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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 27, 2001)
Adoption Election Pacje 12 Spilyay Tymoo December 27, 2001 . j; 7 ..... 'Jfr O j ft :-,N- Jansen Harrington and family Janscn Cody Harrington Arc: 12 CTVC'S Mood: 1364 Indian Wood: 2764 Descendant: Urn Smith, TM; Jean Harrington, Fa. Allottee Descendant: Wesley Smith Years resident: 3 Tyra Kay Ann Thomas and Devontre' James Tho mas Tyra Kay Ann Thomas and Devontre' James Thomas Our parents: Ramone Jamison Thomas and Mellissa Danielle Kibby "Luc'a Na-wina-thla Kak-ya" Grandpar ents: Mary Ann (StevensTho mas) Sando-Emhoolah, "Laxaya" Michael P. (Mike) Emhoolah James Thomas (de ceased) Great-Grandparents: Bertha Mitchell Stevens and Frank Don Stevens Sr. Great-Great-Grandparents: Eva Seymorc Polk and Picrson Mitchell We were born here and have lived here all of our lives. Our grandma Mary and our grandpa Mike both made us baby boards when we were born, grandma sewed the boards and grandpa beaded our bows for us. We have attended ECE and the early headstart program and participate in the mini pow wow and other activities. We have picked huckleberries, dug roots, gone fishing, attended feasts and pow-wows with our parents and our grandparents. This year, we both participated in the children's root feast at Agency Longhouse. We went root digging at Webster Flat with our grandma Mary and our mom, Mellissa. Our family had a special giveaway for our first roots, we gave our roots to grandma and grandpa, Wilfred and Geraldine Jim. We also joined the dance circle at a ceremony before the annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Jonathan Brent Tanewasha Age: 8 CTWS Blood: 732 Indian Blood: 732 Descendant: Trish Tanewasha, TM; Debra Smith, GrMo... Allottee Descendant: Fred Smith. Years resident: 4 i " M it .tftk Tyra Kay Ann Thomas and Devontre" James Thomas. Days pow-wow. Our mom, dad, grandmas and grandpas had a give away for us and grandma Geri and grandpa Wilfred danced with us our first official joining dance with others that were also joining the dance circle. We also participated in the Pi-Ume-Sha and Fourth of July parades. We are learning about our traditional ways with our fami lies and we hope that you will vote for both of us to become official tribal members of the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Pai-yu-Qwa-thuni, thank you for tak ing the time to learn more about us and thank you for all your sup port and votes. Good luck to all of the adoption candidates. Jonathan Tanewasha ..i iij. iiniM.n.nm,i ii.iiiinpiMi wii , i.mpmi.iw . ' ' .... '"'( - Colton B. Smith I, Stanley R. Smith III, im a member of the Confederated Tribei of Warm Spring and the father of Colton B. Smith, who I am currently try ing to get enrolled in our tribe. Colton hat lived with me all hit life and i learning the Native American way. I have lived in Warm Spring! all my life. My family and friends all live here. Colton hai been spending a lot of rime at his grandpa Bucks' ranch learning to feed and herd cattle. We are currently living in Madrai while awaiting land in Warm Spring! where we want to live. Colton really want! to enroll in the tribe of his father, grandfather and cousins. I ask for your approval and Tre'Shawn Raven 1 Stacona-Mejia I am writing this letter in sup port of my oldest son Tre'Shawn Raven Stacona Mejia in the upcoming adop tion. He is 6 years old and resid ing in Madras with his natural father Ricardo Mejia. Tre'Shawn attends Madras Elementary. I plan on getting a home loan so that I may get a bigger house so that he can live with me here on the reservation. Our family has always lived on the reserva tion and we plan on living here for the rest of our lives. The only reason that I could think of that I would leave is to further my education,' but I would come back afterwards to seek emplpy-! ment. I work at the Early Child hood Center and I am very happy to have a good stable job. I have been employed with the Confederated Tribes for three years. I worked at the Tribal Court for two years and trans ferred to ECE in July 2000. Tre'Shawn is the oldest of my three children. And also the Kortney Stacona Hello, My name is Kortney Stacona and I am 5 years old. My parents are Michele Stacona and the late Anthony "Tony" Stacona. My grandparents from my father's side are Willie Stacona from Warm Springs and the late Zelma Smith Stacona. My grandparents from my mother's side are Jim and Nora Tutt from Farmington, New Mexico. I at tend kindergarten at Warm Springs El ementary. I enjoy dancing, watching movies, playing with Barbie's, playing with make up, and spending time with my family, especially my cousins. In closing, I would like to add that my dad had planned for me to become a member of his tribe through the adop tion process. Therefore, I seek your sup port in the upcoming adoption. r ..! 