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4 July 16, 1998 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is S P XliVAV Budgets, budgets, and more budgets, everyone is busy working on their next working year budget. Each year we are expected to slash our budgets a few percent, slash what budget? GOSH!! where will it ever end...thc way things are now we've about ran out of blood, "so-to-speak." In the past we cut here, cut there and cut here again, where can we cut what was cut to the bone already? Would be great if we could operate on imagination and than there wouldn't be any problem at all. Right now the budget we have is so tight that if we did make any cuts we'd surely run out of funds to operate. Hopefully we will be able to get by with what ever we end up with. So there wont be anything out of the ordinary for the coming year. Well, Let's Ramble on something else for a while....The out door and camping season is here where there will be a lot of outings from various groups. The 4-H Club usually has a couple of camp outs each year. They used to camp out at Trout Lake but the Bears sort of took over on that camp grounds so they will move to Peters Pasture this year, near the base of Mount Jefferson on the banks of the Shitike Creek, a picturesque camp site. Many many years ago in the olden days there used to be a forestry station there where a forester used be stationed all summer long and later on in years they established the CCC camp there where they had many men in that camp. Peters Pasture was just one of several camps set up for the CCC camps. Civilian Conservation Corp., I believe was the name of the CCC,s. Well anyway that's where the 4-H campers will be camping out this year. There is only one way in and out of Peters Pasture now days because they tore out the bridge over the Shitike Creek that came out near Boulder, so the only way in and out is through highway 4, up.Tenino road., Yeah! Peters Pasture is a nice place to be when the tempetures are way up and you need to cool off The only thing the fishing is not too good at that spot, well I've never caught any fish there, maybe it's just me that can't catch a fish. The water is nice there when you wake up in the morning and run down and jump right in, it sure will wake you up in a hurry, nice and cold. Speaking of camps there was a Salmon camp held at He He where it was said that a Coyote or a Wilddog made and attack on the campers there. It must have been pretty hungry or mad to do what it did. But it did do damage to those who were envoi ved with the animal as to where they were given shots for Rabbis. It's very unusual for a Coyote (Spilyay) to become aggressive to a human because they are so wild and timid. You can't get near a Coyote out in the wilds because they are so afraid of humans. Didn't really get the full details of the incident but it must have been scary. Most likely it was a Wild Dog that would be more likely to do something like that...but you never know what can happen now days, and hopefully those who were involved in the incident are alright and not in any danger of any kind. Well the Community Swimming Pool has had a record number of swimmers since the hot spell set in. Every year the kids of all ages pile rocks across the creek to sort of dam it up a little to where they can have a good time swimming and playing in the water. Yep! kids will do anything to have a good time swimming and cooling off. Makes one wonder why we don't have a regular swimming pool here in the community with all the children we have here. But I imagine once that ever came about then the first thing to happen it would turn into a money situation. Pay for the use of the pool, pay for the up-keep, have a life guard on duty all the time kids are there and all that stuff, and probably turn out to be a flop anyway. But on the other hand, this is just a natural thing around here as long as I can remember even when I was a cute little tyke, kids would find a deep place in the creek to have a swimming place. The only near thing to a swimming pool was when Dan Macy made a dam in a stream that past his home that was a popular place for the kids .It was real hand to go get treats at the store while swimming. When they changed the water system here that stream went dry and so much for the swimming pool. