E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Well the Indian fighter Senator Slate Gorton, R. Wash, is at it again as he introduced a bill 1691, which would take away or limit tribal sovereignty. The bill is designed to take away sovereign status of the Indian Nations so they could be suited both in federal courts and state courts. It would also make the tribes pay taxes on revenue made through their gaming operations. If the government is allowed to take away our sovereignty, than what do we have left? Such a bill is harmful for all the Indian people, not just certain reservations. If such a bill is passed we would have no Here s some very important issues that we should be preparing meet this kind of action that may come ZL J senator Gorton has fdwaystodoawaywiththeI States. Be heve me ne is anu win amy . , some way to do away with our original treaty rights if we don t watch out he will, so we should always be on our toes and ready to meet him on any grounds. ,aAne re We cannot let any of our treaty rights go and if we do we are iust like hanging our selves. J Take the LlrNego,iati between the Confederated innes, me reuci... - SfiSfflKSSBH any more agreements on any kind of resources we nave vv w w have was signed sealed many years ago by our fore fathers in 1 055 I still say we should have not made any kind of agreement on whatnsouswasright be trying to find another reason to be making some kind ot an aareement regarding our iNaiurai WedonUrealizedoingthingswithourresourcescoumwcan our stand on our treaty rights. As I see it there was nothing gamed for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in that agreement. iui un, v. Councilmen and Other of glory there is thatthe Whitman gives out. Must make them teel real important. , . The Legislators are some sharp cool cookies who can make Vi,; cLnH real cmnd and while we are feeling as though we anything sound real good anQ wm e we b have swallowed the canary they could pull the curtain ana we could fall into a deep bottomless pit. , Now we will be voting in a new set of Tribal Louncnmen anu T Ho hone thev will see the right direction regarding our treaty iahts in the future fight and protect what ever we have left. rights in me iuiure, ngm anu v , watched on how Even things in our own back yard needs be wawnM onnow we carry out our business in the future. We need to oe more informed on whats happening with our resources and what is me Ut-t ,.mu the triha council IS best way the iriDdi luuuch ia We need more up-dated intormauon n m u, ; , move we make and not nioeuciiiiiuuuKuuiA,... r- tribal members in suspense. luai lllclliucia in juoijwi'j'. . i. YeD' The Stage L.oacn uays, nave gwiv w ww. nrwl'itP nnr nrincinals to move along with the modern world, SSC in f-re- -AHH-NAH-CHI- TOON ! ! ! Toe Ness The young man had just teed off up on the first hole, and was getting eadv to drive when a woman n a wedding dress came running toward him. She grabbed his arm and began toward the parking lot. "For God's dake," the man screamed YIKES SS SS After his youthful partner comes in to ask the doctor for his opinion on a diagnosis, the elder physician says, "Nerves and vomiting, eh? "That's right. But there are no physical causes that I can find. "Don't worry, I've seen this before," the doctor says. Ask the patient it he plays golf. If he days no, tell him to start. If he says yes, tell him to stop." YIKES SS SS At Ole Rod's stag party his father raised a glass and proposed a toast. "To my son, on the happiest day of his life." "But, Pop," Rod said, "I'm not getting married until tomarrow. Said the old man: "I repeat. To My son..." SS SS 0 always been on the go trying to I T SSceive that tribal mem WOrKing Willi Wliai ws. iiuyv. "''6 . , j u nnnn fnr pvcf ann we neeu shouting as she punea nim ,,. back, "I said only if it rains! SS SS SS Editor's Note Candidates wanted Girls, if you are interested in sell- ing raffle tickets for the Pi-Umc-Sha Treaty Days Powwow call Minnie Yahtin at (541 ) 553-3257 (work) or (541)553-9211 (home) tor intorma- tion and to obtain tickets The Powwow will be held June 26, 27, & 28, 1998. The Junior Miss Pi-Ume-Sha age category is 8 years to 12 years old. The Senior Miss Pi-Ume Sha age category is 13 years and older. For vendor information please call Cassie Katchia at (541) 553-7015 (home). For Powwow information please call Nathan (8-ball) Jim at (54 1)553 1403. Please no collect calls! Thanks. Who won the contest To the editor, Remember back in August 12, 1997 when there was a community contest. A theme was needed for the comprehensive plan. Whoever won that free night's lodging at Kahneeta XI 1 VI UVI TV l v v v - bership input, these individuals