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4 March 11, 1999 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo E Coosh EEWA: 77? way it is Today we live in a world full of ??? We live in a time where there is all kinds of violence around. This seems to be in every community across the country. We have racial violence, hate violence, gang violence and just about any other kind of violence there is and we deal with it one way or the other. Diversity stands out in this area where there are so many different races settling in this area, the rural part of Oregon, where there is so much agriculture and plenty of farm labor is plentiful. With all the various races settling here causes problems among each group. Gangs form and they even patterned themselves after the big city gangs like "The Blood, The Crips," or what ever they call them selves. The youth are near uncontrollable to where this leads to gang fights among each group and even leads to drive by shootings, also a beating where one boy is in the hospital in critical condition at the present time. What will be next? One of the main problems is communication among all the different races. Juvenile delinquency is really on a rise , kids do things repeatedly. They are in trouble and let go free. Than people start blaming the parents for the way their kids act today. The parents should take better care of their kids. Yep! The public go right down on the parents with all fours. If they would look after their kids they wouldn't be doing these things. With the way the laws are set up today, if a parent tries to correct his children than the Social Service steps in and claim Child Abuse, so the parent pays the consequences of the child's behavier. The children are wise to this and when a parent tries to correct hid child they run to Social Service and yell, "Measure 11," and the parent can' t do a thing about it and makes him look bad when its the kid who is doing all the wrong things and getting away with it. How the laws today are all screwed up, how the laws have changed, people have changed and even the lifestyle has changed. In the olden days a parent had a good chance of raising some good kids. Things were much different and "Ole" Dad had the say, where no Social Worker could intervene. When the head of the house hold said "Frog, you Leaped." I can remember being raised by the book! Boy at times that book was really hard on the rear end, and I leaped. The shaving strap had a large part in the whole thing too. I can remember times when I had to go break my own switch. Tired to break a small twig but those sting just as hard. In the boarding school in the olden days if a kid got into too much trouble he was awarded Demerits that had to be worked off during leisure time around the dormitory, while other kids were outside playing Town ball you would be scrubbing a floor or doing some kind of work in the dorm. The kid who was awarded demerits was also rpstricted to the dorm and was not allowed to participate in other activities with the rest of the kids like not allowed to go to the movies that were shown once a week here. He was also not allowed to go to the store on Saturday's with the rest of the kids and listen to the same old tune on the Juke Box. He was restricted until he worked off all his demerits and start new again. It was no fun in the boarding school. If a guy got a little too tough they would send him right off to a reform school. Everyone referred to it as "Woodburn" In them days McLearn was no place to be, it was real tough and strict. Growing up, even at home there were chores to do every day and if things got a little out of hand than the Man of the house would step in. To me it was all just a part of growing up to be diceplened by my father. I respected him more and later on in life I realized he was doing this for my own good. It appears today that all the little darlings can do as they please under the protection of the social service, but when they become uncontrollable than they blame the parents for not raising good kids... Yep! In the olden days it was like. "You scratch my back I'll scratch yours." Fair is fair, and if you do right you were rewarded for it and if you did wrong you paid for it. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!! Toe Ness A young boy was helping his grand father dig potatoes. After a while the child began to tire. "Grand Father," he asked, "What made you bury these things anyway." YIKES SS ss The problem with a lot of new medical side effects like bankruptcy. 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. - XT 0 G SS treatments is that they have SS Memorial singing contest a success, thank you To the editor, To all friends and family, we would like to take this time to thank everyone that supported the "Gary . Switzler Memorial Singing Contest" that was held during the Lincoln's Powwow. The first one to thank is Hilda Culpus. She got involved from the very beginning last summer by donating a lot of raffle items, donat ing and helping at all the fund-raisers, and just being there for us offer ing her love and support. Two other big supporters were Buford Johnson and Gene Greene. Thank you both for your generous blessings. God bless Archie Caldcra for making the first place trophy. It was very beauti ful made with antlers, beads and "Gary Switzler Memorial Contest" engraved on the bone. I wish every one had the opportunity to see his beautiful work. Also, thank you to Nonie Moody for painting my Son's personal hand drums that were presented as part of the first place prizes. Lee Silver smith made a beautiful silver and turquoise bolo tie with "Gary Switzler Memorial" engraved on it also. Thank you to