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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon July 18, 1996 9 Sharing, caring of Soberf est brings back feelings of more peaceful past Sitting beneath the tall pines at HeHc causes one to reflect on the fiast the quieter, more peaceful and ess troubled times of years gone by. One remembers the times when al cohol and drug abuse were problems faced by strangers many miles away. During the past 50 years or so, In dian people nave become victim to a disease, alcoholism, that was once foreign, a disease, among many oth ers, that was brought here by eastern settlers. "Historically, the government in troduced alcohol to Indian people to tear us apart," said Guy Wallulatum at the July 5, 6 and 7 HeHc Soberfcst. Alcohol has caused "us to lose our religion. It's doing a good job. This is one thing the government doesn't have to put any money into to make it work." Wallulatum, along with other members of his family, have accumu lated nearly SO years of sobriety among them. Wallulatum, Jameson and Virginia Mitchell, Dallas Winishut and Patrick Mitchell com prise the Soberfest Committee their common goal being to increase awareness among community mem bers of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. "It's time our people realized that alcohol is not part of our culture. It's time to reclaim our Indian identity. We can't blame the government for that because we accepted alcohol. We have to learn what forgiveness is. "We're all seeking sobriety. I think to stay sober, families have to sup port each other. Friends, made in AA and NA, are important too." Wallulatum is hopeful the wave of sobriety will make its way into Ma dras, Bend, Portland and eventually sweep the nation's capitol. He feels substance use impairs decision mak ing capabilities. Wallulatum feels strongly that tribal leaders, including Tribal Council and tribal manage ment, should be alcohol- and drug free. No tribal leadership was present at the Soberfcst and Wallulatum said he "felt bad. They should take the lead. Community members may be empowered if leadership took the lead." We must "renew our value sys tem through sobriety and we must renew our lives through sobriety." Virginia Mitchell looks buck on her drinking days and feels "scared". And for the rest of the committee, they "know what fun is." Wallulatum says he "always used to feel dumb. I got my self-respect back. My folks don't have to worry about me any more." The best thing, says Wallulatum, is that "I learn some thing new everyday." All recovering users and abusers have horror stories of their using days. There are equally disturbing stories about their recovery peer pressure and lack of support seem to be the most difficult hurdles to over come when maintaining sobriety. On the oilier side of the coin are success stories most have jobs, families, some have gone to school, all are healthy, happy and clean. Soberfcst committee members say they have gained personal strength through different avenues. Work, re ligion and families have helped them attain and maintain their sobriety. The need to confront the issue of alcoholism is apparent. "We have to wake up and realize there is a prob lem." A problem cannot be solved without first admitting there is a problem. "We all walk on egg shells" and step around the real issues. De nial may be THE issue in the com munity and the country. The Soberfest drew people from Portland, Redmond and Warm Springs. Darlene Foster brought members of her church to camp out at HcHe for five full days. The days were filled with different activities while the evenings were spent in family-type games and dances. Attendance was low due to a death in the community. But Soberfest or ganizers felt the event important enough to go through with it. The family held a small giveaway. r e. i ; V W i fj 1 If it was the goal of the Soberfest Editor's Note: Organizers wis to to bring people together for fellow- thank all those who suportcd this ship, sharing and caring, That goal year's event, including participants, was met and exceeded. All must have the Warm Springs Appellate Court left HeHc with a feeling of well-be- and OSU Extension and Tribal Coun- ing and peace something like the cil. old days. i .... " S ft f. - . . -A, A. I 9 1 I - ;V'V'- '' ....... v.