4 April 10,1 W7
Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
E Coosh EEWA: The way it is
Like that song goes, "Season's
Change." Everything changes all
along. Season's change, times
change, people change. If you
would look around you and see
what it was like even ten years
ago, you'd sec drastic changes in
everything.
At this time of the year people
look for the Roots to become
ready to be harvested, but first
they must go through the Tribal
traditions of giving thanks to the
Great Creator for producing an
abundance of roots for food.
Today the Tribes still follow
the sacred beliefs that was handed
down through the generations
from time immemorial. The
leaders of the tribes usually select certain ones to go out to dig
roots for the ceremonies. Certain hunters and certain ones to fish
for the occasion. During the day of the feast all morning long you
can hear the chanting and drumming from the seven drum
religion as all tribal members understand the true meaning
behind each song that is sung. Prior to this no one is allowed to
go out and harvest any roots until the ceremonies are all com
pleted. When all these rituals have been observed than the people
are permitted to go out to harvest the roots for their own use.
No matter if the seasons change, people change, time changes,
these sacred Ceremonies will always be observed by all the
Tribal members. This is done as each season comes along the
Salmon Feast is held in the same manner and in the summer the
Huckleberry feast is observed prior to letting tribal members to
harvest the fruits.
Just in the twentieth Century someone got the wild idea to
have a rodeo during the root feast celebration. Many years ago
they had root feast in Seekseequa at 0. B. Kalama's ranch.
Everyone would go over there for the root feast. After the feast
they would ride bucking horses. There were no chutes there so
they just snubbed the horses and saddled them right in the corral
and rode them there. " ' " '
Than the root moved to the Agency Longhouse and a bunch
of guys got together and decided to build a rodeo arena. All the
cowboys got onto a couple of trucks and went up in the woods
and all cut down rails for the fence. It didn't take very long until
there was enough rails for the whole arean.. Posts were cut and
set up and in the end there was a rodeo arean. They said they were
afraid to go to the Tribal Council to ask for a $5.00 charge
account at Macy 's for nails and stuff. So everyone would chip in
and bring nails and stuff, like hinges for the chute gates. All labor
was volunteer and even hauling things was done by ones own gas
and expense. When the rodeo arena was all ready for the root
feast rodeo the next thing was getting stock for the rodeo. People
would donate cattle for the roping events and the horses. Well in
them days a bunch of guys would saddle up early in the morning
and ride clear up to Boulder and come down the flats bringing in
all the horses they could catch. And during the day of the rodeo
it was just great to have a rodeo arena and a rodeo.
In them days there were no trucks or trailers to haul horses out
to chase the wild horses. The guys would saddle up each morning
and ride way out into the hills and in the evening they rode all the
way home. Yep! Times were tough in them days, but they did
everything just that way and had no gripe at all. The rodeo was
free to everyone and if they had any gripes about how things went
than they should have volenteered their time and efforts to put on
the show.
Today everything is almost a push button affair, all equipment
to date with all metal chutes and arena but it costs just to get
up
there and everyone expects to get paid to do anything at all. No
Pay No Do. But I guess back in them days, "They was Tuff
Guys."
Toe Ness
The prosecuting attorney ordered the pretty defendant, "Tell the jury
just why you shot your husband with a bow and arrow "
She said, "I didn't want to wake the children." YIKES
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The Judge leaned over the Bench and glared at the prisoner. "How is it
you can't get a lawyer to defend you?"
"Well, Your Honor:" said the prisoner. "As soon as they find out I didn t
steal the money, they won't have anything to do with me." YIKES
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Donna was berating her boy friend. "You bum," she cried, "you even
forgot what day this is."
"Aw," he said, "I didn't forget your birthday. I even went to da jewelry
shop to get you something' but it was still open." YIKES
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Tribal member shares concerns of legal system
To the editor,
Where arc our rights? Why are
there policies and procedures? Guess
for those in management and legal
system to use as they please when
they please, the way they feel like it.
Sometimes making up thcirown rules
and reasons why. Violating the
people's rights and the ones who
suffer are the families, our children.