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!! Toe Ness Prisoner. Judge, I don't know what to Judge: Why, How's that? Prisoner I swore to tell the truth, but 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. S"Pktf S dn. everytime I try, the lawyer objicts. SS TW&a member voices concerns To the editor, Yesterday at work, there was a circular going among the employees from our Superintendent regarding Federal Funds. The way I under stood it, was that "It was considered" to cut off the "well-off tribes and not only are their share of the monies were to go to "poorer tribes" (then my neck got whiplash from the zigger pitched in there about Casino monies collected). What they'd like to do is collect from "wealthier Tribes" and utilize that collection on top of the amount not given to that tribe and divided up to the less-fortunate tribes.. ..That Just Doesn't Ring any of my Bells! In my simple way, I say "In the first place, an "x" amount of dollars go to all tribes, irregardless if their poor or not. The key phrase being "Tribes", not being wealthy or poorer. The whole issue being presented is too misleading to me LIKE, how are the so-called poorer tribes get ting their cut plus a of other tribes aide plus Casino monies collected from other "termed" wealthier tribes.... I'm not claiming to have a sheep skin and I'm not even a man. I'm a Happy, happy Be-lated Birthday to my niece, Kayleen Clements, on July 7th hope you had fun at Renol AND Happy "Sweet?" 16th Birthday? To Denise Clements on July 22nd. Love, Sheilah, Samantha, Drew & Nolan, With lots of love and prayers, wishing our mom "Nux Pum" Katherine "Kate" Jackson, a Happy ; Birthday on July 22nd. and a speedy recovery! With lot of love, Sheilah, I Irma, Monica, Connie, Richard, and all her Grand children, Sister, Zillah, Brother, Levi, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunties, Uncles, and friends!!!!! WE LOVE YOU KATEIMOM!!!!!!. Dog stolen Stolen from West Hills on July 3, 1998, a 3 year old male Akita large beautiful dog. Responds to "Whoopi". If found please call 553-2 1 09 and ask for Ken. Happy Birthday Carol Ann Rene 2 -July 31 Love you very much Mom, Erickson, Shannon & Davina LOST Please help! During the Youth Rally in June, a red bag with 2 (two) side flaps and a zipper extension bottom was lost. In it was a blue bible zippcred cover with blue bible in it, plus a brown manila envelop with typed church songs and 2 (two) song books. If found please return to Lola Sohappy at 2501 Looksh orthe Tribal Court. Thank you! tribal-female, a single parent, trying to raise my children and survive from day to day with what "I" got! I per sonally don t teel that I am ucrmea; wealthy! BUT (and that's a BIG BUT) I am afraid that I will be la beled because of my tribe. (Have I lost you somewhere along the way?) I strongly believe that through the thick and lean times our people had, our Tribe has had enough savvy to "hire and pay" other's to be Tribal consultants, lawyers to work along with us, to make some head way for us. What we have just wasn't given to us, it took planning, meet ings, tribal votes, even years to get projects started. A lot of work, and I feel we have earned our way, with a few mistakes along the way, that we lived with. The point being we didn't give up. We developed programs, offered help for individuals through Community Counseling, Drug & Al cohol programs, ECEHeadstart pro grams, our new IHS on and on. I'm not a strong political-minded person, like I said, I'm a working mother trying to earn a living, then I'm shown something like this at work....It makes me wonder what is beyond the life I live here on the Thanks for helping us To the editor, Hello family and friends! Our names are James Johnson, Larry Squiemphen III and Cecilia Herrera. We are now in Boulder, Colorado taking classes at the University of Colorado with the Upward Bound program. We would like to thank the people who helped us get here. They are as follows: The Education com mittee, Our parents, family & friends; The people who bought raffle tick ets, The Warm Springs Market, People who bought cakes, cupcakes; Eagle Head sports, Grandpa Marvin Meanus, Sr., Winona Spino and the many others who donated items and money. And Perci Blackwolfe, Millie Colwash and Char Herkshan. From our Hearts, THANKS!! James, Larry & Cece P.S. Hope everyone had fun at Pi-Ume-Sha!! Guess What! You made it. Really now! Wait 2 years for me to make sure I do too. Love you my niece. We La ee ee. Love Aunt Liz (Wy cusk) See you August 10th. Also all our love, the VanPelt Family. You mean so much to us. Levi & Pearl, Chet & Becky, Tiger & Tates, Rella & Robert, Itta & Albert, Wolfman, not to forget Patricia & all their families. Happy "16" Birthday July 9 to Lit'sa, Vera Rose Smith You're growing up so fast. Love & hugs, your mom & Ralph PS stay out of trouble. iwiiiii,h i . ummmmm:im "mMmmMmm iuwm r Jet r X reservation. "Who" are the political people that speak forusflll...