0 v A, In the photograph are Teneasha Charnea Adams, Tre'Shawn Raven Stacona-Mejia, Kortney Stacona, and family. Teneasha Charnea Adams, Age: 6 CTWS Blood: 18 Indian Blood: 58 Descendant: Denys R. White I . II Colton B. Smith with family your vote for my son's enrollment in our tribe. Thank you, Stanley R. Smith, III Family tree: Dad-Stanley R. Smith, III (Butch), grand father Stanley R. Smith, Jr. (Buck), Great-grandfather-Stanley R. Smith, Sr., grcat-grcat-grandfathcr-Wesley Smith only one who is not enrolled. I would like for him to be en rolled so that he has more op portunities in his life. Be it ca reer, education, or any other advantages that he may have in his life by being a trial member. Tre'Shawn comes and stays with me on vacations and usu ally every weekend unless his father or myself had made other plans. My mother is Debra Stacona and my father is Gerald Denny Jr. Both are tribal members. My maternal grandparents are Marcelene LcClaire and the late Curtis Stacona. And my pater nal grandparents are Juanita Denny-Villa and Gerald Denny Sr. and Gary Villa Sr. My great grandmother is Lena Santos, and my great great grandmother was the late Mable Eyle. All of whom are tribal members. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my let ter of support for my son Tre'Shawn Stacona-Mejia. Sin cerely, Angelina M. Stacona Picard, natural mother.. (See group photo below.) - ", t f . H J , - j v. t ' - f i Kortney Stacona, dad the late Tony Stacon. TMTom Adams-Fa Charlene Stacona-White GrMo. Allottee Descendant: Charlie Stacona Years resident: 6. Robert Gary Splno My name is Robert Gary Spino, "Hear"; 1 am 6 yean oU and attend Kindergarten at the Warm Spring! I'.lcmcntary. I have lived here in Warm Spnngi since I was born in Madras, and live with my dad Roy C. Spino. My grandparents are Rob and Rotclinc S, (Spino) Moran; my great grandparent! are the late Ed ward and Amelia Spina My great great grandparents are Andrew David and Winona Katchia, George and Maude Spino of Pendleton. I participate in sports and other community projects and activities. I like to go hunting and fithing and be outdoors with my dad and other family members. I help with skinning deer and elk during hunt ing season. I want to get my first deer and have a First Kill Dinner and Give away like my brother Theron (Mish). I also help my grandmas dig roots and pick huckleberries Victoria Rose Spino Victoria Rose Spino also known as "Dogat". I am 7 years old, I at tend Warm Springs Elementary, in the 1" grade. I have been living here in Warm Springs since I was born in Madras. My father is Roy C. Spino, whom is enrolled here. My grand parents are Rob and Roseline A. (Spino) Moran. My great-grandparents are the late Edward and Amelia Spina My great-great grandparents are Andrew David and Winona Katchia, George and Maude Spino of Pendleton. I participate in sports and other community projects and activities. I participated in the Lil' Miss Warm Springs Pageant in 2000 with my aunt Raylene and had fun dancing with girls my age. I like to go hunting and fishing and be out doors with my dad and family. Also Root digging and Huckle berry picking with my grandma and aunts. I know how to clean and cut fish for drying and canning. I am learning how to cut deer and Mariah Elizabeth Stacona Age: 4 CTWS Blood: 1364 Indian Blood: 2964 Descendant: Andrew E. Stacon, TM. Blanca Plazola, Mo; Willie StaconaZelma, GrPa. Allottee Descendant: Charlie Stacona Years resident: 3 Briana Marie Stacona Age: 11 CTWS Blood: 1364 Indian Blood: 2964 Descendant: Andrew E. Stacon, TM. Blanca Plazola, Mo; Willie StaconaZelma, GrPa. Allottee Descendant: Charlie Stacona Years resident: 8 Anthony Rey Stacona Age: 7 CTWS Blood: 1364 Indian Blood: 2964 " Descendant: Andrew E. Stacon, TM. Blanca Plazola, Mo; Willie StaconaZelma, J Allottee Descendant: S Charlie Stacona t Years resident: 5 Anthony Rey Stacona Robert Gary Spino and help put tlirtn away, so I can eat them in the winter. I know how to clean fiih when I catch them. I would like to lie enrolled here in Warm Springs with my brother, Mish, Theron and be able to share all there is on my home reserva tion, since 1 have lived here with my dad all my life. Your vote to enroll me would be appreciated, thank you. Victoria Rose Spino elk meat for drying and preserv ing and how to make Fry bread. I would like to be enrolled here in Warm Springs with my brother Theron also known as "Mish" and be able to share all there is on my home reservation sinc I have lived" here all of my life with my dad. Your vote to enroll me would be appreciated, thank you. Mariah Elizabeth Stacona Briana Marie Stacona If"