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Letters to the editor
From the American Legion and Auxiliary #48
Meeting
on eclipse
Interested in learning
about activities on the reser-
vation that are planned for
the historic solar eclipse in
August?
Join us this Wednesday,
evening, May 10, from 5:30-
8 p.m. at the Community Cen-
ter Social Hall.
This is a chance to learn
more about planned local ac-
tivities, and to get informa-
tion on what you need to
know if you are thinking
about holding any events
around that time.
Light refreshments will be
ser ved. Here are some
agenda items:
- Update on planned ac-
tivities.
- Plans for keeping our
community safe.
- What you should be do-
ing to prepare for the influx
of visitors to the region.
- What you need to know
if you are planning on hold-
ing an event.
For more information,
contact Alyssa Macy at 541-
553-3212. Or email:
alyssa.macy@wstribes.org
Elect Matters
This letter is in support of
Sue Matters, candidate for
Position #2 on the Jefferson
County 509-J School District
Board of Directors.
I strongly believe she has
what it takes to help our
school district to improve. I
know that Sue will assure that
we have engaged teachers
and students, competent ad-
ministrators and well-in-
formed parents.
Sue Matters has been liv-
ing and working in Warm
Springs for decades. She
raised her two adult children
in the community and was
present in the schools
throughout their education in
the 509-J district.
She sat on Site Councils
for the schools her kids at-
tended to help provide par-
ent perspective to the school
district.
She is currently the station
manager at KWSO, and
through that work (which is
nationally recognized) and
her previous work at the
Early Childhood Education
center in Warm Springs, she
has acquired many of the
skills we need on our school
board.
These skills—including
leadership, an understanding
of the challenges our local
kids and families face, con-
sensus building, teamwork,
and budget/finance skills—
are all essential. And in my
opinion she is better pre-
pared for this challenging
work than her opponents.
On a more personal note,
I have worked with Sue to
coordinate many community
events in Warm Springs,
most notably the Back to
School Barbecue, held annu-
ally to give out school sup-
plies and backpacks to our
students.
Sue works tirelessly to
help create a family friendly
event that is a huge benefit
to our children.
Our children have at-
tended school together; she
has always been a huge sup-
porter of all students. Sue
is always encouraging stu-
dents to do all they can to
be successful in their educa-
tional pursuits as well as their
sports endeavors.
I appreciate all she does
in her role as KWSO station
manager. She has assisted
me with numerous Public
Service Announcements
(PSAs) to get important in-
formation out to the com-
munity. She has an amazing
work ethic that I truly ad-
mire.
Sue loves to track data
and use it to improve how
she does business, and to the
benefit of the community
she serves.
It is for these and many
other reasons that I am vot-
ing for Sue Matters for the
Jefferson County 509-J
school board, and I encour-
age you to do the same! A
vote for Sue is a vote for
our children. Please be sure
to get your ballots to a drop
off box as soon as possible,
but before May 16!
Dayle Tufti
Prevention
partnership
BestCare Treatment Ser-
vices joined Warm Springs
Prevention in April to host
the statewide Strategic Pre-
vention Framework Partner-
ships for Success spring
meeting.
The Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Ad-
ministration developed the
Strategic Prevention Frame-
work Partnerships for Suc-
cess (SPF-PFS) to support
effective action to promote
mental health and the pre-
vention of substance use
among people under age 21.
The spring meeting fo-
cused on:
· Meeting with the repre-
sentative from Health Pro-
motion Chronic Disease Pre-
vention (HP-CDP).
Spilyay Tymoo
(Coyote News, Est. 1976)
Publisher Emeritus in Memorium: Sid Miller
Editor: Dave McMechan
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· SPF-PFS year 2 imple-
mentation experiences and
lessons learned.
· Review best practices for
selected strategies.
· Review, assess and up-
date strategic and action plans.
On the evening of April
26, the conference hosted a
cultural celebration with
Warm Springs tribal youth.
This was facilitated by the
Soaring Butterflies and War-
rior Spirit dance groups,
guided by Deanie Johnson.
The tribal youth presentation
was directed by Jefferson
Greene.
We held the conference at
the Inn at Cross Keys in Ma-
dras. Amazing authentic Mexi-
can food was catered by Mi
Casa.
Representatives from
across the state were im-
pressed by Jefferson County’s
close-knit and diverse envi-
ronment, and our local youth
who promote wellness and al-
cohol- and drug-free events.
Special thanks to the Inn
at Cross Keys, Mi Casa Res-
taurant, Deanie Johnson,
Jefferson Greene, War m
Springs Prevention, BestCare
and Soaring Butterflies/War-
rior Spirit Dance Groups.
Johnathan W. Courtney,
SPF-PFS Prevention Coordi-
nator, BestCare Treatment
Services.
Parade, Expo
Thank you to the Warm
Springs tribes and American
Legion Post/Auxiliary 48 for
putting on the Welcome
Home Vietnam Veterans
Parade & Expo 2017.
I am the District Captain
for the Patriot Guard Rid-
ers of Central Oregon. Our
group is comprised of
mostly veterans from all
walks of life and from all
branches of service. We pre-
fer to show our respects to
our veterans and first re-
sponders and their families,
when the duty is called, by
escorting them from wher-
ever to their final resting
place. Flags a flying as we
lead the way. I can tell you
that the veterans in our
group, who normally don’t
like the limelight, were proud
to be a part of the parade,
what it stood for, and of
course the recognition dur-
ing the ceremony.
