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Spilyay Tymoo
Letters to the Editor
March 16, 2006
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Tribes should
all work together
B y S id M ille r
P ublisher E m eritus
Great program
I would like to take this op
portunity to say thank you to
my
E arly
H ead start
Homevisitor Patricia Brown.
I really enjoy all the activities
you bring for my children to
learn. My family has been with
the Early H eadstart Program
for a little over a year now and
I can see the results within my
children.
When I first started the pro
gram my daughter was in a tran
sition stage getting ready for the
fall, when she would start part
day. She was easily frightened
and was not used to kids her
own age. She would cry any time
anybody w ould acknowledge
her.
After she got used to Tricia
coming into my home bringing
things for and her brother to
play with, or create a learning
project with, she started to open
up to new things as well as new
friends.
At the group socializations,
let me tell you, in the beginning
my son would not sit to eat our
meals, but now it’s so much bet
ter and easier to communicate
with my children.
I encourage the stay-at-home
parents to join the program. Not
only will it benefit your kids but
you’ll also get to meet the other
parents (if you don’t already
know them), and take with you
som e o f the in fo rm a tio n
brought to you in the program.
E arly H eadstart Program :
Home visitors will come to your
home. Group socializations are
when kids get to play with other
kids their age, and hands on
learning experiences. There is
tra n sp o rta tio n to p ro gram
events, or classes.
This is the program I have
been involved with and will be
with my son, who is now 10
months old, until he is ready to
make that transition into the
H ead S tart program . A gain
many thanks to Patricia Brown,
Kristin H., Wanda, and Michelle
- Early Head Start staff.
Unity is a word that has brought this country a long
way. Everyone helping one another in whatever task that
is at hand. There are things that one person or one group
cannot get by without the help from some other person
or groups.
This country has struggled right from the start when
people helped one another. Everyone helping one an
other to get along brought all the people together to
work as one.
They found out that uniting made them a
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stronger group. Sometimes this meant some
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would sacrifice their good fortune to help
their neighbor so» everyone would live
equally.
There isn’t an individual or group of people that got
by without the help of their neighbors. No matter what
type of business or venture is taken, it’s hard to accom
plish without the backing of others. Everyone has to
work for what he gets and the harder he works the better
the results are for that person or group whichever the
case may be.
This prevents the saying, “What’s mine is mine, and
what’s yours is mine!” But should read, “What’s mine is
yours, and what’s yours is mine.” Everyone working
together with that certain goal, and that’s for everyone to
get ahead in this cruel world.
However, there is always some that don’t see things
that way and think of themselves to get ahead of every
one else. Like to get the cream of the crop.
A few years back an issue came up before all the tribes
where they had to make a big decision for their future.
These years were referred to as, “Termination,” where all
the tribal members would get thousands of dollars for
their share of the reservation. If the tribe decided to
take the money they would lose their status as Indians.
There would be no more tribal rights and they would fit
into the everyday life as the non-Indians with no protec-
j tion of the reservation. They would sell out all their
rights to hunting, fishing, gathering fruits and vegetation
as in the past.
Those dollar signs sounded and looked good to
several and they agreed to accept the money offered.
Thirty to 40 thousand dollars per individual. They
lived happy for a time, with everyone driving new
cars, living it up.
We here in Warm Springs all voted against Termina
tion to keep our reservation in tact. Even though it
seemed like a struggle, and seeing other tribes spending
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their money, we managed to get by. Well, 30 to 40
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thousand dollars seems like a lot of money but when
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you have to live in the outside world that doesn’t go
very far.
It wasn’t long before the money was gone and living
In order to maintain a safe
was tough. Those who sold out were on the outside
environment for the children
looking in, so to speak, and all wanted backing to be
here at the E arly Childhood
come tribal members again, and we here in Warm Springs Education Center, the A-pod
gave testimony to aid these tribes to become tribal
entrance is now to be used only
in cases of emergency.
members again.
Sometimes it makes a person wonder if all these tribes
who sold their rights and were helped back to regain
tribal status ever think of helping Warm Springs, so as
Warm Springs can become self-sufficient in their every
Happy Birthday to my first
day life, and not trying to grab every dollar before their
son. I love you and miss you,
neighbors.
son. When I had you my heart
It is quite apparent that all tribes can all help one
was so full of happiness, then I
another and still maintain a good livelihood. AHH-
warhooped, my first son. I’ve
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loved you all your life and I am
ECE safety
All employees, visitors and
parents need to use the front
entrance. All persons are asked
to please leave the handicap
spaces for those who are legally
in need of them.
Please do not double park or
park slanted, as it causes traffic
and
p e d e strian
safety
issues. There are two parking
lots available for parent use.
