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fWf mag 1 yyy 4 June 1,2000 warm Springs, Oregon spilyaytymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is "Well, Let's See," Think I'll ramble a little on the outcome of the recent election of moving the Casino to Madras, Oregon. The issue went down pretty bad by the voters. "The All-Mighty dollar VS Sclf-Respcct,"Gocs to show that people have feelings for them selves at any cost. To me when I refer to self-respect, the thoughts take me back to the day's of when I was just a "Cute Little Tyke," We used to travel to The Dalles, OR. I hated to go to The Dalles, because I always had a bad feeling when ever we would go there. The uneasiness came when we would go down town and see signs in the door win dows of the cafes that read, "No Indians Allowed." That will never leave my mind of those days of the past and that really stung my heart, and there was always an un-easy feeling each time we would go there. There was only one cafe where all the Indians could eat and that was a run down Chinese cafe on the side street that led down to the Ferry Landing. In them days the only way to get across the river there was by a Ferry boat. I always asked my parents, "Why do we have to come to The Dalles?" They would say, "We have relatives down here." At that time there people that lived at, Lone Pine, Spear Fish, Hood River and Celilo, to name a few places. I remember those days and as I reflect back my thoughts go even deeper, like that must be the way a stray dog feels as he is trying to be friendly and accepted, but people just kick him around. But when that big fall fish run came those greedy car salesmen were right there telling the fishermen he could take any car on the lot and settle after the fish run was over. So when you are stung once, it hurts and you never forget those feelings. Many people might have been stung in Madras, and if so that hurts and they will never forget... So why cry over spilled milk, : we could take those dollars were going to spend to build in Madras and build our own Casino along highway 26. If that's what the people want, that's what they should get! ! ! " '' '' ' ' ' " ' There are some sharp people around here, but just because they don't have, "Consultant," after their name no one listens to them. The people have spoken, and in the future they should be consulted before any wild schemes are to be presented to them. Like . the one where the Consultants say that Madras is the only place to build. The people say we can make it by building along highway 26. Why not reverse the situation and they would have said that the Reservation was the only place to build, than all the charts would just have been reversed. As it was mentioned once that there was no power in areas mentioned, don't know which way they are looking because there is power all over the reservation, and it would take that much to build a cesspool, or lagoon. Some say if we would build along the highway 26, there could be opportunities for other tribal members to go into small business like a gas station, grocery store, motel and other shops. And if we did go with the Madras area this wouldn't have been possible. Yep! We have all kinds of land where we don't have to deal with anyone like the state representatives and all the income would come to the tribes and we wouldn't have to give a percent to any one for the operation of the Casino. We' ve taken chances before, so why not do what we feel is the best for our future. We should do as the elders did in the past and look to the future of the tribes as they did and what we are squandering away to day on un-necessary things with out any thought of what we are doing. It's the people who should be speaking out on what they think is the best things to do for all the tribes. They say we will be broke shortly but they never realize all the un-nessary things they do on spending money. We all have youngsters coming up that we should be looking after for the future. Do something good for them...AHH N AHH-CHI-TOON ! ! ! Toe Ness It's hard for me to get used to these changing times. I can remember when the air was clean, gay was being happy end sex was dirty. YIKESH SS SS Tlie only thing I regret about my to live my life again, I'd make sooner.YIKES!! SS SS Crossing the street in New York keeps old people young If they make U...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 life is the length of it. If I had all the same mistakes only SS SS Tired of harrassment To the editor, I really don't know where to start this. I'm writing in regards to my probation officer Lcona Ike. Well, during Celilo Salmon feast I attended with staff and other clients. I seen Lcona there and her response wasn't hi or how are you. It was "Are you on pass." Last year I went to Warm Springs after a year and three months of so bricty. I felt like she was invading my personal life. I was humiliated after being escorted to jail to be put on the intoxilzer and blew 0.0. That was the beginning. What I'm writing this letter for is because Leona called my counselor at Warm Springs making threats she's going to throw my a in jail. So I then went to my counselor here in Pendleton and told her my situation. I've been here in aftercare since February 26th. So anyway my counselor here in Pendleton called Leona, who was Stepparenting not easy To the editor, I would like to voice my concern to the ever growing step-parenting family. If grows more and more ev ery day. Men who marry women with children or women who marry men with children. Why are step-moms or step-dads so impatient with their step-children. If you knew the woman or man you married had these children