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4 September 11,1997 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTvmoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Tm:n:si)i.nmsRovsihVP One of i he largest rodeo s in the northwest for almost a century always a great show to see. The top cowboys across the nation come to compete for top money in the rodeo events. The usual five major events plus added attractions in the arena make up one of the best shows across the country. The added attractions in the arena are the horse races clown acts and the Indian dancing in front of the main grandstand. Indian tribes from all parts of the northwest gather in Pendleton to form one of the biggest teepee encampments on the Round-Up grounds. There arc just about any kind of activity there that a person would like to take in.. To kick-off the whole show there is a dress parade on Saturday prior to the main attraction. The parade down town draws the fans out for the annual Pendleton Round-Up, as tribes from the host Umatilla-Cyuse tribe, Yakima, Nez Perse and the Warm Springs tribes all take a full part in the Indian activities. The I Iappy Canyon pageant put on each year is a real attraction where many of the Indian people participate each year. The pageant is so popular that if you have seen it once you always want to see it again the next year. There are all sorts of activities in the teepee encampment all during the week long affair. There is the Jr. Miss Pageant that takes place in the park just adjacent to the round-up grounds where all the little girls gather before a panel of judges where a little miss is crowned. All week long there is a group of girls vie ing for the Indian beauty queen of the Indian encampment. Girls from all over the northwest are eligible to enter the beauty pageant. There are certain rules to be followed in order for the girls to participate. In the arena there are the Indian Squaw race, the Indian men's race and a Indian men's bareback relay race, which turns out to be a wild event as there are many wrecks and spills during this event. The squaw race really excites the crowd as the Indian girls race around the track and this gives the crowd a chance to wage with his neighbor on which girl is going to win. The Indian men's race also is a crowd pleaser as horsemen from all parts of the Indian country bring their horses for the races which turns out to be a real contest. Also on the race track during each performance there is the saddle club races which include the Umatilla Sage Riders, The Walla Walla team and the Oregon City team. They all have some tough races in the Pony Express race, the Baton Race and least but not last is the Free For All race where any one can enter the race if he has a horse that can compete any where. There are some good race horses entered in this race. Some of the riders use their stable colors in these races. Of course there is always that famous Stage Coach race on the track. As Chief Bullneck says, "It Takes a Stage Coach Kid to win that race." ... , Of course another race is the wild and woolly, Wild Horse race from the rodeo chutes, where cowboys from all parts come to compete and Warm Springs usually is well represented in this event . The West Ward Ho Parade through down town Pendleton is one of the only parades that have no motor driven floats in the entire parade. Each float is by horse or oxen drawn, horse back or afoot.. The excitement fill the air as the change in the program as the cow bell is heard over the loudspeaker. People have to get there early in order to get a good seat for the action packed show each day.. There is Indian dancing, stick games and a whole lot of Indian craft sales all over the place. An old tradition in the Indian country i n any encampment at meal time if you hear a bell ringing you are welcome to sit and have a meal in that camp, it doesn't matter who you are you can enjoy a meal. Yep! there are all sorts of things one can enjoy at the All Famous Pendleton Round-Up Toe Ness Professor: Can anyone tell me anything about the great philosphers of the 9th century? ... Student: in the rear: "Yeah, they are all dead!" YIKES SS SS Teacher: If I had ten flies on my book, how many would be left? Student: The Dead one. YIKES SS SS Editor's Note Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must be signed by the author. Letters will not be printed unless signed. 