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Spilyay Tymoo June M, 2001
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Spilyay Speaks
Follow parades
to rodeos, dancing
One of the biggest highlights in the Northwest is the annual
Rose Festival. F.ach year it draws thousands of visitors to the
city for a week full of excitement and fun. The big Grand Moral
Parade is one of the biggest in the West and has many gigantic
floats each year. The big parade is full of floats from all parts of
the Northwest, and creative to say the least.
Once again Spirit Mountain had a winning float in its cat
egory. They have a float in the big parade each year and usually
place or win with their entry.
The Rose Parade is always full of marching bands, horseback
riders, and kids or people afoot all decked out which really
makes the parade a big success.
A few years ago we had a "Go gitter" person working for the
Tribal Council, and managed to get the Confederated Tribes
into the Rose Parade with a float. That was always something
to look forward to each year to see a float representing the Con
federated Tribes of Warm Springs. There would be people go
ing down to work on the float getting it ready for the big pa
rade. Usually Miss Warm Springs would ride on the float, with
the Chiefs and elders all decked out in native regalia:
Also in the past there was another hard worker who entered
an all Indian girl drill team to march in the Rose Parade. That
was another special event for the local people to see members of
The Confederated Tribes marching along with the rest of the
parade. Efforts by people such as that were never acknowledged
or appreciated and today they are gone and no one to take their
place to work on getting a float or some kind of an entry in the
Rose Parade.
The Museum entered a float in the parade at Sisters and won
first place as the most original in its category. That in itself says
a lot for the Tribes and the Museum, here in Warm Springs,
during the Rodeo days at Sisters.
This past week there were so many activities taking place
like the Rose Festival in Portland, the rodeo at Sisters and the
Treaty Days in Yakima. This all took place at the same time so
it was hard for people to witness all the events. At Yakima there
are several special events and one of the biggest attractions is
the All Indian Rodeo in White Swan, which brings cowboys
from all parts of the Western states. There is a big Softball Tour
nament, a golf tournament and other things that take place on
the Yakama reservation.
In the rodeo events all contestants will earn points toward
the finals that is held each fall in Albuquerque, N.M., as all
year long cowboys enter the Western Sanctioned rodeos to earn
as many points to enter the finals.
' The points are earned by as many dollars a person wins dur
ing the rodeo in each event. This is in the major rodeo events,
such as the Bronc Riding, Bareback, Bull Riding, Calf Roping,
Bulldogging, Wild cow milking and the girls' Barrel Race. There
are always added attractions at each rodeo like Kids entries, and
races of some kind and the Wild horse race.
There will be a big All-Indian Rodeo here sanctioned by the
Western States for the cowboys to build their points. This will
be during the Pi-Um-Sha days. The rodeo will have the stan
dard events where the and will draw all the top Indian Cow
boys trying to build as many points as they can. All the cow
boys have their eye on the finals each year.
On the other hand their will be a big Pow-wow which draws
the top Indian dancers in each category, like the Fancy Dancers,
Traditional dancers, and it runs down to the kids. People come
to compete for all that prize money that is put each year. The
place will be buzzing with a lot of people from all parts of the
Western States and Canada.
For the rodeo fans dust off your boots and hat and for the
dancers get your regalia together and get ready to join in at the
Pi-Um-Sha days here in Warm Springs.
Sid Miller
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Black Lodge provides entertainment
The Honor Seniors, Graduating
class of 2001, Madras High boys' and
girls' varsity basketball teams and
Grammy nominees Black Lodge
singers was held June 7, at the
Agency Ixmghousc. The Longhouse
was full as the Warm Springs com-
munity. honored these individuals
with a dinner and awards ceremony.'
