trade Show
Monday, August 28
9:00 a.m BusinessMinutes
9:30 a.m Financial Monthly Report
1 1 :00 a.m. , Financial Update-Plan Strategy
1:30 p.m Legislative Update
2:00 p.m. Financial Update Continued
Tuesday, August 29
9:00 a.m BusinessMinutes
9:30 a.m 1 996 Budget Warm-Up
Wednesday, August 30
9:00 a.m BusinessMinutes
9:30 a.m Unfinished Business
Thursday, August 31
9:00 a.m Timber Tour
and Friday, September 1, 1995
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