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E Coosh EEWA: The wgy it is Being a big loser benefits all who School issues enter and keep To all my relatives near and moving far, here’s wishing a very Happy Pdge 4 Spily^y Tymoo February 16, 2006 Letters to the Editor parents getting on with their lives — as it is. (Gas and alcohol mon ies aren’t a solution either. It’s just another way of “jerking” Valentines Day. Many warm the system around to get some By Selena Boise fuzzy heartfelt hugs and kisses. thing for nothing.) If we’re not M anagement successor V isuali 2 e those little naked part of the solution, we are part Did you hear on KWSO that winged “stupid/cupid guys,” of the problem. And believe Sue Matters is one of the “Big with rosy red puckered lips, with you me, this is only the “tip” of Losers” in Warm Springs? Well, a bunch of sweet scented roses, the iceberg. Well, laters. Tamer a I have decided to join this moti plus those cute stringed bows J. Kalama. vated group of los along with the heart-shaped ar ers and be a loser rows on the side... all that myself. I did this last mushy stuff to all who are near Hagai 1:5, Now therefore year but I couldn’t est and dearest loved ones to thus saith the Lord of hosts; keep myself mov me — and you know who you consider four ways. Hagai 1:7, ing. I started out good and got a are. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; program going but something Now for those of you who consider , your ways. Two times always happens to stop me. really care and want to know, and the Lord tells us to consider our The hardest part is to actu also for those of you who are ways. On 1-29-06, electricity ally get started, and then even bored and just want to read went out for over 1,000 people harder to keep going. But this something, here it goes: in the Warm Springs area. But year I am going to get started With each new day my for one couple who are in their and hope that I continue. struggles are moment to mo 70s, and who are our elders, they Exercise is a healthy thing to ment, and I find myself stum have not had hot water for a do, and for anyone who decides bling. .. a lot. But I guess in re shower or electricity to cook to give it a try, you will definitely ality if I took the time to look with, nor washer or dryer for benefit from it. I feel like I have around me, I am not alone. (My clean clothes for nine days now more energy when I go walking sister Chicken once asked me, and counting. What I found out the night before. “Without our daily troubles in is that we are in pretty sad shape With Valentines Day come life, how do we learn to rely within our Confederated Tribes. and gone all those with good in upon our faith and prayers?”) I There are no funds to help an tentions will have to work out a want to believe “that I am not elderly couple such as this case. little extra because of all the given more than I can handle,” No emergency housing to put chocolate candy we have eaten. but it gets tough fighting battles them in. No funds to them in a I could not believe how much day to day without stopping to motel. Really no way for the tribe candy was on the shelves at appreciate the lessons learned to help them out. Consider this Safeway, and I went there Mon from out of all the chaos. women in her 70s needing elec day for last minute something Alvis Smith Sr. set and ex tricity for her oxygen machine, or other and there was hardly ample for me by starting out by and being without her oxygen anything. telling jokes but that’s only funny machine for nine days and Being a big loser I have to if you understand what the joke counting. Consider an organiza control my chocolate intake is about. Here’s a few goot ones tion can put over 50 tribal mem during this day, and it was hard — I hope you laugh with me (not bers out of work and in their for me. at me). places we can fly in consultants I know that I have to write When will our “key people” and feed them at restaurants and an essay before my final mea in power (and those who think at Kah-Nee-Ta. Consider hiring surements, but I wanted to share they are) help us move ahead a non-tribal member and give with everyone that I hope to towards goals that’ll better our him two jobs while tribal mem improve my health by entering life situations? With all the en bers get nothing. Consider that this challenge. It’s not enough to rolled tribal members in mind people love their high positions say it anymore, because it doesn’t (as a whole) and just a certain and status more than the needs improve. I hope to breath easier few? (black/elk/speaks, ayes- of their people. Consider that when I climb those stairs at bee’s-c’s?) If you don’t get “it,” some live in mansions or have the finest cars and material COCC. I don’t know if you read it again. Anywho. have seen these stairs but they After parent-teacher confer things that money can buy. And are hard for me. ence day, it boggles my weary yet the people have nothing! No I’m ashamed to say this but head we are still “making due” hope, no jobs. There is one thing I would sometimes drive myself with buildings that aren’t ser I have yet to see, and that would up the hill to my next class. Not viceable for “our babies” edu be the budget of all the consult anymore. cation. Remember the days they ants and all these board mem I prefer to walk because it is had to use the cafeteria as a bers that we fly in from Palm easy to do. But I would like to gym ... or temporary modules Springs