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Wrestler looking for sponsors
My name is Brandon Lee
Bailey. I was born in Madras,
Oregon on Jan 8, 1997. I
m oved to H oopa in 1998
when I was just 1 year old.
I am an enrolled member
of the Confederated Tribes
o f the Warm Springs Reser­
vation of Oregon.
I am a descendent o f
W arm Springs, Wasco,
Yakama, Hoopa, Yurok and
Chemeriko Tribes.
My parents are Michael
E ugene Bailey Sr. and
Rosanna Lynn Jackson. I
have three sisters and one
brother.
My sisters’ nam es are
Shalissa,.Shantel and Shantae.
My little brother is Michael
Jr. aka “Babs”.
I decided this year that I
wanted to try some different
sports.
This is my first year in wres­
tling and now I was chosen
to go to state. I’m seeking
sponsors for my trip.
The state tournament will
be held in San Jose, Califor­
nia on June 6, 7 and 8.
I f you are interested in
helping you can mail your
sponsorship to Brandon Lee
Bailey, PO Box 1039,
Hoopa, CA 95546.
You can call me on my cell
(707)845-9353 or my Mom
(530)784-7873 or my Dad
(530)623-0531.
Please make sure to in­
clude your name because I’m
going to put all of my state
sponsors on the back of my
tee-shirt I’m helping my mom
design for me. Thank you.
Brandon Lee Bailey.
Letters of apology
I am sorry I broke tribal law
in Warm Springs by driving
recklessly at the Warm Springs
Elementary. I was wrong what I
did. I just want to tell you guys
that I am sorry. I will not do it
again because I learned a lot.
Ellen LeClaire.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 3-22-08 by driving under the
influence o f intoxicants and
reckless endangering while com­
ing back from Kah-Nee-Ta. I
apologize to the Warm Springs
police. It won’t happen again.
Tim Kalama.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on February 27 by neglecting
my children by making some
bad choice to put my family
through some hurting and pain
. for a month and I guarantee this
won’t happen again. I apologize
to my children and nephews.
Over the years I learned from
my mistakes and this is the last
one. Darreck Palmer.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
by assaulting, resisting arrest,
contributing, resisting arrest, li­
quor violation, malicious mis­
c h ie f and driving w ithout
owner’s consent. I apologize to
the victims involved. I also want
to say I plan to keep my nose
clean. Julian Wallulatum.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 3-17-08 by using marijuana.
I would like to take this time to
apologize to the community of
Warm Springs. I’m on my way
to treatment for my sickness.
When I return I’ll be there for
my family and be well. I want
to apologize to my children, fam­
ily and the police officer. I also
want to say thank to the ones
who have been there for me and
helped when I was sick, and the
ones who forgave me for my
actions. Love you all. Angela
Martinez.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on March 16 by driving under
the influence and reckless en­
dangerment times three. Also I
apologize to L.W., U.J, J.S. for
my actions. I also want to apolo­
gize to the community and the
police department. I will not be
irresponsible driving again.
Dinato Pittman.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on April 6, 2008 by disorderly
conduct, by being highly intoxi­
cated and bothering my neigh­
bors, and being an inconve­
nience and annoying to them. I
apologize to my neighbor on
Kuckup. I have taken the steps
tQ better myself so that this
won’t happen again. Again, I am
really sorry and I apologize. Gy
Kindness.
on April 26, 2008 by being too
loud at the rodeo, also being
under the influence of alcohol.
May this n o t happen again.
Eldred Heath.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on March 26, 2008 by getting a
liquor violationand causing a
disturbance. I apologize to
Ralph and my parents. I ’m try­
ing to do better. Della
Squiemphen.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 10-17-07 by driving under
the influence of an intoxicant
on Highway 26. I ’m sorry, I
could have hurt someone and
I’m glad I never did. Thank you
for stopping me at that time. I
apologize to W arm Springs.
