4 March 14, 1996
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
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Diversity, Hate Free, Preju
dice, what do they mean? Arc
they just words kicked around in
general conversation? So do
people really mean what they
say when they talk about preju
dice? Where docs prejudice be
gan? There are so many ques
tions that are never answered di
rectly. Everybody sort of scoots
around the subject each time it is
mentioned. Like, "Who, me, why
I'm not prejudice."
Yep! Prejudice is present ev
erywhere we go, no matter what
the subject is everyone has his
own feelings about things. Not
everyone agrees upon everything.
Most of the problems come from
the color of the skin of individu
als, just because some are darker than others they are the target of
redicule. Or it doesn't have to be the darker color of skin, it could be
the opposite., or the more dominant color control the situation
depending on what territory a person is in.
Just like that song a few years ago about Martin Luther King and
John F. Kennedy, of when they asked this little boy what Prejudice
is, he say's, "I think it's when some one's sick." There couldn't have
been any better answer than what the little boy gave.
But no matter what the outcome is all the time I don't think that we
should stop trying to find ways to get along in this world. Yep! those
few words can sure make the world turn upside down. Prejudice
doesn't come in just one race. It usually comes from the dominant
race in the area at the time. If you are in China Town than you could
be the minority, or if you are in Harlem, you are the minority. Just like
being here in Warm Springs any other person is the minority and we
have our own feelings about things just like anyone else in the world
yet we try to get along with our neighbors the best we can.
Take the term, "Hate Free," I'm hate free, I don't hate to eat food,
I don't hate to go to the movies, and again I am a hate person. I hate
to get up to go to work, I hate the week-end to come to a close, or end.
But that kind of hate is beside the point. The hate we are talking about
is among people.
Why do people hate other people? Because of the color of the skin?
Because the other has a better job? In the past a person would go to
the city and see signs in the windows. No Coloreds Allowed. At one
time in the South take for instance Savannah, Ga., a person could
walk down main street and never see a black person anywhere. And
in another part of town you would never see a White person in that
section, that's how segregated it used to be.
Take this incidence at the Oregon State University just recently,
at one time this was the most relaxed area for integrated students. But
just like out of the blue this incident happened to one black student.
What a shame.
Something for real, When I was a little boy I was always afraid to
go to The Dalles, because this was the case where down town when
we went into stores they expected to catch us stealing, as they
followed us around where ever we went while shopping. And most
of the Cafe's had signs in the windows, "No Indians or Coloreds
Allowed,' That' s why I was always afraid to go to The Dalles. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!!
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Wife To Marriage Councilor: "My husband and I are having
problems and I don't know how to solve them."
Councilor: "Does he work all the time?
Wife: "Yes."
Councilor: "Could it be going to Church? Does he go to Church
with your?"
Wife: "Yes, He hasn't missed an Easter Sunday since we were
married," YIKES
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Joe: "If you refuse to marry me I'll just die." He said in a Romantic
way. And sure enough 50 years later he died, YIKES
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John: You must marry me...I love you, there can be no other...
Nancy: But, John, I don't love you...you must find some other
woman...some beautiful woman...
John: But I don't want a beautiful woman...I want you. YIKES
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Husband: You must admit, that
women.
Wife: Oh, yes. You married me,
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Gossip has become a false God
To the editor,
Did you hear about what's her
face? Shhh, let me tell you. Now that
I have your attention, I'd like to
enlighten you to the detrimental
effects of gossip.
Gossip breaks down friendships,
promotes divorce, encourages
suicides, blemishes reputations,
outlaws trust, induces feuds, role
models back-biters and backstabbcrs,
et cetera, et cetera. Is it any wonder
God, whose thoughts are higher than
ours, made it a point to include it as
one of his Ten Commandments,
'Thou shalt not bear false witness
against thy neighbor."
If God was more blunt and said
"Thou shalt not gossip," mankind
Changing times foreseen
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. So much
is being talked about in the hallways
of tribal government; at the parking
lot of the post office; at a table of the
restaurant. The talk is about tribal
money spending, tribal decisions,
who said what, who did what, who
decided what. With a pastor's ear, I
hear another message. The message
I hear is anger, mistrust, fear, and a
seeking spirit. From all the words
said it may be safe to say that the
future of Warm Springs is going to
Poem shared by
tribal member
To the editor,
Hello once more. Writing is one
of my highest and talented abilities I
have and can do through my sober
years of almost eight years from al
cohol on the 17th of March.
I'd like to share with you all a very
neat poem a nice friend wrote to me.
His name is Anthony Ireland
Martinez. He's also a recovery alco
holic. You all can have and meet
nicer people during the sober years
from alcohol.
Thank you.
Evette Patt
My Friend
By Anthony
To Evette
I have a friend,
That is proud of her race:
Her people were here,
Way before different countrys set
foot,
On this country,
by boat.
