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Spilyay Tymoo April 1, 2015
Letters to the editor
Memories with a rich flavor of character
As I look back… the
noise of cattle in the cor-
ral during cattle ride sea-
son, the smell of baked
yeast bread and huckle-
berry pies from a wood
cook stove, the sound of
30 children raised within
the walls of this ranch
home, the echo of a
farming tractor driven by
Ida McKinley after a full
day’s work as Tribal Court
Judge.
I envision Maxine
McKinley when she was
brought to Warm Springs
from Celilo Falls after the
passing of her mother
when Maxine was the ten-
der age of 6 or 7 years
old in 1931, with her three
sisters, Bessie McKinley
Eder, Cecelia McKinley
Frank and Virginia
McKinley, to be raised by
Isaac and Ida McKinley.
Maxine was born on
April 30, 1925 to Charlie
McKinley and Annie Jim
McKinley. Their home
was in the rimrocks of
Celilo Falls, where a rich
traditional lifestyle was the
family’s custom and way
of life. In Central Oregon,
Maxine would go dig
roots, pick huckleberries
and pick potatoes at a
ranch in Powell Butte
(Sidney Carter and fam-
ily).
Charlie and Isaac
McKinley fished at Celilo
Falls with Chief Tommy
Thompson on Chief ’s Is-
land, as Traditional cus-
tom to share and feed the
people at feast time, fu-
nerals and other custom-
ary purposes.
Maxine got her educa-
tion at War m Springs
Boarding School and at
Chemawa Indian School.
Her working career con-
sisted of “over 50 years
of Janitorial/Custodian
Get to know OSU
The Warm Springs OSU
Extension staff are:
Beth Ann Beamer, manag-
ing faculty and outreach co-
ordinator; Scott Duggan, live-
Maxine McKinley
commitment,” cleaning the
tribal administration building,
Tribal Court, the school, the
Warm Springs Police De-
partment and Natural Re-
sources building. Other em-
ployment she held was in
Tectronix and as a lookout
worker. She worked until re-
cently, when she was forced
to retire around 75 years old.
Maxine had two children:
Alexander Tohet and Teresa
McKinley. She helped raise
many foster children in a
two-room home up along
Highway 3.
Maxine could be heard
singing loud as she was in the
kitchen canning vegetables,
deer meat and fruits. She
spent many hours sewing and
making school clothes for
many children: underclothes,
shirts, pants and dresses.
Maxine enjoyed her skills
of beadwork and many tra-
ditional crafts she learned as
a young child.
Today you go to her
home and she will be
washing her clothes by
hand, while her washing
machine sets motionless
and quiet.
She is to be honored
for her contributions of
many years of commit-
ment. She holds a person-
ality and character that is
soft and gentle. When she
meets anyone along her
way she offers a word of
encouragement and hope.
Maxine will be 90-91
years old in April. You ask
her, “What gave her a
long enjoyable and com-
fortable life?” She will tell
you the spiritual strength
and belief she holds, and
all her family that em-
brace and lover her
dearly.
Priscilla Frank
stock and agriculture agent.
Sara Rogers, educational
program assistant and master
food preser ver; Rosanna
Sanders, educational program
assistant.
Arlene Boileau, educa-
tional program assistant; An-
drea Sapuay, Extension sec-
retary.
The Office phone number
is 541-553-3238. The office
is at 1110 Wasco St., PO Box
430 War m Springs, OR
97761
On Facebook: War m
Springs 4-H Oregon; Warm
Springs Extension FCH
At Extension
My name is Scott Duggan
and I want to introduce my-
self as the new OSU Exten-
sion agent for Warm Springs.
I am from Central Oregon
and very excited to be in this
agriculture position.
My mission is to be a re-
source for livestock produc-
ers, gardeners, horse owners
or anyone else with an inter-
est in agriculture. I am here
to answer questions, teach
agriculture classes and help
folks looking to establish an
ag business.
Equipping the next genera-
tion of tribal agricultural pro-
ducers is key to developing
greater food sovereignty and
self-sufficiency.
Native youth ages 13-18
and college-age with an inter-
est in agriculture and food
production are encouraged
to consider attendance at this
summer’s “Native Youth in
Food and Agriculture: Sum-
mer Summit” at the Univer-
sity of Arkansas July 19-28,
2015. The conference costs
are underwritten by the host-
ing organizations, and there
may be scholarships for travel
costs for early applicants.
Check out the IAC website
for more information and
registration materials at:
www.IndianAgLink.com
Or contact Scott Duggan
at Warm Springs OSU Ex-
tension, 541-553-3238 with
further questions. The appli-
cation deadline is June 1, but
apply early to be eligible for
scholarship opportunities.