before you married him or her, then you fully accepted this responsibility of becoming a good step-parent. If you are angry or impatient with your step-children, then maybe you need to bow on out of your spouses life and make hisher life easier along with the children's life. If you truly love the man or woman who has children, you will dq everything and anything in your power to be a good step-parent. Ifypu dori't, then there is definitely something very wrong with you. Our children need good healthy lifestyles in order to become re sponsible healthy people. Our chil dren are our future. If you want a good future, act now and help these children to learn a healthy, functional atmosphere. An atmosphere where they learn love, trust, security, re sponsibility and good moral stan dards. Think about the future, our children's future. Canteca Mallen Wishes sent To the editor, I, Amanda Robinson would like to say Happy Mother' s Day to all you mama's out there. Have a good time you all. Happy Mama's Day to: Gidget Robinson, Raw-Nelda, Tammy Robinson, Sandy Peroz, Rhonda Robinson, Vickie Polk, Buckaroo Robinson, Sena Ruiz, Kit Robinson LeClair, Anga Polk Lopez, Lucinda Green, Grandma Lizzy Rhoan, Roma David, Babe (Little fat auntie), Pat Brown-auntie, Cassemira Rhoan, Neda Wesley, Longhouse Lucy, Laura Kennedy, Bernice Mitchell, Alice Wyena, Marella Sam, Rachel Winishut, Lucy Sam, Glenda Fisher, Bonnie Tuckta, LuisaTuckta, Mrs. Keno Tuckta, Kamie, Denise Smith and Chris Smith. And whomever else I may have forgotten. Lots of love. From me, way over here in Dublin (Mexico) JOKE, California, Amanda Wykema Renee Clarinet for sale Yamaha clarinet for sale. $300 firm. Excellent condition. Call Lucy at printing if you are interested 553-3222. "To Spuddly, James E. Jensen Happy 4th Birthday May 23. I hope it is truly a happy day I love & miss you" Love, Daddy Jensen rude to her on the phone. My coun selor then called me after conversing with Leona. Leona told here she was not lifting the warrant on me. I then called to speak with Leona's boss, whom I've gotten no response from. I called Tribal Court and found out I had no warrants. So Leona took it upon herself to think the worst about me and made verbal threats about throwing me in jail. It this harassment or what? I feel it is and I don't think I need anyone looking for my faults or mistakes. Let God be my judge. I relapsed but I picked myself up and I'm starting over. I know for a fact there are people in the community who are worse off than me. I'm trying to do something for myself to stay in re covery. I know there are people who have complaints about Leona and don't do anything or say anything. Well, I'm sick of it. Clarice Tewee Writing letters is less expensive To the editor, Letter writing. I know writing let ters is definitely less expensive to communicate with those you know, live a far way from you. Here are a few assets I've learned from writing. 1 . Take, make some time to write. 2. Get to the main point why you're writing. 3. Make a long story short. 4. Writing can relive some stress if you're having a hard day. 5. You can express yourself more through writing letters. I can't really know how I know all this, but it's pretty cool and especially less expensive when it comes to getting your phone bill every month. Thank you. . EvettePatt j. ' : ", ,689 W. 13th Ave.Apt 11 ,1 ,v - : i Eugene, OR 97402 Why not sublease To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. I am on my fifteenth year of living on the reservation. Fourteen years on being a FireMedic volunteer. So, I have a pretty good feeling of what I am about the share in my observations of life in Warm Springs as being correct. The one factor that for me has it's roots into relationships that sour. Thinking that becomes fuzzy over time. Health that drops off quickly. Hopelessness, fear, and death. This factor is the use of alcoholdrugs. Beer, wine, hard stuff, meth, grass. The meth and grass the police con tinue to keep a lid on it. The hard stuff is controlled by the State. But the beer and wine WOW. I was talking with a Tribal member the other day and they had an interesting idea. Why not for an experiment have the Tribal Government sublease the beer and wine license from the folks who run the Rainbow Market. They sell a lot of things from their store, but have them remove the beer and wine. Pay them the value of sales of the missing beer and wine for a three-year period. Now I know the Happy Birthday to my favorite Gunkle Alex Yourl Niece , Chantel Happy Birthday to Wilma Sorry couldn't be there. Hope you have fun. Thankx for always being there for us. Ellie & Chantel Wilma Happy Birthday to Tony from Ellie St. A Happy Birthday & Best wishes Jonas A. LD From the family! Take care! Stonesetting for ' Alice & James Florendo, Sr.; Cheryl Lynn Florendo (daughter); & June (Tapedo) Sutterlee (daughter-in-law) Also included are Earl Boise, Twin children Ronnie & Connie Boise & Grandmother Sally Wheeler at the Agency Cemetery on June 3, 2000 Give Away and meal following at the Agency Longhouse. Any questions call Joann Smith at (541)553-1511 or Irene Towe (541) 553-1255. Youngsters, think twice To the editor, Well, what'z happening. This is Rayfield Jeff Mitchell. I thought I'd drop a few lines to all you Springers out there. I am over here in Kansas, that is United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, but anyway this is to all my family members also! I've been here 2 months now! I got 5 years left on this 1 1 year bid. These 5 years I've been down I've learned alot from other Natives do ing Life sentences, but there is another thing I want to say to the younger brotha's out