4 October 10,1996
Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
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I've always said we should
always watch out for our treaty
rights. All along each day there
is someone out there trying to
find a loop hole to break our
treaty that was signed between
the Middle Oregon Tribes and
the United States Government.
There are certain promises
made and are binding that stands
today with that treaty. The treaty
of 1 855, is our treaty that we go
by and still stands today. We
must stick with that treaty no
matter what because any kind
of alteration could mean
distraction. Today there is the
mention of the treaty of 1 865, a
document falsely explained to
some of our people who
couldn't read, write or speak the English language. The trickery
was to try to keep the Indians from hunting, fishing and gathering
foods in accustomed places, and that when ever an Indian left the
reservation he would have to have a permission slip stating when
he was leaving and when he was to return. Today there is the
mention of the 1 865, treaty which in so many minds never existed.
Everything in that document was falsified to fit the white mans
wishes which has been followed by the state all these years.
Senator Mark Hatfield was on the right track to abolish the
treaty of 1865. A document full of lies and trickery to undo the rrQ cha rod infn
treaty of 1855. Since Hatfield made his intentions clear, this really lv,u,e ollcueu IMIU
upset legislatures because of the wording that goes with the Oil cidOptGG
Well, we know where Gov. John Kitzhaber stands, because of
the action Hatfield intended to do. This really upset the Governor
and instead of backing Hatfield to make things right, things that
have been going on so long, he wanted to let things go as it is
because of the wording that is in the 1855, treaty. This would
jeopardize all efforts by the state on trying to reach a settlement on
water rights with the Tribes. Kitzhaber thought all their efforts
would go out the window.
Yep! Ole, Kitzhaber wanted to stick with the false treaty, full
of lies that have been going on for years and years. So if that' s his
position, what will he be doing with all the Indians in the state of
Oregon in the future? There are definitely some'doubt in his
actions now. The word Sovereignty causes a lot of attention in
todays world.
When the treaty of 1855, was signed between the Tribes of
middle Oregon and the united States Government after all the
agreements were made the Indians agreed to live on a reservation
and they also ceded 10 million acres of land to the Government,
however the Middle Oregon Tribes had retained the right to hunt,
fish, gather foods and graze livestock on unclaimed lands off the
reservation.
And now Gov. John Kitzhaber wants to go along with a false
treaty of 1 865. Now can we ever believe him in the future on issues
pertaining to the Oregon Indians today? Will he be truthful or not?
I still say if Kitzhaber would work along with Hatfield and do
away with the treaty of 1865, there could still be hope of a fair
settlement in the water negotiations between the state and The
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. But we must not alter nay
wording in the original treaty, we must stick right with the 1 855,
treaty all the way. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! !
A Bad Fire!
The Simnasho fire burned nearly 120 thousand acres of prime
range and forest lands in the northeast section of the reservation.
Some top livestock grazing areas. Stockmen in that are now in
need of stock feed. This even effects wildlife in that area. Deer,
Elk and other animals will have to migrate to other areas to find
feed. I
There was a lot of Prime Timber stands that was in that area on
the Mutton Mountains. Logging Companies will have to go in and
salvage what they can in that area.
Not only the range and timber lands took its toll, there were
several individuals who lost their homes with all their belongings .
and several structures went up in flame also. This was a bad year
for disastrous happenings as last winter there was the big flood
and this summer the big fire. Well lets hope we wont face another
year like we just did in the future.
Toe Ness
There was this guy walking through the cemetery and
noticed a gravestone that said, "Here lies a Lawyer and a good
Man."
"Imagine that," said the man to himself. "Two men buried in
the same grave." YIKES
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To the editor,
The adoption election is drawing
nearer. A lot of us are trying to de
cide how we're going to vote and
what criteria we're going to use to
make this decision. There are a lot of
issues you have probably thought
about as this is an important decision
for everyone involved. Some of the
different things I've been trying to
decide between are as follows (not in
any particular order): What is their
blood degree?; Do they live on the
reservation?; Are they relatives?; Are
they friends?; Who are their parents
& grandparents?; Are they married
to Tribal members?; Do they partici
pate in community and traditional
events?; Have they contributed to
our people & community?
After these factors are weighed,
we will all have our own reasons for
voting the way we do.
I would like to make the follow
ing appeal for Willie Bagley, Carla
Bagley-Tias, and Donnie Bagley as I
think they play a big part in our
community.