People could give an all out effort
doing good in and for the community,
and never given recognition by others
or appreciated for it. Only when a
person makes a mistake in life it is
accounted for, why? All else is put
aside, forgotten the good that was
accomplished. Except forourcreator,
no one is perfect. We're only human
and have tendencies to make a
mistake, at times having to pay for
them.
It's not what you know anymore,
but who you know. If you need some
assistance. You have to have a certain
name or hold the right position, not
to get prosecuted for any violation,
while all others are made an example
of. The legal system puts these people
away, ending up separating the
families, tearing apart the unity,
losing their kids and giving them
nothing to return back to! Then they
wonder why their self-esteem is down
and there's no respect for the legal
system, it's just a big joke, due to
some of the individuals supervising
some departments.
Our rights are being violated by
the legal system and the tribal
enterprise, in many ways, allowed to
do so over and over. Nothing is ever
done about it. Once elected, our Tribal
Council turns deaf and blind to tribal
members concerns and legitimate
complaints, on the enterprise and the
legal system. So where do we turn
to?
Our people's children are taken
away from them by Juvenile
Coordinator, Prosecutors,
investigations, police officers, victim
assistance and the judges. Their
jailed, some for' a long period of A
time, put in children protective
services or outside foster homes.
Never allowed no contact with them
again. Taking our parental rights
away. We make our mistakes, but
we're still the father and the mother
of our children. "Our parental rights
should never be denied by the
system."
We all love our children, so the
family life can remain intact as one.
APRIL IS ALCOHOL
AWARENESS MONTH
"WALK FOR SOBRIETY"
APRIL 22ND AT NOON
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE
SERVED LUNCH
Wanted to buy
Wanted to buy-Used air
conditioner or swamp cooler.
Contact me at 553-8722.
yjQ q) bGPICh
tor sale-
Spotterless weight bench with leg
lift. 2001bs of cast iron weights.
$175.00 cash. Call 553-3274.
Carpentry work
wanted
Shekinah Enterprise docs remod
eling of homes, builds houses & ga
rages, decks & porches, painting,
along with any and all carpentry con
struction. If interested call (54 1 ) 553
1 1 94 and ask for George Aguilar, Sr.
Happy Birthday on April 10
to Triston
From Smitty, Ronna, Trina,
Ryan & Ronnie
Happy Birthday Triston
on April 10th
Love Gram-Moo & Taylor
Visitation should be allowed, for no
matter what the system feels or thinks,
the children need their parents.
Regardless of the mistakes made,
we're still tribal members, whose
money is used to pay these people's
salaries. Something has got to be
done before more families are hurt!
Our children suffer for the legal
system's decisions. Not all good.
With no parent contact for guidance,
love, our children end up lost, run
off, on the streets, gangs, drugs
alcohol, jailed or in some cases dead.
People in the community don't
have to be jailed to face the same
problems. We're never given the
opportunity to prove ourselves, large
jail time, probation, is the system's
answer for our mistakes, and breaking
up our families. Some people are
labeled as runners, trouble makers
and new staff in legal system are
given this info, become stereotyped.
There should be other programs
available to us, beside jail time. To
enable us to get back on our feet
again. Maybe if lucky get our family
life back together.
Since Lcona Ike was given more
authority as ParoleProbation
Supervisor, she feels no one is able to
change! She dictates who gets
released, passes, work release,
furloughs, funeral leave, that's
suppose to be the Judge's decision.
Now! She's trying to eliminate good
lime, and trustee status, stating
violators don't deserve them. That's
the only thing people with large
sentences have to look forward to for
release of time served in the facility.
The people are never given the benefit
of a doubt or consideration. Even if
it's a family crisis or funeral. Some
are not allowed even for family
funerals, "this is not a prison!" Even
if it's been like one, Leona takes a lot
personally against some.
Politics is used at times, a judge's
children were up for adoption,
everyone seem to get a
fair shake,
once they got adopted into the tribe,
anything prosecutors, juvenile
coordinator, paroleprobation,
WSPD, victim assistance, CPS are
taking into consideration. No matter
what an individual may or want to
say on any given matter. Job
descriptions state physically fit, then
why is the assistant prosecutor, Rick
Souers still allowed to take doctor
treatments with pay and keep his job.
