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E Coosb EEWA: The wy it is Pqge 4 Spilyqy Tyvnoo January 6, 2005 New Year holds new goals and accomplishments By Selena Boise Mantlet men t Successor So have you thought of your New Year's resolution yet? I am still thinking that mine would be to live for today because yes terday is in the past and tomor row isn't here yet. I remember hearing this saying that went some thing like: "When you fret about the past, you feel guilt, and when you fret about tomorrow you are worried." Feeling cither one makes you forget about today. There was this other saying that I was told in the past that said something similar. It was like: "When you are thinking about the past and the future, you have one leg in the past and one in the future, and you're tinkling all over to day." I think that as long as I'm not feeling guilt or worry that my health will improve, and I would be thinking positively. So far I have been doing well, and what happened in the past is still in the past. That is, ex cept for the good things, happy memories and achievements. I think that by becoming more organized, as my 2004 resolution stated, that I am able to keep a positive outlook on everything. My husband said that not being organized is stressful. I can see that because I was stressed. I organized my files at work, I organized my space at home, and I have organized my time a lot better. My time could be bet ter, but I'm working on it So continuing past resolu tions and making new ones for the New Year are working out for me right now. I hope that it is working out for many of you because once they do you feel a whole lot better about yourself. Seems resolutions are always about improvements that can be made in our lives. Which is a good thing if you can follow through. And if you can improve one thing each year and continue with it through the following year, it works out even better. Casino at the Gorge How about that casino that's near the construction phase? Seems like we've waited a long for that to happen. I was excited when the input from tribal mem bers was being considered for the construction and design of the casino. Then when that was over, there was a long wait to hear anything else about it. Recently there was word about the new name for the casino at the Gorge, "The Bridge of the Gods." I'm still letting that one sink in. I like the name Indian Head Casino, but that was changed to a new name. I hope that all of it works out for the tribes. I read in The Or egonian that another tribe was un happy with this casino in the Gorge. That's too bad, because I always thought Native Ameri cans were one unit. When I was in boarding school all us students considered ourselves Native Americans, and it didn't matter what tribe we were. It's really something that youth can see themselves that way, and then we return home, get into the adult world, and find that many things separate us from each other. One of the ugly ways is money, and it seems like as adults we're acting like kids and they do that thing kids do when one gets more than the other, "he gets more, I want more." That's how it seems to me, maybe I'm wrong, but that's just my opinion. Spilyay Speaks ., New year Happy New Year! Now we enter the time of reflection; a time to pause and look both ways at once. In back of us are the days of the past year to learn from; ahead, the blank slate of the future inviting us to dream and then act to create more of the world we envision. Wishing you the best of a meaningful and peaceful year ahead, as well as hope that our paths will cross soon! Here's my wish for you and me in 2005: Simplicity. Generosity. Com passioa Humility. Ingenuity. No family Drama (Please Lord. I am desperate). Instant Success (oh well, it doesn't hurt to wish.) Blessings to you and yours, Aurolyn Stwyer-Watlamct, Red Skye, LLC, representing the best in Indian Country. Appreciation I would like to thank Winona Strong, my friends and family, and my mom Dcmpsena Polk for their help and support in me to go out and get involved in community activities. If I didn't have all you people to support my actions in the community, I don't think I would have gotten to where I am today. I love you all very much. Sallie Polk-Adams. Live now Can you all believe it's now the new year of 2005? I hope you all had a blessed new year this year. I've been doing a lot of thinking about my past lately. I - realize and know I can't go back into my past and correct all the terrible, horrible mistakes I've made. It's all over and done with now. We should just all live for now in the present. I know that's easy to say but very hard Skate ' If (' I ; Amr Ms 4m if "Vvv." -'., c CD p u 1 I I , V , V t,- Ul - - ; - - rfc -J""' ' "" " " ' 1 ' " for some of us o do. May you all be having a fabu lous year in 2005. I know it's easy to say, but may you all just take it "one day at a time." Evcttc Patt, 50 Kourt dr. apt. 3, Eugene, Ore. 97404. Memorial This is a letter of thanks for Uncle Louie's Memorial. The family and friends of Uncle Louie wish to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To all who have attended and participated in the memorial on Friday, Nov. 19, 2004. Your comfort, prayers and love meant a great deal to his family. ' All the while your support was needed you were there. We would like to thank you individu ally but there are so many that I will just thank you all in