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4 August 31, 1995 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is I T 0 When the American Indians re quest any kind of funding they are usually put way down at the bottom of the list. But the minute the Sen ate plans to cut funds the Native Americans are right at the head of the list. Just recently the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians gath ered in Portland, Oregon to protest the Senate proposal to cut funding in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This could almost spell disaster for the Bureau of Indian Affairs here in Portland, could even close down the Portland Area Office. Senator Slate Gorton, R-Wash., is the head of the Senate Appro priations Committee. In the past anything that was negative toward the Indian Tribes Sen. Gorton has been behind it, especially in the Salmon and Indian fishing issues. The figure being tossed around is like $250 million which represents about a quarter of the Bureaus Budget. Here we go again, promises, promises, like all the broken promises in the past. Yep! It's real easy to say, "If you give us all the good land, we will take care of you." The greed, the dollar signs every where except for the Native Americans. We signed treaties with the United States Government where we gave up all the valuable land in exchange protection. They promised to provide' medical care, educate the young, provide homes, livestock, farm equip ment and many otherpromises if we would live on a small reservation. We agreed to retain the rights to hunt, fish, gather roots and berries and fruit, in all the accustomed places. Yep ! We have to watch our treaty rights, the White man is always trying to find ways to do away with the treaties. We must not let anything go, because if we let just a small portion go they will find a way to break the rest of the treaties we have. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! The Missus, and I were having a cup of coffee on a hot afternoon and arguing over womens lib, when all of a sudden she said, "We should have some Iced Tea." Sounds good, I said, on a hot day that sounded real good and perhaps it might cool down the argument a little so I agreed. After taking a drink I immediately changed the subject as the cool tea went down my throat. I said, the timber tour is always interesting. The tour this year on August 31, is scheduled to take in the Bear Springs proposed sale and than on to the Butte Creek proposed sale. The third site will be the road side salvage logging program. Each year the tour takes in proposed timber sales and the Foresters who work in those areas explain the pro's and con's of the area and explains the silviculture in that area. Each sale site has issues to consider such as road building, the type of timber stands, the location if it's near a stream or on a steep side hill, or the method of logging to be done in that area. If there is a stream envolved than there should be provisions made to protect the salmon spawning grounds. There usually is a buffer zone along streams to leave enough timber stands to shade the stream. They try to prevent silt build-up in the creek beds that harm the spawning grounds for the fish. The road situation in the woods is another thing that will be discussed as there are so many roads in the logging areas at the present time. New roads are avoided if possible and perhaps open up an old road that was used in the past and has been closed. Yep ! there are several things that has to be considered to make the new sale possible and all these aspects will be explained on the tour by the forestry personnel. Thank you family and friends, wedding was a success To the editor, Frederick Duran Bobb and his new bride, Janet Bobb, would like to thank the people who made their wedding possible. It was an event to remember, and there are sure to be many great stories told about it for a very long time to come. The Reverend Elston and Nelson Zumont made the ceremony part of the wedding possible, and our hearts to out to them for a job well done. Entertainment was provided by Ray Jones and "Jim" - who did great jam style while the visitors were being seated. Nobody attending the wedding would have eaten very well without the help of a few very good people: Salcna Bobb went out of her way to make several splendid dishes as well as other help in the kitchen. . . thank you, bis. corwin nowtopat slaved away on two gigantic salmon for the meal. . .thank you, Bro. Carol Shadley and Irene Brunoe, worked on even more salmon, and our thanks and love go out to them. Thank you goes out also to Ron Gibson and Robert "Gabby" Miller for their outrageously hilarious "decoration" of the bride and groom's "Escape mobile." We would also like to thank Andrew Self-sufficiency program a benefit to tribe To the editor, Hello, my name is Bender Gibson and I am writing this letter to thank self-sufficiency for the help. I just moved to the reservation a few months back. Self-sufficiency is a course that helps build up your self- esteem and make you a more responsible person. The staff is very helpful and nice. The presenters in the classes were very educational in my five weeks of classes. Warm Springs is really great to have a convenience like self- Support for trip appreciated To the editor, I am writing this letter to thank some of my family and friends for helping me on my trip to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota. I