Willie, Carla & Donnie have lived
on our reservation for years, have
participated in the many activities,
teams, and Tribal organizations.
Willie and Carla are married to Tribal
members and have Tribal member
children.
they have also been involved in a
couple of significant events in my
life. In November, my son Owen and
I were in a car accident (Owen was
thrown from the car as it was roll
ing). Willie, Carla & Donnie (along
with the rest of the staff and volun
teers) responded. I was relieved they
were there as I didn't know my son's
condition and was upset and making
the situation worse. Fortunately,
Owen has known them for years so
they were able to put him at ease,
they even had him laughing at times.
This past summer during the
Reservation life has been real
learning experience
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a part of our community. fundriUrs
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Sincerelv t0 be hcld at Community Center.
Sandra Danzuka Menu includes roast. mashed pota
fcandra Danzuka ,oes & gravyi vegetabjC( r(and
drink for only $4 a plate. The lun
cheon begins at 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m.
with door prize drawings to be held
every 12 hour.
Don't forget to purchase some
raffle tickets. There are a lot of useful
items to be drawn.
Clint has always represented the
tribe in a good matter and will con
tinue to do so.
Sincerely,
The Bruised Heads
candidates
To the editor,
I am writing to share some infor
mation regarding my two sons who
are on the upcoming adoption ballot.
Their names are Tyson (I-Laax-Shat)
Adams, who is 8 years old and Keevin
(I-Lumpsh) Adams, who is 6 years
old. Both boys have fulfilled the resi
dency requirement that is required
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Counselor Mark Bourassa
To the Editor and the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs,
I would like to take
this
here in Warm Springs by myself, my
mother (Myrtle (Wa-Kee-mas)
Adams and great-grandmother
Beatrice Scott. To these two boys,
home is being at "Gramma Bea's"
here in Warm Springs. They both
attend school here at the Elementary
and take part in various activities in
the community. Tyson and Keevin
actively participate in cultural and
sports activities associated with
school. They learn valuable tradi
tional customs from their great
grandmother Beatrice Scott by par
ticipating in the activities she spon
sors or takes part in.
I would like to share the family
history with everyone and remind
our people who we come from. Our
ancestor's are the late Caleb Adams,
Sam Adams, Daisy Kuckup, Wallace
Scott, Joe Scott, Si-ya-it (Grace
George), Myrtle Queahpama, Jack
son Queahpama and Julia Poyett.
Our family would be very appre
ciative if you would vote to adopt my
boys into the Tribal membership.
Thank you,
Gayleen (Yeslms) Adams
blessings I. have received
during the last two years. As many of
you know, I have been working at the
Community Counseling Center with
some of you, your children, relatives
and friends. I have heard your stories,
felt pain in your lives, seen the tears
of grief and of healing and laughed a
lot at life. I was told that in time, I
might learn what it means to be a
human being. Thank you one and all
for being my guides.
There are many people who
Happy Birthday Clem Picard
From your mother-in-law Dee,
sister-in-laws, Alisia, Alison,
bro-in-law Bud & the rest of
your
in-laws on the Colville Rez.
Happy Birthday
Bryce K. Johnson!!
2yrsold! 10494
Love, Dad, Mom &
sister Jenna!
personally were very patient with me
as I stumbled in my ignorance and
taught me a little bit about your ways
and who you are as a people. In fact,
I learned from everyone I met. Each
of you have a story with some wisdom
which you shared with me. I would
like to add that I admire the spirit
which is so alive in the people of this
community.
I have enjoyed my work here,
especially with the children. They
have given me so much joy with their
smiles, laughs and teasing. ECE is
definitely a place of rejuvenation for
me. Warm Springs Elementary was
fun with all the energy of the children.
The new Middle School was a
challenge that I felt so supported in
by the exceptional staff. It was also
neat to see the maturing of the high
school kids.
I know there are significant
iroblems that have been here for a
ong time with the schools and
education. I also believe that the time
is now for more parental involvement
to assist in the maturing of the schools
to be more user friendly for the Native
American people. The youth are a
blessing and the future. Keep them
safe. Fight hard for their rights to a
good education and a safe journey
through this world. The chldren are
precious and I will miss them and all
the families I have worked with and
the friends I have made.
Thank you,
Mark A Bourassa
Children and Family Specialist
(and a human being)
Warm Springs, OR
Happy 1st Birthday AshTon
Summer!
