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E Coosh EEW A: The w^y it is Page 4- spilyay Tymoo October 11, 2007 Letters to the Editor ■■■■ Tragedies makes one think about life About time B y Selena Boise Management Successor Recent tragedies have made us think about our people and h ow the nufnber o f deaths seems to get bigger and bigger. Illnesses, violence, Spilyay drugs and alcohol are what they make Speaks me think of. You just never know* when things like this hit your family, and one can never be prepared for it. What works for most is the family comes together and stays together with a simple phone call to say, “How are you today?” Talk about your family, your kids, and work! It helps a lot just to get that one phone call, even m ore w hen it becomes routine. Once again at the funeral I atten d ed fo r m y un cle, the people who came together to sing washut songs amazed me. They bring their drums, and prepare to sing and they will sing for hours. And it is my understanding ¿hat these songs are what heal pur hearts. S|Hf losses bring sadness, these services that are held are help ful. At least they are for me. I remember : this lady, Ellen, when she showed up fot, my' m om ’s funeral, I could feel Her ‘àphgs, and she had a beautiful voice. She was our graveside sp eaker and I ad m ired her knowledge o f the traditional ty&ys, including if e ‘songfc/1 , I us$d tp he^r, her sing.atjhe Baptist ÇKurch a’ long, time agoj w hen I used to atten d that church. So, I have to say I will miss her singing the most. ; When will all this slow down, or even better, cpme to an endf* I assume this may slow down or end when the alcohol and drugs are under a little bit o f Control around here. ! It is the alcohol and drugs that bring tragedies lately. Oth ers are elderly, with an illness : that eventually takes them. But, I realize that people, are addicted to alcohol and drugs, and it will continué to be an ad diction until they tealize.they are 'no longer in control o f their lives. That’s a hard one to learn. Look at me; I used alcohol and drugs for 13 years before I re alized it. It wasn’t easy for me to learn, because the easy thing to do is continue to use. I heard someone say once, “If I can do it, anybody can.” I heard that and thought to my^ self, that’s true of me too. But it is a real challenge to quit,, so why not challenge yourself and quit. love you all. Meow; as they say. on Super Since my family and I have Troopers. I’d like to say that I left the rez from our recent visit have been released from active during K-Ume-Sha, I have been duty since July the 16th. Instead meaning to get these oyerdùe o f persuing a naval career I de T hank-you’s in w ritin g so it cided to move home with my could be known that I am very h usb an d and d au gh ter in grateful to have such loving and Kentucky. M y husband and I caring people in my family, as will be starting school this spring, I •will mdst likely be working well as in the community. My husband, daughter, and toward a liberal arts degree as mother-in-law enjoyed their stay my husband will be working tor w ard som e so rt o f science and loved the powwow. They Were ..welcomed with degree;I look forward to doing much respect. As my mother- something in school administra in-law is a horse trainer, he was tion or just something that has absolutely amazed when she got to do-with school. I dpn’t know to see the endurance race with yet, my research continues... He on the other hand will be look my father. She also enjoyed watchltig the ing forward to becoming a fire parade as we^ myself,' Morgan/ fighter. Right now the only thing Kayla (our daughter), Trent and the two of Us have accomplished Jovon (my nephews) were in it. is getting QÓr goals set and start My mother and sister were driv- ing school. We will eventually gèt a plan ing the truck we were in. My dad and mother-in-law sat in in place, and map our way to front o f the post office to gàn- reach and ach ieve our endevOurs. deri With all this, said, “I.t’s about W ith that said, I ’d like to thank the community for their time” I end this article. If any one is interested, hère is; myrhail- respect toward my family. I would also like to thank ivtg address: Hester Taylor, 3604 Neda, Charlotte and Eliza and Athensboonesboro Rd. Lexing their family for honoring my ton, KY 40509. William Arthur: Flatter me, family and m yself on the last day o f the powwow for serving and I may not believe you. Criti our country, by having the in- cize the, and I may not like you. ter-tfibalfior us. It was So monu IgnOre me, and I may not fotf m en tar to be respected and. give you.: Encourage m e, arid I -honored. Thank vou for the m ay not .