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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon 3 January 4, 1996 E Coosh EEWA: 77;e way it is "A Summit At The WidcSpot?' ' Well, that might just be the thing the Politicions need is to meet at the "Wide Spot," where things are Hashed out from top to buttom, inside out and which ever way you want iL.at all hours of the day and late in the evening, sometimes going into the wee hours of the morning. Yep! they don't leave until ev erything is finnished.... Perhaps we should call on some of the Boys who have served here in the past but hold a life time membership to the Wide Spot Society, men like "Speck Waldrip," and perhaps "Allen Galbraith" to name a couple who could tell exactly what it takes to operate on an Indian Reservation, or what the Federal employees are facing at this time when the politicians can't find any means of support for all those employees who are furloughed while they haggle over the budget. The big crunch is being felt by thousands and thousands who wait for them to pass a resolution for funding to get them back on the job. Just Bring It To The Wide Spot! Where all ideas meet other ideas that creates a bigger idea and things are solved immedieatly. Yep! Like I said no one leaves until everything is Finnished! ! !Sometimes People bring in a new case and everyone stays until that is finnished, Yep ! If you want things like that taken care of you can always depend on the "Wide Spot" gang, They'll finnish what every you have.... There are reasons for people to object to the Suite in the Rose Garden and there are praise that the people are able to enjoy activities that take place there. It is relaxing to be able to sit and very comfortable to watch a Portland Trail Blazer game, a Hockey game, a rodeo, or college basketball games with friends and people from home. There is no crowding, no one getting on ones nerves or getting up and going out just when the game is going at a interesting pace.. Yep ! There &re no interruptions by others who just have to come and go every little while and one of the best things is there is arest room right in the Suite, a snack bar with soft drinks and some snacks to go along with it. What a comfortable atmosphere. Yep! It could even make a Dog Show interesting. This was set up as an incentive for tribal members to improve their out look on life and try to up grade their character and to this point it has. But on the other hand there are people who feel that this is a big waste of time and money on this luxurious suite in the Rose Garden. Change of Employment Status Powow committee needs help by William Moses Over time situations arise some good and some sad Crawling through unemployment and welfare vines Always hoping to succeed can be positive or a little bit bad Experiencing open opportunities jumping obstacles and lines. Undetermined ambition is step ping from poverty levels up to work ing time Thinking of good times climbing the corporate ladder Living dreams, seeing future des tinies will improve our minds Helping people to become suc cessful isn't a waste of time or mat ter. Fulfillment of accomplishing a personal strife The joys of meeting friends old and new Suddenly changes occur with a new outlook on life Pain, frustration sets up a differ ent clue. Bills, credits, property, families seem to scatter Happy Birthday Mom (Patricia Speakthunder) January 10, 1996 We love you with all our hearts Romelle & Michael Speakthunder Robyn Ike & Little Norma Happy (Belated) Anniversary Ella & George Aguilar, Sr. 40 years Val & George Aguilar, Jr. 10 years on December 25th. May God bless you with a ' 1 double ' portion of everything that is good. With lots of love, Tina & Easton Aguilar & family Happy 'Birthday To my beloved. 'husband RgSert T. Speakthunder Love !Atways & forever, Tat Speakthunder Thfv fptA that thf fnnrk rnnlrl hp. used some other wav. like improving senior citizens homes, and working toward abetter future MOH ttlly tTlBOting for the younger people the social service system. Well who knows crharii ilpH whats the best thing to improve the conditions here on the reserva- SCneUUIUU tinn Tr.emnrewetrvtntalkapainstDmgsandAlcolol.itaDDearsthe The regular monthly meeting of more the younger ones go for it. So What can anyone do? I'm sure this will be discussed at length in the future on whether we keep thge Suite at the Rose Garden or let it go. , Toe Ness A young lady looking for a job: The interviewer asked, "How's your spelling? Let me hear