Bruce A. Miller.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Dec. 17, 2007 by driving
under the influence and endan­
gering others. Hopefully you
guys can accept my apology.
Anthony Caldera.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on April 18, 2008 by driving
under the influence of intoxi­
cants, reckless endangering. I am
very sorry I put my daughter in
danger and the community by
driving around drunk. In the
near future I will try to better
myself. I apologize for giving
false identification. I apologize
to Emilena and the officer who
stopped me. I am very sorry and
I will not let it happen again.
Francis Suppah.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on M arch 2, 2008 by being
caught with a marijuana pipe or
drug paraphernalia and am now
facing the consequences for I
am now doing counseling and
community service. I apologize
to the tribal court and the po­
lice department. This will not
happen again, thank you for un­
derstanding.
Joseph
J.
Howtopat.
But my time with my tribal el­ few years as he learned the game
of golf. Your support and en­
ders is limited.
I look forward to hearing couragement is greatly appreci­
To our honored and respected
more from you, as the time that ated.
elders of Warm Springs,
First of all thank you Kah-
I would like to thank all of we have with you (all o f our el­
you who attended the Oral His­ ders) is a true gift for which I’m Nee-Ta G olf pro staff: Joe,
Mike and Jordon. Madras Golf
tory Program Elders Luncheon very thankful.
I know that some elders were Coach Dan H iatt and players
at Kah-Nee-Ta.
It was such a blessing to see unable to attend the luncheon, (old and new): Chance, Rodney,
so many happy faces and to hear but please feel free to give me a Nathan to name a few. Support­
so m uch laughter from our call at the office (553-1874) and ive golf people: Chief Bullneck,
reservation’s most important and I ’ll personally explain the Susan G uerin and Shauna
treasured people. All o f you projects that we’re working on Queahpama. All o f our family
members (Thompson’s, Frank’s,
hold a very special place in my this year.
K alam a’s, P oncho’s, Boise’s,
„We’d
like
to
give
all
of
our
heart.
I w anted to say a special elders an opportunity to sign up Scott’s, Sooksoit’s, Suppah’s,
thank you to Maxine McKinley, for interviews where they can Bill’s, Charley’s - almost the
who began to share with me share their knowledge o f the whole rez!).
A special thanks to Jordon
some vital history at the lun­ project areas.
If you’re a Warm Springs el­ Stacona for supporting Josiah
cheon.
It’s important for me to hear der who has a hard time getting last week in Corvallis at the
what my elders have to tell me, around, please call me and I’ll State tournament.
We are proud of our son, he
and that was your time, as my come to your home to inform
elder, to share your knowledge you about this year’s project ar­ set a goal and worked hard to
reach it! We truly appreciate all
eas.
which was hard-earned.
o f you for your support and
Axwai.
When my elders are speak­
Respectfully, Skw ’lila p t encouragement. We have a lim­
ing to me, my attention is on
F rederick ited number of graduation in­
them. My mouth closes and I (W hirlw ind)
pay attention to what they’re tell­ Duran Bobb, Oral History Su­ vitations to give, so please ac­
cept this letter as your invitation
pervisor.
ing me.
to attend his graduation onJune
As a person younger than
7, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Pendleton
you, anything that I have to say
High School. (Unfortunately, it
can and should wait.
is the same date as Madras
W hat my elders w ant to
We’d like to thank a few High School Graduation).
share with me verbally can’t wait,
Sincerely, Curtis and Sarah
when they feel the time has people in Warm Springs that
(
F
ra n k ) T h o m p so n ,
have
supported
our
son
Josiah
come to share. If it’s God’s will,
I’ll be here tomorrow, next year. George Thompson these past Pendleton.
Our elders
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Jan. 29 by being under the
influence and engaging in a fight
that took a turn for the worse. I
apologize to all the other victims.
I was very under the influence
and I apologize for my reckless
and endangering actions.
Clinton Tanewasher.
G olf support
More happy birthday and other wishes...