If there is not enough space
to park in the front parking lot,
then p lease use the old
staff parking lot. Violators may
be cited on sight or by mail, and
the police department will be
monitoring the parking closely.
We thank you for helping to
make our building a safer place
for our children. We will be get
ting our lines and handicap
spaces repainted as soon as
p o ssib le. T h an k you. ECE
Safety Team.
Many thanks
I know that this might be a
year or so late, but better late
than never, right? I would like
to thank my mom and family for
putting on a dinner for me the
first time I got back from Iraq
in October 2003.
My mother may have not al
ways agreed with decisions that
I made in life but I was glad that
Sister Pauline had talked to you,
mom, to show you my point of
view. As you can all see, joining
the military may have been the
thing to really open my eyes and
help become who I am today. I
am honored to say that I am my
mother’s daughter.
I have finished two tours in
Iraq and still a possibility that I
may go back in September for
a third time.
I am thankful for all the sup
port I have received from my
family and friends. I would like
to thank all the Greenes, Reeds,
Staconas and Lumpmouths.
I would like to thank my God
P aren ts Jim and T h elm a
Coburn for the creative cake that
they brought for my dinner and
all the other things they have
seen me through. G randm a
Bernice for all her prayers and
acknowledgment o f reminding
others that we have our own
trib a l m em b ers th at w ere
present during war times.
Wendell Cook (belated) and
his kids for their never ending
support of letters of encourage
m ent to know that even our
nation has their own opinion;
they are still there for the ones
who don’t have a choice in what
they are fighting for. Gerald, I
heard about your speech that
you gave at the high school and
I was honored that you men
tioned my name and that both
you and your sister have some
one to look up to.
I wish my (belated) Grandpa
Truman Lum pm outh Sr. and
(belated) Grandma Mico Chase
could have been here to see
what all I have accomplished. I
know that they have been watch
ing over me and brought me
home safely. I miss them so
much, but I know they are in a
better place up above with our
dear lord, where they still pro
tect and live with us in our ev
eryday lives. I want to thank the
Catholic Parish members for all
o f th eir prayers and I send
much gratitude to all o f them
for keeping the military men and
women in their daily prayers.
To m y U n cle T rum an
Lumpmouth Jr., who has been
a father figure to my cousins and
me and I am so glad that you
were always there for us nieces
and nephews. I thank you for
believing that I could do some
thing with my life and to see the
world. You have been my father
figure since the day you came
back from the Navy and your
opinion has always m eant so
much to me. I am glad that you
are “my dad” and set the stan
dards even higher for us. I love
you, Dad!
To Grandpa Chief Nelson
for dedicating a feather in honor
o f me and being at m y late
gran d p a L e v i’s fu n eral, for
which I was able to come home
for. To all the veterans who hon
ored my Grandpa Levi, thank
you for including me in the cer
emony to say my last farewell
to my beloved grandpa.
A big thank-you to all who
came to the dinner and to the
people who gave me beautiful
gifts. To Austin Smith Jr.’s fam
ily for giving me a blanket which
my Aunt Kim accepted on my
behalf and my prayers are with
you Austin Jr., Semper Fi.
I know that I am forgetting
some names and please forgive
me. I have so many people that
I would like to give thanks to
but there are so many of you
all that if I did, it might end up
turning into a book. God bless
you all. S em p er Fi. Rose
Sanchez, Lcpl/USMC, Sand
Diego, Calif.
Much support
Dear family and friends,
We just finished a beautiful
M edicine Sing at the He He
Longhouse.
Many people helped out. We
would like to take this opportu
nity to thank them.
First, we would like to thank
the elders, singers, and dancers,
who attended the Sing and gave
us support through their beauti
ful words and presence. Neda
and Jim m y Wesley, their daugh
ter A u ro lyn , and E liza and
Harvey Jim have supported us
for years now with our trail and
overall support.
Martina and Lucinda worked
extremely hard on shawls for us.
Even our godson Wesley con
tributes to our trail with his own
toys and piggy bank money.
Marella and Robert Sam and
their family have cooked for us
for three years ever since we
started in Corbett two years ago.
N ot only did the Sam family
cook, they help ed keep the
longhouse clean and the grounds
picked up. They were there to
help in whatever way they were
needed. Thank-you Sam fam-
iiy.
And thank-you to Plum Gil
bert for all her hard work, smiles
and go o d energy. L in d se y
Howtopat echoed tirelessly with
no relief throughout the entire
sing and did a wonderful job.
C h arlo tte Shike and H ild a
Culpus helped out w ith food
and trail items.
Percy Blackwolf baked pies
for each night. Christine and
Clifton Bruno and their sons
helped out with the trail and
being our pack horses.
