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4 September 24, 1998 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Budgets, budgets and more budgets, all the departments have been busy working on operating budgets for the coming year, cutting here and cutting there and it's getting to the point where we are running out of here's and there's to cut any deeper in our budgets. Well we've been at it for a couple of months and things are looking better. Hopefully we will come up with a suitable operating budget for the coming year. Everyone is working on budgets, even the Federal Government will have to have their budget approved by . .... September 30, or alfthe Federal Government employees will be on furlough until their budget is approved. Guess things are tough all over and not just around here, and to top it all we have all that commotion over Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky affair where everyone is getting bent out of shape over that incident. Makes one wonder what does really go on in the Oval Office, or any office for that matter. Everyone better clean up their act before they go bellittling anyone. "Even me," Ooops!," I mean everyone else in office in DC. There are all kinds of suggestions for the President, things like, "Let's can the Boy and go on with our business." Some say, "Let him alone and let him tend to business." Well what ever the outcome will be it better be soon before we get cought with our pants down, "So to speak," before some country comes over and bombs the heck out of us while we are so wrapped up in Clinton's personal life. What a situation to be cought up in where the whole world knows of the personal life of the President and one of his interns at the White House. What must his own family be going through with all this scandal of the President and Lewinsky. Who's to blame? There are all sorts of questions floating all over the place. Was Lewinsky really to blame? Could it be that she was sort of forced into this situation, feeling that she should cooperate in order to keep her job? Did Clinton take advantage of the situation to his liking? What are the feelings of Mrs Clinton on the whole matter? What a tough situation to be cought up in. There are a lot of things we should be doing instead of becoming so wrapped up in all that "Hog Wash." There are countries having A bomb testing under ground while we are all shook up over the LewinskyClinton issue. Who knows those underground testing could end up in the U.S. before we know it. Well anyway, "So are the days of our lives," and "As the world turns," and not to for get "All of my Children," Soaps. We should be on guard all the time and not have another Pearl Harbor, before we wake up. Well back to budgets like I started out, every year there is always those problems with the operating budgets. Even when I was a "Cute Little Tyke," I can remember people working on their operating budgets. Justification for this and for that. Why do we need all that for traveling or why do we need all that money for meetings? At district meetings we are always asking about certain budgets like why do the police need all that money for certain things, why do Social Services need all that money for such and such. Yet they are all necessary for out departments to function at it's best . If we don't have the funds to operate our system will lose its purpose. As a reservation we do have a lot to protect and we have to watch what we do to protect those things. Sometimes it seems un necessary for certain things but we do need them. So what ever we do at district meetings we should consider everything very careful and make sure we are doing the right things.. .AAAH-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 Objects." Yikes SS SS A lady joins a convent and can only say two words every five years. Her first words to the superior were, "Food Cold!" Five more years pass and she says. "Bed Hardl" Another five years pass and she tells he superior, "I quit!" Her Superior "Well, If s no wonder. All you have done since you arrived is complain!" YIKES SS SS Lawyer "You say you saw the man stabbed in the hay field with a fork. What kind of fork?' Witness: "Wen, did you ever see a tuning fork or an oyster fork in a hay field?" 