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Spilygy Tymoo
Febm^iy 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor
Acts of
Kindness
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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
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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
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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
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Spilyay Tym oo
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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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