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E Coosh EEWA: The w^y it is w Spilyay Tymoo April 24-, 2008 ■ H H ä HMMII M H M H M M M M M H H M M M Fishing on the Columbia River at one time B y Sid M illet Publisher Emeritus From time immemorial our tribes have lived along the Co lumbia River, at Cascade Locks, H ood River, The Dalles, Lone Pine, Big Eddy, Spear Fish, Celilo and on up to Willow Creek. T h a t was their home until re /--------- \ Spilyay cent years when the Speaks white: m an to o k over and moved the tribes to the reservation. Dams were built in the river and that changed the fishing conditions altogether. As the waters were backed up it flooded all th e fishing grounds. The Dalles dam did the most dam age to Indian fishing as it backed up water and flooded Celilo Falls, where many tribesmen lived year round. Those dams, Bonneville and The Dalles, damaged Indian fishing to where other methods o f fishing were established. The use of gillnets were put in use. The expense of obtaining fish ing equipment was too great for the small fisherman that they abandoned fishing completely. Others banded together to share expenses on getting equipment, such as gillnets and boats. Before the dams were built, fishing in the Columbia River was good from the falls at O r egon City on the Willamette River. The tribes relied on the river for their livelihood, “fish ing.” S e u fe rt C a n n ery at T h e Dalles did a lot o f trade with the tribes for salmon. The can nery dealt with salmon, fruits, and vegetables. The dams put all that out of existence. The tribes did a lot o f business with large companies that come in and purchase salmon, fruits and vegetables. Companies like Swift and other large food producers. When all the fishing places were flooded, especially Celilo, Big Eddy and Spear Fish, where many fished year round. Today, there is a small scale o f fishing with dip nets and set nets, and that’s on the Deschutes River, at Sherars Bridge where they still set up scaffolds. At Celilo Falls it was a sight to see during the big fall runs where h u ndreds o f m en lined the banks at Celilo Falls where many fisherman made over a thou sand dollars per night. Fishing at Celilo was a big tourist draw as hundreds gathered with cam eras to watch the activities at the falls. You, could see fish jump ing and making their way up the falls during the big run. Well those fishing days are gone and just the memories still in the mind of those who expe rienced those fishing days. Still today the tribes observe the first salmon runs w ith a salm on feast at the Celilo Longhouse in the early spring. Ecoosh-e-wa-cha. Letters to the Editor Thank you all for great time First o f all H arvey and I would like to thank the follow ing, for us being part o f the enhanced fitness (Seniors) to travel to Arizona, to be part of the group that do the program. First, Wilson Wewa for getting the grant and being the admin istrator for the program, start ing us (one year ago), traveling with us, and Captain Moody for the coffee mugs we were allowed to pass to people, to show where we come from. Jennell Smith of Kah-Nee-Ta for the tees we wore when we showed our stuff, the bags and cups, thank you, fit was a memo rable trip. Paul Smith gave us a tour which I’d like to share with out tribes. They were (are) very impressive, We were treated like , royalty. We. always had a re served table. H arvey and I thanked Paul and Beverly with a Pendleton, bag and mug, Paul being family and TM. We have so much to share we could fill pages. We are only so happy to be a part o f E n hanced Fitness (we’re also certi fied as instructors). So Senior Citizens, do come join us. We’re there Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:45 a.m. We even have lunch (thank you Geri), Call any time, we’re in the phone book. Val Squiemphen. A thank you I just want to say a big thank you out to Richard Tohet and M aryann M eanus and Sam Starr for asking us, my family, to cook for Medicine dancing on April 10, 11 and 12. We all enjoyed it and had fun. I want to thank you all who donated food and to L.T. for all the pies you made. To all my litter help ers Marella VanPelt, Chantel P icard, W ood P icard Jr., D artan ian P icard, L eonard VanPelt, Ty VanPelt, Kaylobe Picard, Clarence Sam, Janathian Tracy Ray-Tias and Elish Picard and to my Thomas Sam. Thank you all and I want to say a big thank you to my two sons-in- law W oody P icard Sr., and Gerald Tias Sr. For all the help you did and thank you for be ing there for my grandkids. You see how much they love danc ing. And to Wanda and her girl for all they did for my family. And again thank you till next year. From Marella Sam. Division champions Oh: In the Elder