-O. Special entertainment at this year's Soberfest included a bagpipe demonstration by Madras piper. Darlene Foster barbecued salmon for Soberfest dinner. Quileute Days 1996 Adults and 18 & older Youth Co-Ed Softball Tournament July 20, 21, 1996 at La Push, Washington 12 Teams - $175 entry fee ($75 deposit required) Please send checks payable to Quileute Days, P.O. Box 291, La Push, WA 98350 before July 15 Prizes: J First place-13 Jackets Second PIace-12 Hooded Sweatshirts Third Place-12 Sweatshirts Fourth Place-12 T-Shirts 24 All Star Jackets 2 MVP Jackets 12 Sportsmanship Caps Coordinator is Ann Penn, if you have any questions or would like to check for openings after July 15 please call (360) 374-3392. Elementary school teacher recovering Warm Springs Elementary teacher Russell Keiser had taken ill during the month of June. He has been at St. Charles Medical Center since June 19. An infection in his leg spread throughout his body and caused him to become unconscious for 15 days. It was touch and go for a while, but Keiser is now recovering. Talking with Keiser, he explained that being in bed for 23 days he was not using his muscles and is now in physical therapy at St. Charles Rehab Center. He essentially has to releara to walk and use his legs. He will continue physical therapy at St. Charles until the third week of July and when he returns to his home. He plans to be at Warm Springs Elementary for the beginning of the 1996-97 school year this Septembei to teach the first grade. Keiser says, "I appreciated all the support given to me, it has been very helpful. I am looking forward to the school year in the Fall." Lydell Adams Raffle results are as follows: Won bv: Madras Gun n' Tackle Ella Jim Augustine Pedraza Irene Dampier Betty-Western Auto Denise Lucei Kaliska Smith Delta Simmons L. Jordan (Ptld) Jason Smartlowit Ursula Little Janice Lucei Marti Ann Crawford Jane Kirkpatrick Lindy Hogges Ian Tohet Colleen Mock Jerry Henrickson John Mathews Chris Crane Becky Hunt-Lucei Charlene Wainanwit Frank Jim Ursula Little Steve Hart Lisa Cartney LeRon Tom Sportsworld Tony Lucei Ursula Little Jerry Blodgett Jane Kirkpatrick Oscar Queahpama Ursula Little AJ Lucei Floyd Gibson Frank Jim Ella Jim Denise Gabriel Raffle items amounted raised was $ 1 ,05 1 .50. Item; Donated by: Rafting Trip White Horse Raftling Emb. shawl Nola Queahpama Emb. shawl Nola Queahpama Pend. blanket Nola Queahpama Sand Painting ABSylvania Hunt Turquoise neckl. Daisy Ike Elk horn kupn David Lucei Sm. Baby Board Wy'East dreamcatcher Thunderhawk Artscrafts WS Museum Janice Lucei WS Market ? DMJ Louella Heath-Bagley Louella Heath-Bagley Willie & Lou Bagley Jaimerae Bagley Beatrice Scott Beatrice Scott Ursula Little Broken Bow Trading Post Gerald & Loretta Danzuk J' Dean Kalama Aurelia Stacona Les Schwabs Pure Elem. Hair Good Golly Miss Molly Coleman 6 pc Coast to Coast Hatfields Maxine Switzler Maxine Switzler Gayleen Adams Gayleen Adams Mark Matthews Mark Matthews KWSO KWSO KWSO I nights lodging KNT KNT to $803.50 plus other donations total amount Celilo book Yarn belt Key chainneckl. Shell Broach Gas Certificate Emb. Star bag earrings Wall Hanging Afghan vest bd earrings Comforter Rope wsaddle Moccschild shawl cologne Blue yarn belt ign. fena. purse keychain key chain lotion pix frams wpix Pr. earrings Pr earrings 2 CD's 2 CD's 2 CD's Summer hours begin The COCC office is now on Sum mer Schedule. This means that John will be out of the COCC office until August 5. Marilyn is here on Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or whenever her sched ule needs to be rearranged, it can be to some extent. Please leave messages with the answering machine or with the sum mer assistant Rusty Calica. Student Success Strategies begins August 14 Are you serious about getting a college education or technical train ing? Do you want to be successful in school? Would you like to be eligible for tribal funding? Do you really want to be prepared for your college experience? Then STUDENT SUC CESS STRATEGIES is for you. Student Success Strategies will tell you how to apply for a Tribal Education GrantLoan. It will also tell you about college programs and their purposes. Student Success Strategies will help you with personal budgeting strategies so you won't run out of money before you run out of school days. It will teach you goal settings methods and how to build effective time management techniques into your life. Student Success Strategies will teach you test taking tips and build your critical thinking skills. Special summer session will start August 14 at 8:30 a.m. Sign up a the High Education Office. Any ques tions, please call 553-1428. 