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Spilygy Tymoo February 26, 2009
Letters to the Editor
A thank you
Grandfather
I would like to thank every
body w ho gave us support and
helped when we lost our loved
one. All the drummers, kitchen
h elp , d a n cers, th o s e w ho
b ro u g h t flowers. E v en your
presence in being there.
Thank you to Linda and son
Lyndon Lowman, who drove us
fro m O k la h o m a to W arm
Springs. Mark Matthews and his
staff, thank you. Tribal loan of
fice and those w ho had taken
in o u r great-grand children.
Eddie and Louise George and
family from Goldendale, Wash.
The churches w ho donated
funds w hen they heard about
our granddaughter’s short lived
life. The church that she to here
in Oklahoma. I never saw so
many people in the longhouse
when there was a funeral.
T h a n k you to m y siste r
Ramona and her husband for
helping with carrying on with
th e b o d y an d also R osie
Johnson. A nd our 10-year-old
grandson Louis Stewart for the
deer meat, also other hunters,
who brought the meat.
So m any o f o u r relatives
w ho w ere n o t m en tio n ed , I
couldn’t name them all, but you
know w ho you are. I d id n ’t
m ean to leave anyone out, but
thank you very much. H annah
M.L. C row e’s g ran d p aren ts,
My grandfather Olney Patt
Sr.’s brother Jacob Frank Sr. says
I can s ta rt callin g h im my
grandpa. T hat would be in lieu
o f my grandpa Olney Patt Sr.
passing away last year on D e
cember 18.
My grandfather Olney P att
Sr. has lived a long life and I
plan on doing the same as he
did. Thank you. Sincerely,
E v ette P att, apt. 3,50 K ourt
D r., E ugene, O R 97404, ph.
(541) 461-3375.
Solomon and Esther Stewart.
Took a while to compose this
thank you to all. I had decided
to go, even if I had a nine hour
drive to get there. Xli-thlou wit
made a loan so that, Su wy and
si, Wul letz could be there.
B eautiful blessings to our
families souls, for her services
w ent beautiful. The wa shut—
the Wa s click by grandsons—
songs o f gospel faith— the medi
cine singers. All blessings to the
family. Was painful to return to
h om e playgrounds. L o oking
around saw where all the elders
sat, to see young faces gave me,
my memories alive.
M issed
g ra n d m o th e rs ,
aunties, grandfathers, uncles—
also cousins. Looked so differ
e n t— felt aw esom e to know
younger generation participating.
O ne mind, one heart.
To witness spiritual unity, a
blessing to one’s soul! T hank
you. Forgive me for being late
to her funeral services. Colville
tribe has different rules than our
W arm Springs tribe, had to wait
a 24-hour period for confirm a
tion. T hank you all fo r your
prayers, my brother and si made
it, to join you all to bid our fare
well to a blessing to us all— she
will not be replaced for many
o f us. T hank you again. Q ua
thia ush wa en mi tumnah.
P eace, love a n d p ray ers.
Wanda McCraigie.
Kalama.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 1 1 /2 7 /0 8 .1 apologize to my
friends and family. I’m sorry for
my bad conduct. For now I’m
trying to go down a new road to
b e tte r m yself. I feel I have
learned a lesson and want a bet
ter life. T h an k you. Garrett
Suppah.
Freedom
How often do we think about
our passion to be free?
F or freedom covers many
things n ot obvious to see.
Far beyond the physical o f
slavery and chains, there is a
freedom quite unseen and very
hard to change.
Both habit and addiction are
enemies, you know, we think o f
coffee o r o f w ine. T hey can
control us so.
T here is an o th er freedom
that effects the way we live. We
often need to pray for it, the
freedom to forgive.
For holding on to bitterness
will bring you misery. It is much
better to forgive and keep your
spirit free.
By Eino.
Please forgive
Relatives
happen. It was black ice that
caused it all. I apologize to C.
and WD. I a glad nothing worse
happened. I am sitting it out in
W arm Springs Jail, th in k in g
about my mistakes. Timothy
I would like to take this time
to apologize to my wife Ikie
Marie Brown, for all that I put
you through— the physical,men
tal and emotional abuse.