that organize the comp plan need to fol low through with their end of the promise. Longhouse Lucy Suppah A concerned tribal member Planks for your help community To the editor. I am doing what every recent col lege graduate does, thanking the com munity for providing the funds for me to attend the University pf Or egon. But, my thanks is long overdue and I mean it trom tne oottom 01 my heart. I can't really thank any "one" nRr,nn omersons because "the ; corn- r (he M scholar. ships fof higher education In thank. ing the community, 1 want to com- municate the challenges that I con- tSLiS q and n my current work toward a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management in public Affairs, reservation is , Eugene for five years. I had hoped &t thig would be the greatest expe. rienceofmy life only to discover that most educators believe that Native American students are from a "third schoos on reservations are defined by some educators as "inner-city school with mes , maian siuueius acuic iuw m .. . , , , , . two or more and they don., luiiuuiuc iiuui "v""i .. ti .,u;r.uI.oV,r.l l.. f-rv. UinU CVinn W alnTlP atienaconege. mcy cmci mgnawiuui only to be advanced to the next grade promotion" that means a student is automatically advanced to the next grade or graduates without meeting the academic standards. They enter Cpplfi "l n Vei fl OCCIXl 1 1 y vwm To the editor, As an old friend of George Linn' s, who passed on at Madras in Novem ber of 1993, I have a painting done by Vern Rowe that he gave to George. At this time I think that Vern might like to have it back and am trying to locate him. ' If any of your readers are still in touch with Vern, or know his ad dress. I would appreciate their help. They could either pass my address on to Vern or send his address to me. Thanks for your help! Trish Phillips 5S1S Ficlfstone Rd. Madison, VI 53704 (608) 243-9694 Happy Birthday Phillip Guerin from your best bud, Damn Brisbois Member urges To the editor, I am writing to all my family, vl'itivpc and neoole in regards to our tjme t0 vote for our tribal council members. I have thought this through vcrv strongly and feel that we need somcone in these scats that has a lot 0f intelligence ot our people, com- v.,miiv unH trihal dcoartments. I also feel that we need council members that care for our people with a strong heart and good leader ship qualities that will come to the Longhouses, schools, community conferences and community meet ings, that are held by community members, not just the tribal agenda meeting. I have carefully looked over our nominees, I would like to share my suggestions of good quality leaders. For Mr. Jeff Sanders I see a very promising strong background in the recreation area, tribal law enforce ment, education, compliance, public speaker, federal laws, state laws and tribal government and the strong knowledge he has for the needs of ourtribal organizations. I have known Jeff Sanders for several years and find him to have a lot of intelligence of our people. This is what we need to have for good leadership. I know that he thinks things through care fully. I know that he feels very highly of our traditions and customs. I see Mr. Sanders as a strong leader, and a promising one who could make a big stride for our people. Another nominee I fee has a lot of knowledge of traditional ways is George Clements, Sr. He has also been there for the youth as long as I remember, in the past with myself and several y outn in me community . universities and colleges with a very low success rate of completion. It was against this background of low expectations that I entered the Uni yersity of Oregon in 1993. . ""JMy own academic background and preparation for university level work was very poor. I was a young unwed teenage mother, then at the age of fifteen I was married with two children, I dropped out of high school as a sophomore and started working for the tribes at the age of twenty-one and worked for the tribes for seven teen years. I have struggled at the age of forty to catch-up academically, financially and socially. Yet, I have received my Bachelor's degree and I strive to complete my advanced de gree. I think with the help of my Tribe, my family and my commu nity, I have beaten the odds. Again, I must thank "the commu nity" for supporting my goal for a higher education by providing the financial means and emotional sup port. Without the funds, encourage ment and acknowledgment from the community for my efforts, I prob ui,,.wu.u....