He should be compensated for years
service and the position given to a
Happy Birthday Mom,
Gubba!
We love you!
The Boise family
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Retail space
available
The InformationGift Shop lo
cated at the Crossing, 2 1 97 Highway
26, Warm Springs, Oregon has been
vacated and is now available. Any
Tribal Member interested in leasing
this building need to submit a written
business proposal outlining their
business activity and how they would
like to use the building. These pro
posals need to be received by the
Warm Springs Business Develop
ment Center by the closing date of
April 11, 1997. If you need addi
tional information, please call
(541)553-3592.
Happy Birthday
Bro Ike Johnson
We all love you, God Bless
From Rosie, Calvin, Dee & Ed
Happy Birthday Bro Levi Blackivolf
We all love you, God Bless
From Rosie, Calvin, Dee & Ed.
Happy Birthday
Uncle Bade Kenny, God Bless
From Rosie, Calvin Dee, Ed,
Josephine,
Nancy, Lester, Julia, Carrol &
Family,
Sis Katie & John, Nik & Family,
Minnie
& Family, Ike & Family, Levi &
Family,
Julia & Toby, Sis Josic & Family,
Sis
Eunice & Family, Bro Alfred &
Family
Happy Birthday Elfreda.
The w hole family,
Carrol, Nik, Rosie, Minnie,
Nancy, Julia, Ike, Levi,
Josephine, Alice, Dale &
Families. We all love you Sis,
God bless vou alwavs.
tribal member again.
Outsiders are allowed more
benefits or bending of the policies in
employment. "Safety" is never a
factor with the legal system.
Especially in the over crowding of
the facility and cells overfull,
including drunk tanks. Causing a lot
of flair up by inmates. Someone will
end up getting hurt, killed or suicide
before council ever docs anything.
The corrections staff need help,
there's got to be other opinions given
to the people besides just jail. Then
the food budget is cut and there's not
enough to feed the overload.
Cut back police positions,
especially investigators. Nevcrkncw
we needed so many. Our people's
health-welfare should come first
before anything, reminder it's their
money paying the salaries, even if
incarcerated. This is also for our
Meanus seeks
Clarence Meanus
Hello, my name is Clarence
Meanus. I am a candidate for Rock
Creek Powwow Lil Brave 1997-98,
My Indian name is Tis-kUya-ya. r
I am six years old and in the first
grade at Petersburg School in The
Dalles, Oregon. I live in Celilo,
Oregon. My parents are Olsen
Meanus, Jr. and GinaTalpocken both
of Celilo. My paternal grandparents
are Arita J. Dave of Celilo, Oregon
and Olsen Meanus, Sr. of Warm
Springs, Oregon. Maternal
1immimiiiii Im iff mo..
Invitation extended to public
To the editor,
Please print this moving, dramatic
essay. It says it all, Thank you,
Myrna Frank
I'm Your Disease
I hate meetings. I hate Higher
Power. I hate anyone who has a
program. To all who come in contact
with me, I wish you death and I wish
you suffering.
Allow me to introduce myself. I
am the disease of addiction. Cunning,
baffling and powerful, that's me. I
have killed millions, and I am pleased.
I love to catch you with the element
of surprise. I love pretending I am
your friend and lover. I have give
you comfort, have I not? Wasn't I
there when you were lonely? When
you wanted to die, didn't you call
me? I was there. I love to make you
hurt. I love to make you cry. Better
yet, I love when I make you so numb
you can neither hurt or cry. You can't
fee anything at all. This is true glory.
I will give instant gratification and
all I ask of you is a long term suffering.
I've been there foryou always. When
things were going right in your life,
you invited me. You said you didn't
deserve these good things; I was the
only one who would agree with you.
Together we were able to destroy all
things good in your life.
People don't take me seriously.
Happy Birthday Dad Bronsco
Jim Sr.
