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Spilyay Tymoo Warm Springs, Oregon 4 May 9, 1996 - i J 5- JLa E Coosh EEWA: Hie way it is I ' J -- Is it alway's like that? When ever the Indians are to get some money where they couiu become self-sustaining in their own community the non-Indians want to put a stop to it. Yep! It goes clelar back to when the treaties were signed with all the Indian tribes across the country. The Government agreed to be responsible for all the tribes across the country if they agreed to move and live on a reservation. They would build hospitals, schools, homes and other necessities for them to make a living on the reservation. Take the great Columbia River, where the Indians lived for years and years before the Whiteman came to this country .The plan worked very well in the begenning as the non-Indians were able to get all that fertile lands for themselves. . When they saw all that good buttom land for farming and things like that, they wanted that land so they looked at a pile of and some timbered land where they said the Indians would have to move and thats herre in Warm Springs. Time passes and timber became one of the leading products across the country and the.Indians were beginning to prosper from all this worthless land which put all the non-Indians on an uproar. The Non-Indians tried everyway to get that land from the Indians. Finally in the olden day's they came up with a plan called, "Termination." With this plan they would buy out all the Indian Reservations and they would have to live in the mainstream like the rest of the citizens across the country. Well, it fooled some who game up their reservations for a few bucks, thus losing all their mineral and other rights of wards of the government, which was a disaster because they had no more righs as an Indian tribe. There were some who wouldn't fall for the Termination plsn and fought to hold on to the reservation and all the rights which was wise move. Here in Warm Springs we experienced the bout with Termination, but our elders ould not give in to where we kept our reservation in tact. Developing a lot of our own industries to the point where we could have gone on to be self supporting if necessary. Our biggest income source was from the timber, which went well enough to whare it was decided to give everyone a per-capita payment each month. From this the talk around the Non-Indian communities was, the Indians don't have to work because the Government gives them checks everymonth. This isn't so, all the income we receive is from our own funds. Today the Indian tribes have ventured into another project in Indian Country and thats in, "Gaming." Since some Indian tribes have been very successful back east the gaming has spread across Indian country to where Indian reservations could almost be self sustaining, and now the Non-Indian. Now the Non-Indian population is trying to put a halt to the gaming on Indian lands. With the budget cuts are so bad they are almost cutting the Indian Tribes funding right out and so what alternative do we have? The Indians have made gaming work for their lively hood and now the Whiteman is trying to find a way to stop this. He feels his hand is not in the same pocket with all the Indians to get some of that extra change. AHH-NAHH-Chi-TOON ! ! ! Toe Ness There were these two guys sitting in the park drinking cheap wine. Ole Pete: You know I had a real good start in life. My parents putme through college, I had a good position with this big firm. My wife wanted me to make more money so I got into investments. She spent more than I could earn and busted me. Finally a guy ran off with my wife so here I am drinking cheap wine. Tom: "Gulp," Maybe I'm the guy who ren off with your wife." YIKES SS SS Two guys both grabbed for the check after they ate lunch. The man who got the check said. "Either you're losing your grip, or I don't know my own strength." YIKES SS SS Visitor: Where is the Capjtol of US.A.? Native: Spread all over the world. 