Who would think something as
Perfect as
you could belong to us. We're so
lucky!
We love you very much!
Mom & Dad Bruised Head
Happy Birthday
Mr. Clem Ray Picard
October 8,
This bud's for you baby.
From your 1 sweet loving wife
Jodi Picard
Please vote for me, I'm here to stay
To the editor,
Hi. My name is Miss Lakin Alexis
Grout. I am three years old. I am one
of the little people up for adoption. I
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couple of movies." Today I have a $1,200.00, TV set, and I see
the same movies. YIKES
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Lakin Alexis Grout
would like it very much if you would
vote tor me on October 16. My In
dian name is "Moo-ops" (fawn). Little
Fawn. My late father Raymond E.
Grout, Jr. gave me that name when I
was born, my mom is Beth Grout.
She works for the Wells Fargo Bank
in Madras.
I am learning Ichisktiin and Kiksht
languages from my grandmother
Tootsi Holliday, a retired Headstart
teacher, and great-grandmother
Velma (G.G.). My great-grandfather
is Sherman Holliday. My great-great
grandparents are Lena Smith
Holliday Picard and Benjamin
Holliday, Sr. (Skilla). He was a
Shaker Church minister. My grand
parents on my mom's side are Mary
and Ervin Raines from Madras. Ervin
has worked at the Warm Springs mill
for many years and Mary works for
State Farm Insurance and is a Red
Cross volunteer.
I hope this letter finds all you
people happy. Please cherish life for
it is too short.
I will always be living on this
reservation to stay where my dad is.
So, my relatives and friends,
please vote for me. I won't kill all the
deer or cathc all the salmon or cut all
the wood. God provides for
everyone's needs, if only we ask Him.
I've always believed that good people
help the fatherless. I thank you for
the time to read this letter.
On behalf of my grandchild and
all the 166 people on the adoption
ballot, vote for them, because one
day your children's children will be
there.
Thank you for the good people,
whoever vote. What goes around
comes around. God knows the heart.
Thank you for your time.
On behalf of Lakin Alexis Grout
Grandma Tootsie Holliday Aly
Happy Birthday Satuya
from dad, mom, brothers, sisters
& Kuthla
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Happy belated 4th Birthday
Little Azar on Sept. 24,
From Dad, Mom, Joseph,
Ronnie, Shelly & Bryson
Happy 2nd Birthday
Bryson Cole
From Dad, Mom, Joseph,
Shelly, Ronnie, Lil' Azar
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Northwest
Fellowship to
begin Nov. 1
Merle Williams Ministries invites
all nations, tongues and kindred the
The Northwest Fellowship for Christ
on November 1st & 2nd, 1996, at the
Seattle Center in the Shaw Room.
On November 3rd, the service will
be held in Marys ville, Washington at
The Word Of Life Fellowship Hall at
9028-5 1st Ave. NE.
Services began nightly at 7 p.m.
Come and be blessed by anointed
singing. Special speaker from Red
Lake, Ontario is Lott Thunder, a Cree
Indian who has traveled nation wide
in Canada and parts of the United
States preaching the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Let's join together to see a move of
Christ in Seattle. Invite or bring some
one who needs a change in their life.
For more information contact:
(360) 658-1215 or (360) 659-1777
or write PO Box 1424; Marysville,
WA 98270
Tiffiney T. Henry
"Happy Birthday"
October 5th,
My heart to yours
Always & forever,
Mom
Tiffiney
Happy birthday
Love Paul
Happy Birthday
Maire Tulee
From Rosie, Calvin,
Dee & Ed
Happy Birthday
Nana Satuya
From Rosie Johnson
NaNa,
I love you Happy B-day
Jeremiah
Happy Birthday Rosie
From Tulee Family
Dad
Since AshTon was born on your
birthday last year (Oct. 10) that day
is no longer just special, it is extra
special. We want to wish you a Happy
birthday and remind you that we still
love you even though you're starting
to be such a damn grouch!
Clint & Sammy Allen-Bruised
Head
Happy Birthday
Lisa Slickpoo
From Calvin, Dee & Ed
Nana
Happy birthday
Love Trevern& Tanner
Mom, Happy Birthday!
I love you very, very much!
Hugs & Kiss
your baby,
Theyliah
To my Grandpa Kenny
I love you & Happy Birthday.
You're the best grandpa in the
whole world!
From me! the best little grand
daughter in the
whole world!
AshTon Summer Bruised Head