you spell Mississippi? The applicant: The river or the state? YDCES SS SS SS A Policeman: I'm looking for a man with one eye named Carter. The Bystander: " What's his other eye called?"YIKES SS SS SS Marriage is like the army.... everyone complains, but you'd be surprised at how many reenlist. YDCES SS SS SS Joe: Money doesn't bring happiness. Sam: Can you prove that? Joe: Sure, you take a guy with 40 million dollars. He ain't any happier than a man with 37 million dollars. YIKES SS SS SS A guy walked into the store and said, "This is my wife's birthday. I'd like to buy her a beautiful fountain pen." The Clerk: "A little surprise, eh? The guy: "yes, she's expecting a Corvette." YIKES SS SS SS Central Oregon's chapter of the Fel lowship of Christian Cowboys is Fri day, January 12, 1995 at 7 p.m. at the Old Creamery Mall, 528 SW 6th Redmond, OR. The Fellowship of Christian Cow boys is a national organization dedi cated to promoting the Christian faith among ranchers, rodeo cowboys, and other facets of Western and horse cultures. All are welcome. For more information call 548-4723 or 548- 4879. Eagle Spirits seeking candidates Eagle Spirit is seeking queen can didates for the Eagle Spirit Celebra tion on June 14, 15, 16, 1996 in White Swan, WA. This is open to all tribes. Jr. Queen candidates ages are 12 & under. Sr. Queen candidates ages are 13 & up. Ticket sales determine who the new royalty will be. The ticket per centage will be as follows: 25 for 1000 & over tickets sold; 20 for 500 to 999 tickets sold; 15 for 499 & under tickets sold; 10 to non candidates who are willing to sell tickets. The new royalty will receive a dress, shawl, banner, crown and their percentage. If you know anyone who would like to run, please have them contact Betty at 509-865-5121 ext. 376 or 377-6754. Edith at 509-848-3415 for an application and more information. Or write to: Eagle Spirit Celebration; 2000 Progressive Road; Wapato, WA 98951 EDITOR S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. AH 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 contain libelous statements. Collectors, phone calls, letters start to pile in heaps Goals no longer insight, like breaking of glass as it shatters New obstacles can only be a chal lenge if taken in leaps Applying for new jobs and seek ing new avenues of work Starting from scratch again reach ing for a different star Taking of jobs: Driving, mainte nance, stockmen or clerks Some struggling daily, staying on the wagon and out of the bars. Note: People of different char acter can go through changes and not give up when these obstacles be come overbearing. Organizational leaders and decision makes who make the choices of what programs stay or go seem to not really think just who is affected by the loss of programs or services. It not only affects the em ployees but also the people who uti lize these services that help people who may have struggles most of their lives and have gained positive self esteem, self-worth and strive for achieving positive goals. Need help? Call... To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. Well, we are now into the year of 1996. How was your Christmas? My Christmas was great. We had a Christmas play on December 24, then a communion service on Christmas Day. Commun ion on Christmas is important to re member that the birth of Jesus was needed to have a Easter take place for the sins of the world. My family and I have finished our tenth year in Warm Springs. We be gin our next ten with faith, hope and love. Hey, every Saturday night at 7 p.m., I open up the community coun seling to have an A.A. meeting. It is not well attended. How about start- ing a Gamblers' Anonymous meet ing on Saturday night. If you are '"'interested, please give me a call at 553-1237. Pastor Rick Happy 4th Birthday Latasha Sampson January 14 Love you always, Grandma Pebbles, Uncle Sam, Johnni & Bruce, & Ashley Happy birthday Dad (Robert) December 28, 1995 Love you lots. Romelle & Mike Oiappy 4tfi'Birtriday (Perry uc(qip a(ama, HI January 9, Lotsa tovt from, 'Daddy Terry, Mommy 'Debbie., Sfhrdae, Dorian, Shaneit, Co(ktn,Tapa&Mom Happy 28th birthday Aunt Laura. We wish you many more! Hugs and Kisses.... your niece and nephew, Mallory and Joshua Polk Happy Birthday to our two Dearest Children" Bina, have a super Quince party, Gilbert, you're doing super in school & you job, keep it up son!! We love you both dearly, Mom, Dad & Sis, Christina Happy 28 th birthday Laura Chiquito on January 11 We love you! Dempsey and Nettie Polk