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Letters to the Editor
Spilyay
Speaks
By Selena Doiae
Management successor
So, what do you think of the
tribes' situation? Are we keep
ing Tribal Council?
I haven't heard anything
about the petition in a while now.
Did it just go away?
The last thing I heard was
that the petition was to be di
vided into one pe
tition for each
elected council
member.
There were
some good points made at the
meeting I attended Aug. 1 1, and
it made some sense that at cer
tain times the Council seems to
have failed certain departments
or individuals.
But we arc talking about a
handful compared to the num
ber of enrolled individuals.
There might be more of these
instances out there, or there may
not be.
But the whole thing started
with the three new judges being
appointed to their new jobs.
Then other things were added,
like the casino at the Gorge.
Now, that is always a subject
of some conversation every
where I go.
1 don't have room to go into
that one, but there are people
still upset, and there are people
who are just waiting to see what
will happen next, which is all we
could do at this point. Wait for
word.
In the meantime, people on
the reservation are getting ready
to send their kids back to school.
Boarding school kids have been
on their way since last week and
more this week. ' '
The 509-J School district will
begin on the 7'h of September.
Out-of-state college kids are
gone and in-state are getting
ready to go.
Toe Ness
"Michael!," a teacher repri
manded the teenager in the hall,
"do you mind telling me whose
class you're cutting this time?"
"Like," the young teen re
plied, "uh, see, okay, like it's like
I really don't like think like that's
really important, y'know, like
because I'm y'know, like I don't
get anything out of it."
"It's English class, isn't it?" re
plied the smiling teacher.
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I want to take this time to
thank everybody who
participated and assisted our
family with my daughter Raylene
Ike's dance special.
Vie had a very good time and
the Grand Ronde tribes treated
us well. A Grande Ronde tribal
member added to the
first place champion purse,
making the total amount from
$I,(KK) to $ 1.2(H).
She was inspired by the par
ticipation of our brother
Fred's 1 -year-old granddaughter
Iylani Ike, who danced in with
Raylene wearing her jingle dress
regalia.
Other dancers from each
category were also selected by
our family to dance out with
Raylene.
Traditional: Arlita Rhoan,
Warm Springs, Jingle.
Acosia Lcighton-Cayusc,
Umatilla, Fancy. Shamaray
Yazzie, Navajo.
This is payment for her fu
ture all-around contest, and to
bless Raylene throughout adult
hood.
I'd like to thank Charlie
Tailfeathers for speaking in be
half of our family, and the
drums: Blackstone, Blacklodge
and Perfect Storm for
dieir awesome contest singing.
Dance special results: First,
Thca Redbcar-Mcloud
(Yakama-Assincboinc). Second,
Acosia Red Flk-Ixighton (Cay-use-Umatilla).
Third, Candace
Chief-Scabbyrobc (Crce).
Fourth, Jovelle Pachcco (Hopi
Navajo). Fifth, Michelle
Goosman-Kipp (Crce). Sixth,
Bridget F.aglespeaker
(Black feet).
Again, thank you! Sincerely,
LaVcna "Lovle" Ike and
family.
Great joy
I would like to take this op
portunity to acknowledge an
other set of my children's
grandparents, Jody and Marie
Calica, and their Auntie Direllc,
Uncle Shirod and K'I-ea, for
honoring our family by meeting
us at Celilo salmon feast.
It gives me great joy to give
my children the opportunity to
learn longhouse protocol from
their ciders and to know that
they can conduct themselves
accordingly. Words cannot ex
press how much your generous
time is appreciated. I was not
afforded the luxury of learning
my culture and heritage as a
child. Our family is truly blessed
to have you in our lives. Your
niece, Hazel Smith, li'l
Waguts.
Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act
(The following article was sub
mitted by the Warm Springs Of
fici of I 'htims of Crime Ser
vices.) Ten years ago, Congress and
the White I louse took the criti
cal step of adopting the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA).
The passage of the VAWA in
1994 and its authorization in
2000 has meant much progress,
such as:
Victims of domestic vio
lence, dating violence, sexual
assault and stalking can find
emergency, legal and counseling
services that were once not avail
able. The National Domestic Vio
lence Hotline was created to
provide lifesaving information
in 139 languages to more than
16,000 callers each month.
Colleges have trained campus
police to address sexual assault.
