4 September 25, 1997
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
E Coosh EEWA: The way it is
Well the Indian fighter, Sen.
Slate Gorten, RWash.. has
backed down on his proposal to
Congress, the issues of
allocating funds, and the
sovereign status of Indian tribes
across the country.
"Is he the only Indian fighter
today?" Sometimes one
wonders who is lerking in the
dark shadows just waiting for a
chance to pounce on his prey.
And I'm sure there are more out
there that would like to join
Sen. Gorten.
Just recently Senator
Wydcn, was in Madras, Oregon,
for a town Hall meeting and the
first matter brought up was the
proposals by Sen. Slate Gorten.
Makes one wonder what our
neighbors in Central Oregon are
thinking.
There are so many things today's society don't understand and
one of the most important one is the treaty of 1855, between the
U.S. Governmentand the Warm Springs tribes. Most people only
know that the Indians live on a reservation with out recourse.
They feel the Indians live there and should remain there especially
the population of today.
During the signing of the treaty of 1855, the Indian leaders
made some wise decisions. The Indian leaders agreed to move on
to the reservations only after reserving certain rights and privileges.
The most important one was that millions of acres of prime land
was ceded to the government but the tribes retained the rights to
hunt, fish, and gather fruits and vegetation in all accustomed
places, along with the mineral and water rights.
There are so many little things the general public don't
understand about the American Indians. Many feel that we
receive their tax money to live on, many think the government
gives each tribal member a paycheck each month to live on.
The pile of rocks they put the Indians on have paid some
dividends. Yep! they didn't want this forbidden land where they
couldn't grow anything. The timber and the natural resources
have done fare for the Warm Springs Tribes Enough to where we
have a little bank account. And from our natural resources we
have some income and from the surplus we et a little per-capita.
Just because the checks are written on government checks the
general public think the government pays us money.
Yep! Like I said, there are so many unseen ties which are
bound by the treaty people are now trying every way to find a loop
hole to break our treaties with the U. S. Government. And the
Indian Fighter Sen. Slate Gorten, RWash. is one of the main
leaders in that department. There must be some reason he has
backed down. He must have another scheme on the drawing
boards because he wouldn't back out if he didn't have something
else on his mind. So we must watch every step he makes and I
hope our leaders never give in on anything or promises made in
the future. I feel that he is leading up to some kind of loop hole
and will spring the trap when the time is right. Yep! I'm sure he
is trying very hard to find that certain loop hole to break the treaty
between the Indians and the U.S. Government.
His interpretations of allocating funds to the Indian reservations
was really miss leading to the general public, and the media
published the allocations to each
were paid out in per-capita, to
reservation. Some tribes who have no resources are in a bad
situation but the allocation was not ment that way. There are
several programs that operate under these appropriations on the
reservations where the funds are ate up in no time at all.
Yep ! We' ve got to watch everything we have pretty close or we
will be losing what we have if we don't look out.
TOE
In the judges chambers the judge told the opposing lawyers
"I have been presented by both of you with a bribe."
You Attorney Papa gave me $1 5,000, and you attorney
Peters gave me $1 0,000.
The Judge reached into his Robe and pulled out a check
and handed it to Papa. I'm returning $5,000 and we're going
to decide this case solely on its merits." YIKES
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After committing a daring bank robbery, the tow Not-So-Bright
bandits peeled out of the Bank parking lot.
The driver told his friend, look back, see if the cops are
following us.
How will I know?
They'll have their flashers on.
After looking back for a few minutes, he answered,
"Yes...No...Yes...No...yes...No... YIKES
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each tribal member on that
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Daughter sends
birthday wishes
To the editor,
I would like to say "Hello" to all
my family and friends.
Well, it's been a while since I've
been to Warm Springs, but I often
think about my family and long ago
friends. I hope everyone is doing
well and in good health.
I'm doing fine down here in Ari
zona. I mainly take care of my two
boys, Roderick and Austin. Roderick
is 7 years old and in the 2nd grade,
Austin is 1 12 years old.
August 28th was a special day. It
was my dad's birthday. Although I
haven't spoken or seen you in a while,
I think about you. I just want you to
know I remember your birthday &
father day & any other special day.
My dad is special to me. He taught
mc a lot, as I was growing up. Any
hard times I may go through now in
life, I know I will get through it
because I am strong because of him.
My special dad is Tony "Big Rat"
Suppah. Happy Belated Birthday!
To my friends, Hope you all are
doing well and maybe one of you
will drop me a line down here in
Arizona.
God Bless everyone!
Love,
daughter, friend & relative,
Cheryl M. Suppah
PO Box 878
Winslow, AZ 86047
Memorial &
Stonesetting
Leonard I. Tomaskin Sr.
Date: October 18, 1997.