We all love you, God bless.
Wife Ella & all your children
& Grandchildren
Happy Birthday
Billy Begay
From Lester, Nancy & Julia
Happy Birthday
Katrina Blackwolf
The whole family love you.
God Bless
Happy Birthday
Wilson Wewa, Jr.
From friends, co-workers
CH
Happy Birthday Racheal Bevis
Jon. Katie. Alice, Candace.
Jessie & whole family
children. Juveniles don't need to be
held for long periods of time, that's
what CPS is for. They're suppose to
be jailed long enough to return back
to parents or CPS. Then they wonder
why there's no respect for them also.
This facility wasn't built to be a
prison, serving long jail sentences,
due to the size. Considered 90 days
or ever 1 80days is pushing it. Should
maximum sentence served. There's
got to be other options available to
the people besides probation and jail
time by the legal system. Madras
legal system has a budget also, when
they arrest and jail our people, make
use of their budget and quit just
unloading them into the tribal facility
causing more over crowding.
Respectfully,
Tony "Big Rat" Suppah
Concerned Tribal Member
Warm Springs
title of Lil Brave
grandparents are Mary Lou
Talpocken of Wapato, Washington
and the late Arthur "Hoss" Moore,
Jr. of Lapwai, Idaho.
I am enrolled YakamaWarm
Springs.
My hobbies are dancing at
powwows, mutton busting and wild
colt racing, and roping at rodeo's.
I like to go fishing, hunting in the
mountains with my dad and uncles.
I go root digging and huckleberry
picking with my Grandma and
Aunts. I am learning my Indian
language and traditional culture.
Raffle items are:
1. Pendleton Blanket ....Fred Ike, Sr.
2. Pendleton Blanket Russ Billy
3. .270 Cal. Rifle Russ Billy
4. $100 cash Russ Billy
5. Dried Meat ...Ruby, Addie & kids
6. Pendleton Shawl Louise Billy
7. $50 Cash Morning Owl family '
8. $25 Cash TotusKindness family
9. Tule Mat R.C.P.W. Committee
10. Beaded Cloth Dress .Elsie Dick..
11. Cassette Recorder Ella Jjm..
12. Beaded Belt Buc'kleMavis Kindness '
13. Shawl Joyce Red Thunder '
14. Beaded Bag Mabel George
15. $100 Cash Ella Jim
16. Pendleton Blanket Lindsey
Howtopat
17. Pendleton Shawl .Elaine Howtopat
18. Other prizes
They take strokes seriously, heart
attack seriously, even diabetes they
take seriously. Fools that they are,
they don't know that without my
help these things would not be made
possible.
I am such a hated disease and yet
I do not come uninvited. You choose
to have me. So many have chosen me
over reality and peace.
More than you hate me, I hate all
of you who have a twelve-step
program. Your program, your
meetings, your Higher Power all
weaken me and I can' t function in the
manner I am accustomed to.
Now I must lie here quietly. You
don't see me, but I am growing bigger
than ever. When you only exist, I
may live. When you live, I only exist.
But I am here. ..and until we meet
again, I wish you death & suffering.
The blessing of the Lord:
"When a man's ways please the
Lord, he maketh even his enemies
to be at peace with him."
This a special invitation to you
who want to do something about
youraddiction(s). The 12-stepBible
studyAA meetings meet at the
Wellness Center; Demo kitchen
conference room every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 6-7:30
p.m. Come join us. For more info call
Myrna at 553-7021.
Happy Birthday to the
world's greatest Husband,
Father, Grandfather.
With all our love Ray, Shike
Sr. April 14. 1997.
Your family
Happy Birthday to Smitty
From Mom & Taylor
Happy Birthday to our Quackcr
Backer
on 4-16. Good luck in the 30 &
overs.
Love Droopy & Ollie
Happy Birthday Smitty
April 16th. Time for an
Ail-Star from 30 & Over,
wlove Ronna, Trina,
Ryan & Ronnie
April 10th, Happy Birthday
for our 2 year old Bunny Boy.
Hugs & Kisses,
J-S & Ollie