the jacket sponsors: Buford Johnson, Gregg Arquette, Chips Kalama, Sam Kentura, Dora & Tim Smith, Leana & Kevin Blueback, Barbara and Bruce Jim, Martha & Solo, Eagle Head Sports for making the jackets and Oregon Embroidery in Madras for the design. Raffle tick ets sellers: Alice Stewart, Joe Greene, Edward Weaselhead, James John son, Janice Gunshows, Tommy Kalama family, Gary Villa family, Sharon Katchia, Lee Saunders, Wilma Saunders. RaffleSale item donatorshelpers: Hilda Culpus, Charlotte Shike, Juanita Denny, Grateful to for all your thoughts and prayers To the editor, We would like to express our grati tude to all who have given us the support we needed. Phillip's heart surgery was a great success. We are very grateful to those individuals who kept us in their thoughts and prayers. Phillip is recovering very well, and is back to his smiley self. Once again, our family is truly thankful! Sincerely, Chico & Binky Holliday & family Blood drive set for March 18 by Red Cross To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. I want to speak to Warm Springs about the American Red Cross. Next Thurs day, March 18, we will have a blood drive here in Warm Springs. We need you to give blood. Why? Did you know that 90 of Americans will need blood products in their life time, yet only 5 of America gives blood. The most use of blood is to support cancer patients fighting their illness. The second use is accident vic tims. The next use is surgery. The last need is folks with blood prob lems. All four uses are happening here in Warm Springs. There is no excuse for not giving blood. You will not get sick giving blood. Re member, it is going out of you, not anything going in. There are good reasons for not giving blood but not excuses. This spring blood drive is dedi cated to all cancer patients we have here in Warm Springs. Please con tact a blood representative. Karla at Vital Statistics, Florene at the Mill, Ann Seyler at IHS, Reneva Dowry for Forestry and Fire Management. Pastor Rick for the questions. Hey, we also need volunteers for the day of the Blood Drive, can you help? See you in church, see you at the blood drive March 18, 1 to 6 p.m. at the Warm Springs Community Cen ter. Reverend Rick R. Ribiero Raymond Tsumpti, Carlos Calica, Jim Family, Janette Yazzie, Sharon & Corbett Tom, Jamie McKinley, Mary Stewart, Pebbles George, Lucille Sam, Thomas Williams, Ellie Johnson, Lee Saunders, Cyril Wolfe, Mary McClung, Eraina Palmer, Josephine "Woop Silly" Alonso. Lunch lales were sponsored by Biff & Nancy Johnson and Mary Stewart. Most all, gratitude to all those that purchased items, food, or raffle tickets. You were the biggest sponsors. And, as the mother of Gary, I want to express all my love and appreciation to Carlos Calica and the Eagle Thunder Drum group for first originating the idea of the contest in memory of my Son. It meant so much to me to know how much they cared for him. I still miss him so much yet and still feel that void in my heart. So when I see any of his friends, I think of him and remember what they did in his memory, this helps ease the pain a little. But, I really enjoyed helping out as much as I did. That's why I have so much appreciation for Hilda, she was always right there with me for everything we did to raise the funds. Also, thank you to my son Cy and again Hilda for helping at the Pow wow. The judges did an exceptional job all through the weekend and was always there. Carlos worked hard in coordinating everything and was an outstanding leader all the way. God bless each and everyone of you and thank you to the Lincoln's Powwow Committee for allowing us to be a part of their Powwow. Respectfully, Carlos Calica, Gregg & Marvin Arquette, Chips & Tim Kalama, Corbett Tom, Spirit burdened by To the editor, My dear people, My heart and spirit has been burdened with the state of my people. The effects of the alcohol and drugs; the loss of many of our young people because of dis array at home and our community; the angry and blaming state of our people; and especially so, with the violence. I hear many blame the parents and how it all begins in the home. The true way of Indian people-our people, is that as a Tribe, we are all respon sible for the state of our own people. Our elders, sacrificed their own needs to give our present generations to the tools to live a good life. Those tools are our Tribal Resources that have been created to provide our people with adequate services. Those resources are Public Safety, Educa tion, Human Resources, Public Utili ties, Indian Health Services, Tribal Government, Natural Resources, Human Services and Tribal Court. We have the resources, but they don't seem to operate in common direction to help our people. These programs seem to be every which way, but they do not work together to help our people. These resources need Looking for member of tribe To the editor, . Sirs: I would like to get in touch with a member of the Warm Springs Tribe. However, I never learned his last name. I met Aaron in early April 1995 in Boulder, Colorado. He was about 20 then, approximately 5' 8" tall, slen der, good-looking; he had collar length black hair, was intelligent, brave, had strong people skills and participated in the Dance. He had somewhat recently, at that time, con structed an item he used in the Dance, from coyote pelt, if I recall correctly. Whatever assistance you might provide in terms of my contacting Aaron, I would greatly appreciate. Robert Fulton 1085 14th St 1087 Boulder, CO 80302 Happy Birthday to a really cool friend KIA 313 From Lou Bagley and belated Congrats to KIA & Puff From Willie, Lou, JalmeRae & Elyse Happy Birthday Weston J. Heath Wes'319 From Willie, Louel, JaimeRay & Etyse Happy Birthday Carol & Rachel 324 From Lou Bagley Gary Villa Jr., Otis Johnson, Tyrone Ike, Dorian Soliz, Juanita Denny & Gary Villa Sr. Barbara & Bruce Jim & family Beulah & Raymond C. Tsumpti Kanet & Cyril Wolfe & family Tht following Is the winners of the raffle: Doll Board wdoll-Francis Sorrelhorse; Mini Vacuum-Marlene Greene; Hydraulic Jack-Ronald Tho mas; Coffee Maker-Linda George; Fuzzy blanket-Lonnie Caldcra; Comforter-Day leTufti; Beaded fan-Eliza Brown; Shell Dress wleggings-Ella Jane Jim; Portable light wradio Murry Kalama; Bicycle-Cyril Wolfe; Small chainsaw-Kamianna Lujan; Pendleton blanket-Bunz Brunoe; Fuzzy blanket-Jeannie Brisbois; 3 pc luggage set-Pearl VanPelt; Beaded purse-Brenda James; Beaded tobacco pouch-Brenda James; Beaded eagle Thank you for attending the name giving To the editor, and Julie's parents. Thank you for First I thank the Creator for bring ing us all together in our place of worship, on February 6, at the Simnasno Longhouse. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to all who attended the name-giving of Khas-loo, (or Star in English) for my granddaughter Sophie Lorene Smith. She will now be helping in the Longhouse with Verleen Kalama, her aunt, as well as participating at the powwows. Verleen was not mentioned at the name-giving out of negligence and head spinning on my part. Too man relatives and friends 1 Also, my brother Rafael "Tiny" Queahpama the state of "Our strong, attentive, available and team oriented leaders to be productive to help our people. These programs and their employees need to remember we are not here to set up obstacles for our people. They exist to give our people a better way of life by making their resources available. Seeing the state of my people in such misery and have gone through so much loss and hardship, I look to my tribal leaders who I am unable to find. The leaders chosen to lead our people to a better way of life. The leaders disappoint me, because they choose not to take the appropriate action to work towards better tomorrow's for their people. To our leaders, politics is more important than our own people. To our leaders, blaming is more impor tant than our people. To our leaders, creating conflict amongst our com munity is more important than our people. Our leaders even believe in protecting each other as more impor tant than protecting their own people. This saddens my spirit and my heart feels at a loss. My family was raised to believe we are all equal in life, no one person is better than the next. An education Happy Birthday Pearl Wyman 310 I never forgot From Lou Bagley Happy Birthday T Black 312 From Elyse & JaimeRae Happy Birthday Edward H. 311 From Willie, Lou Bagley & kids To Sethers, We love and miss you very much. Happy 7th Birthday. Uncle Chlco. Auntie Binky, Isaiah, Jimmy & Phillip To Shaynerd, ' Happy Birthday March 20 We love you bigger than the Universe. Dad. Mom Seth, Sage & Orrah ToShayne Happy 8th Birthday. Today's you day. We love you. Uncle Chlco. Auntie Binky Isaiah, Jimmy & Phillip Daddy. We wish you a big Happy Birthday! With love from you boys. Isaiah. Milton & Phillip that supported nair Darrcuc-Beuy uuuiu, ocuucu buckle wmatching medallion-Davis Paul Boise; Telephone wcaller ID- Emerson Squiemphen; Strands of beads-Lois Smith; Silver buckle w earrings-Viola Kalama; Turquoise necklace-Margaret Buckland; Beaded wallet-Betty Gould; Yarn bag-Buford Johnson; Shawl-Greg Arquette; Shawl-EImina Johnson; Blue enamel roasting pan-Delia Walscy; Enamel pot-Richard Sam; Pendleton blanket-Jamie Bailey; Pendleton shawl-Susan Coronado; Rifle-Annie Killsright; Electric car Pamela Saunders; Handpainted ce ramic set-Sarah Begaye; 7-pc wooden kitchen tools-Nancy Johnson; $10 Lottery tickets-Archie Caldera; $10 Lottery tickets-Natasha Edwards; $10 Lottery tickets-Darrin Tapia; Elvis Presley Place Mat-Anna Clements; Elvis Presley t-shirt-SeeGray Kirk; Pendleton Shawl Angela Bellenger; and Wallet w$50 cash-Shania Tom. being there, and Verleen, thank you for putting us up at your home. It was wonderful to be home with our family from Simnasho, for my aunt's memorial and my granddaughter's name-giving. It made for an even more blessed event when we could share it with our families from the Yakama Nation and Priest Rapids. Please feel free to go and recog nize Khas-loo as your relative when ever you run into her, reintroduce yourself, and remind her who her family is and what a fine heritage she possesses from all her lineage. Sincerely, Allie C. Queahpama People" does not place a person closer to our Creator than the person who collects cans along our highways. We are equally important in our Creator's eyes. We are equally important in our people's eyes. I believe the only way we are going to improve our way of life in our community and see brighter days for our people, is appoint stronger leaders that have considered their people's interest before they con sider themselves. Until then, ourchil dren will suffer. Until then, our elders will suffer. Until then, the mothers and fathers will suffer. Until then, our people and tribal government will suffer. I hope I have not offended any one person, these words were just given to me by our Creator, and I thought I would pass the message on. Respectfully, Leona A. Ike, Great, Great-Granddaughter of Toh-sympt, Wasco Chief who signed the 1855 Treaty, Daughter of Chief Fred Ike, Sr. of Yakama Nation & Daisy Ike of Warm Springs & Wasco Nation Chlco, Happy Birthday & Anniversary. I love you with all my heart & soul. Binky wPHOTO Happy 16th Birthday CeCe Polk Love Mom & Dad To Lucky Happy Birthday March 2 We love you bigger than the universe. Dad. Mom, Micah. Sage & Orrah rr - rs 1