Olympics, we brought back five medals. I’m very proud of our group. Wilson w o n th e T w ist C ontest. Y ou’ve g o t to see the D ancingest Senior Citizens in the World! Many thanks Due to the surgery I recent had, Thank you, Mrs. Kalama- Culpus room no. 8. Thank you for the gifts and the card. It made me feel special. Thank you again! Also a big thank you to all o f the Warm Springs El ementary School staff and stu dents for the very beautiful flow ers and card. It really meant a lot to me. Thank you most of all, my husband Jose Flores, who was there by my side when I was in need. I love you, you are the best. My au n t Priscilla Frank, thank you for helping with our boys, making sure they were up and out of to school. To the rest of my family, thank you for tak ing the time out from your ev eryday routine just to come visit me and to see how I was doing in the hospital. I just feel very special and loved! God bless all of you. From Diana L, Felix. Appreciation I appreciate the support I received in collecting the Yoplait Yogurt lids to help in the fight against cancer. I mailed off al Spilyay Tym oo Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise Reporter: Leslie Mitts Advertising Manager: Sam Howard Media Advisor: Bill R h o a d e s Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be ad dressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.0. 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: Within U.S.: $15.00. Letters of apology I am sorry I broke tribal law on March 14 by driving reckless and sorry for putting my passengers in danger and I have learned from it. Further I apologize to E.G. and J.R., who were directly impacted by my actions. I also want to say my poor decisions will not happen again. Daniel Gilbert. I am sorry I broke tribal law on December 19 by picking up that bottleagain and drinking. I’m supposed to write 100 words so I’ll just share a letter about myself, and the drinking that has caused me nothing but pain, hurt and disrespect for myself. In the past, back in 1980, I was struggling with my drinking. Then in 1983, Nov. 4, I began my sobriety. I was sober for 20 years. I was blessed with five beautiful kids, a wonderful husband and a job I loved - a preschool teacher at EGE. Now since I started drinking again I’ve caused my kids nothing but worry, hurt and pain. I lost one o f my sons to suicide and I blame his drinking alcohol for that. I’m now divorced and lost my job I had for 20 years. I loved working with children and parerits, My kids talked to me and showed how I haven’t been there for them, when they need to talk to me. I haven’t been very supportive to them. The good Lord has always been there for me but I ’ve turned by back on him. Anyways, I apologize to my kids. I ’m so sorry. I haven’t been there for you all. I love you all so very much and I hope you can forgive me. I want to thank the following people for always trying to support me: Charlotte Herkshan, Alice . Sampson, Marie Tom, Leona Ike and Gladys Grant. You ladies have been nothing but wonderful to me and I appreci ate it. Just keep me in prayer because I surely need it. Melinda Frank, Tilxs. I am sorry I broke tribal law on March 3, 2008 by con suming alcohol on tribal lands while still under age. My ac tions that night were wrong and sincerely I apologize to the Confederated Tribes and anybody else my choices affected. I am working to better myself. Ryan Thomas. I wish to send my apologies to Isabelle Flores and her family for trespassing on their property while in a very in toxicated state. It is my greatest hope to remain sober so that such a thing will not possibly even accidentally happen again. Harvey and Eliza Jim. (" C o y o te N e w s , E st. 1 9 7 6 ) » most 180 lids! For every lid sent in, Yoplait will donate $0.10 to the Ameri can Cancer Society. My goal in 2007 was to help fight cancer in some way. We have lost many family members, friends and relatives to cancer. I will be doing this every year and every year I hope everyone will help with this. It could af fect any one o f us or someone close to us! It won’t cost you any more than the price o f a yogurt. Once again, thank you for your support. Keith V. Charley. AND1, champions, 12-14 year old boys, B.A.A.D. Tournament, Pendleton, March 21-28,2008: (back) Coach G ary S am pson, Justin Q ueahpam a-M ehlberg, Steven Begay, Cody Begay, Cyrus Conner, Amelia Banuelos, assistant coach Connie Bennally; (front) Henry Lopez, Anthony Stacona, Gary Sampson III. Our team, AND1, would like to thank everyone for your support at the 21st An nual B.A.A.D. Tournament. The B AAD tourney was held M arch 21-28, 2008 in two co-defendants steal from the same people. C. As kins. Pendleton, O regon. O ur team won the 