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. do. everytime I try, the lawyer SS SS SS Reese expresses gratitude To the Editor, Making it to the National High School Rodeo Finals has been an honor and a privilege for me. I enjoy competing in rodeos and I have met a lot of new friends who share the interest with me and who have en couraged and inspired me over the years. I would like to express my appre ciation to everyone who helped me make it to Gillette. I regret to say I didn't get the job done, but I tried, and I'm glad to have had the oppor tunity and experience. It wouldn't have been possible without all the encouragement and support from everyone who helped. I hope some of you were able to watch the finals on ESPN August 1 5, 1998. They aired the final go round. There were representatives form Or egon in all but three events, those events were goat tying, barrel racing and bull riding. I meant to get this letter in the first issue after out re turn. I apologize for the delay. Sid Miller helped me out right from the start by letting me use his Blood drive in honor of Seniors T.. hvtftnan church we have started our To the editor. Hello from Pastor Rick. First a couple of big announcements. On September 30 at the Social Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. we will have a Red Cross Blood drive. This Blood Drive is dedicated to the Elders of Warm Springs. Why? Well, during our meetings many folks had stories of elders and seniors who use or need blood products to help with life. Also some are waiting for transplant op--erations which uses a lot of blood to make it happen. So to the Elders and Seniors of Warm Springs, this Drive is for you. If you want to give, there are folks out in the community who have ap pointment sheets to sign-up. Ann at IHS, Karla at Admin., Arlene at the school; Theresa at the mill; ReNeva at Forestry and Pastor Rick. Also, at the Warm Springs Pres- Heres wishing aft 'these Social peopk a Happy "Septem&ef birth day. Hope your day was good. Qod b less you. September I- 3tfcfy Smith 5-Aaron Caldera 7- JraniqeKafama 8- Qeorgianna ftauiCar II- 2ayne(e Andrews 14-Jay SwitzCer 1 7-MayAnnflfiutfar &Leander vHodziett'Katama 21- Judd Suvpah 22- Lawanda OQikma 23-JoJo Smith 26-'Dorina Surface 30-Verken K&lama & 'Warren Smith With lots of (ove, Tina, Taston& lqds Happy birthday to Mom-Grandma-daughtcr Rose Lee Boise (Saludo) Best wishes, prayers out to ou where you go. Have a darn good one too! Love, Always you far-out fans!! ' -j -..-v vi fw mii , -Y mm t - Zjmm ? pr r- far I WJ horse trailer to haul my horse to the rodeos, and I thank him a lot. I'd also like to thank my brother Frank for pulling me to all the high school rodeos my last year. I only wish he could have gone to the finals with me. I appreciate Terry Squiemphcn for letting me use his horse trailer for the long haul. A special "thanks' is due to my sister Saphronia and Satch for all ihcir efforts in coordinating the vari ous fund raisers and donation re quests. There was a number of special people who stepped forward and offered to cook for the feeds and dinners. Cheryl Tom, Rosie Tom, Lorena Wise and family, Butch Miller, Lupe Katchia and Michele Stacona. Thank you. All youCowboy Golf Scramblers, that was a lot of fun and I appreciate your participating and support. Es pecially to those of you who, like myself, don't golf very often, you were real sports. There are so many people who byterian church we have started our fallwinter program, worship at 1 1 a.m. ; Youth Group at 2 p.m. ; Potluck at 6 p.m. Christian Education at 7 p.m. This is our every Sunday pro gram. The other day I met a guy a the Post Office who said Hi to me. He also said in passing that today he was sober. Wow, what a beautiful sound ing word SOBER. In the AA big book and in the Bible, one truth must be upheld in order to live life. That truth is be truthful to yourselves. In the Bible, it is a part of the great Commandments (Love others as yourself). Be truthful to the person in the mirror. Sing out the word to your selves and others today, I am SO BER and CLEAN...see you in church. , .v Rev. Rick. R. Ribeiro (WS Presbyterian Church on the campus) September 11, 1998 Happy Birthday to Stacy Squiemphen From, Angeline Blackwolf Donte, & Aaron Smith Happy 2nd Birthday to our little brother "Leonard Dean Bryant" We love you very much, with lots of love, Your NaNa Liza, YaYa Tony, NaNa Rose Racks Happy Birthday to my grandson "Leonard Dean Bryant" With Love, Grandma