The evening was to honor the
Black Lodge singers for their achieve
ments in music. Nominated for a
Grammy, with the CD "Honoring
the Elders," World Champion Hand
Drummers. Also the Graduating
class of 2001, Madras High Varsity
Organizers
The event turned out to be a time
for laughs and fun, where people had a
good time. Everyone enjoyed the meal,
performances and Round Dances. Tho
mas Moringowl, the emcee, kept the
crowd laughing and made the event run
smoothly. We the event committee
would like to thank and recognize ev
eryone who helped make this happen.
Honored guests: The Class of 2001,
Boys' and Girls' basketball team, Elders
of the Warm Springs community and
the Black Lodge singers.
Local Artist: Archie Caldera-sculp-ture
for Black Lodge, Marcia Soliz-vests
for Black Lodge and Natalie Kirk-basket
for Louise Scabby Robe (wife of
Kenny).
Emcee Thomas Morningowl, a tribal
member of the Umatilla Tribe, from
Pendleton. .
Items for the graduates and elders
Human services t-shirts for the class of
2001; WSPD t-shirts, canned fishbcr
ries and Museum items for the Warm
Springs Elders.
Tribal personal, tickets for the Port
land Fire, of the WNBA, won by Maria
Hicks.
Putting God first is investment
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. Long ago
in the stories of the Bible. A good
man with a righteous heart was told
my God that he was to stand and to
look up to the heavens and see the
stars. And God told Abraham that
the number of the stars was to be
the number of future heirs of Israel.
Why? Abraham was a man. He
made mistakes. Vet, he kept a lov
ing heart towards God. He tried. He
put his God and his family ahead of
his own life. His family grew to be
come the Nation of Israel. He put
his God and his community ahead
of his own life.
basketball teams and the Warm
Springs Elders.
The event was a special time for
members to enjoy life and celebrate
achievements of family and friends.
The Longhouse was filled with
laughter from announcer Thomas
Morningowl and a spiritual and
emotional speech from Kenny
Scabby Robe Sr., Black Lodge leader.
Scabby Robe Sr. closed the evening
with a prayer for all the ladies in the
community, which was very emo
tional and uplifting, with the em
phasis on the importance of the roles
women play in our daily lives and
thank those
The Madras boys and girls varsity
) basketball teams for their great season
they had this year. The Madras boys
, made the state tournament and the Ma
dras girls did a great job, placing second
at the state tournament. One player
from each team was selected for Janet
' Jackson concert tickets. The players
were selected for their hard work, dedi
cation and their outstanding athletic
abilities. Chasen Walker, Tri-Valley
player of the year, and Nicole Main, 1"
team at the state tournament, were the
athletes chosen. They both made us
; proud and we would like to wish them
1 well through out their future endeavors.
Most of the graduates were not
present as they were still in Disney Land
to celebrate graduation. We will be look
ing forward to seeing them at the gradu-
ation banquet June 14.
!' The performers did an excellent job
j they all were great and we would like to
thank them.
Natasha Edwards and Lola Sohappy
for the Lords Prayer.
Foster, Titus Kalama and Larson
Kalama Jr. for the F'lutc music.
Valerie Swiztler, Radine Johnson,
, Now, what is interesting to me is
how that same principle is seen in
so many other cultures, and nations.
Indian, Spanish, Black, Italian, etc.
To put your God and your family
community ahead of your personal
wants is high honor before the I.ord.
To prepare the future for your chil
dren and future children, we the
adults must make good choices that
require some discomfort todav for a
better tomorrow. Now, I am not say
ing that we have to cut off a finger,
but we need to continue to make
smart choices. And if we haven't we
need to start. One less trip to the
casino for the sake of needs of ihc
Photos by Daniel Lawrence
Singing from the featured guests, top, gift-giving and the Lord's
Prayer were all part of the happenings during Black Lodge honor.
in molding our future.
The Black Lodge singers sang
songs that made you want to get out
there and dance. You could tell by
just listening to them sing, that they
spend lots of time rehearsing their
songs. The songs seemed to make
you feel real good inside, The crowd
really enjoyed listening to the group,
joining in with the group and had a
wonderful time all evening.