would like to thank my aunt and uncle, Foster and Sandra Kalama, my other aunt and uncle Vanessa and Melvin Tewee and family. I would also like to thank my Grandma Edith Kalama, my other Grandma Katherine Culps and Grandpa Eli. I also owe a special thanks to my aunt and uncle Tina and Easton Aguilar, my Grandpa Floyd Grand opening for new thrift store set The Humane Society of Redmond held the Grand Opening of its new Thrift Store on Monday, August 28, 1995 at 339 South 6th Street in Redmond, across from U.S. Bank. The new location features more than 5,000 square feet of floor space, with something for everyone. ,!, We invite you to drop by and say hi, and remember, when you, , support the Thrift Store, you in turn support the animal shelter. Women & Wellness conference set for October 5-7 Gibson for everything, and oh yeah, my mom and dad Roland and Verleen Kalama. Thank you Andy, Austin and Fran for inviting me on this trip. Thanks to WSFPI for helping out a lot. Thanks for all the help. Roland Kalama, III sufficiency because a lot of other reservations don't have the chances we have here. To think, I almost never attended the first class and almost dropped out before I even started. After a few classes, you feel a little bit more at ease and then later on you take part, more in the classes as they progress along. Ihope Tribal Council approves the funds to keep this program going because it is very beneficial, not only to me but the tribe as well. I would also like to thank the WEDD department especially Laura Switzler, thank you very much. Thanks, Bender Gibson Allen for finding the time at the last minute to the be the best man. Thank you also "clean up crew," Mom, Nelda Welcome, Hazel Gibson, Gina Burgess and daughter Aerie Gibson. Thanks are due to Natural Resources and Tribal Council for providing the salmon. ' Our love and best wishes to all of you. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Duran Bobb Thank you for support To the editor, I would like to take this time to say "Thank you" to all my family and to my friends and fellow church members. Thank you for all your love and support and prayers during my surgery and my recovery. You all helped me get through with faith and strength. Thank you for your visitations, flowers and cards, stuffed animals. Love, Jessica M. Polk Trip to Minnesota was fun for my son, thank you To the editor, My husband and I would like to thank the following people who contributed to my son, Roland Kalama Ill's trip to Minnesota for the Indigenous Games. Foster and J' Dean Kalama and family, Melvin & Vanessa Tewee and family, Tina and Easton Aguilar and family, Edith Kalama and family, Katherine and Eli Culps, and special thanks to my Dad, Floyd Gibson and my aunt Hazel Gibson, who is always there for my family. I would also like to thank my boss, Marcia Soliz for always understanding when it comes to my children. Thank you to Fran Moses-Ahern, Andy Leonard and Austin Greene for asking Roland to participate in the Indigenous Games. Roland called every night to say what a good time he was having, all the people he met and the places he visited. He especially enjoyed the Mall of America (even though he got lost). Thank you Fran, for calling to update us on Roland's behavior and letting us know how things were Why do people drink alcohol? Toe Ness Mark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Local Women & Wellness Conference, "The Circle Continues,'?: October 5, 6, 7, 1995, at the Warm' Springs Community Center. Visiting guest include: Liz Woody, tribal member, Stella Washines, Yakama, Washington, and Lisa Tiger from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Child care will be provided, for1 more information contact Cheryl Tom at 553-3225, Human Services Department. i To the editor, In treatment, the series "Father Martin Chalk talks" has an interesting way to answer the question why do people like to drink? Along with thirst (water will do), taste (non-alcohol beer), he uses the world "conviviality." It is a long word that means to be social, relaxed, and talkative. These are areas of life that we would like to be and to experience, but because of our up bringing, our training, our fears, our local customs and traditions it is hard to convivial. They showed on T.V. the Star Trek movie of Veega the machine come home to talk to its creator. It was a perfect thinking machine that wanted feelings. . . It wanted to be connected to someone. We humans need each other. As hard as we try to stand alone, the time will come when we need to reach out and hold someone's hand. We have discovered that beer, wine, liquor, dope, and Now, here is the secret to be convivial. Just do it. Find a close friend and when you are clean and sober sit down and talk about life. Find another friend and ask them to join you. Now there are three of you talking about life together. Now that is a party. . . Finally, if you cannot speak to anyone, call Community Counseling, or a pastor, or elder. You do not have to stand alone. . . Wear your safety belts while you drive. Warm Springs Presbyterian Church, Sunday School at 1 0:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. See you in church Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro going, it was a relief to hear you say good things about him. This was the first time Roland was away from us for this long (10 looong days) it was kinda hard on me (as a typical mother), and being