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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon July 15, 1999 3 E Coosh EEWA: Tlie way it is Missed the NAJA meeting in Seattle, WA., July 8, 9, 10, 1999. This was the "Unity 99, convention which included the Native American, Hispanic, Asian and the Black Journanilts from across the country. It was reported that a record number of participants, around 7,000 who were in attencance. This year marked the 15th annavesery of the Native American Journalists Association, (NAJA). Brings back some fond memories of when the first meeting was held in Perm State University, College Town, Pennsylvania. It all started when the Journalism Professor sent out invitations to several Indian News Editors to meet on the Campus and discuss a possibility of establishing of this nature. The Professor was William Dulaney. It's been years since he has made the scene, but he is never forgotten. The two day meeting at Perm State concluded with a group called the Native American Press Association, (NAPA). In the beginning the roads were rough and rocky, but the few of us took the bumps right along determined to get this association a going to where today the Association is called, "The Native American Journalists Association," and is doing real well, but at first it was no picnic, as we would travel from one part of the country to another trying to recruit members to get the association on its feet. There were several individuals who were reluctant to join this elite group of editors, as they would day they didn't think this would work because there had been several groups in the past who tried to get something like this going but only folded after a short time. But that didn't discourage the few of us who were doing what ever we could to make this work. We met in Colorado, Pheonix, Reno, Tucson, Portland, Oklahoma and a few more places and some how we were able to get a foot hold and started in the right direction. I can still see those faces who stuck things out working hard to get this organization On itS feet. ..-:.. -..n i. : ,;.-..:..,;....,.,.,.,,... Like I said we had meetings in different parts of the country on reservations or in government buildings to cut costs and one place still sticks out in my mind and that was the time we met in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, near MacAllister, way out in the boonies where no one told the grounds keeper that we were going to be staying there for a few days, so when 5 O'Clock came he shut down all the power, and utilities and went home for the night, and here we were left with no power of any kind, no running water, we were like up that creek you know, with out a paddle. It was very interesting, we with no means of lights or water, but we intertained our selves by chasing Armadilla's aroung the campus that night. Yep! It was quite a ways out in the country but we made it out in flying colors. We went on with our meeting as though nothing had happened at all. It was comical after everything was over, but at the time it was a little diaturbing. ', One thing I can say for all the meetings we had in different parts of the country is that we got to see a lot of the other reservations and the country side. We had a meeting in Rapid City, So. Dakota, and that was the first time I got to see Mt. Rushmore, and the construction site of that monument of "Chief Crazyhorse." We moved our head office several times finally we settled in Boulder, Colorado, for a short spell, because it was a fairly centerally located area. It was hard to really decide where the best location would be because of the officers who were active at that time. No matter where we would discuss there wouled be some who would have a long way to travel, but Boulder seemed to be the place at that time. All down those earlier years we've had some great times at our annual meetings, one of our first meetings was held at our Resort here at Kah-Nee-Ta, and there are so many comical stories that goes along with every place, we've been. At one meeting the board decided it was my birthday and told the proprietors that we were having a party and they gave us a big discount, they even had girls come to my table and sing to me. Ocourse I ate that stuff up!! Pretty girls giving me all that attention. "It was A-Okey!!" Of course in the beginning there is always problems on having a perfect gathering. We are just a hundred miles from the Portlant Airport, but we managed to get all the participants to the meeting. Well today everything is going on the right track and that's all that matters to me, which mekes me real happy for all those who are carrying the ball now and the road is much smoother now eventhough there might be a few bumps here and there. I was disheartened to miss this great meeting in Seattle, Unity 99, but I hope to see you all at the next NAJA convention. Easy Credit Plan: 100 down:. Nothing to pay each month." 