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E Coosh EEWA: The wgy it is Pdge 4 Spilygy Tymoo Febm^iy 9, 2011 Letters to the Editor Acts of Kindness ----------------------------------- B eing in prison for many years and among these gangs, I By the time you get this, it have learned there is no honor, It is difficult to say farewell Along West Hills Drive, you will be just over two years since respect, humility or love among to a younger sister; there is a can see them: Stacks o f dis I had my aneurysm . I ju st them. So what’s it about? If it’s promise to one and all of eter carded tires, metal debris, gar wanted to keep everyone up about fame, then I believe gangs nal peace at the end of the jour bage bags filled and tied and dated on my progress. are all wrong. Fame is something ney, and this brings comfort to ready for pick-up The streets It’s been a long, hard road, you want to be proud of, and in my heart. are clean again.. but well worth my efforts. I have today’s society pride is pro-so Marlene was a sister that had At first thought: Who go t into never felt better than I do since cial, not anti-social. Two hun exceptional talent as an artist. trouble? I had the aneurysm. I feel so dred years ago fame, honor, re •She could paint the most beau Actually, nobody is in trouble. much healthier, I’ve lost almost spect humility and love, even tiful piece of artwork. “I saw them the other day,” 40 pounds and I’m in pretty pride were acceptable and pro My sister was a caregiver to a neighbor said, pointing in the good shape. I’ve been eating bet social. They were known as war others in need of help in their general area. “They were out ter, practicing portion control rior-societies, and a man was homes. She provided physical there for a long time, cleaning and just trying to eat healthier; accepted into a society by pro care w ith such com fort and up. I wondered who they were. plus I’m walking so much more. social means. Because of my gentle hands, she cooked and On behalf of the Third People up this way have been So much so, that in 2011 I plan anti-social history and teachings, she labored to clean their homes. Annual “End of the Year” talking about them. People on walking in the Portland to I am not accepted in society to Her only pay was gratifica Round Dance that was held Coast walk (held same week-end day. I am an outcast because I tion, the smile on peoples’ faces have noticed.” December 30, 2010 at the as Hood to Coast). The two are was wrong. when the job was done. \ Sim nasho Longhouse we My family has been a big fac Leon Chase and It was inevitable that anti-so M arlene was a m other to S p ilya y would like to share our ap tor in all of this. They are con cialism and evil would blanket many children besides her bio his w ife, who S p ea k s preciation for all the support have just moved \________ 9 stantly. by my side, applauding society. It was a prophecy. Soci logical children. Her heart was that we received. and supporting whatever efforts ety made a mistake believing that big enough to love and encour back to the reser For those that joined us at I’m putting into all of this. I prophecy and made it reality. age children (adults). vation from Colorado. the longhouse we had an “It’s just reservation pride,” am really blessed to have my The young bloods in my people’s She was blessed with her spe evening of dancing and sing society have become infected cial way of talking to people with Mae Dixon, who lives in West family! ing as we were blessed with I’ve also changed jobs, which with the “American Dream” ide her comforting manner. Hills, said. “These two individu the company of our singers Our sister departed from this als don’t have community ser has been a big factor in my ology that “you can be whatever and guests coming from Cali vice. They don’t have a court healthy lifestyle. There is so you want to be.” But there’s world the same week as two fornia, Celilo, Yakama and order. They’re just doing this much less stress to deal with. more to it than that. To be what other women left. This impacted Pendleton. out o f the kindness o f their I’ve been here since June, 2010. you want to be, to have fame, our com m unity and it never We would like to thank My new job entails keeping the honor, respect and support, you amazes me when our commu hearts.” Mr. Kenny Scabbyrobe, Mr. Leon is the son of Laura and IHS warehouse stocked with all have to look beyond the instant, nity comes together as one in Carlos Calica for MC’ing the the medical supplies, delivering self-indulgent gratification. My the spiritual need