Happy 40th birthday to my
son David Brian LeClaire Sr.,
aka DBL, a loving son, father
and a good grandfather to
M isty Rose and Apaullo
Emerson LeClaire. Love
from mom, Phyllis P olk
Wish yo u m a n y m ore and
h o p e yo u e n jo y y o u r day.
E n jo y yo u r tw o g ra n d k id s
M is ty ro s e a n d A p a u llo
E m erso n fo r y o u r e n jo y ­
m e n t and lo ve. D ad, A lex
Tohet.-
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on March 29, 2008 by driving
when -I had been drinking and ( T o h e t)..
On May 28, happy birthday
H appy 5 2 nd birthday on M ay
recklessly endangering others
while I was on your reservation. 28 to my youngest sister .Anna to Anna Polk. Wish you a whole
I have learned a lesson not to (Merle) Polk Lope%. Love you sis bunch o f fun on this day and
drink and drive. I apologize to and wish you many more birth­ enjoy your grandkids. Thanks
Kristopher W, Thank you, court days to come in the future. Love, for checking on us every now
for the way my case was handled. your oldest sister Phyllis Polk and then. Alex Tohet.
On May 31, happy 34th
Tohet.
Scott Patterson.
I want to wish my daughter b irth d a y H arvian n e Ida
I am sorry I broke tribal law Harvianne Ida Tohet aka Heavy T ohet, K it-ta h . E n jo y
by hitting L.B.’s car window. Ann a happy 34th birthday. I wish yo u rse lf on this day and
That was a wrong thing to do to you a happy and great day when don’t act like you are old,
my mother-in-law’s car window. you bro Eric Q is getting mar­ becau se y o u ’re s till my
I also apologize to the tribal ried on your birthday. You will baby. Take care and enjoy
court. I am sorry for what harm always have something to look and get the most of your
I did to my parent’s house also. forward to on your birthday. A life. Dad, Alex Tohet.
wedding anniversary for Eric Q
David LeClare Jr.
Happy birthday to my wife
and April. I love you and wish
I am sorry I broke tribal law you the best, on this day, May Manila RoSeVan Pelt Sam. Just
on 3-17-08 by possessing and 31, 2008. Love, you m om to say I love you very much and
have a pood and happy one. Love
using meth and drug parapher­ Phyllis.
ya
lots, Rjobert Tray Sam Sr.
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nalia, while drinking on Highway
26 by Deschutes Crossing on D a v id B rian L e C la ire Sr.
my way to Madras. I apologize
to the community. I’m in the
process of bettering myself and
waiting to go to treatment and
will return a productive mem­
ber o f the community. Pool
Alexander Martinez Jr.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on March 15, 2008 by havnig
drug paraphernalia in my vehicle
and resisting arrest. Further, I
apologize to the Warm Springs
police officers. I also want to say
that I apologize to the Warm
Springs community. William
MADRAS
Happy anniversary this May
25 to dad and mom Woody and
Sadie Picard Sr. We love you a
lot and are so glad to have you.
From E lisha, Woody Jr.,
Dartanian, Kaylobe, and Chantel
Picard.
H a p p y 8,h a n n iv e r s a r y
Sadie and Woody Picard Sr.,
love from dad R obert Sam Sr.
Happy anniversary to our
brother and sister IPooi/y Sr. and
Sadie Picard on May 26, mother’s
birthday. Well have a nice day.
Love you from Tracy, Eslie, Rob­
ert Jr., Jealeah, and Thomas Sam,
Gerald Sr., and Neda Tias.
Happy 8th anniversary to my
kids Woody Sr. and Sadie Picard.
Love you a lot, from your
mother Marella Sam.
H appy an n ive rsa ry to
au n tie and u n cle Sadie
and Woody Picard Sr. We
all love you a lot and thank
you for being there for all
o f us. Love from Clarence
Vernon Sam and Janathian
T racy R ay-Lee Tias and
Gerald Lee Tias Jr.
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