so far away, but after Roland's second day there, I felt better. Then as the week progressed, he was having so much fun, he forgot to call so I had to call him (even though I had to persuade my husband, who told me to let him be). My husband and I are thankful to all these people and hopefully look forward to the next Indigenous games in Victoria B.C. Thanks again. Roland and Verleen Kalama, ,. JerrodandKarla,, T h a Guy's! n ks I would like to say thank you to the Spilyay Tymoo staff for teaching me alot this summer. I wish I will be able to work again with the department next summer. Thank You! Donna, Tina, Bob, Selena, Sid, Saphronia and the other summer youth worker, Rima. I had alot of fun! Sincerely, Bert S. Thomas drugs has become the easy way to get A girl was watching her mother try on her new fur coat when she said. past Jnner waUs and t0 become Redmond store values customers We value our current Warm Springs customer's business greatly. Save 20-40 on your grocery needs. Below is a coupon worth $ 1 off on your next visit. Please tell your friends to come shop with us. Redmond Canned Foods, North Y, Redmond, OR 548-1662. Bring the coupon to get your savings. "Some poor dumb beast suffered so you could have that fur coat.' Mother: "Now Becky, how dare you talk about your father like that!" Yikes SS SS SS Little Boy asked his mom: "Does Jesus use our bathroorro" His Mom: "Why no, why do you ask?" Little Boy : Cuzevery morning dad kicks the door and yells. "Christ, you still in there?" YIKES Happy Birthday "Gram" Margie Danzuka August 31 'Love, Danni, Sky, Saphronia, . Toya&III convivial. The problem is that the convivial zone is a very small time between sober and out of control. Now some will argue that they can handle it. Ya, right. "I only had two beers officer." This saying seems to be the only words someone can say after they crossed the double yellow line, pissed in their pants, or hitting their loved ones. SS SS SS Here's an old Cowboy saying! ! There's two theorie's to arguin with a woman. Neither one works!! YIKES SS SS SS Doc, said the patient, "I keep seeing spots before my eyes." Doc: Scratching his head said: "Have you seen another Doctor?' Patient: "No, just spots." YIKES SS SS SS The Truant Officer ran into Joe as the kid was coming out of the Circus tent. "And have you missed school today?" the truant officer asked. Joe: "Nope, not at all." YIKES Everyone welcome to Word of Life Ministries 1995 Camp Meeting September 14-17, 1995 He He Longhouse, Warm Springs, Oregon Will serve two meals daily: Breakfast 8:00-10:00 a.m. and Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday night services at 7:30 p.m. 2 services Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday Night Service (optional) For more Information contact: Reverend Earl C. Tufti, P.O. Box 247, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761; phone number (503) 553-1661 no collect calls please. Bring your own camping and musical equipment. L. $1.00 off coupon redeemable on purchase over $10. Good through Sept. 30, 1 995 "I I I I Annual celebration scheduled SS 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. House for rent House for rent: located seven miles from Warm Springs on Hwy 3, near county line road in the Wolf Point housing sub-division. Four bedroom house, carpet, wood stove, forced air heating and cooling system. Partly furnished. Pet's okay. Prefer non-smoker. Available September 15, 1995. For more information contact (503) 302-9881 in Eugene, Oregon or (503) 553-5924 Warm Springs, Oregon. Requesting $500 deposit, first and last months rent. The Indian Human Resource Center, in conjunction with the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, cordially invite the public to attend the Twelfth Annual California American Indian Days Celebration (CAIDC) which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, 1995, 9:00 a.m. to dusk, in San Diego's beautiful Balboa Park on the comer of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. Admission is free and it is suggested that you bring your own shade and chairs. CAIDCs twelfth anniversary will be marked by a variety of activities designed to highlight the culture of California Indians. Here in San Diego County, there are eighteen reservations comprised of three Indian nations - the Kumeyaay, Luiseno, and the Cupeno. This years event will feature: Inter-tribal dancers, singers and drums; Dances of various California Indian nations; Unique specialty dances of American Indian nations; Over fifty artists booths featuring authentic and handcrafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork, Kachina, and other American Indian arts and crafts. American Indian food booths featuring delicious fry bread, Indian tacos, tamales, etc.; A show of American Indian dress and personal document; Plus door prizes, presentations by dignitaries, Indian community based information booths, teepee village, and much more! California American Indian Days Celebration is a result of resolutions adopted by Congress, our State legislature, San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council. CAIDC commemorates the many contributions of the American Indian and ensures the preservation of the vibrant and varied culture of the First American. CAIDC is an opportunity for the community-at-large to share Indian hospitality and enjoy two full days of immersion in American Indian culture. Please call 281-5964 for more information. I