I can be reached at:
Warm Springs Recreation
is hosting their Re-Awaken-
ing class on Feather Tying
with Marge Kalama this
month. Space is limited, for
schedule and to sign up con-
tact Carol at 553-3243 to sign
up.
Warm Springs Adult Ba-
sic Skill Classes are start-
ing this week at the Culture
and Heritage building. To reg-
ister you must attend class
this Thursday, April 2.
Basic Reading and Math
class to improving your skills
for college classes or the
GED Exam is Tuesday and
Thursday 9-11:15 a.m. Basic
Math is Tuesday and Thurs-
day 11:15-1:30. The next
GED classes are not until the
fall.
The next American Red
Cross Blood Drive in Ma-
dras is Wednesday, April 15
at the United Methodist
Church from 1-6 p.m.
To schedule your appoint-
ment call 1-800-Red Cross or
go online to:
redcrossblood.org
Birth
Thur man Suppah and
Theresa Winishut of Warm
Springs are pleased to an-
nounce the birth of their son
Thurman Omar Winishut
Suppah, born on March 24,
2015.
The grandmother on the
father’s side is Maria Flores
of Warm Springs.
Grandmother on the
mother’s side is Rachel
Winishut of Warm Springs.
scott.duggan@oregonstate.edu
Or by phone: 541-553-
3238. Upcoming OSU Ex-
tension ag classes include:
April 8: Gardening class:
Cool season veggies. 5:30
p.m. at the Simnasho Com-
munity Garden. This is free.
April 10: Wasco bull tour.
8:30a.m.–7 p.m. Wasco
County Fairgrounds in Tygh
Valley. Cost is $45.
April 18: Spring gardening
seminar. 8-4:30 p.m.
Deschutes County Fair-
grounds. $10 per class.
April 23: Gardening class,
5:30–7 p.m. Warm Springs
Community Garden. Free.
Community notes
The Warm Springs Head
Start Easter Egg Hunt will
be this Thursday, April 2.
To keep in mind
while gambling
Gambling—it can be a fun
form of entertainment for
most adults. But its impor-
tant to keep these tips in
mind:
· Set the alarm on your
watch or cell phone to the
time limit you set for your-
self.
· Do not borrow money
to gamble.
· And never gamble to
win back losses. For help you
can call the Oregon Gambling
Helpline at 1800-695-4648 or
1-800-695 My Limit or con-
tact Warm Springs Commu-
nity Counseling.
Food bank
The Warm Springs Food
Bank is located at the Pres-
byterian Church.
They are open on Sunday,
April 5, from 11:30-1:30. All
food banks and pantries do
take donations of non-per-
ishable food or cash.
Spilyay Tymoo
(Coyote News, Est. 1976)
Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller
Multi Media Specialist: Alyssa Macy
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 489, Warm Springs, OR
97761.
Phone: 541-553-2210 or 541-771-7521
E-Mail: dave.mcmechan@wstribes.org.
Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $20.00
Warm Springs 4-H gaining momentum
Beth Ann Beamer , 4-H
coordinator, Warm Springs
OSU Extension Office
4-H is strengthening its
presence in Warm Springs
once again.
This month, we feature
two new clubs: The Horse
Club and the Outdoor Club.
The Warm Springs 4-H
Horse Club focuses on
working with young horses
off the range, as well as per-
formance with more sea-
soned horses.
Led by volunteer leaders
Andrea Sapuay and Shontae
Thomas, the 4-H horse
project has many options for
involvement, and is open to
youth fourth-grade and up.
Some of our members are
just getting comfortable work-
ing with horses, and training
up range colts for show and
Courtesy photo
4-H Horse Club practicing ground work at the rodeo
grounds in March.
sale, while others are work-
ing to take their riding to the
next level for the Oregon
High School Equestrian
Team and rodeo competi-
tions.
Deadlines for the fair have
passed at this time, but the
club will be taking new mem-
bers again starting in Octo-
ber.
The 4-H Outdoor Club
is for all youth fourth-grades
and up.
Led by Frank Smith and
Charles “Chips” Kalama, this
club is centered on all things
outdoors, including fishing,
hiking, camping, traditional
practices, and other outdoor
activities including snow
sports.
This club is open for new
members, so join us if these
activities sound like fun!
4-H is the nationally-rec-
ognized positive youth devel-
opment program. One of the
most important aspects of 4-
H is the involvement of car-
ing adults as mentors for
youth.
Our program is always in
need of caring, qualified
adult volunteers. If you are
interested in working with
youth, come by the OSU
Office and fill out the paper-
work. Trainings can be ar-
ranged one-on-one or with a
small group.
For up-to-date informa-
tion on 4-H happenings,
‘Like’ us on our Facebook
page, Warm Springs 4-H Or-
egon, or call me at 541-553-
3238. Coming soon: Archer y
Club!