The Warm Springs Elders were a
big, important, part of the program;
the Black Lodge CD was "Tribute
to the Elders." The Elders were hon
ored with T-shirts, Museum items
responsible for event
Mary Ann Mcanus, Irene Towe and the
1 ", 21"1 graders for the Wasco singing and
dancing.
Gary Villa Jr., Raylene Ike,
Farrelynnn and Laurissa and Angela
Bellanger for the pow wow-dancing ex
hibitions. Nationally known Warm Springs
Hot-Shot fire fighters for the slide show
presentation and demonstration.
Felipe Brito, Hoop dancer.
The Black Lodge singers; Kenny Sr.,
Algin, Matthew, John, Myron, Edrwin
and Emerson Scabby Robe, Fred Ike Jr.
(of Blackstone), Clint Croff and Gerald
of Little Island Cree.
Volunteers for the preparations and
advertisements: Morningstar Spino,
Mary Calica, Becky Soliz, KWSO staff
(Wayne Gilbert, Dana Smith, William
Robbins, Mary Sando Emhoolah and
Rose Charley), Teri Carnes, Farrel
Shortman, Reina Smith, Lovey Colwash
Bellanger and Angie Backwolfc.
Sponsors for the vest Embroidery:
Kathy Qucampts, Robert and Calvin
Queaphama, Russ Alger, Anson and CR
Begay family, Eugenia Tappo and fam
ily, Lovic Ike and family, Mary Calica
family budget. A few more dollars
to be put away into the savings ac
count. Admitting that we need help
to read or to fight our addictions is
sues. Asking Tribal leaders to look
to the future even if it means some
pain today.
The Good News of the Bible is
that God puts us first. Jesus txk the
cross upon himself for the sake of
us all. What can you do to receive
high honors from the Iord?
The Warm Springs Presbyterian
Church On the Campus will be hav
ing Vacation Bible School the week
of June 2-1 to June 29. W atch for the
posters for times.
and canned fish and huckleberries.
The Madras High Seniors were
not on hand due to the fact that most
at Disneyland, which they
fundraiscd all school year for, and
were not back yet.
The Madras varsity basketball
teams were honored also. The Janet
Jackson concert tickets were
awarded to Chascn Walker and
Nicole Main for their hard work on
and off the court.
In all the evening was a great suc
cess and the committee deserves a
round of applause for their efforts
in making this event possible.
and family.
The banners and decoration done
Sharon Jones and Don Courntcy.
The Drummers Quartz Creek-Austin
Greene and Eagle Thunder-Carlos
Calica.
Cooks Annette Jim, Renita Henry,
Julie Meanus, Annette Arc, Valena
Sargeant and Michael Meanus.
Sponsors, High Desert ResortCa
sino, WSFPI, WSPE, Tribal Council,
Natural resources, Tribal Personnel, ,WS
Composites, Human services and Edu
cation. Door prizes, Radio Shack, Abbys
Pizza, Aherns market, WS Musuem,
WSPD and C.H.E.T.
Mascots, Madras White Buffaloes,
WSPD McGruff and WSF&S Sparky.
We would like to thank Willie
Fuentes, Jeff Ford, Jim Quaid, Jim
Manion, Gale Rogers, Benson Heath,
Ken Smith and Kenny Scabby Robe Sr.
for their support.
Lets keep supporting our kids and
elders. They are the lifeline between the
past and future.
Congratulations to all the graduates
"Stay in School."
in future
Our worship is at 10 a.m. Com
munion and potluck is the first Sun
day of the month.
So love and be loved. Oh yeah,
hug someone you love. Hug some
one you dislike. No alcohol or to
bacco for children. One day at a
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
irs effect on your heart. Pray to God
to the point of your hearing Him.
Honor someone. Iove yourself. Like
yourself. See you in church.
Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro
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