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Page 4 Spilyqy Tymoo Mqrcb 31, 2005
Youth participation
important to
their confidence
By Selena T. Boise
Management Successor
So, what do you think of the
new sub-chief of the Paiute?
Gordon Scott Jr. was named on
Saturday. I'm not real political
but I think that Joe Moses must
have had a good reason for
naming somebody, because it
seems there is always contro
versy when it comes
to naming someone
after the passing of
a chief.
Spilyay
Speaks
But then, isn't
there controversy when naming
somebody at any time? I know
for instance some people dis
agree with the recent sub-chief
ceremony.
If the chief names some
body, then there is no question
as to who will become the next
chief. Gordon is the grandson
of the late Nick Kalama, who
was chief before his passing.
I wanted to witness the sub
chief naming process. As I
stated in an article before, I've
wanted to witness the naming of
a sub-chief ever since I heard
about Bullncck's naming cer
emony. But my kids were bowl
ing in the state tournament in
Portland when Gordon Scott
was named. So I missed it, but
was able to sec the pictures taken
by Dave.
Speaking of my kids and their
tournament, I have to say that
they made a good showing at the
state YABA tournament. There
were three teams from
Jefferson County that attended,
and one team is standing in first
place: Nick Hamilton, Mychal
VanPelt, George Boise and
Leanna Boise. I was quite the ,
proud parent. Though they all
fell apart in the doubles event,
some of them came back and
faired well in the singles event.
These three teams were able
to see their new friends from
the Pepsi Cola Tournament held
last month. Five of the Jefferson
County bowlers qualified for the
state level in the Pepsi Cola
Tournament. Let's hope to see
qualifying entries at the national
level held in Indiana.
It is a nice thing to see when
our youth are showing their tal
ent or skills in sporting events
both in high school and other
organized activities. Actually it's
a nice sight just to see the youth
participating in organized activi
ties, because there are a lot of
athletic or talented youth in
Warm Springs.
I especially enjoyed hearing
and reading about Briana
Stacona because I remember
photographing her as a young
lady in the youth tournaments
in Warm Springs.
It's a hard thing for some
youth to get out there and par
ticipate in activities. I wanted my
kids to experience some sports
activities when they were
younger. Some of the other kids
were so competitive and my
kids' confidence levels were low
because they weren't as good as
the odier kids. They would have
kept trying had it not been for
the other kids telling them
they're not good enough.
It is a hard thing to bring up
the self-esteem of kids who are
below the standards of other
kids. That in turn makes it hard
to get them back out there to
try again. But all of them should
at least get that chance to try,
and maybe they can bring up
their confidence enough to say
"I tried that once." Maybe they
will try something else without
fear that they aren't good
enough. Look at the confidence
in Gordon Scott. He must be
confident in himself, as he is
willing to step up and accept this
honor.
Long journey
I know it's been a while since
I wrote a letter to the people.
I'm still in my recovery yet and
still working my program as a
clean and sober cancer survivor.
It's been a long, lonely six
months journey on my road to
recovery physically, emotionally
and mentally but spiritually very
strong in prayer. I would like to
thank all my relations who were
at the medicine dancing, singing
the prayers and releasing my
energy to heal my body, spirit
and mind. It felt so good. I was
very grateful to all the aunties
for singing and praying for me.
I really needed them to let me
know they cared, loved me and
supportive of my healing jour
ney. I have one more surgery on
April 4 to close my ileostomy to
make sure that there's no can
cer and four more months of
chemotherapy to make sure.
I'm praying for myself and for
others who are dealing with
other kind of cancer, so that
they will live and be strong in
their heart and soul.