and beyond. We can begin the noontime aerobics or were put in for a temporary fix feed all these consultants and exercise at the Community Cen — but is now set up as a perma board members with the finest ter but there again I talk about nent fix! And a teacher’s house food in Warm Springs, yet when it for a while and end up not was used as a music room. It it comes to our elders, our going. seems the “time-being solutions” homeless, no one will lift a fin Having a full schedule keeps are a finger in the dam — joke ger. Can you go without a nice me from going there but I will on our Rex. (And we just keep hot home cooked meal for nine in the near future make time for putting up with it, year after days? I want to share a dream I year.) this. had sometime ago. The Confed I hope all the losers are mov Warm Springs needs to build erated Tribes of Warm Springs ing and got their exercise rou for our people a school that’ll was asking for ideas from the tines going because I think it is not only educate kindergarten people of Warm Springs on the a good program for us because through twelfth grades but also plague of alcohol and drugs. I spoke and said that we needed it gets us moving and keeps us take our youth beyond. moving. I especially enjoyed the Other reservations have In exercise tips I received last year dian Junior Colleges going for because it was good reminder them and here we are still work ing at grade school needs — for me to keep moving. So good luck and have a Hupa even has a Job Corps cen Happy Sweet 16 to my sonny ter with focus on young single good workout. boy Nelson Wolfe on Feb. 18. With all my love, hugs and kisses. Love always, Mom. Spilyay Tym oo Happy Sweet 16 to our CCoyote News, Est. 1976) baby bro Nelson W. Wolfe on 2-18-06. We all hope you Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller enjoy your day! Because you deserve only the best. Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise With all our love, hugs and Advertising Manager: Sam Howard kisses. W ith lots of love Staff Writer: Brian Mortensen from all your Na-Na’s and Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Ya-Ya’s, M arcena, Cyril, Missy, Kanet, Agnes, Sam, Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confeder K osie, Jam es III, Rosa, ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Leeann and Lucy Wolfe. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Happy 16th birthday to our Street. uncle Nelson on 2-18-06. Love, Any written m aterials subm itted to Spilyay Tymoo all your nieces and nephews. should be addressed to: Devon, Kalan, Wynema, Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, W arm Springs, OR Katrina, Fangs, Buffalo Rider, 97761. Raynelle, Blake, Kendra, Phone: (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274. Kendall, Ulysses, Valdimire, FAX No. (541) 553-3539. Justin a, Della, Vincent, E-Mail: spilyaytymoo@ wstribes.org. Donovan, Cassy, Kalyn, Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $15.00. Clarissa, Joss and Jade. Power outage to close our borders to alcohol and drugs, have roadblocks and prevent drugs and alcohol from coming on the Rez. Float all those off the Rez who deal drugs for life or till they quit dealing. This man who was ask ing a question (a respected leader among us) said this is foolishness! This is not the kind of wisdom we want to hear! And so now I hope you see the thinking of our organization. Consider your ways. Easton Aguilar. Memorial Anna, Warren R., Shayla and little Jake want to take this op portunity to thank all the people who attended our one-year me morial for the loss of our loved one, Trudee Ann Queahpama- Clements. The many actions of true caring, compassionate people whose feelings were shared throughout the day with us were very moving and uplift ing. The warm memories that were sincerely shared filled our hearts with indescribable love and warmth. Our emotional wellness is gready enhanced due to your sharing of love and sup port. The material things that we shared at the memorial were to praise and glorify our Creator and to honor and respect with dignity and worth, the positive achievements and qualities of a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, relative and friend. We did so in humbleness, honor, gratitude, and respect for our tribal traditional longhouse be lief and responsibility. Due to her outward caring and concern for others, she took the initia tive and responsibility to encour age and support a monument memorial for her deceased cousin, Rhonda Clements. We thank the people who came together with testimony as to what type of person she was. She left good, wonderful memo ries with us. (Note: the preceding letter was written by Warren R. Clements prior to his passing. The letter is shared here by Anna Clements.) A memorial tribute and honor for our daughter was a tremen dous success. Preparing for a memorial takes a lot of work, time, and financial support. There are a lot of people we are grateful to. First of all, the following people we appreciate and thank for their help and support. Brother Cal Queahpama and nephew Austin Greene for lay ing, and preparing the cement foundation for the memorial stone. Cooks: Wanda Vanpelt, Lisa Suppah, Bobbie Suppah and Deha Wesley helped to prepare the food. Coming forward and stepping up when asked to help with fringing shawls were; Jackie and Dorothy Simtustus and Evaline Patt. Doing all the sew ing was Teeny Tappo. We want to thank all these special