4 June 5, 1997
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo;
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The Rose Festival is in full
swing and with the Starlight
parade passed, things really have
stepped up with activities
happening all over the place.
Back on May 31, the streets
were lined with egcr parade
viewers as the Starlight parade
was about to begin. The sky was
overcast but not raining...YET!
I was standing on the corner of
11th street when a group of
people came up the street
handing out plastic bags for the
fans to put their litter in during
the parade. The first thing came
to my mind was, "Ah!" these
bags are water proof, so I take a
bag because I had no umbrella
and I figured it might rain a
little, as it would sprinkle a little
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Security guard
Treatment of juveniles concerns parents-
To the Editor,
This letter is in regards to an inci
dent that occurred at Kah-Nee-Ta
Resort.
Our 15-ycar-old son and two of
his buddies were swimming at the
Village pool Friday, May 30. When
the pool closed at 9, the boys headed
home. Before getting to far they de
cided to have something to eat at the
Pinto Deli at the Lodge. On their way
to the Lodge, our son and his two
companions encountered three tccn
aged girls alongside the road near
Charley's Canyon. They appeared to
be in need of assistance so our boy
stopped to see if they could be of
some help.
The girls were acting goofy and
asking strange questions, leading the
boys to believe they were joking
around. The boys went along with
the joke and after awhile, advised the
girls to return to the Village because
they shouldn't be walking around in
the dark. The boys continued on their
Aftercating, the boys were pulled
over by Kah-Nee-Ta Security guard
John DeBiaso at the Village parking
lot. DeBiaso told the boys that guests
had called in a complaint that "locals
in a pickup were harassing" them.
Our boy tried to explain to DeBiaso
what had happened, but he failed to
listen. DeBiaso also failed to follow
up on the complaint and never did
locate the individual(s) who had
called. DeBiaso askedour son for his
driver's license, but our son has none.
DeBiaso immediately arrested our
son for no operator's license and
arrested all three for juvenile in need
of supervision. (It was not yet 10
p.m., before the tribal curfew.)
DeBiaso brought the boys to the
Warm Springs detention facility
where all three were booked. Each of
the boys contends that DeBiaso was
driving unnecessarily fast on the way
into Warm Springs, passing other
cars, speeding up on corners,
squealing tires at speeds in excess of
70 mph.
Thomas admits and we, as par
ents, admit, that he does not have a
license, not unlike most of the other
teen-age drivers on the reservation.
He has been employed at Kah-Nee-Ta
the past two years and has been
driving his own vehicle, that he
bought, to work. He has never had a
problem before.
DeBiaso arrested Thomas and his
two friends just minutes after talking
to me at the Lodge. He knew where
Kim and I were. It wouldn't have
taken much effort on DcBiaso's part
to notify us of the incident. But, in
stead, he chose to exert his "author
ity" and take all three to jail. He also
threatened Thomas that he would
"get him fired and banned" from Kah-Nee-Ta
and that he would closely
monitor Thomas' actions and arrest
him whenever he saw him driving on
Kah-Nee-Ta property.
1 lave the laws changed drastically
over the last several years? Since
when is it a jail offense for a juvenile
to not have a driver's license? Why
should three 15-year-old boys be
subjected to this kind of harsh treat
ment? Was this action part of Kah-Nee-Ta
law, tribal law or DeBiaso
law.'
Thank you.
Bob and Kim Medina
Is our Cattleguards in Jeopardy?
Received an article over the with ranchers' protests over his
Fax Machine . The article proposed grazing policies, he
appeared in the Hillings, told U.S. Secretary of Interior
Montana Gazette. Goes as Bruce Babbit to fire half the
from time to time as the people were getting comfortable on the way 10 ,he Lo(ie-
curbs waiting for the parade to begin. Co thzmlsc in nwarinnn
Just before the parade got under way here came a group of JfJiai u iuiit urwijrwuw
mntnrrvrU rnnt with thpir cirpnc nn nnrt thpir lioht ftachina and To our Friends and Relatives:
followingthemweretheSarlightn
came passing by. Where I was on 1 1th street the route was up hill tudc for the flowers, cards, kind words
and nearing the end of the parade, but the up hill climb made it a and your presence at the funerals and
little tough for the runners at that stage of the parade route. There StonesettingMcmorial.
