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Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo E Coosh EEWA: 77ie way if is eft- 4 August 12, 1999 SPILYAY RAM BUNGS Today we have all kinds ol machines to do the work of what used to take two or three people to do in the past. Just key in numbers and the employees names and everything is stored for future use. We can hand a disc to another person with all the information needed to complete the payroll or other jobs and ev erything is computed with out much effort. "Yep! times have really changed... Remember when accounting was done by hand, posting from the general journal to the ledger. All monthly reports were done by hand. Even the payroll was also computed by hand and the rule was no time sheets would be accepted until 4:00 p.m. of the last working day of the month. The payroll was all computed by hand and the payroll checks were distributed by the 3rd working day of the month. That ten key calculator would really be rattling away in a hurry to balance the payroll and the adjustments made and when everything zeroed out than the payroll checks were made. It was a real job to do all that by hand. Makes one wonder, today everything is computerized where all the employees no's are loaded in "the computer and today we have to turn in the time three days before the last working day, and the payroll checks issued on the tenth of the month. Even if there is a crises that may arise it takes almost a mericle to get an advance on the payroll. Even the travel situation is so bad for some people that it is like the person who makes the checks for travel acts like thats their own money. Perhaps they have never had a chance to do any traveling for the tribes and have no idea what it's like to be with out any funds so far away from home. It's near mid-August, school will soon be under way again for another year and all the kids eager to return to the class rooms. In the Olden days kids used to look forward to school start, after spending days out in the fruit and berry fields all summer long as that was the only means of making any money. The old campus looked very inviting and like paradise, and even those old government teachers looked real good even though they were very strict. The pay in those berry fields were not much to talk about but that was the only place a kid could earn money. There wasn't much effort to get those dormitories filled especially after those hot days in the fields. But soon those thoughts were forgotten and everything settled back down to normal with the strict rules of the Boarding School. "Ohwell !"all those days are gone forever and today the kids have it pretty easy where they can work for the organization with out much effort. Yep! in the olden days there were no per capita payments, no funds for student employment or anything like that. It was a big deal on Saturday afternoon to be able to go to the store for treats and listen to t he same old tune on the jukebox. All the county fairs are coming up all across the state, the Jefferson County fair has come and gone, the Deschutes Co. fair has come to pass and with in the immediate area we have only the Wasco Fair to look forward to. The usual Indian encampment and events with a lot of acti vity .This does not include the "Cage !" The State fair will soon be in full swing with all kinds of entertainment where that will be the last fair for the year. There wi 1 1 be a few more fairs after September where many local horse owners take their horses for racing. The Pendleton Round-Up is another big event before the fall sets in. Thunder and lightening has been rolling in across the countryside for the past few days starting a bunch of small fires which is keeping the fire crews busy. So far all the small fires from the lightening have been doused by the heavy rains that follow the thunderstorms., hope we don't have a major fire soon. Remember when there was a fire, a truck would go to the store and pick up men to fight fires. In them days the roads were scarce, the vehicles were not equipped tp travel cross country, so all the fire fighters would load up a pack, a sleeping bag and some K-Rations and spend a few days right atthe fire. The falling of the snags were done by two guys with a hand cross cut saw. Camps would be set up near the fire so the firefighters could stay there until the fire was out. Today everything is pretty well mobilized where the crews drive near the fires and are back for a hot meal in the evening. Things sure are a lot better today makes it easier for the firefighters.. Toe Ness Father saw a sign that said, "Drink Canada Dry"...so he went up there. 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 anv material that may contain libelous or malicious statements. k I J o G SS Thanks to my friends, family and To the editor, I would take this time to THANK all my closest friends, Morningstar, Alison, Cherilyn, Paula, Missy, Landy, Ray & Eydic for being by my side the night of my Dad's passing and through the Services and the Funeral. I will never forget all that you guys have done for me and you guys have continued to be by my side when I need you the most. This is a very difficult time for me and friends make things easier knowing that they are there. I'd like to let LaDonna Danzuka know that I appreciate all the encouraging words for me and my Mom and for checking on us on a daily basis, you have helped a great deal. To my supervisor, Jason Smith, Ceremonial hunter faces charges To the editor, I am a tribal member who has helped families in need and now I may be punished lor my deeds. i recently went hunting for the fu nerals of Bcnilu Mcrrificld and Tony Slacona. My brother Joseph Smith and my son Jcrrod Allen and myself went out and killed five deer for these funerals. The deer were delivered to the families during the sen ices and after the services lor meals during and after. My elders taught me that it is tra ditional to have fresh meat during fu Big Thank you To the editor, This is to give everyone a big "THANK YOU" that was there during the loss of