Today, I'm very proud to say
I'm a cancer survivor who un
derstands, and want others to be
educated about their lonely dis
ease. It sure does mix your emo
tions and controls your mind but
it's good to talk about it. I hope
this letter iet's people know I'm
still hanging in there. Doing the
best I can trying to enjoy life to
the fullest. Being grateful for
what I have and who I am. Be
ing alive and thankful to the
Creator for his guidance. Giv
ing me strength, faith and hope
to continue living. Ie's given me
' another chance at life again, so
I'm loving it.
I wish everyone to have a
Happy Easter and enjoy life one
day at a time. Praying helps a
lot. It does for me.
Thank you for letting me
share my feelings and to let
people know how I'm doing, if
they want to know. Sincerely,
with my love, Linda Meanus,
Lamoosh.
Common goals
Let's face it, you face it and
accept reality. Collaboration
without the people's voice has
taken us nowhere and you ev
erywhere. Indian Casino monies have
the absolute attraction of the
United States Government; as
well as the greedy that do not
want to work hard for the
money. They take a big piece of
our pie which certainly is mis
use, abuse, mismanagement, un
management of our tribal dol
lars and why isn't the BIA or
government capping on this as
a self determination detriment?
Leaders across Indian Coun
try, at times, may as well be con
sidered scouts (but let's not com
pare these to the Wasco scouts
that took care of personal busi
ness), no matter which way our
hard earned dollars and destruc
tion of our natural resources is
looked at and recorded in the
money books, our immediate
community in not healthier,
growing economically nor devel
oping, nor are we beautified and
our monies are not being put
away for our future generations.
Leaders, few years back, I
told you that water was like gold;
if not more so today. Did our
tribal attorneys or our consult
ants tell you? Our people have
been requesting you to bottle
our water for years; at least it
would be revenue. Investigate
who is funneling our water and
make them court accountable.
Watch the BPA contracts and
make outsiders abide bv our
laws, we are a sovereign nation.
Why do you keep allowing the
pollution of the waters sur
rounding us and running through
our reservation, even our drink
ing water is despicable.
The voice of our People
should run through your blood,
our voice is what should let your
heart know that all your travel
ing isn t bringing brains to de
velop our community; our past
built homes are not even built
to housing codes, is this crook
edness still going to be allowed?
Your people are the ones suffering-dying.
Your actions say
that you do want healing in our
community, your actions say
that you are only worried about
traveling here and there; actions
do speak louder than words.
First there was murdering of
our ancestors, then land allot
ments, boarding schools, Chris
tianity in disguise, IRA, Self
Determination - all laws and
rules to fit their livelihood, their
technology, their diseases, their
terrorisms, what about the race
that took care of this land since
time immemorial? The revolv
ing door of infestations and
politics is killing our race and
effecting our future generations.
They have EPA laws, why
don't we, they have major crime
laws, why don't we? They have
attorneys, CFO's, doctors, why
don't we? The commercial code
is not the answer, bettering the
un-management of our pro
grams, branches and enterprises
is the answer, making depart
ments accountable is the answer,
making people actually work is
the answer, making employees
accountable for Tribal Council
priorities is the answer. You have',
opened our doors wide enough
to let all this destruction happen,
you allowed it and enabled it.
Let's be the closed reservation
you claim us to be. Get a new
team of players; ones that are
schooled in this generation, ones
that have brains, ones that
know what work is, ones that
care about all their people, ones
that care about our future, ones
that are stand up, ones that are
not sneaky, conniving politicians
that only care about themselves
and their new shoes. Sincerely,
Emma Smith.
A thank you
To my family and friends, I
would like to extend my appre
ciation and thanks to everyone
who has been there for our fam
ily through these very difficult
times. I know through the years
our family has lost many family
members in such a very short
time.
First of all I would like to
thank and honor my mom,
Aleatha "Blondie" Wolfe for
being very strong through all
shortcomings, the loss of her
father Fred Johnson Sr., broth
ers Jeff Mitchell, Frank Mitchell,
Fred Johnson, Jr., sisters Pat
Schuster, Eva Heath, and Auntie
Laura Stwyer Crowe.