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 contain libelous statements. IT 0 G SS SS SS Grief isn't always about dying T the editor. Warm Springs. Central Oregon and Hello from Taslor Rick. Did you enjoy the Senior s uay ai mc Longhousc? I thought it was very well done. Eightball and Wilson make a great team. The behind the scene action was wonderful to watch. The kitchen folk putting on great meals, Police, Fircmcdics, IHS, Utilities in the cleaning, moving and repairing of things. They also were making the fried bread to boot. This was a great Warm Springs team effort. And judg ing by the laughter and talk this great event is here to stay for the Seniors of Special thank you to special people To the editor, I would like to write a special thank-you to Patricia Leno-Bakcr, Keith Baker, Gaylecn Adams and Charlcnc Wainanwit for all the sup port they have given me in the past months. Kindness and giving is a part of your heart The listening and sharing is of a true friend The support and advice gave us a fresh start So this is a very special thanks that we send. No way to repay or even how to start For everything you helped find in my heart Strength and pride, knowing I'm smart lean only say thank-you and know its straight from my heart. Always know you are cherished, Bobbie Horn & kids Four good reasons to vote Tn (he npnnlp. I encourage the people to vote for Mark Matthews in the Circuit Court Judge to go around against George Nielson. I support Mark for several reasons. 1 First, the Indian people of Warmj Springs will have someone iff thej Circuit Court that will understand and respect cultural beliefs and his tory. , ... Second, the Indian people will also have a friend in the Circuit Court that will understand Indian issues and Indian background and respect that we can take care of our own. Third, the Indian people will be treated in a respectful manner during Braids & Boots KC & DI Green Orniers 503-553-6434 Happy Birthday to our loving Dad Cy. Your three daughters love you and always will. Love & kisses, Cassie, Kaylyn & Claire sew- Happy 40th Birthday Dad Love you lots, Simone & Zetta Maybe Leta !' 3. W . mt rfJ ' , - ? - .' ; i y : i . , - : I i. vi.-tfi nf Oregon. What docs denial, anger, bargain ing, sadness, and acceptance mean? Or, shock, despair, and recovery? Or how about numbness, pining, depres sion and recovery? Each of these arc given by some very smart doctors as the process of going through grief. GRIEF from my dictionary: sorrow, mental distress caused by affliction or loss, to fail, woe, affliction, tribu lation, sadness, melancholy, trial, suffering. Grief is not just someone dying. It is an event that comes and grabs a part of our life and pulls hard. It will take us into different direc tions of life. It will pull us a part. It will cause us to become stronger. Grief is a time to know that wc can not be in control of our life at all times. We need somconc.we need family and friends who will listen to us in our pain. And in the deep time of pain we need our God. Matthew 5:4 "Those who mourn are fortu nate! For they shall be comforted" Grief causes us to turn to the Lord and to grow into the image of Christ. Our God was afflicted and suffered too. Remember the word says "shall be comforted" not maybe, or somctimes...shaII. See you in church. Rev. Rick R. Ribeiro VVS Presbyterian Church on For Sale 1982 Chevy. Van $1,000 & take over payments 1984 Datsun Nissan Kingcab 4x4 pickup. $ 1 ,000 & take over payments. Both vehicles are in excellent con dition. For more information call 553 1960 and leave message. Serious in quires only please. formal court. Snide remarks will not be made regarding tribal monies or tribal benefits. Mark Matthews un derstands that we are tax payers too. In addition, Mark has the understand ing and respect that our respected elders made decisions that made our people money and we should not be penalized for that in court. Fourth and last, Mark gave us a choice. The first since the 1980's. A choice, so we don't have to settle for So I strongly urge each eligible voter to please VOTE! ! ! ! And, when you do, vote for Mark Matthews. Leona A. Ike, Tribal Member open for one year To the editor, Braids & Boots would like to thank the community for their support and friendship. May 2nd we will have been open for a year. Starting June 1 we will have a new hair dresser. Her specialties are acrylic nails, free art work, air brushing on nails, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, perms and hair coloring. She will be available Monday through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Braids & Boots : 1 Congratulations Reese! From, Tony, Selena & kids Happy birthday to my mom Leggs Tuf ti -April 11 with all my love, Your Daughter Rhonda A big Happy Birthday to my 1 aunt Ooah Sam Love you lots from, your 1 Little Boy Woody "Casper" Picard Encouragement to voters .. commend the General N I, as a friend, want to express my points and views on our Warm Springs Chief Prosecutor, Mr. Mark Matthews. , . .. The extraordinary facts is that Mr. Matthews has his Oregon State Bar and has distributed many services to the community of Warm Snnngs and the Tribal Court as the Clnef Pros ecutor for five years. Mr. Matthews has gone beyond extent in his job working along with the General