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 publication of any material that may contain libelous or malicious statements. IT 0 g SS back, and I hit one with my SS Thank you for the donations To the editor, Tribal Council, John Brown, Emergency Assistance Program, Louise & Cassic Katchia, We would like to thank you for the donation funds that was sent to us in our lime of need, when our mother grandmother fell ill in Lewiston, ID and ended up in the Deaconess Hos pital, Spokane, WA for a couple of days. This is a very frightening expe rience and Tribal Council, as well as John Brown's program, Louise & Cassie was a lot of help to our family with the donations that was given. We are very grateful with the do nation that was given to our family in such short notice. We had a lot of family that was Welcome home Esoo Mcnoo Tabeba o Ummu ukamakunu u sooname da buakunu This is the time of the year to achknowlcdge the people you love. Faye Jackson & family, Josephine Jackson & family, Ai niix Maciqu Pishish Faye Josephine, we welcome you all home, I hope things work out for the best in your life. You were missed by all your family. We are so happy to have you home. You are always welcome to stop and visit with all your fami lies, anytime. "Iyashani" (God Bless); "Atauwishamash" (I love you). From: Johnson's, Wolfe's, Palmer's, Culps, David's, Dick's, RedDog's, Blackwolf s, Green's Smith's, Delrose's, Langley's, Fuentes', Walsey's VanPelt's, Jackson's. If I left anyone else out..Sorry! From all of these families Itukdi Wigwa (Good day) (Wasco) Seeking penpal To the editor, To whom it may concern, Hello! This may seem odd, but it's sincere. My name is Sue Morris. I enjoy writ ing letters & making new friends, so I am writing to different parts of the United States hoping to find a woman who might be interested in being pen pals! A little about myself-I recently turned 34-divorced, no children, 2 does-work in an office-love the out doors and the country. If any woman receives this and is interested. I'd enjoy hearing from you. I think it could be interesting andalotoffun! Thanks, n PO Box 4035 Austintown, Ohio 44515 Reward Offered! Lost: Trophy saddle won by late Matt Wewa. Horse got loose and showed up with no saddle on him. If found please return to Jazzy Wewa. Happy 41st Anniversary Ray Shike, Sr. September 10, 1997 Love from your wife Charlotte R. Shike Happy Birthday Grandpa Squeeky 9938 All our love & prayers BJ, Liya, Cedo, & Delmer Happy birthday to Winona Strong Septemeber 2, With Love Bill, Lani & Vernon & tribe: Melanie, Dorthy, Gerald, V, Washie & Steven Happy Birthday Grandpa Squeeky September 9, 1938 Our love & prayers to you Moots, Mims, & Lexy very supportive to her. AND she is doing tine and is home now and resting. Thanks again. Amelia Colwash Family, Grandchildren: Cynthia, AJ, Tommy Lee, Ramona, I, to, Elizabeth, Lillie & Jake W'hitcplumc, Bryson Suttcrlec, Cedrick Colwash, Delmer Davis, Liya Davis, Angela, Farrellyn, Laurissa Bellinger, Gib Jr., Faron, Scott, Tatuin & Levi Kalama, Oueida, Trade, Matt Jimenez, Sharon, Corbet, Gary, Rac Ann & Tufly Memorial & Stonesetting Leonard I. Tomaskin Sr. Date: October 18, 1997. Place: Wapato Longhouse & Satus Point Cemctary. Time: 7:00 AM Stonesetting at Satus Point Cemctary. Time: 12:00 Noon Dinner at Wapato Longhouse Giveaway to follow dinner. Everyone is invited! Thanks for doing a great job To the editor, Dear Marie Kalama, I would like to express my thanks to you for such a great job you did this summer as my right hand man.. .you were great, you were very dependable, always able to find yourself something to work on, did a great job teaching yourself how to complete your tasks that were assigned to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work and dedication to the Prosecutor's office. You are a great person to work with. If you need a place to work next summer don't Placc 10 W?TK. liesitate t0 l00k me up LoveyC Thanks to all who helped To the editor, A great big thanks to all our fam- ily, relatives and friends who attended our wedding. Victor & Danielle for providing the horses and the boys for grooming them. Thanks big brother for going around & around giving eaGh a,"d CVt7 kld,a nde- Thiey W'i never forget & we love you. Jesse & Lori for the old fashion pickers, BBQ c n I -v-i rn onlc Hnnmi rot rrr fh- ninr M,,u"' cooked in the pit. Mary Kay and Phvllie tnr thp. rnnkino and rlpnntna "J, y; , : c . , Did a great job! Sena & Sand for last minute running around for food, bev erages. We really appreciated the help. Clinton, Tiger and Tates, Thanks with a big hug & kiss for being there al ways. Love you people One & all, Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Caldera of the Caldera Clan Albert Dean Adams Happy Birthday to Vernon Tias With love from, your wife Lon & Melanie, Dorthy, Gerald, V, Washie & Steven Happy Birthday Grandpa Squeeky September 9, 1938 Loveprayers to you Angela, Laurissa & Farrellyn mmm$$emJlil grandparents 'Day Sunday September 7, 1937 'Donte Smith would ike to acknowledge all of his grandparents, the following: "Tilla'Xen'Blackji'olf ""Russel&'Ryth Smith "''Katie &John 'B. Tommit &)oAnn Smith "Eunice 'Dquiro 3ack & Irene Tom "Mred,Wolfe'Hprma Smith ,Xanim Smith, Sr. "Maorld Sr. & Tent 'Blackpolf Debris Qeorge 'James & Josie IReddfot ln frttr f nmfi 'Willie 'Begay '"Jktsie'h'olfe ' Lois Smith "Sandra "Baby Ann" Scott "Metvin Scott "Afvis Smith, Sr. Afvis Smith, Jr & Sissy Smith want to takf the time to let all the grandparents fnow that I sincerely appreciate all of your love & time & attention, and all what you do for me. 