12-14 year old boys division! We would es pecially like to thank our sponsor, Warm Springs Com posite Products. Myths and facts about diabetes By Elsie Howard Myth: The only way to pre vent heart disease for patients with diabetes is to take medica tion for cholesterol. Fact: H eart disease is thé num ber one killer o f people with diabetes. Many o f the ways for preventing heart disease are well known (through research studies): Stop smoking; control your blood pressure (less than 130/ 80). Keep your LDL (lousy or bad) cholesterol level below 100. Exercise regularly (steady physical activity for 10 minutes). E at healthy; watch portion I am sorry I b ro k e tribal law o n A pril 17, 2007 by g ettin g m yself involved in thfcft o f another’s property; and I helped size; stay away from simple sugar foods and drinks (treat yourself for special occasions). Eat lots o f vegetables fresh (with low fat dips) or cooked with oil spray, steam, boil with favorite spices, grill, sauteed. Eat some fruits fresh or add to healthy cereal, yogurt, nuts, salads. Eat lean meat, red or white (cooked same as vegetables above). ■ E at or drink low fat dairy foods. Taking a low dose o f aspirin (81 mg, baby) daily may also reduce the risk o f heart disease. To avoid stomach problems, use enteric-coated aspirin. I am sorry I broke tribal law on March 22, 2008 by driv ing while under the influence, recklessly endangering and get ting a liquor violation. Further I apologize to my brother Michael B., who was directly impacted by my actions. I also want to say I am truly sorry. Truman V. Merrifield. . Hi. My name is Bernadette Rose Winishut and I am here in the Warm Springs Jail thinking about what I put my friends and family through. Also myself, the consequences I am fac ing here in jail has helped me see the things I’ve been doing, hurt me and the people around. I ask everyone that my ac tions have affected, I was wrong and selfish and I am going to work on bettering my life. Bernadette W. I am sorry I broke tribal law on February 18, 2008 by wasting my mom’s time for bringing me to treatment at Neva. I ’m also sorry to Community Counseling for wasting their time as well. I ’m very and really, sorry. Please forgive me. Mathew Craig. I am sorry I broke tribal law on February 26,2008 by putting my children and nephews in grief by this. Also, Housing that had to be brought into this. I apologize to my children and nephews. I will not do this again. Ellen Jackson-Palmer. I am sorry I broke tribal law. I understand the seriousness of the charges I have been convicted of. There will not be a next time. I have learned. Further I apologize to D.H. and A.F., who were directly impacted by my actions. I also want to say that no good things happen when drinking is involved. Jeremy Killsfirst. Happy Birthday and other wishes... Happy 16th birthday to our son Jimmy Elores on A pril 4, 2008. Fromyour Mom and Dad and your baby brother Justin Flores, with lots of love! H appy birthday to D uran Bobb, from Diana and family. Happy birthday to my baby boy Adam Gabriel Rubio. I pray that you have the happiest 9th birthday ever. I love you and your brother forever. Love, Mom Charisse Rose Haskins. Happy birthday, Toni Tail. Eoveyou always, your lil’ sister. Charisse Haskins E Keep going to school. H a p p y b irth d a y to m y A u n tie “Anna P o lk .” I would like to take this time and thank you for all your h e lp w ith m e and y o u r grandchildren. Sorry I p u t you through so much. But I do care and love you lots. L o v e , P aul and A n gela M a rtin e z, th an k yo u for helping us. homie Adam from your homeboy Bryon George. Happy birthday to my cuz DBL from Alex and Ange. We luv you. T h is g o e s o u t to m y n ie c e an d n e p h e w s in Wapato, Wash. M ike Polk k id s I love you g u ys and m iss you all. L ove, Anga. PS. Cousins too. Happy birthday to lil’ Adam Happy birthday Mom Rubio Jr., April 23. It’s cool to “Victoria Polk” on A p ril 14. I share this day with you. Paul and hope this day is wonderfulfor you, Angela Martinez. mom, and I hope you have many Happy birthday lil’ A dam more to come. A n d I ’m glad you’re Pubio Jr., from auntie Delores feeling better, Mom. I love you lots-. Picard. Love your daughter and son-in-law, Happy 9th birthday to my Paul and Angela Martines^ c Happy birthday to my nephews “le athony.” Love, Paul and Angela Martinez. H appy birthday J.L. Love, Anga and Alex. H a p p y b irth d a y to m y bro T yron e M u ld ro w on M ay 2. Love, your sis and bro in law. PS, m issing you brother. Happy birthday to a beauti ful nana, “Sena Polk” on May 18. There are so many good things I could but it might take one whole page o f the newspa per. Love, Paul and A ngela Martinez. k