there, stop what your doing, listen to the elders, learn from them about our culture, our language, fight for what's right, keeping our culture strong. Prison ain't no place to be, but that's where you're going in that direction. Well, this is to all family out there, stay strong, quit drinking. But like I said before to all you youngsta's trying to be gangstas. That ain't no life. If you continue doin' what your doin' I'll see ya'll before I get out cause you'll be coming to a peniten tiary. I don't wanna see that, I want to see all youngsta's representing for our tribe have N8tiv pride, not a Gangsta's pride. Be real to your selves. You need self respect to get respect. I seen a lot of people die alcohol license? devil is in the details, the wnat it questions begin to fly. Active alco- holies will try to continue to stay active. But, what if the drive into town for beer is to much for a young couple that day. An evening of sober talking begins about their marriage and their kids and healing begins to take place. Maybe that would be worth the hassle of the devil in the details of subleasing the Rainbow Market's beer and wine license. And what of the money saved by Tribal Government in a drop of services needed by folks. Well, something to think and pray on. Sooooo....hug someone you love. Hug someone you dislike. No alco hol or tobacco for children. One day at a time. Buckle up the kids and v yourselves. Don't hit or beat on v yourself. Pay your bills before gam bling then stay home. Read the Bible for it's effect on your heart. Pray to God to the point of hearing Him. Honor someone. Love yourself. Like yourself. See you in church. Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro WS Presbyterian Church On the campus worship at 10 a.m. 5th Annual Camp meeting set Jubilation Revivals announce their 5th Annual Camp meeting set for July 20, 21, 22, 2000 at the Tulalip Tribal Reservation in Tulalip, Washington. Special guest speaker is Rev. Lott Thunder from Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. All nationalities are wel come to come! Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly at the Tulalip Tribal Office grounds. Hosts are JR and Debbie Williams. Sponsored by Merle Williams Ministeries and the Jubilation Revival Center. For more information call (360) 659-1777 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Take Exit 199 Marysville, Tulalip turn left at light and follow sign. Happy 3rd Birthday to my 1 & only daughter Chantel Picard on May 19 I love you more than anything in the world. No matter what anybody says. Hope you get everything you want on your day & pretty soon you'll be back with me for good Love Always you one & only mom Ellie Williams these 5 years I've been down. I spent most of my bid in penitentarys. These pens ain't no joke. I seen a lot of people die just because the other people in here don't have respect for others. I'm gonna give you an ex ample, I've seen people get stabbed just because they bumped into somebody without saying excuse me. So they get killed just because they don't say nothing to the person he disrespected. I want all you youngstas to take my advise this place ain't no joke. I been here 2 months and I've seen alot of people get hurt here but any wayz. I regret what I did back in '95 but we all learn by mistakes. It took me coming to prison to realize what I was doing to myself and my family. But it's all good now! That I learned by other people here in prison once again this is to my family in Warm Springs. I want all my family members to write to me and send some photos of the family on the rez. I ain't allowed Polaroid pictures but anyways here is my address below: Rayfield Jeff Mitchell 60839-065 U.S.P. Leavenworth PO Box 1000 Leavenworth, KS 66048-1000 P.S. Feel free to write and send photos and write soon. Loved one j remembered To the editor, Save your Memory, Memory may Save you ' David Lyle Andrews , 1 . January 25th, 1963-August 9th, 1999 36 years went by. I. lived a third of them with you. : , . We hunted, we worked in the fields together. We had our dreams, we had our share of hard times. We grew apart, not knowing ex actly where we would go. . We loved each other and fought just as much. You had a life for apart from mine. You had a life plan. You married each and every one of your hearts desire and gave life to children who grow like wild fire. , i A man you are, with many a hearts desire. Who of each other now blame for your expire. NO BLAME! NO MORE GAME! Please stop now the shame. My brother, your husband, your father, your friend, your foe. Be good, be kind! Don't let your hate blind! Let his memory and David rest. You may not see he, but he see thee. His earthly body was not meant to be. His soul had to be set free! A man of "fire & fiery strong and proud !" If you as he, than let the past be. Be strong and go on, we each have our own path be it right or be it wrong. Just stay strong. written by: Deborah Andrews Torres May 15, 2000 PO Box 92798 City of Industry, CA 91715 Happy 7th Birthday to my "first born son", Steven Lake Begay, now also known as "Wanapine". This wish is sent all the way to Celilo Falls, OR. I wish you the best and all the hap piness the world can offer you. You are the greatest miracle that happened to me on May 22nd, 1993. I really love and miss you alot and I wish I could be there with you during your celebration. Also, your family here congratulate and are very happy about your Indian name you received last month. With all my love & prayers from me to you, Your mom, Angie Thomas Happy Birthday ' Tommie Dick Mom, Curtiss & Theodore Happy Birthday to Billman from, May, Tommie, Curtiss & Theodore