to comfort, Ted. His sister is Liberty. evening as they did a great “I’m glad that he’s learning,” orders, ordering whatever we people don’t support me in the through our traditional washat job of keeping things going Liberty said. “Ju st that he’s need, etc. So, I’m getting a lot anti-social, negative choices that teachings. smoothly. We truly appreci My condolences go out to cleaning the streets on his own of exercise that way too. I love I have made in the past. It’s up ate Mr. Lyle Crookedneck my new job! I’ve truly been to me to recognize where I made Shirley and Jeff Sanders, to my time, it shows that he cares.” for taking the responsibility D u rin g the hours w hen blessed with the new job also. I my bad choices, stop it, and seek relatives the Lawrence sisters for handling the duties of they’re not cleaning the streets, think it has enhanced my new, pro-socially supported choices. and brother. “Stick Man”. When there is the loss of a Leon and his wife are seeking healthy lifestyle! For the people. The 10 lead singeps that I have so much to be thank employment. If it’s about fame... ? You will loved one, I recall the unique w ere chosen Mr. C asey “You could take a look at ful for, I just wanted to share know you made a good choice qualities each person was de Wallahee, Mr. Collin Chief, with everyone. I hope a lot of if your people are backing you signed to carry in their walk on these two,” Mae said, “who are Mr. E arvin Paskemin, Mr. volunteering their time to make you will gain some insight to a up. Look around you. If you see this earth and this helps the loss G ilb ert O nepen nee, Mr. the place look better, for free, healthier lifestyle and will be as people who are not your family to be bearable. Erwin Scabbyrobe, Mr. Will My appreciation goes out to and you know that they’d make blessed as I am. I have learned or loved ones, then you may iam “H o b o ” P att, Mr. good workers w herever they a lot about what can happen want to look for another choice. the family elders, drummers, fa Damien Totus, Mr. Shawn when you have an aneurysm. That’s a clue I noticed for my cilitators, pall bearers and all the were hired.” Scabbyrobe, Mr. Emerson cooks/cooks assistants. You did * Another neighbor agrees, “I I’ve been truly blessed to be self. Scabbyrobe and Mr. Algin I love my people, and I want provide exceptional meals to think that they’ve shown they where I’m at today. It could Scabbyrobe did a great job in have been so much worse; I’m only what’s good and strength heal the heart. can work.” singing. Thanks to my nieces and ening for them. Sincerely, Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. one of the very lucky ones. We had an additional 24 My kids tell me that I am Tyree Storm bringer. nephews for doing the best job Leon Chase, for setting a fine singers who joined the lead you could to say your farewells example and for making West not as grumpy as I used to be singers th ro u g h o u t the and easier to be around now. to your mother, love you very Hills look amazing again. evening. m uch. P ris c illa F ran k & Lucky me! I promise I’m not We had many people help Family. going to be doing this every year! TOE NESS... with donations for the raffle, On February 22, H appy I just wanted everyone to know Charlotte Herkshan, Nonie, Tilla: Did you get your girl that I’m doing well and will stay 1st birthday to my lil baby H ilda C ulpus, R o salin d friend something for Valentine’s on track with everything. I will girl Briseis Picard-Smith. I Sam pson, A nton e, R yan, love you so m uch w ith all be around as long HE will al Day? Spilyay: Course! Got her a low it. Everyone, stay happy and my heart and soul. Love for Happy 6th Birthday Avan a lw a y s, your m om m y John Garcia From: Mom, Dad, stay healthy! new bag and a belt. (Delores Picard). Brothers, Sisters, Grammas, and Val Squiemphen Tilla: That’s nice! H appy D irty 30. H appy Happy 1st birthday sister Briseis Grampas. We love you little Spilyay: Yeah, I bet the b irth d a y , M o u sie . K eep Picard-Smith. We love y o u always, cowboy.! vacuum cleaner will work bet your head up sister! Much H appy birthday, Teemilwaiy. love y a y a B ryson and y o u r sister ter now! YIKESH! Proud o f y o u r accomplishments, and love and respect, Your B ig Jaliyah Rose. I’ve been reading about the H appy Valentine’s Day. Hove you , Bro A.D. Warner Sr. gang violence, and I ’m con M -O-M and Family. Ala: Yeah, the first 50 years cerned about the teachings and of marriage are the hardest. the motivation of these gangs. I Spilyay: Yeeesh! How long myself am not a “gangsta” but Indian Business Talk you been married? I live among them every day. I Ala: 50 years. YIKESH! am counted as one of them but I rebuke their claim. Blessed B y D uran Bobb Our loved one A thank you from Simnasho Wishes... More wishes... Gangs sss sss sss Photos courtesy of Captain Moody. Tamera, Tillie, Huston, Rita S q uiem p h en , C h arice M cC o n v ille, and M rs. Roberta Suppah. We had cash donations in support of the event from Charlotte Herkshan, Mike Collins Family, Evaline Patt, Jay Suppah, our boss from the north end and our own family All the food for the din ner and midnight lunch was donated and prepared by our family. Aurelia and Ervanna brought soup for the mid night lunch. The funds that were raised were used to gift those that cam e to jo in us for the evening. We did the best we could in giftin g our head staff, the lead singers and the extra singers that came to be with us for the evening. We want to thank every one that came, everyone that supported the event by buy ing raffle tickets or donated an item for the raffle. We are already looking forward to the 4th Annual round dance. Thanks again, Captain M oody To our mom, We love you, Mom. H appy birthday. Hove, y o u r sons T ristan B lack w olfe, T yus S p ea k th u n d er and Ja den Speakthunder. Challenge to develop reservation retail sector sss sss sss Spilyay Tym oo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Reporter: Duran Bobb Advertising Director: Yvonne Iverson Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located at 4174 Highway 3 in Warm Springs. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870„ Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: 541-553-2210 Advertising: 541-553-2307 or 541-325-1089 E-Mail: spilyay@ wsthbes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $15.00. B y Bruce Engle Hoan officer W.S. Credit E nterprise M any reserv atio n s d on’t have a business sector with shops and services similar to what off-reservation towns of the same population have. Most active retail sectors will have a grocery store, building supply, clothing store, car dealer, auto mechanic, barber shop, bank, bakery, insurance office, accountants, lawyers, etc. The owners are usually locals and most of the employees are local. The owners will have in vested their money, their time and effort, and usually some lender’s money. Q uestion: W hat happens when the locals don’t have the in itial investm ent m oney or credit? Answer: O utsiders set up shop or those businesses don’t get developed. Do we see a lo t o f that “don’t” in Indian Country? Unfortunately, the answer is frequently a Yes. Breaking the mold and get ting things moving isn’t easy. Sometimes changes are needed having to do with basic attitudes about business success, tribal com m ercial codes, and how tribal judicial systems are set up to deal with business related is sues. The lack of sufficient com mercial law, a Uniform Com mercial Code for example, simi lar to what most of the states have can be a barrier to obtain ing investor or bank financing or credit from a supplier. . Previous tribal court deci sions or the lack of decisions might scare investors, lenders, and potential creditors, away. Both situations are killers and can be overcome. Tribes have tried various methods for building their re tail sectors. Som e have m ade gran ts available to tribal members to start businesses with varying re sults. Others have developed their retail sector as a tribally owned enterprise. Both systems have produced successes and failures. Common' factors in the suc cesses are: Tribal members support the businesses, the tribe as a whole has a determination to succeed, a commitment to keep on work ing energetically toward the goal, and managers have the willing ness and ability to make neces sary and timely changes to the operation as conditions dictate. I suggest there is one other factor that will usually be found in the successes: They are man aged to be profitable. Maybe only a small profit, but a profit nevertheless. Co-ops are managed to make a profit and some, but usually not all, of it eventually finds its way back to the members. The excess is held, through the miracle x>f accounting policies and procedures, as funds that can be available in the future for expansion, for emergencies, for continuing operations and jobs during economic downturns, etc. If a tribe needs a retail sec tor on the reservation, somebody has to do it. Who and How are the questions somebody needs to ask and to develop the an swers for. 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