Her people knew of medicine,
ways to clean,
They were happy at the hunt,
But were sad that they killed an ani
mal. They would live with nature,
Nature lived with the spirit,
The spirit lived with them.
r Memorial
Inez (Sumpter) Calica
10 a.m. Saturday, March 23,
1996
1910 Shaker Church
Warm Springs, OR
Happy Birthday
Joe Buff
March 25
Lots of Love,
Auntie Girlie, Alex, Gerald
Brian, Paulette, Vernon,
Becky
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would probably have found a way to
blot that commandment out, because
gossip is so rewarding to man. Like
the Pharisee addressing God saying,
"Thank you God for not making me
like that guy (publican, sinner, drunk,
jailbird, etc.), a lot of self-righteous
people speak condescendingly of
relatives, friends, co-workers, and
in-laws. What they rather should do
is pray for that person and comments
about a less fortunate person is "There
walk I, if not for the grace of God,"
and truly be thankful circumstances
were favorable toward them that they
were not molded into that which they
criticize.
Gossip has become such a false
God and a way of life, I truly believe
change and then change again. The
Bible has described how humankind
has dealt with change. People have
looked for supermen to save them.
Magic to protect the. Power to stop a
changing world. All of this has failed.
Floods, famine, war and poverty all
have come and gone through time.
From the Bible come an answer for
change. To face a changing world,
you must first face yourself. Who do
you see? Who else is wiin you.' n
youinwuniain100Kinlua...nU. ment) lovc and s d .
and see yourself and a smiling Jesus Damion's recent hospitalization
looking beh.nd you, what changes of Your tQ the 'fami, was
this world could harm you? In faith, t, appreciated and wiI1 a',
you are ready. You are ready to love, reei$eredi 3
trust, heal, forgive and move for- A specia, ,hank$ tQ foowing
wa?- . , . . ., individuals: Irene Towe & JoAnne
Easter is almost here a e you Smith Thank for
ready? Our Sunday School starts at yourprayereaJ,ovemeantt&worij
10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. at the tome family
Warm Springs Presbyterian Church Louf Hu,k and
on the campus. A A meetings on Earthquake Your love and support
Thursday 7 p.m. at the Counseling for Dlion' deserves a PePda,
Center. See you in church. thank
Pastor R.ck R. R.be.ro & Easton
Elston, Pastor Rick, Willie Quinn
and Larry Dick, Thank you for your
spiritual support. Yourprayers helped
Special thanks to two special "kids"
To the editor,
Please publish this letter.
To Easton & Tina;
Words can not express the love we
feel for you two. You've become so
precious. There are times you have
lifted up our hands as ministers ot the
Gospel. Like Aaron & Hur held up
Moses hands in Exodus 17:8. Then
came Amalek and fought with Israel
in Rephidim. 9-And Moses said unto
Joshua, Choose us our men, and go
out fight with Amaletk: Tomorrow I
will stand on the top of the hill with
the rod of God in mine hand. 10-So
Joshua did as Moses had said to him
and fought with Amalek: and Moses,
Aaron and Hur went up to the top of
the hill. 11-Anditcame topass, when
Moses help up his hand that Israel
revailed & when he let down his
hand Amalek prevailed. 12-But
Moses' hands were heavy; & they
took a stone and put it under him &
he sat thereon, and Aaron & Hur
stayed up his hands, the one on one
side & the other onthe other side &
his hands were steady until the go
ing down of the sun.
So you have done for Merle &
Rose and family as we endeavor to
do the will of God.
As our kids were growning up we
taught them to express love for us &
each other. And as parents we have
held our kids as our most valuable
possession. We always told them in-
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Also, thank you to all of our
helped us out by buying the
Happy 'Birthday to a very dear
'Spiritual Mom" pse Williams
Rpses alone cannot express
the love we feel,
Of all the times you've prayed
us thru, many times ive kneel
Singing our praises & our love,
to our god from heaven above.
"Even tho we never see each other as
much,
1t'e askQod to keep us in touch.
Lotsa loiv always,
Tina, Taston & family
and a way of life
that is why our court system did
away with slander, harassment, and
defamation character. We'd probably
have to add a new court system just
to deal with those issues alone. As it
stands, our sovereign nation
condones these crimes, and it leaves
it to vigilante measures such as
assault, before a restraining order
can be enforced. "We can't do
anything to help you until you come
we see a black eye" is what is being
implied.
"But the tongue can no man tame;
it is an unruly evil, full of deadly
poison." (James 3:8) I heard in
church, a wise person used to say
"You can talk about all you please,
but when I talk about you I'll be on
my knees."
Before you co-sign some rumor
and then iuice it un. consider whv
VOu feel the strong urge to be the
source of a coyote tail.