The ceremony that the
Warm Springs tribes did was
Events for
Relay for Life
A number of fund-raisers
are coming up for the
Jefferson County Relay for
Life. Relay for Life is a
fund-raising effort in the
fight against cancer.. From
Warm Springs, Indian Head
Casino has become one of
the event’s great regional
sponsors.
The main annual Relay for
Life fund-raiser is the 24-
hour mid-July walking and
running team event, held at
the Jefferson County Fair-
grounds. Some events lead-
ing up to the Relay for Life
include:
A spaghetti fundraiser,
all you can eat for $10, at the
Big Dog Saloon at Crooked
River Ranch: Monday, May
15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jayson Smith/Spilyay
The American Legion Riders were guests at the Warm Springs American Legion
and Auxiliary #48 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade and Expo.
Dear Vietnam Veterans
and families,
The American Legion
& Auxiliary #48 in
Warm Springs is hon-
ored to have hosted the
Second Annual Welcome
Home Vietnam Parade
& Expo.
Each year this event
honors those who were in
uniform from Novem-
ber 1, 1955 to April 30,
1975, and to those who
stayed at home awaiting
their safe return. As with
every war, the Vietnam
War impacted our nation
in many ways.
39,996 were 22 years
old or younger
amazing. As a Patriot Guard
Rider, we have been to one
other ceremony to honor a
fallen soldier. To watch how
the tribes honor their fallen
is something to behold.
Thank you again Warm
Springs and American Le-
gion Post 48, we look for-
ward to being a part of the
parade and ceremony again
next year. Now that we are
aware of it, maybe we can
help make it bigger. Sin-
cerely,
Rusty Mann, District
Captain, Patriot Guard Rid-
ers of Central Oregon
Very honored
I would just like to thank
everyone who helped with
the Welcome Home Vietnam
Veterans festivities.
I had the pleasure of ac-
companying my Vietnam vet-
eran to the event. We had a
great time. He felt very hon-
ored and enjoyed all of the
May Team Trivia at
Wild Winds Station in Ma-
dras, May 17 starting at 7
p.m. $25 per table (four to
six max). Call to sign up early
541-460-5110.
The four-person golf
scramble tournament at
Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Resort &
Spa, Saturday, May 20: 10
a.m. shotgun start. Spon-
sored by Indian Head Ca-
sino. Contact Janell, 541-
325-1472
Enchilada plate sale
for $7 at Indian Head Ca-
sino: Friday, May 26 start-
ing at 10 a.m. until sold out.
Sponsored by Indian Head
Casino.
Walk-n-Roller s
fundraiser at the Saturday
Market at Sahalee Park,
Madras. Saturday, June 10.
Spaghetti Fundraiser,
$12.50 a plate the Desert
8,283 were age 19
33,103 were age 18
12 were age 17
5 were age 16
3 sets of father & son
244 Medal of Honor re-
cipients
POW/MIA - In 1986, a
Pentagon Commission con-
cluded that American prison-
ers are still being held and
there is a large volume of
evidence.
31 sets of parents lost 2
sons
997 were killed on their
first day
1,448 were killed on their
last day
8 women were killed
Draftees accounted for
30.4 percent (17,725) of
combat deaths in Viet-
nam
Reser vists killed:
5,977
National Guard:
6,140 served: 101 died
events. The parade and cer-
emony were a great experi-
ence for us. What an amaz-
ing amount of work and ef-
fort went into this event and
mission accomplished. He
felt as if, for the first time,
he was properly welcomed
home. The compassion by
War m Springs and the
American Legion family was
felt. We just wanted to thank
all of those who spent their
time to honor our veterans.
Helen Hisaw, American
Legion Auxiliary, District 5
president.
Granted, it’s been a long time.
However, it’s nice to feel the
respect and warmth you gave
to us. Thank you.
Joe Gallagher, USMC
Thank you
I want to thank the
American Legion and Auxil-
iary for giving us Viet Nam
Vets a heartfelt and special
welcome home. When I re-
turned from the war in
1967, wounded badly, the
people in the San Francisco
Bay area did not embrace us
like you and your people did.
Inn, Metolius. Thursday,
June 15from 5:30-8 p.m.
Sponsored by the
Mendenhall Crusaders and
Grateful Living
Ever ything for 25
Together, we devoted
over 3,700 miles, 7500
volunteer hours, and up-
wards of $6,000 to show
you that the past is not
the present. Welcome
Home!
With Sincere respect
and highest regards,
Eugene “Cougar
Greene, Sr. American
Legion – Post #48
Eugene Greene,
Sr. Auxiliary Legion
Auxiliary – Unit #48
On Mother’s Day
I would like to wish Lois,
Debbie and Leticia a Happy
Mother’s Day. I would like to
send a special Mother’s Day
to Ruby. Thank you for be-
ing so strong in my absence. I
would also like to thank you
for all you do for our family,
and I hope you know I ap-
preciate everyday. Happy
Mother’s Day. I love you.
Tommy Joe Alvarez
Tribal Council is tak-
ing letters of interest and
resumes for the Telecom
board. Please submit by
5 p.m. this Friday, May
12 to Secretary-Trea-
surer Michele Stacona.
Council is filling five to
seven positions.
cents: hamburgers, hot dogs,
salads, desserts, soda, beer,
wine, etc. Friday, July 14
starting 4 p.m. until after dark
at the Crook County Fair-
grounds Café.
Jefferson County Relay for Life Survivor Celebra-
tion—Celebrate the Survivors—is coming up on
Sunday, May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Madras
Senior Center, 860 SW Madison Street.
Welcome all survivors and caregivers. All registered
survivors will receive a free t-shirt, dinner, door prizes
and music! The Survivor Honorees are Marilee and
Robin Gerke.