-forget (you. J ohànn beadéd handbag,, blanket and W olfgang.von G çethè: Tfgat people a's‘ if they were what kayla’s little coat, J Thank yoU for accepting me they ought to be and you help as, I am into the family. Thank them .to beepme what they are capable o f being, Sincerely, ydu, thank yòé, thank you. ‘ * »H apologìzè* i# fh è r r id e r e Hester -(Hess/Hessie) L ynn times, 1 acted backward to^any Scott-Taylor. or you... I didn’t mèàn tty it’s ju st that I do n ’t know you that well and this is all new. But with time and communication, ' To the family and loyed ones I’m sure we can all get along. .of Michael ‘‘Big Mike” Kalama, Secondly, I’d like to thank and I was saddened, by the nèws of honor the veterans and the com Big Mike’s passing. He was a- munity. During the honoring of strong brother with a good heart. my family and myself, à round He had that N ative sense* of about totijl of T50 dollars was humor and personality. Sorry 1 collected from donations:. It could ap t bç, there to pay my came in very handy for the trip respécts in person and help send back home, if him off in a good way. Once I am very grateful andproud' again, Sorry for your loss and to have such a caring commu I’ll keep you in my thoughts and nity. Thank you Tor sending me prayers; Humbly and Respect the Spilyay. Anyone who’s ever fully, S t u a r t A . S m ith S r., seen m e reading it was always' 176^5* 'NW S t. Heleris H w $, so astonished, -they always asked ■Portland, OR 97231. ' — and it never failed — if those people were real Indians, as they looked through it«. ha ha ha. L astly, th a n k s D ad and First off, I would like to give Mom, Brother and Sister. Dad, those who stuck by my side my you’ve always stuck by m y side lové and respect, and if it wasn’t no m atter w hat. I lo v e you. fon you X: would have nobody. I Mom, I can always count on you. Brother and sister, there’s al ways something to bring laugh ter and a smile from you two. I Spilyay Tym oo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid M iller Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise Reporter: Leslie Mitts Advertising Manager: Sam Howard Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confeder ated Tribes o f Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any w ritten m aterials subm itted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274. FAX No. (541) 553-3539. E-Mail: spilyay@ wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: W ithin U.S.: $15.00. Recent loss Loyal want to say much love to the and unselfish devotion to all you r homeboys outside of my circle children. Dedicated to my beauti who showed me love and rec f u l an gel mama—-Ju lia lon e ognized the realness in me. Also, Barney. I can’t fo rget tho se w h o ’re locked up and have seen the world I have seen and know how it feels to be away from the OK, I am totally thrilled! I real world. Keep your chin up, hope other people will have this chest out and represent what you opportunity for the satrie senti represent. And last but not least, ment some day. > to my boys, I’ve been setit here I’m flattered that you think for a reason and you know so highly o f my creative en where I stand in our circle. So deavors' and feel the meed to continue to be loyal and always keep the flyers to yourself, but stand strong no matter what. I I feel honor bound to share would do anything for you guys. them with many people. | We’re family and I’ll forever be That’s why I have been post loyal to you all. Who I am is what ing m y flyefs on the bulletin I’ll forever be, and I’ll change boards in the Post Office* Store for nobody. So with that said, and all offices with public bulle my fourth four is almost over tin boards. and I’ll be home and seeing you I’m sure other people ¿re in soon. So from the inside, mv honor is to you all. Indian Pride. Flyers N ate “ V ” B erry, Folsom State Prison. terested in finding out what is going on around the Rez. I do try to make up very cre ative flyers, but I Wanted; to share them with anyone : that goes into these public places, not ju st“youJ” . -The flyers I have been mak ing up are for community fund raisers, specifically for kids^ sp please share my flyers with ev eryone! Thank you.. | Val Squiemphen. Thank you fo r w riting to the Spilyay Tythoo. ’ ! The next deadlirie to subm it letters is*1 Friday, Oct. 19. Letters of apology Loving hands I find it vpry healing to write I am sorry I broke tribal law' in August by driving reck poems about people in my fam less, and being under the influence of alcohol. I apologize tp ily who have gone home to be my family for the shame my actions have brought to our with thé Lord. I was finally able family name. Further, I apologize to my children, who were to write a poem about the most | directly impacted by my actions. I also want to say that know important person in my life. I ing my actions could have cost my fife, or the lives o f '6th- have written a poem for the * ers, I would like tp show improvement and be a better role Presidents of the United States model. And I will make every effort to follow our laws in but my ritom, who is a direct the future. Jesse Greene. descendant o f Chief Wawewa o f the Paiutfe tribe and was am sorry I broke tribal law in