Manager of Public Safety, at request doing civil work. I had the opportunity to work side by side with Mr. Matthews working with victims of several different ffiSSTS Kon County tinfuit Judge. I Voters urged to vote for change To the editor, . I have known and worked with Mark Matthews for 4 12 years and during this period of time he has always shown me that he is a hard and conscientious worker, fair and honest with everyone he deals with and committed to justice. Mark is very concerned about our judicial system and the way that it operates. He has always been a staunch sup porter of getting criminals off the streets and has ran into road blocks along the way. In a different atmo sphere such as Circuit Court Judge, Mark will do an excellent job of seeing justice served. I believe that Jefferson and Crook counties would benefit from having a fresh perspec tive. So I urge you, the voters to join with me and vote for Mark Matthews and let's have a change. Kathy Brunoe Campaign is about future To the editor. V When I announced for Circuit Judge in March I knew most observ ers felt the odds were against me as I prepared to challenge the longtime incumbent. Talking with Warm Springs vot ers in these few weeks the one theme I hear repeated again and again is: "It's time for a change!" My campaign is about our future, not about the past. Those voters that feel our judicial system is doing enough to protect our families, seniors and children from the growing dangers of crime can vote for six more years of the status quo. Those voters that feel we can do more and need a change in direction can cast their vote for Mark Matthews. As a criminal prosecutor, I felt that our judicial system needs to be more responsive to crime victims and their families. As supervisor of the Victim's Assistance Program at Warm Springs, I have worked to Happy 8th Birthday to our baby girl April 26, 1988 "Ooah" Jeleah Sam Love you baby!! From Mom & Dad Happy Birthday Victoria Tufti and Buster Isadore April 8 With all my love, Auntie Rhonda Happy Birthday OOAH Jeleah Sam I love you and miss you all a lot. See you in May. Have fun. Lots of love & kisses Elsie Marie Sam . ! - commend the General Manager's recognition of Mr. Matthews' pro fessional competence and the hiring of a great asset to the Warm Springs community. I highly commend Mr. Matthews for coordinating the Victim's Impact Panel, giving many hours to the Se nior Citizen's and youth of Warm Springs also the Fire & Safety. Mr. Matthews is a great resource and works very hard and treats people equal, race docs not matter. Mr. Matthews is an all people person. Mr. Matthews has distributed many services and has much to offer. I see Mr. Matthews as the new guy on the block and has potential to serve justice. MaKtrl County Circuit Judge. Thank yo. I encourage you w vine iui ". To the two people I love Robert and Marella Sam I thank you for being my parent helping me get to the place I'm at now, Chemawa Indian High School. I hope you are proud of me. Love, your daughter, Elsie Marie Sam Happy birthday Jeleah "Ooah" Sam April 26, 1996 From, Neda & Sadie Cyril Wilton Wolfe, A very happy and clean birthday to my first born! We are so very proud of you for what you did. Just keep your prayers always and your life will be so peaceful and success ful. Be strong! Keep your faith! And don't be afraid to say "NO". They won't hate you for it! They'll respect you more! We love you very much. Mom & Ray imnrove this situation. As supervisor of the WS Juvenile ; Coordinator's department, I am very aware of the problems that face our youth in terms of drugs, gangs and sexual promiscuity. As an individual I have volun teered as Assistant Scoutmaster for the WS Boy Scouts and with WS Fire & Safety. I have been out talking with vot ers. Our citizens know we face a growing crisis in our community. Having the honor of working for the tribes for the past four years, and having gone to the Longhouses, Root and Huckleberry Feasts and having come to know many tribal members as good friends, I have an under standing of the culture, traditions and concerns of the WS community that will always be a valued personal as set to me. Help me make a difference. We need dedication to the fair and common-sense approach to justice. Sincerely, Mark B. Matthews. Candidate for Circuit Judge Happy Birthday Donut May 6 from Tony, Selena, George, Tonya, Leanna, Jackson Happy Birthday Grandson Cy Love, Grandma J Happy 13th Birthday Alex J. Williams Pac Man Love from your mom, Kennedy, Ellie, Nancy, Mona, & everybody from 2503 Looksh Happy Birthday 8 years old April 26 Little Ooah Jeleah Sam From, JR & Thomas Chester Sam