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 ss Grandmother remembered with love To the editor, Mable Eyle's Memorial. As this was a very hard loss for our family, all of our family, Santos, Denny's, Calica's, etc. During my Grandma's sickness, I thought "maybe" she'd get better, but hen again, she lived a long, long life, longer than many of us wish to live these days. Finally, Mable was tired, Mablc wanted to be with "Margie" and her husband "Bill Eyle" in the promised land. Well, I hope she's there now and that "Margie & Bill" and God are taking care of her now. We all miss you Grandma Mable, I will miss your quietness, smile and laughter. In ending, I would like to thank the people who helped out and supported and gave guidance to my mother Lena T. Santos, a very big "Thank you" to Pat, Tanawasha for leading the Shaker services and for Six steps to help : your teenager l To the editor, ! Hello from Pastor Rick. The final session on teens is passing on the faith. Spirituality is a major part of life. Without a walk with God the person is not whole. So how does a parent share the fullness of God to a teen? First: Principles-Weave the truths of the bible into the discussions of life. DO NOT BIBLE THUMP. SHARE. 'I Second: Pattern. All teens and kids learn by watching you. Third: Be persistent. Keep the weaving of life going and the pattern of life consistent. Fourth: Participation. Get in volved with your teen's life. Do things with them. Fifth: Praise. Praise God and praise your teen. Sixth: Prayer. Pray with your kids...Read II Timothy 1:3-5 and II Timothy 3:14-15 for the passing of the faith. - Let us praise and pray for the continued work of the staff of the Warm Springs Elementary School for the July school program. Great work. A new prayer for Warm Springs. BeerDrugs plus fire. A grass fire kills all living things. Please don't start a bad fire on purpose. And watch closely the good ones. Even a Bar-B-Q can start a killing fire. No tobacco or beer for kids. Buckle-up the little ones. Hugs not Hits. Love and be loved. See you in church. Rev. Rick R. Ribeiro WS Presbyterian Church (On the campus) Are you missing anything since Pi- Ume-Sha? If you missing a beautifully beaded fan, a drum stick or hair tie.... .and can identify these items left at the Pi Ume Shacelebration, call Longhouse Lucy at 541.553.3222 and we will return your property! Longhouse lucy Happy "13th" Birthday Raggy "AKA" Rae Ann Good job this year. Keep the good work up. Make good choices on the friends you want. Love, Grandma Marie, Grandpa Jody, Direlole, Shirods Kale'a & Gladys We always love u! Your family - I 1 all who came to pray with us. My family, Irene & Ashcly Jimenez, Recto Santos from California, Alberto & Brenda Santos, "Little Albert" & Bernadcttc Santos, Susan na. Thank you again; "Juanita" for speaking what was on your mind. Also Donctta & little "Margie" for being there. Also to the cooks, no I didn't forget, Ruby Reed, my dearest and only Godmother. Your help is al ways valuable and you're always there for us. Lucille, your work was very appreciated, also would tike to thank whoever helped in the kitchen. Peace & Love. Again, Thanks to all, The Tenth child of Lena Tewee Santos & Fifth granddaughter of Mable Henning Eyle Teresa Santos Howe "Alice" When they was giving out sisters i in Heaven. I got the best choice! My sis is my best friend. My sister is my shoulder to cry on. My sister helps me dig out of my holes. My sister is beautiful inside and ,out. My sister is the rock and much more. I love my sister more than any thing! Her nickname is "Marian" like the song. She's earned that name in every way. I wish her the riches of the world. Written with Love, Lois Ann Knight For sale or take overpayments For sale or take over payments on 1995 Ford Four Winds RV, the re mainder of the loan is $31,888. Be cause of my age I may not have time to pay off this loan, and I do not want to burden my family. I enjoyed trav eling on this RV to powwows. If interested come check this RV out at Wolfpoint 6604 or call house phone 553-8439 or IHS 553-2460. Thank you for your support I didn't get to raise my pig for 4-H this year. I also didn't get to be a counselor at Gladys Grants church camp. I missed it this year. But I would like to thank all of the people who bought tickets from me, and those few who truly believed I could win. And most of all, thanks to my lil'brother and sister who prayed for me and believed I could win, and they were right! Once again, thanks for your support. Valerie Sarah Suppah Miss Pi-Ume-Sha 1999-2000. Whereever Upward bound is hope you are working hard and learning in your classes. We wanted to let you know in all our busy-ness, we think of you. To the , "soldier," according you your cousins, Redsky and Rosey. Hang in their!! To our niece and and Cuz, Tashna Sally Hicks love, Uncle, Auntie, Valerie, Redsky and Rosey Suppah Happy 19th Birthday John Kalama Love, Mom, Dad & Tribe Memorial services To tht editor, Memorial has been set for Luther Danzuka and Patricia Leno-Baker, August 7, 1999, at the Agency Longhouse. The dinner will be at this time, it will be a full year since the passing of the above mentioned loved ones. The family would like to invite all families, friends and relatives to the dinner and give at this time. All family members had agreed that this would not be held until a full year has past by. Sincerely, Arlent Smith, daughters Committee thanks To the editor, We would talk this opportunity to thank all the Pi-Ume-Sha Traditional Parade participants. We would espe cially like to thank Delvis Heath and Nola