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E Coosh EEWA: The W3y it is Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo February 19, 2014 Letters to the editor Loved one , To the Boise family, Greg, Forest, Diamond, Eric Lane, Ida, N ath an , R ichard and kids. We wanted to thank you fpr the time you have given 14s, Rachel Barney and fam ily, during the time o f the loss q f ou r d ear lo v ed o n e, brother Edgar Farrel “Styles” Boise. We had to make a de cision betw een th e Super Bowl and the Seahawks and our loved one. But like we say, fam ily should always come first no m atter the situation. We would also like to say thanks for the family w ho followed the body from Ma dras Bel Air Funeral Hom e on Jan u ary 30, 2014 at 2 p.m., followed by dressing at the A gency L onghouse in Warm Springs. We traveled on Saturday night through tough weather, snow and rain. But we m an aged to make it. It took time to get here from Seattle. We never had any regrets about getting here. Also, a big thank you to Our sisters Carol Lawrence, T e rry Stradley, A rn e tta Saludo, and our aunties Eliza Brown, N eda,' Marella Sam and all uncles, Tony Boise, Earl Boise and all cousins. We need a lot o f great spirits and family support to our loss o f our loved one, b ro th e r and uncle, E dg ar Farrel Boise. N o m atter the situation we need to remem ber w ho we are, where we come from, a Native people, n o t m any o f us left. A nd people, our N ative people young and old, rem ember to live life to your fullest. Try to be supportive and love one another. Take time to care, sh are, co m m u n ic a te . I t m eans a lot to everyone— great smiles, laughter, tears, fears-—whether good or bad, show som eone you care so m uch. Believe in yourself and pray for everyone. The burial was beautiful too, a little chilly but we m an aged to put the cold out o f mind. Big thanks to our brother, young Boise and family. He also keeps checking to make sure all is good, no matter. We love you for that, it means a lot. A nd C aro l, D a n ie l Lawrence, Tyrone Anthony, M aureen, Ikaka S anchez, A rnetta, Sony, Kids, Tony, Terry Stradley. Nancy, her hubby, Andrew Paul, family and everyone else we forgot. Big thank you to the drum mers, cooks, dancers, all. We love one and all, Sincerely, Rachel, Ted Barney, Reed, Brock, Dale, Kassidy Doney. Wishes... IT7 want to wish Shareen Thomas a Happy Thirteenth B irthday on February 21. You ’re turning into a young beautiful woman. Hoe this year is extra special fo r you. Keep up the good work in school. IEi? love you very much. Hove, M om (A n g ie) and Alberto Brisero. A Happy Valentine’s Day (belatedly) to Alberto Briseno. We are going on four years and I want you to know I really love you, in hopes that we can share many more Valentine’s Days together. We’ve shared a lot of laughs and a few arguments, but for the most part, m ostly “laughs” (chuckle chuckle). Love, Angie Thomas. H a p p y V alen tin e’s Day to m y two daughters, Torey and Shareen Tho m as. M y m om Sandra T hom a s-M o ro yo q u i. I love you gu ys lo ts and h o p e you h ad a g o o d V alentine’s Day. Love, A n g ie T hom as (M om , daughter). W riters’ Circle T he Writers’ Circle offers help to students in m iddle school and up. Anyone study ing toward a G E D is invited to attend. T here are 25 spaces, so space is lim ited. T his is a W arm Springs after-school activity, held at the Education building. Upcoming classes are this Thursday, Feb. 20; and Feb. 25 and 27; March 4 and 6. Gerald Danzuka is teaching the class. “Life requires us to learn the skill o f writing. I f you or your student needs helps with writing, this could be your opportunity,” Gerald says. The classes are from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet for the class is located at the Cul ture and H eritage D ep art m ent in the Education build ing. For m ore inform ation call 541-460-1038. O r email: gjerry@hotmail.com (T "" ’ B ll N e x t Spilyay Tymoo dead line is Friday, Feb. 28. Thank you fo r writing! ________ J Spilyay Tym oo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Reporter: Patti Tanewasha Managing Editor: Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Con federated 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 E-Mail: dave. mcmechan@wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $15.00 Vets service The office o f the Tribal V eterans Service O fficer, Keith Baker, is located in the Veteran’s Hall. H e is in the office Tues day and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. T he number to the Veteran’s Hall is 541- 615-0347; and to reach the Tribal Veteran’s Service O f fice, th e n u m b er is 615- 0348. Births Gisele M cG ill - M atth ew M cG ill an d L eA n n a B o ise o f W arm Springs are pleased to an n o u n ce th e b irth o f th eir daughter Gisele McGill, born on February 6, 2014. Gisele joins sister Giuliana. G ra n d p a re n t o n th e father’s side is the late Melvin Victor McGill o f California. G ra n d p a re n t o n th e m other’s side is Debra McGill ■ o f Warm Springs. A aliyah Kay N is fo n i ■' Weaselhead B lake W easelh ead an d M aren a W olfe, o f W arm Springs are pleased to an n o u n ce the b irth o f th eir daughter Aaliyah Kay Nizhoni Weaselhead, born on Febru ary 4, 2014. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e fa th e r’s side are M aren a W olfe, an d E d w a rd Ray Weaselhead II. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e m o th e r’s side are Sylvania Russell B risbois o f W arm Springs, and Adam Hunt. Darlyne Marie Rose Chiquito Yallup Tanner Prosper Yallup and L aV o n n e R o se B o ise o f Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth o f their daughter Darlyne Marie Rose Chiquito Yallup, born on Feb ruary 4, 2014. D arly n e jo in s b ro th e rs Gary, 13, and Tommy, 5; and siste rs E v a Io n e , 11, Mahkiyah, 7, and Nizhoni, 2. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e father’s side are Jesse Yallup o f W hite Swan, and Yvette and Michael Leecy o f Warm Springs. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e m other’s side are N ena Boise o f Warm Springs, and Laura a n d A ll K elly o f W arm Springs. Indian Head Casino ■— Sasha Caldera Allorah A n n e S quiemphen Lawrence J. Squiemphen III and Cigany S. S cott o f Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth o f their d a u g h te r, A llo ra h A n n e Squiemphen, born on Febru ary 3, 2014. A llo ra h jo in s b ro th e r Darius, 6. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e father’s side are Lawrence J. Squiem phen Jr., and Leslie Squiemphen. Tarivia Cristina Rose Scott D onald Scott and Tarivia o f W arm Springs are pleased to announce the birth o f their d au g h ter, T arivia C ristina Rose Scott, b o m on January 30, 2014. Tarivia joins brothers D e von, Luis, Enrique, Juan and Pedro. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e fa th e r’s side are M arilyn Scott, and H arry S co tt o f Madras. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e m other’s side are Carol and P e d ro P a rra o f W arm Springs. Employee of the Month — S asha C aldera was named the Janu ary 2014 Hmployee o f the Month .at In dian Head Casino. Sasha is a H ost/ , Cashier in the Cot tonwood Restaurant, and has been with the casino since December 2010. “She is a friendly, h elp fu l h ost who stays positive in every situ a tion , ” sa ys M argie Tuckta, di recto r o f Indian H ead C asino H u- man Resources. C o n g r a tu la tio n s Sasha! Donations accepted for memorials Donations for the Richard Payne and Clara K ennedy memorials are being accepted at the Warm Springs Shaker Church. The Memorials will be held March 8 and every little bit helps. For m ore information call Josie 541-615-0703. Memorial for Wildford ‘Wiggy’ Sooksoit Bristol Jade Galan Rufino Galan Moreno and R an d i G alan o f W arm Springs are pleased to an n o u n ce th e b irth o f th eir daughter, Bristol Jade Galan, born on January 21, 2014. B ris to l jo in s b ro th e r Rufino, 4. G ra n d p a re n ts o n th e father’s side are Rufino and Edith Galan. G ra n d p a re n t son th e m o th e r’s sid e are L eR oy Smith Sr. and Chris Smith. There will be a Memorial for Wilford W. Sooksoit Jr., “Wiggy.” The Memorial will be on March 29, 2014, start ing at 10 a.m. at the Agency Longhouse. V ____ ' ' ' ■■ . ? ' '' ? ' 2 Memorial and Name Giving T he M u rie l C. Suppah and Jackie Simtustus Memorial with name-giving cer emony is set for April 19,2014. The Memo rial and Name-Giving w ill be at the S im n a sh o Long house. 9 a.m . W ashaat Service. Noon lunch, name giving and give away. J Elders invited to Honor Day T h e C oquille In d ia n Tribes and the Confeder a te d T rib es o f C ops, L o w er U m p q u a an d Siuslaw Indians are hosting the Eighteenth Annual O r egon Tribal Elders H onor Day on March 7-8. The Warm Springs Senior Citi zen program is taking a g ro u p , leav in g o n th e March 5 and returning on the March 8. For m ore inform ation call 553-3313. From Incjidn Country Yurok Tribe entering the carbon trade market The Yurok Tribe has en tered the carbon trade mar ket, joining with sustainable forestry in v estm en t group N ew Forests Inc. to sell car bon credits based on a 7,660- acre patch o f D oug fir and mixed hardw ood forest the tribe’s prom ised to manage for increased carbon seques tration. The tribe will be is sued 704,520 credits, accord ing to a news release from N ew Forests. This will be the first for est carbon offset project de veloped under the California Compliance O ffset Protocol — U.S. Forest Projects, a stan dard adopted by the Califor nia Air Resources Board for use in the California cap and trade program. T he project’s registration is a significant milestone in the development o f the offset m arket in the California cap and trade sys tem. This project will foster the restoration o f a significant swath o f forest. The partner ship w ith N ew Forests will p rovide the tribe w ith the means to boost biodiversity, accelerate watershed restora tion, and increase the abun dance o f im portant cultural resources like acorns, huck leberry and hundreds o f m e dicinal plants that thrive in a fully functioning forest eco system.” Study shows link between ancient baby and Native people A b ab y b o y w h o w as b u rn ed in M ontana ab o u t 12,600 years ago was related to present-day Native people, according to the results o f a study published in the jour nal Nature. The boy was found with 125 artifacts. His remains and k. V the items were covered with red ochre, a sign o f a burial ceremony conducted by his community. A D N A study confirmed that the boy shares ancestry w ith p re s e n t-d a y N a tiv e people, the researchers said. H e is more closely linked with A indigenous p opulations in Central and South America for reasons that haven't been determined. The boy was found on pri vate land in Montana. N ow that study is complete, he will be reburied. “I w anted to h o n o r the 1 ,i ■ spirit o f the boy. There was a disturbance there. I felt like there needed to be some heal ing,” Shane Doyle, a profes sor and m em ber o f the Crow Tribe who was involved in the study, said in a Montana State University press release. F' ' > {
