E Coosh EEWA: The way it is
Spilyay Tymoo April 19, 2001
Spilyay Speaks
Council members
face big responsibility
Wuz sitting here thinking, "Gcc I lost out on the Tribal
Council elections this past few days ago, and the only thing I
could think of was, when I made my acceptance talk, 1 must
have smiled and the people didn't believe me."
They say that when you can tell a lie and look people eye
to eye without smiling, then you are ready for Council.
Oh, Weill just kidding, anyway, I wasn't too enthused of
getting on the council, because I know what a complicated
and difficult task it is because they are responsible for the
tribe's welfare. They are responsible for all the tribal assets
and debts, and to make decisions on how we can improve our
income for the tribes. There are so many things they have to
deal with that it becomes very confusing on how to deal with
all the issues we face today.
Every tribal member has a right to know what goes on in
the Tribal Council meetings. There should be no closed-door
sessions because that makes people suspicious of what's
taking place. Could it be some shady dealing going on? In the
past many years ago when I was just a Cute Little Tyke, they
used to say any tribal member has the right to sit in on any
council meetings.
We can all sit and reflect back on, Where have we been the
past three years? Where are we today? And Where are we
going the next three years? .
There hasn't been much to talk about from the past three
years, and at the present rime we seem to be at a standstill.
One thing we have been pondering around is our gaming
situatidn. The Indian Head Gaming establishment at Kah-Nee-Ta,
and the location at Hood River. There are both Pro
and Con feelings on the matter of us relocating to the Hood
River site.
We talk of the cost of constructing facilities such as this
and no matter where we build it's going to cost a pretty
dollar.
The space at the Hood River site looks very limited along
that big rock cliff. Just because the site is along the freeway,
does that mean it would really work? Many residents at
Hood River are against us having our gaming facilities there.
But if we do build there, they can't stop us because it is land
in federal trust, and anyone, not even the state can say any
thing to prevent us from building there. A lot of local people
are saying it's too far away for local employment. Many
people would have to relocate and move to Hood River to live
in order to work there.
Maybe we should look at it from a different approach, like
if we do approve the Gaming to be built in Hood River, we
can take the income and establish employment programs here
on the reservation for the local people. This is what our
Tribal Council should be looking into of what's best for the
tribal members and to do the best for all.
However we can do just as well, if we located our casino
along Highway 26, because there is more traffic than one
realizes that passes through here. Many people in Portland
have said that if the Casino were located along Highway 26,
they would be more than happy to stop and relax for awhile
at the Casino. But with the Casino being located at Kah-Nee-Ta,
they say it's too far out of the way for them to stop, as
they do a lot of business in the Central Oregon area, and are
passing through the area a lot.
There are a lot of good locations along the highway, one
good one in my view would be just adjacent to the rock
crusher on the flat halfway up the grade. That would be an
ideal location, another would be just north of He He, on that
flat at the Simnasho junction where tourists turn to go to
Kah-Nee-Ta. At one time someone said that there was no
power out there, but there is power that goes right to the
longhouse at He He.
People may have other ideas of a good location and should
speak up and voice your opinion at the next district meeting
our tribal councilmen schedules. Don't sit back and later on
say, we should have done this, or we should have done that.
Feel free to express your opinion at the meetings.
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Letters to
Election
congratulations
To the editor:
W'c would like to take the time to
congratulate the new Tribal Coun
cil on (lie election. We all hope you
all utrivc to work together for the
people. We also would like to send
special congratulations to Raymond
Calica Tsumpti Sr, W'c are all very
proud of you and your leadership for
the people. We also want to send a
special message to Raymond
Tsumpti Jr. who is attending Oregon
State University. You are only a year
away from your masters' degree.
I lang in there and keep up on your
studies. Before you know it, you will
be there and your sacrifices will pay
off. W'c also want to send another"
message to Juanita Calica. Hang in
there on your Central Oregon Com
munity College studies for your ba
sic FAIT and firefighter school. The
family is behind all three of you and
wish you the best.
Floyd Calica and Family
Rusty Calica, Wanda Calica and
Family
Shcilyn Calica-Adams and Fam
ily (Klamath Falls)
Mary Calica-Bailey, James
Bailey and Family (Bend)
Lillian Galindo and Family
(Chcsley, Brett, Luke Yahtin,
Stephanie Sanders and Rachel)
Representing youth
To the editor:
They announced him as the first
boy ever to represent the Northwest
Indian Youth Conference and he is
a proud member of the Confeder
ated Tribes of Warm Springs Paiutc
Band. He let it be known that he is
an enrolled member of the Paiutes
and some other great news is that
Gina Henry's daughter, Ixiloita, also
was selected to represent the youth
Spring
amid
the snow
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It's easy to get sucked into
How was your Easter? Praise God
what a great time of the year. May
you all enjoy your hard-boiled eggs
and candy, and rejoice at the sight
of an empty tomb.
From the Boston Globe:
Fishermen were ignoring Coast
Guard weather warnings and headed
out to sea to fish for Tuna off the
coast of Cape Cod. Japanese buyers
were paying $50,000 for a nice blue
fin. But the problem was not in
catching, but after they're caught. .