4-H Program seeks donations Living Traditions program continues throughout summer Live presentations of various traditions and crafts of the Confederated of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation are presented every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day at The Museum at Warm Springs. The Living Traditions program features a different presenter each weekend at The Museum. "The idea is to have tribal people here at The Museum to show their traditions or crafts and to talk to the public," said Jeanne Thomas, MuseumEducation Tour Coordinator. The program began shortly after The Museum first opened in 1993 with a celebration of the Treaty with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Middle Oregon of 1885 during Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days. The Centennial royalty, including queen Kathleen Heath, were invited to The Museum, along with other past Miss Warm Springs queens. The queens were dressed in their regalia and performed a reading of the treaty that was broadcast over KWSO radio. During that same weekend, Bernyce Courtney demonstrated how to make Sally Bags at The Museum. Living Traditions presentations have full continued since then with a schedule slated every summer. July 20-21-Living Traditions: Beading People Images, Antoinette Queahpama from 1 1 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Julv 27-58-T ivino TmHifinnc J c luviiiiuiw. . n nrv rerpmnnial Wato 9J ttanAaA D a m- tO J.UU p.m. ArlitaRhoanfromll:00a.m.to3 00 , August2n4-25-L'ving Traditions: pm Language Program, Arlita Rhoan August 3-4-Living Traditions: l" ? m- A Dip, Set Net Pole Fishing, Hank CrFf- I 5pt,JArtlSld Palmer from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m QaftS rQat The Museum 10:00 August 10-1 1 -Living Traditions: Tribal Traditions for Hunting and Fishing, Terry Courtney from 1 1 .00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. August 1 7-18-Living Traditions: Beaded Crowns and Horse Trappings, Rosie Tom from 11:00 Jrknds and f amity ofbtrta "$o66ie" (James) & Jranlqz "Judd" Suppah are invited to their zvedding reception, 6:00 p,m. on Saturday, Juty27, 19 at the 'Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Oregon, Help wanted to build a new church Sidewalk of Memories Help build a new Full Gospel Church at the Warm Springs Reser vation in Oregon. For a one-time donation of $75 minimum, you will get a thick 11" by 1 1" hand-crafted black tile on the Memories Sidewalk at the church site. Put your names (or love ones) with a design of your choice. Please keep it simple for our maker and mfg. cost. Put it on a 11" by 11" piece of paper along with a $75 minimum check or money order and send to Pastor E. Hunt; PO Box 1068; Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553-6361, (no collect calls Boarding school begins 82396 Jack A. Belkham, the Chief School Administrator at the Flandreau In dian School in Flandreau, South Da kota has announced that August 23, 1996 is the opening date of school for the 199697 school year. Stu dents interested in enrollment are urged to submit their enrolled appli cations immediately. The Flandreau Indian School is a four year off-reservation boarding school operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The requiredelective course offerings at the Flandreau In dian School are in the following ar eas: general course of study, voca tional skillscareer learning skills, college prep classes and special edu cation, there is a wide variety oi clubs, activities and athletics to fill the students leisure hours. Special programs on campus such as honor dorm, Intensive Residential Guid ance (IRG), Exceptional Child Resi dential (ECR), Ala-Teen program, gifted program, a new positive reward's system and an extensive counseling program work to meet the special needs of the students. Flandreau Indian School is a com munity