people, powwow friends that came from out of town for their support. Coming from Yakama Nation were Joe Jay Pinkham. Thanks for his won derful words,Washat singing and drumming, his wife and daugh ter Trudie. Also M argaret Lamere and daughters. They were good support. Jola Lotus and Janet George and their sis ter, shared wonderful words and memories at the pow wow trail we all traveled. Coming from Umatilla was Chief Jesse Jones. He had won derful words to share; Quartz Creek honored him with a Chief Song. We would like to thank Eva Montee and Reba Powell for the good words they spoke about our daughter Trudee. We also thank Lena Ike for her wonderful rendition of the Lord’s Prayer in sign lan guage. Eva Montee also took part in this wonderful tribute. If we have left anyone out, please know it was not inten tional. We truly appreciated all your good hearts, support and love. Anna Clements and family. Recent loss (Note: The follow ing letter is from Gov. Ted Kulongoski to Anna Clements, widow o f the late War ren R. Clements.) Dear Anna, I was deeply sad dened to hear of Rudy’s pass ing. Please know that Mary and I are thinking of you and send ing our prayers for your com fort and our hope that your grief will be eased by the many wonderful memories of your lives together. I very much enjoyed the op portunity to work with Rudy. He was obviously loved by all who knew him, and his passion for his people showed in the way he tirelessly worked to help them. His deep commitment to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and to the State of Oregon was always clear and his service to us all was truly commendable. All Oregonians are better for his life’s work. With kind regards and sym pathy, sincerely, Theodore R. Kulongoski. Apologies Thelma Dickson, I am truly sorry for what I’ve done. Please forgive me. I know I need help, so please pray for me, so I can get the help I really need. Please forgive me. Edgar Boise. To the people of Warm Springs, I would like to take this time to apologize for my actions on Aug. 23, 2005. I was in pretty deep to my drugs at the time. I know I have no excuses so I’ll say none. What I do know is that I made a promise to myself to do better this year, become a productive tribal member again, and most of all start being a dad again. I meant no harm to my people and most of all my children. So if I hurt you in any way I apologize from the bot tom of my heart. I got a pretty good deal for what I have done and thank the judge for her leniency. Thank you for your time. Wesley Smith. To the people of my home town of Warm Springs, and to my lil’ sis Thelma Mae and my bro in-law Edgar. May you ac cept my sincere apology for my actions on Christ mas morning. As it was stated by the policeman, I endangered your lives, so I’m saying, “I am very sorry and I truly mean it.” Sincerely, Lawrence Polk. To the people of Warm Springs, I would like to say I am very sorry. Whatever you do, don’t drink and drive because it will get you into trouble and you will sit in the Warm Springs jail. Cuz I’m sitting in here for drinking and driving Randy Yahtin Jr. Regarding letters Thank you for writing to the Spilyay Tymoo. Please, when writing, keep in mind that letters should be of no moie than 350 words. Let ters that are too long will have to be cut. Please sub mit only one letter per per son per edition. No defa matory or libelous state ments can be published in the Spilyay. Thank you. Happy birthday wishes. * Happy 26th birthday to Alonzo Colazo. Hope you have fun. Always, a caring friend, Joanna. My baby/nephew, I love yo u Our Grandson, Happy, so much and I hope y o u have a happy birthday. We love grea t day. May y o u have many you Jake Frank and hope m ore g r e a t b irth d a ys. L ove, your day goes well. Love A untie Veronica. you a lw a ys, G ran d pa Happy birthday to my nieces (did Hey Neph, We wish you Roscoe, Daniel, Tim and I say nice!) Sacheen, Missy Muffet, the best birthday. You’re a M ike G reene. G randm a Dorothy, Donna Moon, Veronica, smart kid and we know you C elia, Sarah, D elsie and Sherri, Dena, Jaunita, Donetta, Dot, will go a long way. Love, Paullee Greene. (Also our Norma, Yolanda, Andrea, Kly, Uncles Brutus, Jeff, Ben, wives and husbands too.) Tymee, Randl, Tashina, Olivia, Francis and G arrett, and To our nephew, Jake Frank, Diana, Tiffany, Lula, Lori Sue, Auntie Alexyz and Crystal. happy birthday and wish y o u all Charlene, Snuffi, JoElla, Jocoba, Our Bro Yi-Yi, Jake Frank. the best. From Irk ie, A llie, Ravonnie, Simone, Rosetta, Winter We love you so much and wish Jamesina and Rhonda, Quinten, and any other Chinese gals I forgot. you the best today and every A ud^ Lu and Levina, Buster, Break hearts i f you must, make and day. We are glad to be here for A ngela and Simon. take ‘em right but most o f all, for your day. Love, your best sis To our cousin, Jake Frank, give and forget and live on! Much ters, Veronica and Lawrencia we all wish you a very happy Greene. love, Auntie Emma. birthday. Love, Angelina, Karina, My son, I wish you a very Shirley, Perry and Jayce. Happy birthday to my happy birthday. May your loveable and precious grand day and every day be filled Happy Birthday to son, Jake Frank. I hope your with fun and lots of love. Brandon and Josiah day is the best and that you Take care and be good ev Have a good day! have a great time today. I ery day. Love you alw ays, The family love you always, Ulla Mona. Dad Ramon and Plyza. \7 -A U tij A >< 6 <0