Happy 2nd Birthday to our Baby Leonard Dean Bryant You bring alot of joy to our lives. We love you very much. Your mom Itta, & dad Albert Jr. Happy Birthday to Elsie Sam With love, Albert, Itta, Liza, Tony, Rose Racks & Leonard too. Happy Birthday to Elsie Sam With love, Grandma Liza v Happy Belated Birthday Andrea K. I hope you like the picture, its hard to believe that was only taken 31 years ago when you were skinny, scruffy looking, bow-legged (Just joking!!!). Well anyway, HAPPY BIRTH DAY. From Tanewasha, Colwash & Davis Clan 1 1 - I for support helped make this all possible and I nope ldian ttorget anyone, ine gen erosity and words of encouragement were outstanding. There were individuals and busi nesses that made cash donations, and some who donated or collected mer chandise for the raffle and golf prizes. We had 87 items given away in the raffle and most of them were donated by various individuals. I would like to include a list of everyone who donated or helped. Tribal Council, Cenex, Brightwood, Human Services Branch, Crooked River Golf Course, Abby's Pizza, Lahoma's Coats, Thrifty Drug, Warm Springs Power Enterprise, Earl and Rita Squiemphen, Delvis and Shirley Heath, Aspen Golf Course, Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Course, Tates and Tiger Van Pelt, Sandra Danzuka, Warm Springs Composite, Chilkat, Dawn Smith, Lost Tracks Golf Course, Nine Peaks Golf Course, John Katchia, Sr., and Video Video. Thanks to all, Jesse Reese Thank you Warm Springs l w To the editor, Dear Esteemed Warm Springs Tribe: our group has been enjoying your Longhouse at HeHe for four years now. We are so grateful you would allow us to use these wonder ful facilities. We hope we can con tinue to use them if you will permit us. Thank you so much. Robert & Renah Strawser Joseph Strawser, Ruby Biggs, Bruce & Cheryl, Dennis & Ramona Dulling, Leslie Biggs, Hod Doukin, Lisha Cunningham, Bruce & Cindy Happy Birthday to my hubby Fudd From Mrs. Fudd Happy Birthday Delvis George Love, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy 1st Birthday Isaiah Holliday "The Big One" Love, Mom, Dad, the twins & the girls Happy Birthday Isiah Cain We love you! Uncle John & Aunt Gigi Happy 1st Birthday to our cousin! Lots of love, Micha, Seth, Sage &Orrah Happy 1st Birthday Isaiah Cain Holliday With Love, Carlos & Elbrosia Equizubal-Hidalgo Happy Birthday Tatiana Penny Love Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Vernon Sampson Love, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Helena Henry Love, Jolene, Alexis & Lauren Thanks for the help To the editor, Thank you out to Barbara, Arlita, Lolly, thanks a lot for taking the time to teach us how to create cradle board, The classroomstudents Candidates wanted Young ladies, 17 years and under, we are look ing to you to run for the Thanksgiving powwow royalty. If you are interested, please give Manny or Geraldine Jim a call at 553-1086. Walfly, The Keith Jackson Family, Quinton Cox, Ron & Melanie Garrison, Ken & Deanne Stanley, Ron & Linda Raynord & son, Dan Dalling, Darlene Foster & Cheryl Biggs. P.S. Because of the various ac tivities and ceremonies I've attended with Darlou, I have learned a great deal and have developed a desire to find out my true heritage, I have also chosen to learn the art of traditional sewing and beadwork. I have also acknowledged the tribe in my web page www.bandcproductions.com. (Cheryl Biggs) September 16, 1998 Happy Birthday to my Uncle Wasloot With lots of love, Nephew Donte Smith Happy Birthday UncleBrother-Curtis Thinking of you always! Tony, Selena, George, Tonya, Leanna and Jackson Hello Reynolds! fr. Tony & Selena Happy Birthday to Stacey Squiemphen September 1 1 with lots of love, From, Donte, Angie & Aaron Happy Birthday Ya-Ya Bennie I hope you had a good birthday even though we, the family couldn't spend it with you. Love your sis, Jolene Happy Birthday Uncle Wally Lujan Love, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Uncle Bennie Love your nieces, Alexis & Lauren Happy Birthday Donesha Winishut Love, Jolene, Alexis & Lauren Happy Birthday Donna Henry Love, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis Happy Birthday Rosanna Marquez We hope you have a wonderful day. Love, Jolene, Alexis & Lauren Happy Birthday Isaiah Holliday Love, Jolene Alexis & Lauren Happy Birthday Uncle Lewis Henry Love, Jolene, Lauren & Alexis I