of caring school. You can call (605) 997-3773 or 1 -800-942-1647 ext. 114 for enroll ment information. You may also write to the Flandreau Indian School, 1000 North Crescent, Flandreau, SD 57028. The Warm Springs 4-H Program is getting ready to help Theresa please). Thank you Pnpntpc nnH familv Kv anrtinnincr a pig that her brother raised in the past Starr Gaminq Club extends a very special thank you to all ipQf Piifntfc ic fhp Hiniahtpr rf T aura and Willy Fuentes. Due to an auto mobile accident, Theresa's spinal cord was severed, leaving her a quad riplegic. The auction will be held at the Jefferson County Fair on July 27th at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! Donations are being accepted for this fund as well. Bible study group meets Looking for new & different di rections in your life? Needing sup port with the positive decisions you have made? We are studying the Twelve Step Bible together. Would you come join us in study and learn with us? We talk about and help each other with the everyday walk of life. Share ideas and strive toward meaningful goals. We meet at the Health and Wellness Center's Demo Kitchen on Monday & Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information call Les or Perthina at 553-1329. Hope to see you soon. Dear Tribal Members, Because there's always something that I may forget to express to all who were involved with our presentation to the Pi-Ume-Sha Celebration, I'm late to express my appreciation. We offered a handgame tourna ment to visitors from all over the Northwest and Canada. We always experience good times during the celebration and this year was no ex ception. The winners were announced in the most recent Spilyay publica tion. I, self-proclaimed president of the Starr Gaming Club have nothing but praise for all our members. Alex, Dempsey, Richard, Monty and little Richard for assisting me with the stick game shed. The three young ladies who assisted the club with the salmon bake, Sheila, Radine and Roxanne, who have always been willing to help. Wilfred Jim, Sr., who offered prayer for our tribute. All club members who donated their time and food stuff for the feed. We currently have fifteen mem bers who are always attempting to raise funds for any future activities. They include: Nettie Dickson, Donna & Caroline Torres, Dempsey Polk, Janice Gunshows, Jodcl Johnson, Ramona Starr, Richard Tohet, Lizzie Rhoan, Barbara Starr, Paula Halliday, Leona Doney & Orlando Doney, Nicole Clemens and Alex Tohet. Our two elders provided us with guidance and advice. We always step on somebody's toes and we probably always will, but the intent is to pro vide good service and something the tribe can be proud of. We always accept any assistance from anybody and everybody. Our primary sponsors are the Con federated Tribes of Warm Springs, WSFPI, Indian Head Gaming Center and Kahneeta. All who purchased raffle tickets from our members also have been responsible for a part of prize monies awarded. We're a very youthful group and we want to continue this activity so please DON'T SAY NO when we ask for donations. Thank you very much from a very grateful member. Sam Stan Following is the results of the raffle: Las Vegas Trip for Two-Jamie Lopez (donated by Sam Staff & Ri chard Tohet); Kids Picnic Table Roland Kalama, Jr. (donated by Dempsey Polk); Starr Stick Game Jacket-Louis Aripa (donated by Nettie Dickson); Coleman 3 pc cooler combo-Bill Howe (donated by Donna Torres); Coleman Battery Table Lamp-Pops Quempts (donated by Donna Torres); $25 cash-Dan Brisbois, Sr. (donated by Janice Gil-bert-Gunshows); $$50 cash-Greg Holley (donated by Mona Starr); $20 cash-Hamilton Bush (donated by Mona Starr); 2 lawn chairs-Greg Holley (donated by Caroline Torres); $50 cash-Theron Johnson (donated by Barbara Starr); $50 cash-Juliane Smith (donated by Nicole Clemens); 2 pair earrings-Roger Trajillo (do nated by Lenora Doney); Furry Blan-ket-Zane Jackson (donated by Lizzie Rhoan); Pendleton lap robe-Daisy Hood (donated by Lizzie Rhoan); Ceiling Fan-Elizabeth Brady (do nated by Jodcl Johnson); End of the Trail Clock-Morris Johnson (donated by Jim Garrett); $20 cash-Leroy Smith (donated by Eddie Young); Camp stool-Louis Aripa (donated by Caroline Torres). 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