- , Rache or's or Master s De ably would have returned nome wun- ) f;om the University of Oregon. T want to si ve abis THANK YOU to the membership of the CONFED ERATED TRIBES OF THE WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION OF OREGON. Because of "your con tinuous support", I am able to achieve my goal. Sincerely, Urbana "Toto" Ross Coneralulations to the new parents- Aldo Garcia & Jesse Scott, Baby Girl: Shikavla Faye Garcia, DOB: March 1, 1998; 9 lbs. 7 ozs, 22 inches long at 6:16 a.m. at Lcwiston, ID. Love, Sharlayne, Delbert Nicole & Mathew Garcia Congratulations to my brother Aldo Garcia and Jesse Scott and my brand new neice: Shikajla Faye Garcia. From j our sister Nicole in California mm all to vote for tribal council familv man who had been there for his own chil dren. I feel with these qualities he would know many of the needs of our community. I remember George working as a police officer for sev eral years, also logging, he also owned his own business for many years (the Chevron gas station on Hwy 26). I see George working in the community as an appellate judge today. I feel that with the intelligence George has in the law department, he would have a lot of knowledge of the bylaws, traditional laws and tribal laws along with federal and state. From the experiences I see about Mr. Clements is: he is vcry highly moti vated and concerned about out people and about where our tribes stand, I also see him as a good strong leader. I also feel Bernice Mitchell, who has the experience of one of the seats in Tribal Council in the past would be well qualified. I have seen Bernice in many communities in Indian coun try and is highly respected for her Mr. & Mrs. Larry Crutcher (Hut Dawg & Emo) were united in mar riage February 14, 1998. Emo, welcome to our family . Here are the Gifts of Marriage: The gift of hands; Reach out to each other. Always be there as partners, com panions, helpmates & friends. Now that you have found each other; stay close and cling tenderly yet tightly; as you journey through this world. The gift of Hearts; trust each other; Be gentle with your feelings; cherish your dreams. Share your joys and hurts. Let the times you fall short be few.. ..and be forgiven; And let the times you surpass your needs an hopes be many. The gift of Yourselves; Believe Happy Birthday Tayla Holliday March 22, 1998 Love Always, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Auntie Josie Henry March 23, 1998 Love always, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Uncle Tony Henry March 26, 1998 And thank you for the dance out at Kahneeta. Love always your neice, Jolene Ellen Happy 2nd Birthday to Keyshawn R.SpeakthunderonMarch27, 1998. We love you with all our hearts. Love Always, Mom, Grandpa & Mike Happy Birthday to my one and only grandson, whom I love very much. Hope he has a good 2nd birthday. Ll$k v 1 LJ the council seat and public speaking. Bernice knows a lot about our tribal history and would be very valuable to one of the tribal council scats. Bernice has been re quested throughout the Northwest to speak on panels and help with our fishing rights and several different ceremonies. All my life I have seen Bernice very active and still today is highly called on. Bernice has done a lot for our people and is still willing to give many more miles for our people. I see a very strong tradition alist lady who knows the bylaws, traditional laws, tribal laws and our tribal government. These are the three Tribal Council Nominees I would highly recommend you to vote for to serve our families, relatives and tribal people. The Tribal Government, Community, Elders and Youth need to be heard and taken care of. Thank you! Sincerely yours, Mr. Foster Kalama Warm Springs Tribal Member in each other. Desire not to change or possess, but only to know each other honestly and completely. Respect your individuality and the things that make you unique. Honor your to getherness and the things that make you one. The gift of your Love; without God our Lord Jesus Christ, there is no love; so care for each other. Truly and deeply, putting your commit ment before all else. Live for your love. ..and your love will live for ever. May all the beautiful gifts that come with the promise of marriage bring joy to both of you. Wishing you a lifetime of happi ness. God Bless both of you. Sincerely, Ma&Pa (Neda & Jim Wesley) Haj26h(BirMaxjson, Out prayer foryou is to know our Lord as we do, Have peace of mind & happiness too. iVisdom to know what's wrong & right, guiding you each day by His heavenly light. Strength to endure each trial & tests. Looking to Jesus is lohat we find best, blessings for you &your family each day, "Knowing that Jesus is the only way. His Qrace and Love, are sent for free, Traying you' accept Him is our plea. Happy 'Birthday son, we Cove & miss you very much! Love, 9om, taston, ShaneH, Coiieen, & Terry III