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4 September 2 1,2000 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo E Coosh EEWA: The way it is "We all do dumb things once in a while," Let's home we don't do this on every issue we face. Let's see, we have problems with our every operation of our organization. At this time everything is in a critical condition as our main source of timber is depleting and so is the income. At one time during the high peak of our timber industry the logging companies could produce enough timber in a week that would surpass what is produced in a month today. Today every issue that comes up we must make the right decisions and try to come up with situations that are in the best interest for the tribes. Today we are trying to find ways to produce incomes and at the present time we have focused on gaming. When this issue was first introduced to the tribes, there were options given to the tribes on: "Should we build along highway 26, near Warm Springs? Or make an addition to Kah-Nee-Ta Resort? The discussion seemed to favor Kah-Nee-Ta site. So, it was voted to make a five-year trial period to see how it would work. Even at that point there was opposition to the idea of building at Kah-Nee-Ta. Petitions were circulated trying to halt the Kah-Nee-Ta area. At that point some were totally against gaming on the reservation. When the Indian Head Casino came into operation those who were totally against gaming were the main ones winning big prizes there. Shortly after the gaming was in operation it was clear that the site was the wrong place. One of the big selling point was that this would bring in more income for the resort. You must realize that people who make reservations at the resort are family outings and in most cases this don't include gambling as families are trying to get the best deal for their family. The Cascade Locks area was an ideal location for a Casino, which would have been jvfst a few miles east of the metro area of Portland-Vancouver. But that fell through and a site of Madras was presented to the tribes, which was voted down. A casino along highway would be the best location because of the high rate of travel through the reservation. No matter where we build it will cost many dollars. If we build on the reservation all income would come to the tribes and no percentage would have to be paid to anyone. So we should all take this in consideration and build at the best location. So when there are meetings on the issue all tribal members should attend and voice their opinion pro or con. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON Toe A preacher was winding up his temperance sermon with great fervor, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." And the congregation cried, "Amen!" "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it in the river." And the congregation cried, "Amen!" "And if I had all the whiskey and demon rum in the world, I'd take it all and throw it in the river." And the congregation cried, "Hallelujah!" The preacher sat down. The song leader stood up very tentatively and announced, "For our closing song, let us sing hymn 365, 'Shall we gather at the river?'" SSS SSS A blonde decided to try horseback riding, even though she had no prior experience. She mounted the horse unassisted, and the horse immediately sprang into motion. It galloped along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde began to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabbed for the horse's mane, but couldn't seem to get a firm grip. She tried to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slid down the side of the horse anyway. The horse galloped along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up her frail grip, she leapt away from the horse to try and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot became entangled in the stirrup and she was at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as her head struck the ground over and over. As her head was battered against the ground, she was mere moments away from unconsciousness.. Then, to her great fortune, the WalMart manager saw her and shut the horse off. SSS SSS Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles 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 ain 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. I T 0 0 Ness SSS SSS Editor's Note and letters from its readers. All Huckleberry The Annual I luckleberry Feast gathered dancers for a powwow to celebrate the bountiful harvest of ber ries this year. Dancing occurred Fri day and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2000. Drummers for the powwow were Wewokya, Quartz Creek, Eagle Thunder and Rainy Creek for Friday nights and Eagle Butte drum group joined these groups on Saturday night. Three Tiny Tots danced and received $3.00 each Friday, that amount increased to nine Tiny Tots dancing Saturday who received $3.00, and 12 tiny tols dancing Sun day and receiving $3.00 each. Contest dancing continued soon after tiny tots with the winners as follows: Thank you for prayers and donations To the editor, This letter is in regards to thank the people of Warm Springs for their prayers and donations to help our son (Tre'leigh) get better. He was