Queahpama for giving us the honor to be the Grand Marshals this year. And special thank you to Emma Smith for the help in getting Mrs. Taylor to be Honorable Grand Marshall along with Mr. Vic Atiyah. And we also had Nelson Wallulatum as an Honorable Grand Marshall. Thank you all for participating this year. We are forever grateful to the lo cal VFWWarm Springs Veterans because you are always there willing and waiting to lead the parade. We "Brother" seeking To the editor, Dear Reader, I am in need of help. I am an enrolled member of Warm Springs. I am in a situation that I have absolutely no control of. I've been incarcerated for close to 12 years. My sanction is completed as of February 13, 1999, which is the day I was suppose to get out, but didn't because I didn ' t have a "Wash ington source for a parole plan." In other words, a family member lo cated in Washington who would al low me to stay at their home, at least until I could get on my feet and become dependent on my own. I've heard from other Native brothers that there are Native Ameri can Resources located in the Seattle area, such as missions, mental health, For your information, the Staff at the Print Shop are pleased to let the public know, we have two youth workers on board. Daleena Frank and Joey Badoni, Jr. are working for use until the end of the summer. Hi! Daleena and Joey!! The Print Shop Staff Across the miles!! We had a good visit and look forward to seeing you again! To Delson and Lori Suppah Family from: Big Rat and Lucy Suppah Family Hey! Thanks for the letter and card, we were looking for you during Pi-Ume-Sha Our prayers are with you across the arizona desert....aye.... To my son and daughter, her companion and all my beautiful grandchildren, Roderick, Austin and babygirl (the pixs look liker cheryl when she was the baby girl) Leif Suppah and Cheryl Mae Suppah Sam in the land of Arizona love Dad, Lucy and Val, Redsky and Rosey Hip Hip HIP HOORAY!!! Out to the RAT PAC T-ball Team 1999. Thanks for being the undefeated champs. Thank-you, Mr. Medina of the Spilyay Tymoo for taking the time to come and take pictures of the kids! THE RAT PAC COACH Big Rat, his assistants, and Lil'mr. smith Keep your head up and continue with school and work. Our prayer are with you and our grandchildren for my daughter Sheri Suppah and our grandchildren in Mesa, Arizona love. Dad, lucy and Valerie, Redsky and Rosey set for loved ones Lillian Wahey, family Roberta Greene, family Bruce and Barbara Jim, family Jeff Sanders, Jr., family Keith Baker, Patricia "Pixie " Holliday, family Other family & friends, relatives If anyone has any questions please feel free to call us at 553-9083 or check with the family in the community. Please note: This past weekend was not at the request of this family, but another familly needed to clear their way to dance or participate in powwows or other activities. participants are very proud of each and everyone of you and big THANK YOU goes out to all of you. To all the other participants in the parade, you all were great and we appreciate your time you put into being in the parade, thank you. I know the Pi-Ume-Sha commit tee would like to invite you all back next year 2000. Sincerely, Geneva Charley, Animal Richard Tohet, Sarah Green Gonsalez, Ramona Green Baez, Alexander Tohet, Max Mitchell, Elizabeth Hisatake & Rhonda Smith help of others and Drug & alcohol treatment avail able. I have absolutely no access to getting any literature about these pro grams. This is why I come to you for help, names and addresses to any Native American Help Centers or treatment centers, missions, etc. lo cated in the Seattle, WA area that would or might help a brother. Would be greatly appreciated. If you do not wish to help, its very understandable. But I can really use the help, It will be greatly appreci ated." i. . ' : t w f r Much Love & Respect to all my relations... Jessie E. Jones 949882-SEG-343 Washington State Reformatory PO Box 777 Monroe, WA 98272-0777 Seeking address of a friend To the editor, My name is Lynette Dixey. I am from Fort Hall, Idaho. In the summer of 1984, I went to the Northwest Indian Health Board Summer En richment Program in Portland, OR. I met a young lady by the name of Allie Smith from Warm Springs, OR. Allie and I were good friends. About two months ago, my brother was cleaning out his closet and come across a box which he thought was mine. In the box contained a memory album. Looking through the album, I discovered it belonged to Allie. I would like to return her memories back to her. If you could, could you please print this message in your paper or get a hold of her and let her know I have this album. My address is: Lynette Dixey; Rt. 3 Box 251; Blackfoot, ID 83221 (208)782-0494. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Lynette Dixey Congratulation out to our daughter, Valerie Sarah Suppah, Miss Pi-Ume-Sha. We are happy and proud for you. Love, Dad and Mom, Redsky and Rosey Suppah Happy Belated Birthday to MOM! June 21We love you!! Your ol'man BigRat, Valerie, Redsky and Rosey I tiidn't forget, my pride and joy Happy Birthday! Wishing you the best Lil'Bull Owl Suppah love Dad, lucy and kids Happy 7th Birthday to Redskywalker Suppah our 4th of July Baby!!! Lore, Dad, Mom, Valerie and RvseyGirl
