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Spilyay Tymoo May 27, 2015
Letters to the editor
Gen-I Challenge
Warm Springs youth
are taking the Gen-I Chal-
lenge, having been selected
to attend the White House
Native Youth Summit
During the Gathering
of Nations Powwow, Pres.
Obama launched Genera-
tion Indigenous (Gen-I), a
national initiative focused
on removing barriers to
success for Native youth.
Gen-I also includes a
call to action to Native
youth to take positive ac-
tion in their communities
by developing community
based projects and to
Tribal Leaders to support
youth led efforts.
Jodi Gillete, former
special assistant for Na-
tive American affairs to
Pres. Obama, shared at
the recent Affiliated
Tribes of Northwest In-
dians that Gen-I is “try-
ing to get youth more ac-
tive with the White House
and the Presidency.”
She said the First Lady
wanted to make sure that
“Native youth know that
we care about them.”
Several youth from the
community have taken
the Gen-I challenge in-
cluding:
Gavin Begay, Malia
Collins, Mitchell Lira,
Ashley Meanus and
Keeyana Yellowman, who
are working together to
start a War m Springs
Youth Council for youth
ages 14-24. Their 30, 60,
and 90 day plans include
continued outreach to Na-
tive youth in the commu-
Thank you
A special thank-you from
the wife of Harvey M. Jim.
My sweetheart, as we knew,
had been sick well over eight
years. I let family know of
changes, times we were in the
hospital. He knew he was
getting more sick. We made
plans. He always thought I’d
go first, for I spent four
months in the hospital. Our
children were aware of the
plans we decided together,
along with religious leaders.
Harvey took a turn on
August 14, and went through
nity, establishing a consti-
tution and by-laws, and
seeking official recognition
from the Warm Springs
Tribal Council.
Suzanne Slockish, Miss
Warm Springs 2015, and
her brother Quincy
McConville, have also
taken the Gen-I Challenge,
and are working together
to create and present infor-
mation on the dangers of
drugs and alcohol to their
peers.
Suzanne shared that she
will “make a presentation
showing and telling the
youth within my commu-
nity how to fend off peer
pressure, show the serious
health risk of drugs and
alcohol and show them the
many opportunities they
could have if they continue
their education and finish
school and go on to col-
lege.”
In addition to taking the
Gen-I Challenge, all seven
youth applied to attend the
first ever White House Na-
tive Youth Summit. The
summit will be held on July
8 in Washington, D.C.,
bringing together youth
from around the country
to dialogue on issues im-
portant to youth. Students
will also be given an oppor-
tunity to meet with Presi-
dent Obama.
It is not too late to take
the Gen-I Challenge and
local youth are encouraged
to get involved. Learn
more at: http://1.usa.gov/
1QCmd1s
Alyssa Macy
two major surgeries. I called
family. He was in the hospi-
tal for 32 days. We thought
we licked it. Thanks to our
children, the hospital stay was
made easier for me. Our
niece Winona Strong was with
us 24/7 helping feeding,
changing, and holding me
when I cried.
My sister Charlotte Shike
and great-granddaughter
Anona Francis made sure we
had something to eat. Thank
you Anona for the meaning-
ful prayers. Thank you
Sandra Danzuka for the
beautiful cards you made for
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us; love you.
Thank you to our children
Levi, Pearl, children
Charmaine, Prenencia, Jenny,
and Trina for the daily visits;
Tiger and Tates, Chet and
Beck and boys Itta and Cow-
boy, Wolfman, Eliza, Rigo and
children Robert-Marella fam-
ily.
Thank you to one of his
best friends Marvin Ike, and
Priscilla Frank for coming up
for his last hours and staying;
to Ron Lockwood for com-
ing to be with us, and for the
food, big pizzas for the fam-
ily, and the words said with
the family in Bend.
To Utwai Bobby Suppah
and Harvey Fudd for staying
and praying in Bend. Thank
you to my children Vernon
and Ladonna Squiemphen for
coming home to be with us
and running us to Washing-
ton. Thank you to my grand-
son Mychal Van Pelt for help-
ing drive us over and back to
all the trucks that came over
to Madras to help with all the
stuff; Charmaine – Robert Jr.
Tiana.
Thank you family from
Yakima (sisters) travelling and
spending valuable time with
Harvey, son Qungn Jim for
the daily calls to make sure
he remembers. So much
thanks to the family before
and after the funeral, for his
plan was completed. Larry
Dick and Sam Starr, you did
good work at the hospital,
and with the blessing sending
him off.
Wilson Wewa, you know
how he enjoyed the song and
dance. We believed, when he
danced, Rex again you re-
member the war bonnet you
helped bless, and the leader-
ship you do well. Joday, I
couldn’t make it through the
days, and your words came
to me, you have a blessed
way with your walk. Thank
you to my my granddaugh-
ters, knowing tradition and
changing bed linen, getting
me clean clothes. Like you
girls told me, we loved Dad-
grandpa too, he’s ours, so it’s
our job as traditional women
to do this, Eliza Madrano,
Marella Van Pelt and Ashley
Surface. I’ll never forget Mina
Shike Estimo for traditional
food, and Shania Tom for
digging roots for me; and
Liliana and Wenona for the
household stuff and Indian
food; and my sister for the
kitchen supplies.
Thank you to the para-
medics for being there the
last time we called. Thank
you for the compassion you
had for Harv. The PD (I
don’t remember names), you
were so great.