in volved in an accident following the Hinckley Celebration in Minnesota on June 26. An elderly lady hit him on his left side and parked on him for about 5 seconds. With the prayers of so many people he has come back from the accident and started walk ing again. He danced at a powwow for the 1st time this past labor-day week-end. The doctors thought that he would be unable to walk for a long time, but he has proven them wrong. We would like to extend our greatfulness to the ones who helped with donations for us to stay in Minn, while he was in ICU for 4 days. He was in the hospital for 10 days. Spe cial thanks to the following people: Queahpama Family (Rudy & Anna), Fern Begay, Norene Greene, Anson Seeking employment To the editor, To the community of Warm Springs, hello my name is Joseph Craig and I've submitted this letter to the Spilyay Tymoo in hopes of gaining employment while finishing up on a three-and-a-half year sen tence, with a year and a half to go. While here I've gained experi ence cooking for a large number of people, inventory, budgeting, prepar ing a menu and management in the food business. I'm a certified Food Handler. My card expires in January 2003. This would be my field of choice, but I'm also skilled in other jobs such as plumbing, fencing, grounds-keeping, custodial and mill work. I've also worked in restaurants "This is going out to my Big Bro. OBEDT T. MOODY, I hope You had a GREAT Birthday. Sorry we couldn't be there, and may you have many more to come." Love your Lil sis:) Nuku-Nuku:) & Mike:) Happy Birthday To my brother Curtis, "Humph" On September 22 With love, Selena 4 family J 4 M fit X VERNON W1NISHUT Happy 14th Birthday September 20, 2000 From Bernard, Mom and brothers letters, preferably 300 words Feast powwow results noted. . . 7-12 girls fancyJingle "-Destry Uegay 2nd-Nathena Jim 3,d-Cassandra DelNero 7-12 girls traditional I"-Jessica Longknife 2nd-Agatha Jim 3,d-Angie Anguiano 7-1 2 boys traditional T-Atcitty Begay 13-17 girls fancy I "-Pearl Jack 13-17 boys fancy l"- Blaine Begay 13-17 girls traditional l"-Krysta Rhoan 2nd-Valerie Suppah 18 ladies fancy l"-Brittney Kalama 2nd-Julie Johnson 3,d-Darylynne Scott Begay & Family, Mackie Begay & Family, Char & Enie Herkshan, Cap tain Moody & Family, Big Rat & Family, Austin Greene, Carlos & Charmaine Calica, Sharon Katchia & Corbett Tom, Frances Allen, Millie Colwash & Family, Lyle & Arlita Rhoan, Raymond & Beulah Tsumpti, Mike & Cecelia Collins, Leona Ike, Daisy Ike, Marcia Soliz, Oliver Kirk Bridget Culpus, Merle Kirk. If we have missed anyone, We're sorry & was unintentional. These are all the names that we have at this moment. We will be having a dinner & giveaway for Tre'leigh on Sept 23 at 10:00AM. This will take place at the ScabbyRobe residence, during the Yakama Indian Days Celebration. For those who don't know the location, it's just south of the powwow grounds. We hope you can be here to welcome him home from this incident. Thank You & God Bless Erwin & Tracy ScabbyRobe & Family and stores, as cashier box boy, short order cook and dishwasher. I'm clean and sober, and avail able any time, week days, weekends, holidays, full time, part time, swing shift or grave yard. What I don't know I'm willing to learn. I follow directions well and I'm highly motivated. If anyone is interested, I'll need a letter of employment along with the days and hours I'll be working. I can be reached at the Correction facility Monday through Friday, message number is 553-3309. It will take 1 to 2 days for approval through the Pa role and Probation department and Tribal Court. Thank you. Sincerely, Joseph Craig Happy Belated Birthday To my daughter Misty Dawn Jensen July 11th Love, Dad Thanks Cobra To the editor, To everyone in the COBRA organization. Thank you for helping to save my life, and my 2-year-old son David. Words seem so inad equate. In May of 1998, 1 moved out of state and was thrown out onto the streets, precalculated and viciously done, so I would be helpless enough to have my child taken away. But COBRA was there and has been ever since. It amazes me how many people this organization helps. I never want to forget my shock, pain and terror as I stood at that pay phone, nor when you arrived to take us to-in the truest sense-shelter, help, comfort and safety. I know I was in shock at least a week. It was that long before I could even believe I was there, that it really happened. 1 hen I was down, literally with a wretched flu, at least 3 weeks after that. After being there more than a month, I was too afraid to even go into town to look for an apartment, very listless except for fear. I did-finally-go into town, but didn't find an apartment. Thanks to COBRA again and the Soroptimists, we w ent to the Redmond Transition House, where we have lived for 10 months. A few days ago we moved into our ow n apartment. And now, w ith a lot more help and pray ers, we even have beds to sleep in, a comfortable couch in our living room, a nice home, and lots of big smiles from my precious son David. Thank you more than words can say. Yours, Rachel A David 18 mens fancy I "-Chips Kalama 2nd-Tim Kalama 18 ladies traditional 1 "-Roberta Kirk 2nd-L.ois Knight 3'd-Violet Heath 18 mens traditional I "-Carlos Calica 2"d-Joe Tuckta 