our husbandfather, Henry S. Palmer. There were numerous people that helped out during that time and we appreciated everything that was done for our family. All the support, kind words and prayers really meant a lot. A special thanks goes out to our supervisors that understood the time Happy Birthday DAD! Love, Punkin, Cuus Cuus, & Baby girl, the other August Baby! Happy Birthday Sweet 60 aye! Tii Ush Y-Big Rat Suppah, August Baby! Wish you many more, Love, Lucy Happy Birthday DadGrandpa Thinking of you always We love you Selena and family Wanting to wish family & friends a very Happy Birthday. I hope you all had a good day. On your special day. Month of August lst-Leonard American Horse 2nd-Valerie Aguilar 3rd-Lovey Colwash 5th-Chuck Dick 9th-Moose Tanewasha 14th-Way Ion Weaslchead 16th-Marena Florez 20th-James Walsey 23rd-Felisia RedDog 24th-Lance Stormbringcr, Dionne Polk 26th-Tricia Sahme, Sam Wolfe, Harriman Palmer 24th-Kosic Wolfe and GM, Robert Brunoe for understanding that I needed more time off from work and let me have it and to my summer worker, Hester Scott for holding down the R&A office when I was on leave. My husband, David and my children, Tashayla & Henry have been so supportiveand understanding-Thank you ! ! ! To Darreck my oldest, hang in there and sorry I couldn't be there at your best friends funerals it was just too early for me and to many hurt feelings came back. Most of all, I am very lucky to have such aclosc family because me, my mom, sister and brothers and Valerie Aguilar ( she is like my older sister she lived in our household for a several years) have stuck together no matter what. There nerals. . The families of these w ho have passed on are in mourning and w ill have to go in and testify for me and I would not want them to rclic those days were the hardest for them. It w ould be nice if they could just put all that behind Ihcm and continue loi live their lives. Mary Calica and Larry Holliday continue to press charges on me for killing deer out of season. I w as kill ing these deer for the funerals. Thank you lor your time. Leroy Allen, Jr. sent we needed off from work and how understanding they all were ( and the supervisor that wasn't we wish you would have been 1 more understanding). Sincerely, Eraina Palmer Raynele Andrews & Family Jason Palmer & children Ronald Palmer , . . Kelli Danzuka-Palmer. & Clem i .,: i i Picard ,:. V,'!. ... .-r;;.;:.;';.; To my Baby Girl (Rinnzinnik) Love you & miss you everyday. See you when I see you. Visit when you can. Love your Daddy, ' ' ' Michael S. Kalama Happy 1st Birthday to my cute baby sister Muirinn Janae Adams on August 25th From you beautiful sister Monkeychaela $5.00 I Redeemable at Marcia's Hair Salon on the Rez ; Expires August 31, 1999 Bring this to Marcia's and get $5.00 off of a j : perm or manicurepedicure i , Marcia 's Hair Salon on the Rez : $5.00 553-2521 $5.00 i co - workers were times where certain people iriea to say bad things towards our family or that we didn't handle things the right way or how my Dad would have wanted it, but you know who knew my Dad the best? Right, his immediate family and we went oy my Dad's wishes and in our hearts we know we did right. The people that had unkind words for the family I noticed those people were NEVER at my parent's house visiting my Dad when he was living so why try to say things now. I appreciated everybody's help and their support through everything. This "Thank you" was long overdue and I'm sorry it took so long. Sincerely, Raynele M. Andrews Special thanks to To the editor, . To Warm Springs community, I would like to take this time to say thank you for all the love and support during the sudden and tragic death of our beloved Tony Stacona. A special thank you for the Stacona and Smith families for your unconditional love. A special thank you to my family in New Mexico for their loving strength, support, warmth and friendship. Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful flowers, cards and loving words. A special thanks to all who donated food, money, etc. ...and to Neda Wesley and the cooks who , 'prepared a beautiful meal. In closing, r Muirinn Janae Adams August 25 To my little devel in an angel's disguise. , You keep me on my toes & bring tears to my eyes. Pride keeps me glowing inside and out. For you give me much to be happy about. You complete my world, you make me feel whole. All it takes is your smile to enlighten my soul. Happy First Birthday to my little bratty monster Thank you for all the fun, goofiness & laughter. Bear Hugs & Smooches For Always & forever Love, Mommy (Alicia) Happy Birthday Sister (Mad) on August 3rd, 1999. Hope you have a good birthday. A friend Always, Romelle & Keyshawn Speaktunder Happy Birthday Madeline Jim From Pat, Bob, David, Mike, Lisa & Tyus Happy Birthday Larson Kalama, Sr. August IS God bless you & yours. Love, Tina, Easton & kids Happy 19th Anniversary Easton Aguilar-August 15th. God bless you always! Lotsa love, you wife Tina Coupon i y v r To Whom It May Concern, I am not responsible for ANYBODY DEBTS OTHER THAN MY OWN. Lucille F. Teeman Suppah Thanks for the prayers To Relatives, Friends and Co workers: Thank you for your prayers, flowers and visits during my illness. I am feeling a lot better now that I'm at home. Sincerely, Linda David Staconas& Smiths this is for our Tony whom we called "Dad". The certain special memories That follow me each day. Cast your shadow in my life In a certain way. Sometimes the blowing wind Or the lyric of a song Make me stop and think of you Sometimes all day long. Memories are good to have To share and keep in my heart, Just knowing that you're still inside Makes sure we'll never part. ' , With fove, Michele & Kortney Stacona , Happy 14th Birthday to Cynthia LeClaire!!! August 13th love, Auntie & Uncle Val, RedSky & Rosey Happy Birthday "Splash" August 13th Love, Val, RedSky & Rosey "' Uncle Big Rat & Auntie1 Happy 14th Birthday Valerie!! "Punkin" ' Love, Mom, Dad, Bubs & Pooh Wish you many more!!! Mappy (Birthday tomySweetfieart 'UQysteri' Love Txd, Jarwd& Joyce $5.00 j w s M J? f