'Lnjou uourdau as grandparents, fou & evengrandparent deserve it. Help needed, to find good Samaritan To the editor, On the evening of August 23, Sat urday, my sisters and I got a flat near Gumwood Ln. just on top of the grade going toward Madras. No spare, no jack, all looked hopeless until out of nowhere our rescuer and good Samaritan came along and helped us to be on our way again. This was late at night, in pouring down rain. I, we, wish to thank this young man in person. He said his name was Clayton, that he was visiting the Wolf family on Tenino, that he was from Birthday wishes given To Delbert Frank, Sr. on Septem ber 9, Tuesday. Happy 74th Birthday to our beloved Father, Grandfather and great-grandfather from the en tire Rabbit or Bunny Rabbit Clan. Happy Birthday Grandpa! We wish you all the best and want you to know you are very special and appreciated by all of us. Always and forever. Love and Special Blessings from: Children: Priscilla "Bunny" Frank, Myrna Frank, Lillian Cuevas, Marlene Bacerra, Carol Parra, Annette Arce, Charles & Delbert Frank, Jr. Grandchildren: Leander,. Isaac, Warner Wil liams; Selena, Frederick Duran, Travis & Amy Bobb; Thank you Kiwanas To the editor A heartfelt' Thank You. Thanks t0 the Bend Kiwanas for providing Piano lessons for Jeremy Doney this fummer ,( was somethi that T felt was - important for Jeremy. He will go back to Salem to go to . . ,. tne scnool for trie blind with more Mriftn wifh fhft niann Thfi ffl ily sends their thanks. . Sincerely, Gram, Ramona Starr Happy Birthday Getts 9961 Our loveprayers to you always, Lizzy Tootsie & Jake For our Grandsons who are loved so much. Grandsons have a certain way of adding joy to any day with all the special things they say and do.. That's why today you're wished life's best, continued luck and happiness and all the things that mean the most to you. Happy Birthday to Alfred Estimo-828 Albert Dean Adams-922 Dino Jones-925 Love you lots, Grandma Charlotte & Grandpa Raymond Shike "W 3 'Tatrkia & fybert Speakjhunder '"ivn er Lucy uscar "Dnerson Souiemphen Lawrence, Sr. & Leslie Souiemphen Lucy 'fyse Smith Linda Mien "William Scott "Charles & Marie Calica & numerous other grandparents Jrom Vonte Z. Smith 'With lots of Cove to you ad White Swan and related to Mad-Dog. May be down on the Columbia. We'd like to contact this young man and thank him in person. Ask him to call (54 1 ) 553-702 1 . We have a gift to give him for all his help. You don't find people who would go out' of their way, in pouring rain, to assist someone. We really appreciated his ' efforts. Please call. Gratefully, Myrna J. Frank 1730 Bray, PO Box 34 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Diane Frank-Felix, Yoland, Janie, Cecilia, Javier, Hector, Teta, Monica, Vanessa, Leanardo, Gracey, Victor, Lettie, Antonio, Jaimie, Bianca, Armando, Priscilla, Trivia, Erika, Adrianna, Rosalina, Marcy, Joanna, Teodore, Danny & Steven Great Grandchildren: Andrew, LiP Ander, Michael Kendall, Jimmy, Miguel, Carlos, Luis, Sophia & other in Washington state wunknown names (xS). Happy Birthday Grampa! And many more. With all the love in the world from all your family. Much love from all your Bunny Rabbit Clan. Yard sale set There will be a 6-Family Yard Sale, Friday, September 26, 1997 at Pete & Myrna Courtney's House, 1526 W. Tenino Road, Warm Springs (Northbound, left exit off Hwy 26 just beyond the mill. Drive 1 mile through intersection, white house on right) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All kinds of neat and wonderful things to buy that you just can't live with out and best of all, at excellent prices! . Mark September 26 on your cal endar and start saving your extra spending money. Happy Birthday Annie 9961 All our loveprayers Lizzy, Tootsie & Jake Alfred Estimo Happy Birthday Annie 995S Our loveprayers to you Lovey, Tiny, Angela, Farrellyn & Laurissa Roses are red Violets are blue, your are now 42, & Sept 9th is your day, And I'm hoping and dreaming you'll come my way.... Happy Birthday your Secret Admirer! I ' , -'J h ,? . ' , Dino Jones