April by doing what I did raised oh the W arm Springs wrong on that day. It won’t happen again. Soimetimes people Reservation by his son and wife make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect. I apologize to my family,, before she went away to board for the shame my actions have brought to our family name. ing school, deserves recognition apologize to the people who were directly impacted by my also along with countless other , , actions. I also want to say I hope you all can forgive me for 'devoted mothe|s^ |0|l|(y^jsh& J d *my actions; And LwULmg|l««evirij^ follow our laws w as -extreriWly, ^ p riv ate in the future. Julia Haskins. in her personal life I think she would like this poetii. ‘ , I would like to take this time to apologize most o f all to my loved ones for my actions back in November o f ’0 6 .1 Loving Hands would like tp apologize also to those who were involved that Your loving- hands made home- , night. A. Scott. made bread, laughing, running chjl-, dren ran'through the, wild'plum To the community of Warm Springs and West Hills, I hushes, y our loving hands-madejam would like to take this time to apologize for the fight that jp go with me homemade rolls. ' occurred in February 2006, one which I was involved in. I Your-loving hands ironedfreshly have neither lied nor denied my roll in this situation and laundered clothes with devotion, have taken full responsibilities for my actions. I have gone cheerleader, fousicians? cook, pas- f ty o court and have beer* sentenced accordingly by Judge tor, business leaders and Native Howes and will continue to ladhere to these recommenda dancers, you r loving hands glided tions. Thank you for taking your time to read this letter. Su- us through 'life. Yen Smith-Walker. ; We were secure knowingyou were there. Your lqping hands crotcheted ■ I am sorry I broke tribal lav^ on July 19, 2007 by driving bedspreads fo r our large beds, wiped while under the influence p f mtoxicants arid recklessly en otir hoses, and tears. Deep calm dangering. I kriPw better. Sometimes I slip and pause pain to enters knowing my angel mama is the ones I love. Please forgive me. I apologize tp my family smilingfrom heaven. for the shame my actions have brought to bur family name. Your loving hands will live for- 1 Further I apologize to Morris Sam who w as.direcdy im ever through y o u r children and pacted by my actions. I want to say that I know that just grandchildren. Your loving hands sayirig sprry is never enough - my cuz, it will never happen will live forever in my heart yngel again. Earl F. Boise. 4 mama. Your legacy isyour deep lo ve Happy birthday and other wishes... Happy birth r; day to my niece: Isabela on her 4th - Happy birthday Dena.Marie.- birthday on Octo Lo ve y o w lo ts, y ó ü r N a! Nab ber 3. Love, your Rae-Rae, - Auntie Della. Happy “Sweet 16” birth day to Dena Marie Thomas. Love, your mom Lovie. Happy Birthday, sister. Love, your Ya! Ya! Walsey James. \ H a p p y B ir th d a y , .N a N a. L a v e , y o ú r L it s a ! D aisy M ae. H appy J “17th ” B irthday LihM isdahdFarrelyn Bjelfangér. Love, f o u r A untie Lovie and kidS. ; H ap p y b irth d a y to Wolfman. Love Farrell, L ittlew o lf, Ja d en and Jordan Suppah. Happy 4 th Birthday Walt J. Loveyou, andMissyou. Love, Mom, Burgs, Grandma, Tonya, Leanna, Jackson, Tbny » Happy birth day to my niece FLvalyn on her 4th birthday on 0 cto- ber3rd. Love your Auntie Delia. / ~ ~ J ■ f , V On O ct, 20, .H appy birthday “Dupibo Boy,” from Yaz arid-tyjbmo. V • . | . f yr 3 I J On Oct. 5: Thepifne has come to celebrate so be- "cartful. Love yo u Tiffany'.H. Love, Ya% and .Shelly..... On O ctober . 5 f 2007, H appy 46th birthday to m y dad Craig E ric Tailfe'athers (aka Joey). Years havk p ast Happy birthday on Oct. b ut s t ill m an y:’m ore to 9 to Daleena Mae. Well, an come. Take care of yourself. other year older but no more M uch love an d re sp e c t, mature (LOL). You have a M achell Anne. good one. Love, Shelly and Happy birthday “Grandpa” Yaz. Joey. I love you. -From Maxine. Happy birthday auntie Oct. 12,2007: Hey chump, I'm Suzette and co n g ratu lal always the baby but fo r today you tio n s on the bab y g irl. can be. Happy birthday BrysOn M uch lo ve and resp ect, Maxirie. Cole, from your Nuria, and Yasp On October 8, 2007, Happy sixth birthday Robert the third. Have fun, TV face. Much lOve and respect, auntie Chell and cousin Maxine. Happy 21st birthday to my $i.s Suzette Dawn Boise (aka Cry A I can't believe that this-year is already beretySeems like it came foojfast, bpt fu s t remember the fu n > we had in the past. Have a good: one and take care. Much ; lobe and respief, Mach¿11 Ann Tailfeatheri (aka Smilef). f H ap p y 21st b irth d ay to m y b e a u tif u l n ie c e an d c o n g r a tu la tio n s on the baby g irl. Take care. I love yo u . A u n tie J u d e , A llen and kids. Happy. Street 16 to Leanna Elsie, we love you, ^ d miss you lots. Love, Mom, Dad, Tony|, George, and Skin.