Place: Wapato Longhouse &
Satus Point Cemetary.
Time: 7:00 AM Stonesetting at
Satus Point Cemetary.
Time: 12:00 Noon Dinner at
Wapato Longhouse Giveaway to
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Let's rise to higher ground
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. I went to
the Open House at the High School
the other night. WOW, I was very
impressed by the teachers who talked
about a more aggressive education.
To get the job done and to understand
why. To understand that excellence
is the goal. To have our children be
good communicators. And most of
all, teachers who spoke of teaching
children about life. Most of the teach
ers offered their home phone number.
To prepare for the great advantage
called LIFE. Our teachers are calling
our children to high levels. I ask that
the community leaders of Warm
Springs call us to higher levels.
Any sober alcoholic, and clean
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To the editor,
Dear Friends, Hello to you all, I '
received your address from a friend
and hope you can assist me in find
ing someone willing to correspond
with me on a regular basis.
I am in the process of organizing
a study group at night school on
Tribal history and culture, fortunately
our bookstore has a good stock of
native books and TV documentary
programs have been recorded over
the past months, but we have no
information on present times and
future activities, so it is important
that we know than half a way of life.
Any help you can give will be much
appreciated.
There was adisplay of Hand Crafts
and costumes at our local book store,
on a special event week. It gave me
the opportunity to meet people who
are interested as I am. Best wishes to
everyone.
Kind regards from,
Mrs. Brenda Lamont
145 Leabank road,
Wallasey, Merseyside L457 LL,
England
or call: 0151-630-4109.
Happy Birthday
Uncle Wesloot on 91697
With love,
Donte Smith
Thanks mom,
To the editor,
My name is Alvagene Charlie. I
am writing to the young adults that
are struggling through life. I struggled
through life for quite some time. Until
Pen-pals wanted
To the editor,
I am seeking pen-pals to writ to
on the Warm Springs Indian Reser
vation. I'm from there on the reser
vation but I'm currently doing time
in this Federal Prison here in
Sheridan, OR. I would like to thank
you for taking the time and consid
eration to read this short request.
Thank again.
Sincerely,
Rayfield Mitchell
60839-065
PO Box 5000
Sheridan, OR 97378-5000
Room for rent
Room for rent. No pets or kids,
non-smoker, non-drinker. Must be
working. Call 553-3308 8 a.m to 5
p.m.
addict will talk about being sober
and clean years after their last bottle
or hit. They will talk quite openly
about what sober life means to them.
Let us have the leadership of Warm
Springs speak openly of their per
sonal commitment to not have any
alcohol or street drugs. Not one
beer... let that be told to the commu
nity. A personal message of a higher
lever for a witness to Warm Springs.
A statement of leadership. A teacher
gives their personal home phone
number. A manager give their per
sonal word of being clean and sober.
Let us all rise to a higher level. See
you in Church.
Pastor Rick Ribeiro
WS Presbyterian Church
(On the campus)
Reward offered
Reward for any information on
Roping Saddle. Stolen from Buzz
Scott residence between July 26th &
27th. Call Ricky at 553-5102.
September 30, 1997
Happy Birthday
Elsie Marie Sam
We love you alot.
From Dad & Mom
Happy Belated Birthday
to Sandra Perez
Love Always your friends,
Angel, Sena, Sallie, Ozzie,
Angela, Lil Victoria
Happy 9th Birthday
to our grown-up daughter
Leona J. Tenorio.
May you go far & succeed
in everything you do!
Stay sweet, kind & loving!
Love you!
Dad & Mom
Happy Birthday
Elsie Sam 93097
Love ya lots,
Itta, Albert, Liza
Tony, Rose rack
& Leonard
Happy 5th Birthday!
To our son Lil' Azar
on September 24th
With all our love,
Dad & Mom
Happy 1st Birthday
Leonard Dean Bryant
September 30,
Love ya lots.
Mom & Dad
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for all your encouragment
I came to Job Corps in Curlew. I was
going downhill for quite some time.
Then I went to Work Experience to
look up places I could go for Job
Corps. When I got all the informa
tion I needed, I decided to leave.
I have been in Job Corps for five
months. I got here December 3, 1 996.
It is really fun, you get to meet a lot
of people with different cultures. You
can do all kindsof activities like rock
climbing, skiing, and a lot more. You
can see all kinds of different places.
One of the places I'm going to see is
Kentucky. I am going to be going
there for advanced training for one
week. I will be leaving to Kentucky
on June 22 until the 28th. The ad
vanced training is going to be for
Forestry.
Here at Curlew Job Corps, there is
a Fire crew, camp crew, forestry,
carpentry, construction, business and
many more trades to choose from.
You can also get your driver's li
cense, GED, High School Diploma
and also take college courses.