-are they pulling for "us" and Indian Country with what's in the best interest for us and Indian Country with what's in the best interest for us and not what's in it for them. All my love and prayers go out to friends and relatives throughout In dian Country and all the people who work hard for us. Tammy J. Kalama Happy 4th sent To the editor, Happy late 4th of July to the man I truly love Edge Kalama and I do miss you lots. God bless you. from yours, Bird J. Bruce Davis family sends love & thanks To the editor, We Davis Family of 3108 Miller Heights would like to send out a special thank you for our mom Floreine Grace Davis Comedown funeral. Like to tell friends and fam ily we wouldn't know what to do if it wasn't for Pat Tanewasha to be by our side when we lost our mom June 23. Also we send out thank you to Evans Spino Sr. for bringing our mom home from the funeral home. Also like to thank Laura Switzler for her time at the church to cook and Alberta Comedown and Teresa Suppah. We like to send our love out to Margaret Boise and Florene Scott who dressed our mom. We love our uncle Soy Redthunder who came from Nespelem to come long miles to be at the funeral to officiate the funeral. We thank our mom's sister Sharon Redthunder an Ned Comedown Jr., our mom's brother and Albert Comedown who lives here on the reservation in last couple of months has moved to Cul ver. We love you all to be with us when we lost our mom Babe Davis. We also like to send our thank you to Daisy Ike and Amelia Colwash for making her dress for her funeral. Code of the West Productions GUN SHOW Redmond Armory July 25-26, 1998 Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Don't miss Central Oregon's Premier Gun Show, now at Redmond Armory" Admission good both days 541-476-9814 Happy Birthday Tyrone Elvis 3 -July 28 Love you very much Mom, Erickosn, Shannon & Davina "Happy Birthday" July 28 to my husband Ralph G. Aguilar, Sr. you are the best thing that ever happened to me. You always know how to make me smile everyday. I'm so proud to be your wife and to share your special day with you. You are very special to me. I love you very, very much, your wife, Daisy Happy Birthday July 4 to Jodi Holten Sorry no "Hot Chili" and fry bread this year and don't party to much. Ma&Pa ps: call home once in a while. J: Powwow seeking candidates The Annual powwow held at Celilo, Oregon is seeking royalty candidates and has the following categories: Sr. Queen (13 & older), Jr. Queen (12 & younger), Lil Brave (no age limit). The Mid-Columbia River Powwow is held October 23, 24, 25, 1998. Winner is determined by most big raffle tickets sold. Winners in each category will receive a traveling crown (except lil brave), a jacket, a banner, a 20 payback on total raffle ticket sales, plus other prizes. Runner ups will receive a 20 payback, & other prizes. Interested candidates and raffle tickets sellers can contact Gloria Jim (509) 848-3461 or (541) 296-8816. We also like to send out thank you to pallbearers out to Richard Sam, Jr., Randall Sam, Steven Smith, Dave Morris Sam. and Dixon Davis. We also like to send out a very special thank you Pat Tanewasha who spend more time coming to our home to have a Shaker meeting and Laura Brown, Lorraine Culpus, Jackie Smith, Big Rat Suppah, Douglas Williams and his sister Peggy Guerin, Judy Charley and her mom, Dorthy Simtustus, Winnie Howtopat, Inez and Frankie for their time with the family. Please we also like to send out thanks to who we forgot and one we didn't mean to. Also our mom Babe has one sister Sharon Redthunder Comedown and 3 brothers Albert Comedown who lives here on the reservation in Warm Springs and Ned Comedown in Nespelem and Martin Comedown. Also we send our love out to Harrison Davis Sr. He's our father. He done alot for the home in Miller Heights also our auntie Emily send our love to also. We thank you all for being at; our side when we lost our mom Floreine Grace Davis. Babe will be missed dearly. The Babe Davis family Happy Belated Birthday Uncle Tony Love, Lauren & Alexis Happy Belated Birthday Mom Nobody can have a better mother than you in their life. We hope you have a wonderful day. Love Forever. Your Babies, Josephine Ellen & Jason Harold Happy Birthday Tony H. I hope you had a good one. Jolene Happy Birthday Morningstar and many more to come. I hope you had a wonderful time. With love always your sis, Jolene Happy Birthday GrandpaUncle Bones Love Always, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis SI 1 Happy "15" Birthday Joseph G. Aguilar July 18 Have fun on your special day. Don't get carried away & stay out of trouble. Dad, Daisy & Myn f r