Despite VAWA's accomplish
ments during the past 10 years,
there is still work to be done:
Every two minutes someone
is sexually assaulted (U.S. De
partment of Justice, 2002).
On average, three women
are murdered by their husband
or boyfriend every single day
(Bureau of Statistics Special
Report, U.S. Department of
Justice).
If Congress does not act,
VAWA will expire on Sept. 30,
2005. That would mean drastic
cuts in services for victims and
a missed opportunity to expand
on the progress made to break
the cycle of violence. Don't let
our nation take such a terrible
step backward. Please contact
your representatives and sena
tors in Congress at 202-224-3121
and urge them to reautho
rize and strengthen the Violence
Against Women Act. It's an act
of hope for a future free from
violence.
Changes at VOCS
Staff changes at Victims of
Crime Services have happened
since Marie Calica was sworn in
as an associate judge for the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs. We wish Marie the best.
Glen Dunsbergen is the act
ing VOCS manager and contin
ues to be the investigator. Sarah
Frank is the Women and
Children's Services Coordinator.
Nancy Seyler is the VOCS pros
ecutor. The senior and disabled
advocate is Charles Tailfeathers,
and advocates are Martha
Winishut and Rachel Smith. Our
part-time employees are Viola
Govenor and Josie Williams,
and the receptionist is Jasmine
Graybacl. Volunteer Pearl
VanPelt is busy with VOCS ev
ery week in providing outreach
to our elders and disabled.
Alexandria I lenry is coming
on board in the near future
through the WIAWFD pro
gram. Alexandria "Sandy"
Henry has been volunteering
for VOCS also. Savcnia Falquist
has been busy planning a youth
conference for the Warm
Springs youth and has an active
involvement from youth in plan
ning this conference.
VOCS offers a 24-hour safe
shelter for people who need
protection from domestic vio
lence. Other services provided
include crisis intervention, vic
tim assistance, court advocacy,
investigationprosecution ser
vices, volunteer training, com
munity education, support
groups and victim compensa
tion.
VOCS mission is to promote
and provide safety and justice
for all victims of crime, to em
power women affected by do
mestic violence to live healthier
lifestyles and to strengthen fam
ily structures.
We are taught as indigenous
people, that we are all related
and interconnected in sacred
ways. Domestic violence is a
threat to the natural harmony
and peace of all things in Cre
adon. As a community, we are
all responsible for ensuring the
safety of all people.
VOCS believes in the right of
each person to live his or her
life free of violence. VOCS pro
vides services to all people of
our nation and community who
are survivors of violence. The
phone number is 553-2293.
Letters of apology
To the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, I would
like to apologize for my actions on July 14, 2005. Believe
me, it will not happen again. Again, I truly apologize so
please accept my apology. Promise Lawrence.
To the people on the reservation, I am sorry for the
kids involved in the wreck that happened on my property.
I am sorry to the families and for my expectation and alco
hol was involved. Sorry once again. I will always remember
this day. Merla Charley.
To the Tribal Court and the community of Warm Springs
and the passengers in the car with me. I was stopped May
12, 2005 for driving under the influence. I know I could
have put a lot of people in harm for my wrong doing. So I
do apologize for my mistake. Sorry. Vanessa Gabriel
Scott. I am very sorry for driving under the influence at about
3 a.m. Being stopped at the longhouse area after driving
too slow and going over the middle line after making a
right turn. Tom Kalama.
On august 21, 1 was a passenger in a car that was stolen
from Jefferson County, but I did not know it was stolen.
The driver attempted to elude the tribal police, and the car
was caught by the police. The driver was charged with flee
ing or attempting to elude, receiving stolen property and
drug paraphernalia, and I was charged with the crime of
aiding and abetting. I was merely a passenger and I pled
"not guilty" and my bail was set for $500. 1 could not af
ford the $500 so I pled no contest. I hope that this doesn't
happen to other people. I apologize for any harm I may
have caused the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Aldo Antunez Sr.
I apologize to anyone who might have been driving on
highway 26 Friday April 29, 2005 for drinking and choos
ing to operate a motor vehicle. This is my first offense and
surely I will pay this community what I owe to make one
wrong, right. Which is all I can do. Aaron Mitchell.
My dear people, I am sorry for my stupid and unac
ceptable actions of DUII. I do accept my responsibilities
to follow through on the court orders. Thank you for an
odier chance to seek help or change my ways. Leona M.