We were so glad to see our
Katchia family who took time
out of their busy family obliga
tions to show their support. And
thank-you to Bernice for her
beautiful words about the He
He Longhouse and advice on
how we should close the Sing.
So many people helped, and
even though we can’t mention
all by name, we did notice and
have much gratitude for you.
And thank-you to all the people
w ho atten d ed the Sing, the
longhouse was filled with your
prayers and love, and it was
beautiful.
We thank everyone from the
bottom of our hearts.
W ith love, Tuck’ush Man
and Heidi Katchia, Two
Bears.
Happy birthday and other wishes...
Spilyay Tymoo
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going to love you for as long as
I live. I ’m proud o f you, my
p rid e and joy. You m ake
momasita proud. Take care at
school, study hard. I hope you
did good at your robotic tour
nament. As long as you had fun,
that’s all that matters. No more
girls in your room (aye, just kid
ding son). Love you, m om ,
Allen, Lucinda, Martha, Jamey,
Vesta, Stan the Man, Beautiful,
Phil, Mel, Kyle, Sam, Ray, Jor
dan, Barbie, Ellen, Shawna, and
all your nieces and nephews. We
all love you and miss you.
Happy Birthday to my
son Jonathan W illiam
Tyrone Smith Jr. You are
now 10 years old and will
excel in whatever you do,
my little computer genius.
Keep it up and remember
that Momma loves you, and
is thinking about you al
ways. Hugs and Kisses.
Happy Birthday to Calli An.
Happy 3rd birthday to Baby
To my precious sweet Cal girl whose Joss with love hugs and kisses from
heart is so pure and innocent. There you r dad James Lee Wolfe III and
isn’t a day that goes by when I ’m Momma Rosa Wolfe.
not thinking about you. Keep that
spirit going throughout school and
Happy Birthday to my
Momma will be with you soon. Hugs Na-N a Joss. Love your
and Kisses.
Litsa Jade Wolfe, your baby
Happy belated birthday to sis. Love you Na-Na!
m y B obb y Ho. S tay out o f
trouble and be good. You bet
ter be only seeing Cleopatra and
those slots up at Kah-Nee-Ta.
Love, your Chica.
H ap p y 54th B irth d ay to
m y dad H arold Blackwolfe
Sr., on M arch 12, with lots
o f love from your B ig B aby
A gnes A rdis Jo sie Wolfe. I
hope you have a good day
D ad! This is sent with m y
love, hugs and kisses, D ad!
I love you Dad.
H appy B irthday to our
Grandpa Harold Blackwolfe Sr.
on March 12 with much love hugs
and kisses from your grandbabies
Devon James Wolfe, Kalan Mae
Wolfe. Wynema Mae Wolfe, and
Katrina Josie Wolfe. We love you
Grandpa!
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H appy 3rd birthday to m y
Ulla Joss. Love you lots from
your Ulla Flossie.
Happy 3rd birthday to Baby
Joss, love all y o u r N a-N a’s and
Ya-Ya’s, D evon Jam es, Kalan
Mae, Wynema Mae, and Katrina
J o s ie W olfe (T he baby w olfe
cubs!).
H appy 3rd birthday to our
niece Joss. Love, all your aunties
and u n cles, A gnes, Sam uel,
K o sie, L eean n , L ucy, and
Nelson Wolfe. We all love you
bab! May God bless you every
day, cause you deserve it!
H ap p y 54th B irth d ay to
you dad H arold Blackwolfe
Sr. L ove, y o u r b a b y b o y
H arold Blackwolfe Jr. (Jo Jr)
Love yo u lo ts ! H u g s and
Kisses.
Happy 54th Birthday to my hus
band Harold Blackwolfe, Sr. with
much love from y o u r wife Perci
Blackwolfe.
H appy St. Patricks Day to
the Wolfe Klan with much love
from Agnes and girls Wynema
and Katrina Wolfe. Just a part
of the Wolfe Pack.
Happy St. Patricks Day to
the CO’s (Dustin, Mariam,
Dan, Larry, Warren, Heidi,
Kristen, Ken, Eric, Perci, Lt.
Flores, Marci & Michael).
Thank you for putting up
with us. We appreciate ev
erything that you do for us.
Hope you have a good one.
Be safe and have fun.
Happy St. Patricks Day sister
Lillian Jo Blackwolfe, with much
Native love from the Wolfe Pack.
We all love you and miss you. Just
hang in there sis. Love, y o u r sis
Agnes Wolfe and girls, the Wolfe
Klan and Wolfe cubs.
H appy b irth d a y to
Lana on March 15. Love,
Mom and Anona.
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