RT "Shumlyce" Thompson
Family thankful to all
To the editor,
From the Family of Damion C.
Katchia. We would like to express
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dcrfu, e jn ouf communit (hat
offere(J thejr words of
encourage-
dividually "you are 1 in our hearts
andnoonewillever take your place,
no one will ever come between. We
love you kids more than anything.
These words have paid off time
and time again. We are rewarded
with four beautiful Christian chil
dren. I write this down to show you two
that you are a part of us & we love
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ToTiTsTor though ye have
ten thousand instructors in Christ,
yet have ye not many fathers; for in
Christ Jesus I have begotten you
through the gospel.
We may never have met each other
but we can thank God for his Word
that he's been preached across Indian
Country & we were born again. And
called of God and you have become
as one of our own "begotten you
through the gospel".
We love you two & yours and
we'll always be here for you.
Easton & Tina we love you!
"Ma & Pa"
Merle & Rose Williams
Marysville, WA
Poem offered
To the editor,
Please print this for me. Thank
you.
Since the deadline has long gone
by.thisisalittlebitlate.Butbecause
you are so special it really doesn't
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matter.
February 14, 1996
TO MY TRUE LOVE:
My Love for you will never die,
Which is not a lie.
As the days that have come and gone,
My Love for you is growing strong.
Even though we are so far apart,
My Love for you will remain in my
heart.
Always thinking of you!
Girlie
Happy Birthday
Louis Dean LeClaire
March 17
Love,
Marcie & Jason
Happy Birthday
Curtis Stacona
March 4
Love,
Marcie & Jason
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Tribal welfare & food stamps do
not provide these items. We are ask
ing employees that travel to collect
and bring home soap and shampoo
that you do not use. Give us a call at ,
553-3422 and we will pick up these
items. Thanks for your help!
Recreation doing
a great job!
To the Editor,
I am writing to express apprecia
tion, which is assuredly shared by
many others, both tribal members
and non-tribal members, for the ex
emplary efforts being put forth by
our Recreation staff.
This fine group of people have
made great strides for the commu
nity of Warm Springs, helping us all
to improve our well-being, personal
health and ensuring we have better
tomorrows. Providing the commu
nity with extra hours and days and
still being capable of greeting us with
smiles and positive responses takes
very special people.
So...MartiRac, Andy S., Merle,
Carol, Shauna, Andy L., A.G. and
Fran, thank you all for a job done
very well! You all know who would
be very, very proud to be reading
these laurels!
Indebtedly,
One of your die-hard Sweat-Hogs
provide strength for all.
Tribal Council, Thank you for
your financial support, which helped
family members with travel expenses.
Employers, WSPFI's Rick
Saunders, Bill Lilze, Jack Langley,
Jim Hardman, and Tommy Fuentes;
Community Counseling's Jim Quaid,
ECE's Julie Quaid, Thank you for
allowing family members to be away
from their jobs. Your recognition for
providing family support for Damion
needs to be commended; as our pres
ence meant a great deal to Damion.
To Co-workers from the Small
Log Sawmill, WSFPI, and ECE,
Thank you for the beautiful cards
and the donations.
To Grandmother Prunie, A thank
you cannot begin to express the feel
ings of gratitude we feel for your
spiritual support you provided
Damion. He will never forget your
presence there with him and the
strength your love and prayers gave
him.
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Dam'on s miracle of hfe, the discov-
"n of thf aneu.rysm' s"ccessfuI
auigciy, anu a jjumuvciuuu lurctuv-
ery could only been in your hands.
Our Love and Thanks,
Carolyn, Nicolas & Larron
Tates VanPelt & Family
Danni Katchia
John Katchia, Jr & Family
t rankie bwitzler & Family
Smothers Margie & Wimpy
Omar Winishut
Rachel Winishut & Family
Heartfelt thanks to
everyone
To the editor,
A BIG THANK YOU goes out to
the crews working swing shifts at
Warm Springs Forest Products. Your
love and caring nature is a big part of
Mickey's healing and youj will never
be forgotten. This will be in our hearts
forever.
Another BIG thank you to our
families, who is so very loving and
supportive. Garland & Susan and
family, David & Ursula Gibson, Levi
& Crissy & Terry Keo, Ed & Urbana
Manion & family, Don and Marcella
Hall, Ray and Kay Ries, Sam &
Shirley Boileau, Norm & Diane Haw
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THANr vnngf J 1 D,
'HANK J?u for a" the !ve and
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your dad and I.
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Both Mickey and Arlene want to
thank all of you and the community
for all the prayers & love you have
shown us.
God bless you all,
Mickey & Arlene Boileau
Happy 4th Birthday
Jason Tyler Smartlowit
March 13
Love, Mom