The Christi Anne capsized while
the editor
at Miss Northwest Indian Youth. So
now you have the Henry children
representing all youth here in the
Northwest and our children arc drug
and alcohol free, and practice their
culture and heritage. Well I must be
going, but thought 1 would forward
the information on to you, so let the
girls know and tell gramma Emily
and Carol Craig, and Vince and
Roma Jean Joe for us. They will be
having a pow-wow throughout the
weekend at the Cheney I ligh School
for the ending of this year's confer
ence. So dad Austin and I talked
about it and we will start gathering
to start preparing for the conference
next year because he will have this
title for one year and give it to some
one else next year. Just thought we
would let you know because Alex is
asking if I called you. Na-Na-Iah
called and told us about Thaileah's
birthday party in Portland. Love
you, take care.
Rachacl Henry Howtopat
Happy 8th
To the editor:
I want to thank you for publish
ing my birthday wishes for all four
of my children during the last two
years. This will be the last year that
I will need to do it from here. I am
due for release in July. The first of
the four celebrates his birthday on
April 15. Could you please print a
I lappy 8 Birthday to my son. I miss
you and love you very much. 1 will
be home soon. Ixve Daddy. Thank
you, again.
Respectfully,
Timothy Jensen
Gratitude for
family, friends
To the editor:
I'm writing to the community to
say thank you to all the family and
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Even though
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week, the certainty of spring bloomed on the floor
of the forest as moss, flowers and other plants
drew warmth from the Earth. .
battling with a tuna. The 27-foot
Basic Instinct suffered the same fate.
A 28-footer, was swamped after it
hooked onto a 600-pound tuna. The
tuna pulled it under water. These
fishermen underestimated the power
of the fish they w-ere trying to catch.
That is what temptation does to us.
It takes us by surprise.
It looks manageable on the sur
face. Only after we hook into it do
we discover its strength. Read from
the New Testament Peter 3:8-15.
Tribal Council elections are done.
friends who helped out during the
memorials over the weekend, so me
and my nieces and family can help
dig roots for the longhouse. Thank
you to my mom and sister, and
nieces, and son, and brother in-law
for their support financially and
mentally. I really missed my father,
but thanks to my family I was
healed. Thank you to my aunties
and uncles and cousins for pitching
in. I know I had a year to collect
things. But it seemed like the year
went by too fast. Thanks to the
speaker and the pow wow drummers
and the Wahshut drummer. Thanks
to the cooks and helpers. Thanks to
Natural Resources people, Bear
Tracks, Natalie and Danielle. Thank
you to the Simnasho Longhouse
people who showed up and helped
eat all that great food. That's all "I".
Lois Knight and Sons
Charles and Wintcrnight Sclam
Apologies .
To the editor:
I would like to apologize to the
people for my drunken behavior
over the past several years. Time way
past due for me to change towards a
more constructive way of living.
Being here in the heartbreak hotel
has given me precious time to think
and evaluate myself and my self-destructive
ways. Given time I can
only pray there will be a noticeable
change in my life.
On a more personal level I want
to apologize to Vivian Yahtin and
her children and even her close
friends, also to accept my apology .
for the trouble I put her through.
From my heart I ask for forgiveness .
and I wish to still remain friends and
hopefully no more roadside naps for
me.
On a very personal level, I most
heartedly apologize to my own chil
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it was snowing on the north end last
taking on powerful stuff
Some folks have growled about the
"same" faces. Well, God uses people
to help lead people. So, whether you
like them or not, you are required
by the scriptures and the teachings
of the Elders to help and pray for
the leadership of this community.
So, remember the sajing about bit
terness: It is like drinking poison and
waiting for the other person to die.
No to poison, yes to prayer, yes to
hugging someone you love. Hug
someone you dislike. No alcohol or
tobacco for children. One day at a
dren and family. I will yet bring us
together as a family again. For honor
of all I pledge on my freedom to find
a way.
Thanks,
Tyrcc Stormbringcr
Letters sought
To the editor,
Niix Pachwai Inmima
Naimuma!!
My Indian name is "Twinashat"
and my English name is I.awren
John Slockish. My parents arc Mr.
& Mrs. Wilbur Jr. and Suzic
Slockish. My dad is from Klickitat
tribe and my mom is from the Warm
Springs tribe.
I am currently in the military ser
vice at I t. Hood, Texas and I have a
year and half more to go here. I
would enjoy any letters from my
people. I get lonely for my Indian
people and I wish to get to know
new people through the letters. If
you can please take the time to write
to me.
I am 19 years old and I graduated
from Wishram High School in
W'ishram, Washington in June 1999.
I left for Ft. Benning, Georgia on
July 28, 1999 and graduated in No
vember 1999 from Ft. Benning and
was stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas
where I am currently at.
I enjoy listening to wardance and
Washut music and also the modern
music of today. I am always kept
busy here, but I will do my best to
answer any letters, but the main
thing would be to hear from people
from home.
Thank you!
Lawren Slockish
Alpha Co., 2-8 Infantry
4,h ID
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
Editor's note - PFC Slockish's
address was left out of the last issue.
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time.
Buckle up the kids and your
selves. Don't hit or beat on your
self. Pay your bills before gambling,
then stay home. Read the Bible for
its effect on your heart Pray to God
to the point of your hearing Him.
Honor someone each day. Love
yourself. Like yourself. See you
- church. Warm Springs Presbyterian
Church Worship at 11:00 a.m. on
the campus.
Pastor Rick K. Ribiero
553-1237
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