Eagle Spirit
seeking
candidates
Eagle Spirit is seeking queen can
didates, Lil Brave, Eagle Spirit War
rior for the Eagle Spirit Celebration
on July 31, August 1, 2, 1998 in
White Swan, WA. This is open to
ALL Tribes. Jr. Queen candidates
and Lil Brave ages are 12 and under.
Sr. Queen candidates & Eagle Spirit
Warrior ages are 1 3 and up. Ticket
sales determine the new royalties.
The ticket percentages are: 25 for
1000 and over tickets sold; 20 for
500 to 999 tickets sold; 15 for 499
and under tickets sold. The new roy
alty will receive a beaded crown,
dress, shawl, banner and percentage.
The Warrior and Lil Brave will re
ceive a shield, gift, percentage and
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15 to non candidates who are
willing to sell tickets. If you know
anyone who would like to run, please
have them contact Darlene Thomp
son at 509-877-781 1 for an applica
tion. Dance party set
All youth and their family, friends
and relatives are invited to "Streams
In The Desert", a refreshing youth
and family dance party.
The event will take place Sun
day, September 28th from 1:30 to
5:30 p.m. at the Warm Springs Com
munity Center.
Tambourine and dance will be
performed by Gethsemane Dancers
who have toured the U.S., Canada
and Europe.
Door of Hope Dancers from Port
land will give a free dance workshop
where everyone is invited to partici
pate as well as to learn, the culture
and history of dances.
Don't miss the fun and culturally
education event!!!
Event is sponsored by Lucie
Brady of Portland, OR.
Congratulations to Marvin &
Michele Edwards on their baby
daughter, Alexia Larae, born Sep
tember 20, 1 997 a t St. Charles Medi
cal Center. We pray for many bless
ings to come your way.
Love & miss you,
Mom, Dad, auntie Tina, uncle
Easton & kids Shanell, Colleen &
Perry III, Aaron & family
Happy 1st Birthday
Shauquan
From all of us
Happy Birthday to you
You live in the zoo
You look like a monkey
And you smell like one too.
Happy Birthday to you
Albert "Sonny" Kalama, Jr.
Love Always your cousins,
Sallie, Ozzie, Tweety, Lil
Victoria
Happy 7th Birthday "Bosh"
to my 1 and only lil guy in my life
I miss you & your sister alot.
Be home someday SOON.
Have a good day.
Love ya,
G-pa Mario G. Lopez, Portland,
OR
Happy 7th Birthday
Albert Kuck-up Kalama, Jr
"The Bosh" Sept 21
With lot of love to my lil guy
I love you & glad to be a part of
your 7 years and good luck in the
1st grade this year.
Love your G-ma
Anna M. Lopez
I would like to tell the young adult
out there in Warm Springs that there
is more out there in life than party
ing, doing drugs and getting into
trouble. Think twice about what
you're doing. Think more about your
life, what you're going to do when
you get older. I know it is hard to
leave your friends and family. It was
hard at first, but when you're away,
it gets easier as the days go by.
I would also like to take this time
to say thank you to Laura Switzlcr
for helping mc get into Job Corps.
Thank you so much!
A special thanks to my mom
Jcancttc Mcanus for encouraging mc
to leave and makt something of my
life. Also for helping mc see what I
was doing wrong. Mom, thanks for
your support.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Alvagene Charlie
Dorm 5
5 Campus Street
Curlew, WA 99118
Mother proud of
daughter
To the editor,
I'm so proud of my girl Alvagene
Charlie, it takes a lot of encourage
ment on all parts of the family to
change a person's mind of what they
are doing to themselves ( hurts). We
look around us and see young people
from 18 to 24 or 30 just doing noth
ing with their lives but looking for
the next drink or high. Us elder people
are the victims to them for money or
to hock something too. We're all
auntie or grandma then, how sad it is
to watch all that of our young people.
And only to pray for their safety and
cry.
Love,
Jeanette Meanus
. 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 Birthday!
To our brother
Lil' Azar Sept. 24th
Love,
Shelly & Bryson
To my sister Leona J. Tenorio
Happy Birthday, Hope your
day is fun!
Love,
Cari Ann
Happy 1st Birthday
to our little brother
Leonard Dean Bryant
September 30,
Liza, Tony, Roseracks
& Grandmp
Happy 7th Birthday to
Lil Boshman
Albert Kalama, Jr.
September 21
Love Always,
G-ma Phyllis, G-pa Alex, auntie
Laurene Sarceeman, Angel & Sena,
Raul, Harvianne & Lupita, lil sis Ada
J. Polk-Lopez (Tessie), David,
Annette, Eric, Johnnie, Liza, David
Jr, & Ellery LeClaire,
To my son,
Albert Kalama, Jr.
"Boshman"
Happy 7th Birthday &
I love you!
Always,
your mom Angela Polk