My mom has been ill and
through all this has prevailed to
be strong and comfort many
who needed a shoulder to cry
on. I would also like to thank
and honor Mona Starr and fam
ily for the courage and strength
they offered even with the re
cent demise of the loss of her
daughters, our cousins Rhonda
Starr and Florence Starr.
Mona has been very spirited
through all of our great losses
and has shown us strength un
imaginable. A very special thanks
goes to Larry Dick and Rose
Mitchell who has always been
there for our family by offering
knowledge, comfort, and bear
ing of officiating processions.
Recendv, I would like to ex
Letters to the Editor
tend my appreciation to all of
the friends and family who have
helped and supported my
brother Raphael Caldera
through the great loss of Maria
Minthorn, my great friend, who
will be dearly missed. You have
all been so kind by sending sup
port through strengthening
words of comfort, sending food
to make sure Raphael keeps his
strength physically, and standing
by my brother in a difficult and
devastating time.
An extended thanks goes to
my brothers, Archie Caldera
who caringly submitted his art
work and regalia creations to
many of our family funerals,
Lawrence Caldera and Raphael
Caldera who with sensitivity and
concern extended comforting
words and also shed light with
humor.
Thank you, brothers, for you
have all been there for each other
in a time of need, through
words of comfort, actions show
ing that you care and prevailing
beyond limitations and bound
aries. Thanks goes out to nephews,
nieces, and my two sons,
Jonathon Caldera and Nicholas
Caldera, who have helped by
putting forth effort in everything
asked of them. And finally we
cannot fail to remember family
and friends who have eagerly
contributed time, effort, and
materials.
Our entire family would like
to extend thanks to all who have
participated in our time of need;
officiators, drummers, cooks,
dancers, and all of the helpers.
Again, thank you very much
family and friends. I would also
like to announce the completion
of my Masters in Business Ad
ministration, specializing in E
Commerce, I could not have
finished with out your support.
Thanks again. Cynthia
Caldera and Family.
Appreciation
To my family and friends:
I would like to extend my
appreciation and thanks to the
people who shared their concern
while I was in the hospital at
Mountain View. Special thanks
goes to Archie and Roberta
Caldera for taking care of me,
Cynthia Caldera, Lawrence
Caldera, Raphael Caldera and
respectively all the children. My
thanks and love goes out to each
and everyone, family and
friends, who have showed their
support. I love my family and
friends dearly, my prayers are
with all of you and may God
bless. Sincerely, Aleatha
"Blondie" Wolfe.
Heart Smart
A crowd of about 200 com
munity members attended the
Twelfth Annual Heart Smart
Dinner at the Agency
Longhouse on March 2. The
sound of drums greeted every
one as they entered the
longhouse. Everyone enjoyed a
delicious lemon pepper salmon
dinner prepared by chef Michael
Spauldnig. The Senior Center
cooks jumped in and helped in
the kitchen. Staff and volun
teers served the food.
While everyone was eating
their meals, the unique music
from Queen Lorene and the
Skillet Lickers filled the
longhouse. A memento to Heart
Smart, donated by the Commu
nity Health Education Team
(CHET), was given to people
sitting at the tables.
Carolyn Harvey and Elsie
Howard presented their educa
tion and then Elton Greeley
gave a special presentation to
Mark Matthews. Then all the
children lined up for a gift
Next, the elders received a
gift and then the raffle started.
When everything was done,
people hung around to get their
blood pressureblood sugar
done by the diabetes staff.
There were so many volun
teers that jumped right in and
helped with the clean up. We
really appreciated everyone who
helped. I wish I could thank
each of you personally.
Every year we ask for dona
tions from staff so that we can
have the gifts and raffle items.
If it wasn't for them and their
families, we wouldn't have items
to give out. I want to give
thanks to all the people who
donated and if I miss anyone,
please let me know.