Suppah.
With most sincere and deep regret to the community
of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, I would
like to apologize for my action of driving under the
influence of intoxicants last July 2004. Also, I would
very much like to thank the officer of arrest for pre
venting any further actions. Please don't drink and drive!
Danell Tailfeathers.
Beautiful gardens of Warm Springs
By Tina Burnsicie
and Brigette Whipple
OSU Master Gardeners
The next time you drive by
the Museum at Warm Springs,
imagine seeing rows of corn,
squash and tomatoes in the
grassy field between the road
and the river. Arlene Boileau,
who recently retired from the
OSU Extension Services office
as 4-H agent, recalls working
with her grandmother many
years ago in that field.
She had several chores, in
cluding watering and
weeding. But the best chore
came about this time of
year. They harvested the veg
etables and she helped with the
canning for the winter
months. Of course, she also
reminisces about eating fresh
peas and warm tomatoes
straight from the gardens and
that brought a big smile to her
face.
For residents in the wildfire
areas, did you know that a few
years after a fire you can find
new growth of ponderosa seed
ling trees? Minnie Yahtin, OSU
Extensions Services office ad
ministrator, lost her home and
all surrounding vegetation in
2001 to a fire. She shared her
delight in finding these new trees
now growing in her yard in the
Schoolie Flats neighborhood.
In the same area, Minnie also
recalled several years after her
mother's passing, the irises,
grapes and numerous trees at
her father's home have started
growing again. They had not
received much water but this
year they came back to life. The
great story from Minnie is "don't
give up hope on your garden."
September in the garden of
fers several activities and
rewards. The biggest reward is
harvesting your vegetables. The
fresh tomatoes, squash, corn and
herbs will make your end of
summer barbecue and dinner a
feast.
Now is the time to plant some
fall color with flowers such as
chrysanthemums (mums), as
ters, pansies and flowering
kale. My favorites are the mums
because they come in warm
tones of orange, yellow and red
plus they are perennials which
mean they will come back year
after year and are available at
most garden centers at a very
low cost.
It's also time to plant garlic
and other cool season
crops. More September garden
tips are featured in the next is
sue of the Spilyay.
Don't miss the next OSU
Master Gardeners Lunch and
Learn on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from
noon to 1 p.m. in the OSU Ex
tension Services basement
classroom. We will demonstrate
how to plant mums in pots for
indoor autumn color, hear from
Warm Springs residents who
enjoy gardening and enjoy tasty
dessert snacks featuring fresh
zucchini and peaches.
Wishing you a happy birthday. . .
Happy
first birthday,
Elisya. She's
your little girl,
so enchanting,
sweet and
smart. With
a' coo she'll have you smiling.
With a laugh, she'll own your
heart. It's the time for hugs and
kisses, reassurance when she cries.
It's the time for making moments
full of love and lullabies... for
these golden days of childhood
come and go so very fast...
Hold her tight and love her
dearly. Make these precious mo
ments last. With best wishes for
your baby girl Chris. From: a
loving caring friend always and
forever. Joanna.
You came
into my life
Aug. 16,
2002, at
11:56 p.m.
Birthdays are
for celebrating
the brightest
and best moments of our lives,
and you are the brightest and the
best of mine. Happy birthday
Elisa. Mommy loves you always.
Happy
birthday to
my sister
Elisa. Love
you lots.
Beatrt.
11
August 21, happy 23rd birth
day to Kurtis Boise with all of
our love. Thomas James and
Nicole in Alaska. We can't wait
to see you soon.
Happy 23rd birthday to
Uncle Lance from Tho
mas James and Nicole in
Alaska. Hope to see you
soon.
S i my a n
Charlissa,
Aug. 31. You
are 2 years old
now. Wow, bow
much time flies
by! You're our fgjs
baby girl. We
love you, "Piglet. " Love, Da,
Mom.
To Simyan David
"Stinky," Happy second
birthday to you. I love you.
Love, big ya ya, Tyrece
Ellison.
To Simyan Charlissa Eliza
beth David, Happy birthday. We
love you. Love, Grandpa Alley,
Grandma Joni.
Happy belated birthday
Harlee "Butter Ball" David.
Sorry so late. We love you. Love,
Hiram, Edna, Simyan, Tyrece.