I felt so alone, but again
all went as his plan. That
makes it all the easier. Thank
you children for the trip to
the Shaker services. Again
thanks Larry and Sam for
your special leadership, the
funeral blanket and service at
Simnasho, on Memorial Day.
Thanks for all the hugs. All
this time is very painful and
heart-breaking for us, the
family and children. The lil’
ones don’t really understand.
Luv u all,
The children of home love
you Gloria for all the cook-
ing for grandpa. Tony and
boys: Lil Marella for the lov-
ing care you showed from
your heart.
Leonard, all the love and
care you showed with Dad-
Gates
Scholarship
Jazmine Ike-Lopez
earned a rare honor dur-
ing her senior year at
Madras High School.
Jazmine became a
Gates
Millennium
Scholar, earning a full
scholarship to college. She
is one of just 28 high
school seniors in the state
to earn this scholarship,
founded by the Bill and
Melinda Gates Founda-
tion.
Madras High School
was well represented in the
scholarship program this
year, with three students
earning the Millennium
Scholar award.
The scholarship is
based on grade point av-
erage, involvement in the
community, and leader-
ship.
Jazmine will be attend-
ing Pacific University in
Forest Grove, where she
is planning to study busi-
ness and marketing man-
agement.
Part-time during the
school and during the
summer, Jazmine works
in radio production at
G-Pa; Eliza, Rigo, Shlitsa,
Savana, Rod and loving
Tyrone, you know you all will
always remember, the love G-
Pa had for all of you. Thank
you Wolfman and Chet for
the daily visits and calls, help-
ing with caring for Dad.
Thank you all from the Se-
nior Center for the calls and
hugs we got. Thank you for
all the prayers for our family.
The family has extra memory
cards. Thank you nieces and
nephews for being with us,
and the traveling you did for
uncle.
To Harvey’s casino bud-
dies and veteran comrades, I
feel for all of you too.
I can go on and on but
when you feel a loss as big as
losing a loved one, I tell my-
self we took good loving care
of him. The hurt is real—one
day at a time.
Love to all,
Eliza Brown-Jim.
Celebration
We would like to thank
everyone who joined us for
our Spring Celebration here
at Coffee Creek Minimum
Facility.
We greatly appreciate your
time and efforts in making
this event possible. The sing-
ing and drumming especially
were uplifting and cleansing.
This is our one ceremony
we look forward to all year
long.
Through various dona-
tions of beads, leather, and
beading supplies, we were al-
lowed to make items for our
giveaway this year for the first
time. The women put much
love into their work to show
their appreciation.
A huge thank-you to all the
volunteers, elders and anyone
else not mentioned. We look
forward to seeing you all next
year.
Thank you to Chaplain Al-
Amin, Red Lodge volunteers,
drummers and singers,
guests, Tawna for the
Jazmine Ike-Lopez
KWSO 91.9 FM in Warm
Springs.
Jazmine is graduating in
June with the MHS Class of
2015. Her parents are
Rhonda Ike and Saloma
Lopez.
This week she is attend-
ing the Native American
Leadership Conference at
the Great Wolf Lodge in
Washington.
She was asked for her
advice on how to reach
goals and be successful.
She said, “Give everything
a shot. And don’t second-
guess yourself.”
Congratulations to
Jazmine, Gates Millen-
nium Scholar.
frybread and those who do-
nated food. Thank you Ed
Edmo for the stories and
jokes. And thank you speak-
ers for sharing knowledge and
teaching and inspiring words.
Thank you until next
time.
Victoria Rocha, and all
the Native girls at Coffee
Creek.
Postponed
Today, my motivation to
be a better person was com-
pletely replenished. There
were tribal members who role
modeled and displayed what
a productive member of so-
ciety looks like to me. They
did this by taking time out of
their lives, coming to Coffee
Creek Correctional Facility.
You not only brought us tra-
ditional foods, but sang songs
and shared stories and words
of advice.
The reminder of the beat
from the drum, as well as the
nutrients and flavors of the
foods, helps give us the
strength to get through this
time in our lives.
We can’t express our
thanks enough. Thank you
for bringing us a piece of
home. Lots of love,
Susee Davis, and all the
Native girls at Coffee
Creek.
To Sidwalter residents: The
meeting regarding the pro-
posed Sidwalter irrigation dis-
trict has been rescheduled
from May until June. The spe-
cific date will be announced
when available.
To youth
All youth ages third-grade
and up are invited to join the
Tuesday evening Soaring But-
terflies-Warrior Spirit classes
at the Community Counsel-
ing Center. The sessions are
from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information call
Deanie at 541-553-3442; or
Rosanna or Sarah at 541-
553-3205.
Tee-ball
If you are interested in
signing up your child for tee-
ball, you can fill out an appli-
cation at the Warm Springs
Community Center.
There is a $20 fee for the
first child, and $5 per addi-
tional child for one house-
hold.
This is for youth ages 4 to
7 years old, if the child has
never played tee-ball or base-
ball before.
Birthday invitation
To family and friends of
Arlene Boileau:
Please join the family at
the Brunoe residence on
Urban Lane off Highway
26, on July 25 from 2-5
p.m., to celebrate Arlene’s
birthday.
We look forward to
sharing our mother’s birth-
day, and we want you to
join us. Our Mother is lov-
ing, and deeply loves her
tribal community. We want
you to join us and shower
her with love and attention
on her special day.
Woohoo! Happy Birthday,
Mom.
From Arleneas daugh-
ters
Toto,
Relda,
Wakush, and Susie.