Monetary donations were
received from Joy and Carolyn
Harvey, Amy Wright, Marge
Koepping, Jennie Smith and
myself. Donations of raffle
items were received from
Marge Koepping, Elsie Howard,
Diana Howell, Gay Priday, Dr.
Creelman, Madeline
Queahpama-Spino, Nicole
Hanlon, Kaci Solt, Dayle Tufti,
Rose Rudder, Marian Smith,
everyone who donated saver
shields and Debbie Jackson.
Thanks also go to those who
are continuously supporting our
function: All the drummers
(sorry, I didn't get everyone's
name), Judy Budd, Liz Sasche,
Lori Mitchell, Bernadine
Watlamat, Dan Walston at
Erickson's Sentry, Michael
Spaulding, Kirstie Morrison and
Mikayla Collins who do the pub
lic service announcements on
KWSO every year with their
grandpa, CHET, Early Child
hood Education kids for all the
beautiful decorations, Royce
Emanks, Diane Franklin, Elton
Greeley, Wilson Wewa who
MC'd, Senior Center cooks.
Carshal Brunoe was a big help
at the longhouse, also The
Wilman from KWSO and last
of all but not least - everyone
who attended the function. We
hope to see you all back next
year with more friends and fam
ily. Sincerely, Kat Spaulding,
Jennie Smith, Marge
Koepping and Elsie
Howard.
Peyton Place
My dear people: I am really
tired of all the things going on,
it's like Peyton Place. If you
have ever seen this movie, you
would know what I am talking
about. But to hear about com
ments that our own leaders say
about the people who put them
into office. You know the people
are the ones who put these lead
ers there, diey didn't put them
selves there, so why attack a
person who voted for them,
supported them? Why? Personal
issues, personal gain?
What? Why attack your own
people?
It's time to put a stop to all
of the traveling, it's time to stop
Spilyay Tymoo
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all of the personal gains in this
area, you can do all you want to
your people. You are only hurt
ing yourself. It's time to stop all
of the making of own arrange
ments of travel, need to go back
to designating who is going to
go where, and how many can go.
Not "I'm gonna go here, I'm
gonna go there" without even
asking, appointing themselves to
speak on behalf of all the
people. Barbara Jim.
What to do
What would you do if you
one of your loved ones was ci
ther close to death in the hospi
tal or permanently unconscious,
and it was very unlikely that your
loved one would ever become
conscious again? What if you
were the patient in the hospital
and you were either perma
nently unconscious or close to
death, and the doctors were ask
ing your family what to do? 1 low
would you want your family to
direct the doctors?
From Florida and in the na
tional media we've seen and
heard the news about Terry
Schiavo and how her parents
and husband fought in the courts
about whether or not to keep
her on life support with the feed
ing tube. The problem for the
doctors, courts and family is that
Terry never left written instruc
tions for what she wanted her
doctors to do if she became ter
minally ill and on life support.
This is a "what if" question
that could face everyone who
reads this letter at the end of
their life. Tribal members can
express their wishes about life
support, and whether they want
doctors to use or not use life
support by completing a written
legal form called, "an advanced
directive to physicians." This is
a standardized form used by
IHS doctors and Oregon hospi
tals. Tribal members can get ad
vanced directive to physicians
forms at the clinic's medical
records office. After you review
the form, you can either make
an appointment with a clinic
doctor, or the attorney at the
Warm Springs Legal Aid office.
The form must be signed in front
of two witnesses.
Legal aid recommends that
the original advanced directive
to physicians form should be
given to your primary doctor to
be put in your medical charge,
and that you should provide cop
ies to your family.
Warm Springs legal aid is
open Monday through Friday at
the Vern Jackson Home. Tribal
members can make an appoint
ment with Demus Martinez at
553-3269. Mark Matthews.
Get in touch
Dan, Leo and Carol, old
friends of Julie Cloud, would
like to get in touch
with her. Please call (510) 428-2575.