3,d-Gene Sampson Seniors: Aurelia Stacona, Kathleen Heath, Ursula Little, Romagene Joe, Vince Joe, Freda Wallulatum, Delvis Heath, Earl Miller, Viola Kalama, and Hamilton Greeley. A worldly visitor of the indig enous band of Maori Indians of New Zealand, Ncal Bacon, graced us with his presence. After an Honor Dance Communication needs to be worked on To the editor, I'd like to clarify the miscom munication in the last issue of Spilyay Tymoo. My letter of 'vents' was not supposed to be printed because I had a change of mind and reworded those thoughts as follows: The techniques on communica tion in our tribal organization, our entities and community must clearly be worked at! I would first suggest that the Agency District Tribal Coun cil reps have a general council meet ing for the Agency District people! I hear complaints of how the Spilyay is turning into the people's voice, well, it's plain and simple, if our tribal members cannot voice directly to your face, then the next best thing is through the media. Allowing the people (that voted you into office) to share their thoughts, ideas and con cerns helps them to release grudges, negativity and concerns. If we have leadership qualities that are practiced daily then the coaching for future leadership is already in play. I say when someone voices an opinion they -better take a look at what they are actually projecting to their people! Are you the kind of leader that wants a huge debt wiped out only because you hold a prestigious title, do you know the word, integrity? General managers and directors are hired and being paid a huge salary to constantly Please stop the rumors To the editor, Regarding Samuel Whitefoot: 2394 Little Oitz Loop of the Atwood and Whitefoot family. We wish to inform the community that Samuel was arrest for Parole Violation (Ab sconding) on behalf of Sam and his mother, our lives and truths are in Gods hands. Please let the rumors cease. The Atwood, Whitefoot And Starr Families Yard Sale September 23rd & 24th Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palmer Lane on Tenino Road if- A1 f . ..r Isaiah Holliday Happy 3rd Birthday to Big Boy, we love you very much. Dad and Mom Isaiah Cain, have a good one to our Big Brother. Hope its a good one. Lots of love, Milton A Phillip Isaiah, have a cool 3rd Birthday. Ready to whip you It f bro (ayz). Your Bro, Ramon Greene on his behalf, he treated the He He crowd to a Maori War Dance; shame on you, if you missed this. Maybe we'll arrange another indigenous visi tor to next years powwow. Thanks to Captain Moody for MC duties, Carlos for use of his public address system, and the cooks for feeding midnight snack to all. Without the drum groups, dancers and audience, this small, lo cal, but festive gathering would not be possible. The Tribal Council funds the Feast proper itself. The powwow is separate, and we do fundraising throughout the year. All volunteers and contributions to next year's gath ering are appreciated. Maybe we'll see you at He He next summer, and we do mean you. Benson Heath think and come up with brilliant ideas to keep our reservation from going under. Are they doing that or are they hiring consultants to do their job? As I stated in the WSFPI, lets work as a team! We have the brains, know-how and people of all ages to come up with the same brainstorm you hired con sultants think of. If you took stats of all the non-Indians since we began doing business, what would you find out? Or have you ever done that? Do you continually take college courses to stay updated or do you let the ones that have a continuous college edu cation have a say in your future moves? Another suggestion, we can not continue to keep putting busi nesses and offices in this 20-acre spot. And the school that you are already building roads for like it was started in your meeting, that particular area should be used for expansion for the upcoming ECE children. The new school you want needs to be located towards the flat going to Portland. ' Livestock should be put further out from public view. You need to show off progress not smelly animals. Many thoughts and businesses come to mind but I needed you to let you know, my last letter was not written correctly and I would like to submit this one to surpass the previous. Respectfully submitted, Emma Smith Thanks to all We would like to thank all the people that purchased raffle tickets and helped with the fundraising ef forts such as: tickets sellers, Quartz Creek Drum, Dancers, Salmon Bak ersCooks, MC, volunteers & help, donations of raffle items, supplies, materials, beads, buckskin, fabric and all the support we received from fami lies, organizations our fund-raising efforts were successful to send 3 se niors on a powwow cruise to Catalina Island and Mexico. We still have a jingle dress for sale size 14-16 will consider time payments for information for info call 553-3290. The following are the winners of the raffle: Shell dress-Bernice Jim from Georgeville, WA; Powwow chair-Aurolyn Watalamet from White Swan, WA; Powwow Chair-Lena Ike from Warm Springs, OR; Yarn Bag necklace-Winona Frank from Warm Springs, OR; Shawl (fringe)-Ante Pamperin from Warm Springs, OR; Small cooler-George Meachem Jr. from Tacoma, WA. The Queahpama family ' If