I have a lo t to w ork on to
get control o f my actions, for
all that it is w orth I ’m starting
down that road. I can see this
out. You’ve carried m e a long
way compared to how I was and
I w ant complete change to live
out my life as a productive mem
ber o f our reservation.
I hope you can forgive me
yet again, even though I don’t
d e se rv e it? I lo v e you an d
Cassandra and don’t w ant to put
you guys through this anymore.
For now, time will unfold our
fu tu re. T h a n k you fo r y o u r
time. Sincerely, Curtis Lamont
Brown.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 1 /2 2 /0 9 by driving under
the influence o f alcohol and also
endangering a passenger that day.
I apologize to S.K. I’ll make my
best effort n o t to do it again.
Fred Wallulatum Jr.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Nov. 30, 2008 by com m it
ting the act o f malicious mis
chief. A lthough it’s no excuse, I
was intoxicated at the time. I was
looking for a place to warm my
bones. I will make restitution to
pay for the damage. I apologize
to my fam ily and friends. I
apologize to the M useum at
Warm Springs staff for violat
ing their trust. Please find it in
your hearts to forgive me. I will
make ah effort to follow our
laws in th e future. Sincerely,
Davis Stwyer Sr. P.S. I broke a
vehicle’s windows.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 1-20-09 by giving false in
form ation to police officers. I
personally apologized to the of
ficers, so now I would like to
say to the tribal court and to my
brother H.M.S. for the use o f
his name. I love you bro., keep
up the good work, A., M., and
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 1-10-09 by receiving a D U II
and driving w ith o u t thinking
about w hat I was doing. I am
sorry. Dominic Davis Sr.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
o n N ov. 29, 2008 by
N D D H & D 305.466. My ac
tions were w rong and I strongly
regret it. I know my attitude will
adjust and my choices will im
prove. I ’m glad I have the time
to do so, six months worth! (Pro
bation). I apologize to the W.S.
court, brother E.B.C., and my
daughter K.R.E. I can’t change
what happened, b ut I apologize
o n c e ag ain to th e CTW S.
Rodney Estimo.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 10-07-08 by assault 305.110.
I ’m sorry for the incident be
tween T.S. and myself. It was all
a m isunderstanding that blew
way o ut o f proportion. Sorry,
bro. I apologize to B.C. and M.B.
Davis Stwyer Sr.
Marsha Givens.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 1-19-09 for the offense o f
assault, child neglect times two.
I apologize to my two kids, M.S.,
and P.S. I apologize to the com
m u n ity o f W arm S prings.
I would like to apologize to
the W arm Springs people for
driving under the influence and
reckless endangering A.K. and
A.M., H.M., R.S. I will try to do
better and to the police offic
ers, I will be using my turn sig-
L. Davis Stwyer Sr.
Watkins Johnson.
Dear Warm Springs, I am sending this drawing, as this
is how I remember the reservation. Sincerely, Ira Kelly.
nals every time I need to turn. I
apologize to our community for
setting a bad example for our
younger generation. Georgette
Keo.
I am sorry for being disor
derly in public o n January 3,
2009. Orlando Doney.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on January 1, 2009 by driving
under the influence o f intoxi
cants and recklessly endanger
ing my passenger. As o f this time
I no longer p ut other people in
danger o r myself. As o f this I
pay for my actions for the next
year. I apologize for my actions
to the mem bers o f the Confed
erated Tribes. Marsha Givens.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Jan. 17, 2009 by resisting
arrest. As o f this offense, o f my
actions, I pay for it for the next
year. I apologize to the ones that
were there and I have learned
due to these actions and I am
m aking b e tte r ch o ices now.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 9-20-08 by carrying a very
dangerous weapon (pistol). I f I
scared anyone, I am truly sorry.
I am trying to make a change
for the better. I apologize to the
Warm Springs finest, if I called
any names. Reynolds Allen.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on 5-27-09 by obstructing jus
tice, twö counts o f parapherna
lia, N D D H D . I ’m sorry to all
Warm Springs and tribal m em
bers. I didn’t m ean to break the
law or shame our tribe by my
past actions. Please forgive me.
I apologize to the WSPD, M.S.
and the entire family. I never
w ant to p u t you through that
again. Felicity VanPelt.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Oct. 5 by driving under the
influence o f alcohol. I apologize
to the com m unity o f W arm
Springs. I have learned my les
son and will not do this again.