were a whole lot of runners perhaps hundreds of them when after JJH ,hSe
a while a familiar face went passing by, that of Stan Kneelend, and m attendance offering moral support
after a while longer Leo Hellon went trodding by. I don't know if to the family;
there were other local runners because there were so many Giving specif thanks to Nelson
, . .. . .. ,., c ii.i L Wallulatum for his traditional lead-
passing by at the same time. It took quite a while for all the runners ershjp; he has aIways bcen there for
to pass by our family through "thick and thin,"
Yep! there were men, boys girls women and even a lot of senior offering his time, assistance and
citizens in the run. Some dressed in costumes and groups of words of encouragement.
runners with the same kind of shirts. After all the runners went
for their love, guidance, patience and
passing by here came the bus that picks up the stragglers and those support in our time of need;
who wish to discontinue running. To Charlotte Herkshan who was
.Well, every now and than a few drops of rain would hit the
pavement, no real threat of a down pour at that point. The parade To The Gang at Culture &
finally got underway following the Color Guard, there were Hjjjs at ya( Anna S(jzie(
floats, marching bands and groups of all sorts out doing their railas ' ' ' '
thing, while on the streets the fans were applauding and shouting Myra, Alice's "Puhie", Rosie &
Arlita,
Hemmamu ya ha'ne?
What are you guys up to today?
Nu mu wusoodya'a!!
I miss you guys!!
Mu poonedooa Sa'a..
See ya'll later..
Love, Strength & Prayers
Always, Reynolds
always available to help members of
the family during their time ot grict.
To many others that contributed
sincerely to the family, was much
appreciated;
To a good friend, Howie Arnctt,
who opened his door to my family
when things became unbearable;
To the speakers, the drummers,
bell ringers and the beautiful prayers
offered by many;
The cooks for their time and the
delicious meals prepared and served
to the people who came.
AGAIN. WITH SINCERE AP
PRECIATION, WE THANK ALL
OF YOU.
Doris Teeney Miller, Norma
Buttons Miller, and Tedi
Tanewasha families
follows:
In the past we've felt that
many times ourgovcrnmcnt was
ignorant of our lifestyles here in
the West.
It wasn't until a recent article,
written in the Billings (Mont.)
Gazette, was brought to our
attention, that we didn't realize
how bad it really is.
According to the article,
President Clinton learned there
were 100,000 cattle guards in
Colorado. Since he was upset
cattle guards immediately!
Before Babbit could proceed
with President's wishes, then
Colorado Congresswoman Pat
Schrocder intervened with a
request that before any cattle
guards were fired, they would
be given six months of
retraining.
Yes, folks what you have
read in true. Hilarious,
depending on how you look at
it, Scary, definitely!
How out-of-touch with
reality can they be?
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to parade participants
Yep! the parade was quite a sight and things were just great and
suddenly it started to sprinkle a little, only this time it didn't let up
but instead it came down heavier and heavier to a rapid down
pour. At that point I didn't care because I had the plastic bag held
over my head but the rain worsened to a real down pour. The Rose
Festival Court passed and all the girls were wiping their faces
from the rain, and even the drill teams and majorettes would take
a couple of steps and wipe their faces as the rain came down and
never let up.
About that time I said to myself, "You see one, you've seen-um
all." and decided to take a powder and call it quits and started to
walk to the parking lot where I was parked. By than the streets 0f vou all!!
looked like little streams with rain water rushing down. I was one Lov'n you Always & Forever!!
of the first to leave the block where I was watching the parade but . 9p0ve''!?"
when I reached the end of the block a whole lot of fans had passed ps-Are you Behavin? Better b...
me up. So I never knew how the rest of the parade turned out
maybe I missed the best part of it, I won't know. Yep! it was Happy Birthday to my brother
"Peaches",
Just wanted to say "hi"! And that
I Love & Miss you more than I can
say ! Take care of ypji and your kids ! !