one great big hug. Keep in contact with Betty and all the Bag's. Proud parents Congratulations and welcome home to our daughter Olea J. Yahtin. Olea went down to Riv erside Indian School back in August with goals in mind and heart. Our daughter told us be fore she left that she was gong to become a boxer, be a cheer leader, and make good grades. Well, we are so proud of her because she has accomplished all three of her goals. Each of these goals was important to her and seemed to be out of reach at that time. Well, when she got to Riverside, she started train ing in boxing right away. Then her bouts were scheduled, and she went in full-force with gloves on, so to speak. Olea has won all of her matches except for one she had before she came home for Christmas break. Olea said she couldn't concentrate because she was too excited about coming home for Christmas to see all park was a Letters to the Editor her family and friends. Now that her Christ mas break is coming to an end, she is looking for ward to going Olea Yahtin back to school and boxing. Olea went to the Oklahoma State Championships before she came home for break, and we were proud to say our little girl came home from the state championships a silver glove champion. Her next match is in Little Rock, Ark., for the Arkan sas State Championships. So congratulations, Baby girl, on everything you have accom plished and will accomplish. Dad and I are proud of you. Keep up the good work. We love you very much. Love, Mom and Dad, Davis and Tia. A prayer I would like to share some things the Lord has put in my heart. A warning has been deep within my heart. Please, do not be fooled, for the Lord will not be mocked. He knows the de sires of each and every persons heart and you will answer ac cordingly. Proverbs 28:13 "A man (or woman) who refuses to admit to his (or her) mistakes can never be successful. But if he who confesses and forsakes (turns from) them, he gets an other chance. Proverbs 28:16 "Only a stu pid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishon esty and bribes". Proverbs 28:20:22 "The man who wants to do right will get a rich reward. But the man who wants to get rich quick will quickly fail. Giving preferred great way ( hA treatment to rich people is a clear case of selling one's soul for a piece of bread. Trying to get rich quick is evil and leads to poverty". My prayer is for each and every person who reads this. The hour is near. It's time for you to make a decision. You have a choice but only you could make that choice for yourself. Please, the hour is near. May you be blessed with su pernatural strength to turn your eyes from foolish, worthless and evil things. Letters of apology On Nov. 25, 2004, I was driving down the West Hills Extension Road with my niece. I had been drinking beer. Police officer Sherwood activated his red and blue lights and I did not stop because I did not want to leave the car unat tended in West Hills. I was charged with DUII, reckless en dangering and fleeing a police officer, and on Dec. 21 1 was found guilty of these charges. I am sorry for drinking and driving, and then not stopping when I saw the police lights. Please accept this apology. I won't do it again. Eddie Medina Aristeo. To whom it may concern in the community of Warm Springs. I apologize for committing an offense contrary to tribal law and tradition. During a traffic stop early in the morning on Nov. 25, 1 was found with being in possession of drug paraphernalia. For my careless and unthoughtful ac tions I was incarcerated and missed out on Thanksgiving with my loved ones. So most importantly, to my family and precious children, I am truly sorry. Brian Renfro. To whom it may concern, I committed a crime that lost myself respect and caused disappointment. I would like to apologize to the Lord for my wrongdoing. I also would like to apologize to my peers and any others I endangered. I would like to apologize to them. Bad choices lead to a lot of regret. I know, but have faith and things will turn out for the best. God bless you. Louis D. Smith. To the people of warm Springs, I'd like to take this time to apologize to all my people on the Rez for my actions on 12-18-04. 1 was taken into custody for R.P. and P.V. I haven't given up on daily struggle to better myself. Had a back slide that I hope will happen less and less. It's a daily struggle for me. But I hope to win this and be able to stay clean and sober. So again I apologize to you all. Thank you for your time. Laura Robinson. to finish the year 3&rJ jV.- lt ( , For many young people the year 2004 ended on a good note, with the opening of the Elmer Quinn Skate Park. A large crowd turned out last week for the dedication ceremony, although it was cold and rainy. For the official opening of the skate park, Arlita Rhoan (above) gave an opening prayer, while Brandon Caldera-Sohappy (left) was one of the first to try the new ramps. Joseph "Cheeks" Boise conducted the dedication raffle, which included helmets, boards and other skating items, as Sheila Clements (foreground right) of Community Counseling, and others look on. w A Mir- Instead, may you behold the beauty of things that God has planned for you as you obey His Word God Bless You. Sarah J. Frank Thank you for writing to the Spilyay Tymoo. Let ters may be mailed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Letters may be up to 350 words in length. Dave McMechanSpilyay (