Willis Bagley.
by reckless driving, speeding on
the reservation. I apologize for
endangering the people and the
property, including the animals
on the open range here, that
could have suffered serious con
sequences because o f my ac
tions. Barrett Woodhall.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Jan. 28 by assault, recklessly
endangering, child neglect. I am
sorry to my son. It w on’t hap
pen again. I apologize to K.B.,
J.G., N.F., E.Y., my mother. I am
going to sit time due to my ac
tions. I am going to stay out o f
trouble. 'Kista Flores.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
Nov. 29, 2008 by my actions. I
was not in my right m ind at the
time. Again, I apologize. It will
n o t happen again. I ’m glad no
o n e g o t h u rt. Promise
Lawrence.
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I am sorry I broke tribal law
Apologies
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Dec. 14, 2008 by getting a
liquor violation. I apologize for
my wrongdoing. I apologize to
the people o f the Warm Springs
R e se rv a tio n . My ways have
changed. Ollie Polk.
I am sorry I broke tribal law
on January 25 by rolling my
vehicle and getting a D U II on
Highway 3. Sorry this had to
Happy birthday and other wishes...
H appy 9th birthday to
Jake Frank, from Perry and
Angela.
Happy 2'“1 birthday to A lexxis
Spino, from Angela and Perry.
Happy 17th birthday to my lil’
sister Kati Ann. Loye, Angela.
H appy 17th birthday to
my auntie Kati. Love, Perry.
Spilyay Tym o o
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I am sorry I broke tribal law
on Jan. 25 by breaking tribal
code 305.115 and fo r letting
down my mom , dad, brothers,
sister, my boss, and especially J.,
who all were proud o f how good
I was doing. H ope you can for
give me. Love you guys. I apolo
gize to K.W, and the corrections
officers. I also w ant to say that
while doing the rest o f my time
without work release, I will think
strongly about my future when
I get released. Clinton Tohet.
Happy 14th birthday to my lil’
brother Jimi. Love, Angela.
Happy 14,b birthday to my
uncle Jimi. Love, Perry.
Happy 26th birthday to
my auntie Toodie on Feb.
28. Love, Perry.
1 H a p p y 2 6 th b irth d a y to
Toodie. From Angela.
H appy 26th birthday to
m y auntie Gladys on Feb.
26. Love, Perry.
H a p p y 2 6 ,k b irthday
Gladys. Love, Angela.
to
Happy 9th birthday Tye!
Love, Kirsten and Pixie.
(B elated V alen tin es D ay
wishes.)
Happy Valentines Day
to my w ife Pearl McKee
Stwyer, my son A rnold,
and b e a u tifu l d au gh ter
Renee. Love ya, Dad.
I would like to wish Quinten Jas
per Hoptowit a happy birthday this
month. Love always, your aunty
Darken Hoptowit.
I would like to wish D ondi
“packy” Hoptowit a happy birth
day this m onth. Love always,
your big sis Darleen Hoptowit.
Happy Valentines Day to my
mom and pop, Jim and N eda
Wesley. Your son, Dovey.
H ap p y V alentines D ay to
ASH. N obody prom ised you a
rose garden. Love, DSSR.
H appy Valentines Day
to m y wife Shiriz and our
kids Tint, Neena, Azsure.
Love you all and miss you
all too. You are all m y
S2D4. Love, Francis T.
Spino Jr., “D ad.”
Happy Valentines Day to my
girls, Patrice Rose and Jordan
Ja v o n S pino. L o v e, “ D a d ”
Francis T. Spino.
I would like to wish my
big sister Dawn J. Hoptowit
a happy birthday. Love al
ways, sis Darleen Hoptowit.
M y son, sticky fingers,
dirty face, rugs and pillows
out o f place, cars and trucks
here and there, blocks and
boats everywhere. Gold and
silver have 1 none, but worth
a million is my son!
H appy 9th birthday
Tyler. I love you more than
all the stars in the sky. Love,
Mom.
I would like to wish Monica
Wanetah a happy 40th birthday,
from Darlene H optow it, Alicia
W allu latu m an d B e rn ic e
Mitchell.
I would like to wish Alicia
Wallulatum a happy belated
20,h_birthday. From your
friends Darleetr Hoptowit,
Bernice M itchell and
Monica Wahneiah.