Remember that I m always thing
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typical Portland weather
Next the Fleet Arrives in town and the sailors having a grand
time. They sure cover a lot of the city because everywhere you go
you see sailors on the streets. Yep! Like they say, "A Gal In Every
Port." Maybe I'll have to ask Zane Jackson or Delbert Frank, they
were in the Navy, or "Muff," Or Ken Man, Huh!
Well the Rose Festival is a fun place even if you are not in the
Navy, because there is plenty to go around for everybody . Just like
Leslie Salt, "When It Rains It Pours." So have a day at the Rose
Festival, You'll Like It." Ahh-Nahh-Chi-Toon!!
Toe Ness
she cried.
Roxie was berating her boy friend. 'You bum."
"you even forgot what day this is."
"AWE," he said. "I didn't forget your birthday. I even went to
the jewelry shop to get you something but it was still
open."YIKES
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When I was forty, my doctor advised me that a man in his
forties shouldn't play tennis.
I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I
reached fifty to start again. YIKES
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Leland, Jr. (June 3)
and to my neice
Ashley Marie(June 13)
Love, Selena
Congratulations niece! "Chele"
Michelle Charley
Love & Prayers,
Foster, Sandra & family
Happy Belated Birthday
to my Big Sis,
RosaLynn
My love & prayers,
Sarah
Kw'Alani Wiyanawitpama'
Happy Birthday, to my dearest
friends, Patricia Tulee, Francis Hoss
Tulee, to all sisters and brothers in
the 1910 Indian Shaker Religion. I
love you all very much. Have a safe
journey, no matter where you travel.
You're doing good and going on the
right path. May you be blessed for all
the wonderful things that you do in
your life. God Bless to all churches
in Washington, Oregon, California
and Canada.
A'ta'uwitamash Ta'aminwa
From your friends,
Rosie, Calvin, Dee & Ed
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Koedy Ryan James Florendo
Congratulations to Alfredine and
J.E. Florendo for the birth of their
baby boy, Koedy Ryan James
Florendo. He was born April 29,
1997. At birth he was 21 inches long
and weighed 71bs 13 oz.
Koedy Ryan James Florendo's
grandparents are Eileen and Evans
Spino, James Florendo, Wissy Smith
and the late Patricia Smith. His great
grandmother is Adeline Miller and
the late Lucinda Smith.
Happy Birthday
Ellona Jean!
. My prayers are with you
always
Trust Him-He can and will
if we allow Him to!
Love your li'l sis,
Sandra & family
Kw'Alani Wiyanawitpama'
Happy Birthday to my daughter
Deanna, Brother-In-Law Patrick
RedDog,
Cousin William Alfred Esquiro,
Nephew Trevor Tewee,
Everyone else that is having their
birthday in June. We all love you
with all our hearts. May God Bless
you Always and watch over you, no
matter what you do in your life. May
He guide you in that right way and
give you that understanding, right
from wrong. I encourage you all to
do the best that you can in your life.
Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs.
Pat & Minnie RedDog
Love, Rosie
Esoo Menoo Tabeba o Vmmu
ukamakunu u wooname da
buakunu
This is the time of the Year to
acknowledge the people you love.
To my dearest friend Valerie
Aeuilar, Your doing such a
TERRIFIC JOB, have a good trip
and safe one. Thank you for teching
me a lot on the computer and with
everything else.
God Bless, Rosie
Thanks for all the help
To the editor,
We would like to thank everyone
involved for the help we received in
the planning of our wedding. Also, a
very special Thank you to the parents
of the bride & groom.. ..Roma David
Cartney & Tommy & Lori Fuentes.
You are all appreciated very much.
Sincerely,
Orlando & Lisa Stevens
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Congratulations Wayne Gilbert
"Lil Bugs", It seems like yesterday
that you were this little boy. Now
you're a grown young man. We are
very honored to have shared your
growing up and we are very proud
that you chose to finish your school
ing. Grandma Clydell would be very
proud of you, even if she wasn't
among us to see you make it to the
end. But she is with you in your
memories and heart and in the teach
ings and don't forget that.
We all love you Wayne, and pray
for you to make it through the future
yet to come.
Love,
Plum & boys (Daniel, Elias,
Douglas),
Grandpa Butch, Susan & Ellen,
Jessica
& Lil Jess & Le'Vaughn
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