To the editor, Greetings. On January 26-28, 1996, we, the First Nations Gather ing committee will be hosting a Pow wow at the WS Agency Longhouse. We are asking our community, pro spective businesses and outlaying communities throughout Central Oregon for sponsorship or small con tributions toward this event. We are a non-profit organization, along with the sponsorship drive the committee members are planning and having various fund-raisers to raise money Warmest thanks given To the editor, I would like to personally thank the Christmas Hero Tony Torrez, who stopped at 3: 1 5 in the morning Christ mas weekend and extracted a recov ering heart attack victim from a ditch, by pulling my van free. When I offered money, his reply was "Do you know how to say 'Thank you'?" I said yes and I thanked him. He commented, "That's good enough". So my warmest thanks and Christmas greeting to Tony Torrez. Thank you, Resident Englishman Happy Birthday Uncle Bob Love Little Norma & Robin for this gathering. These monies that are raised for this event will be used for sponsoring activities that is needed for healing in our own way . Our committee con sists of members of our community and powwow relatives who would like to help make a positive impact for all people who are in sorrow and in need of help. Our committee is taking on a real challenge to raise money in such a short time to put on this powwow. People can make this happen ! Please join us by supporting this "Healing Gathering"? Any amount you apply towards this event will be most ap preciated and used to enhance and empower our families and all people in every walk of life. We would like to extend an invi tation to you! To attend and encour age others to contribute and partici pate in this gathering. Thank you! Respectfully, Carlos Calica, Chairman Kenny Scabbyrobe, Co-Chair-man Nathan 8-ball Jim, Vice Chair Charlotte Herksahn, Treasurer Happy Birthday to you Uncle Alvis Smith, Sr. From Bobbi James,& son Marvin Edwards, Jr. & his family Tribal Council Agenda Monday, January 8 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 9 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Business with ASC Staff Education Committee and Department with Education Legislative Update with Mark Phillips Unscheduled Business Business with ASC Staff Warm Springs Power Enterprise with Jim Manion 1 0:30 a.m. Warm Springs Composite Products with Terry Turner 1 :30 p.m. Warm Springs Forest Products with Rick Saunders 3:30 p.m. Indian Head Gaming with Aurolyn Watlamet Wednesday, January 10 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 15 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Business with ASC Staff Warm Springs Apparel Industry with Bob Finch Kah-Nee-Ta with Steve Whitaker Museum with Michael Hammond Unscheduled Business -Middle School Opening Ceremonies Business with ASC Staff Culture and Heritage Committee with Grant Waheneka Fish and Wildlife (On and Off) Reservation with Greene and Smith Legislative Update with Mark Phillips Health and Welfare Committee with Janice Clements Irrigation, Agriculture and Range with Evans Spino Business with ASC Staff Land Use Planning Committee with Lee Tom Timber Committee with Theron Johnson Waterboard with Leo Hellon Unscheduled Business Wednesday, January 17 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 22 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Business with ASC Staff Relicensing Update with Jim Manion 509-J Monthly Update with Phil Riley Economic Defense Fund with Zach Willey Business Financial Monthly Report with Miles King Tribal Court Report with Lola Sohappy Legislative Update with Mark Phillips Indian Helath Service Monthly Report with Russ Alger BIA Mointhly Report with Gordon Cannon Business with ASC Staff February Agenda with Doris Miller Realty with Everett Patt Tribal Attorney's Update with Dennis Karnopp Wednesday, January 24 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 29 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Business with ASC Staff Jefferson County Commissioners with Dan Ahern Fishing LitigationRivers End Litigation; ESA Tribal Workshop with Howard Arnett Business with ASC Staff Unscheduled Busines Water Negotiations Update with Jim Noteboom Legislative Update with Mark Phillips Unscheduled Business Business with ASC Staff Unscheduled Business Unscheduled Business Wednesday, January 31 9:30 a.m. 509-J Tour of Warm Springs Elementary and Alternative Education To be scheduled: Personnel Policy and Board Appointments