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Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo August 29, 2018
Letters to the editor
For your care
We are extremely happy
with the care that was given
to my husband for his fu-
neral ceremony.
I am grateful to family,
friends and community that
supported us, the drummers
and cooks at our home be-
fore and afterwards, to help
us with our healing process.
Everyone’s presence means
a lot to us.
The drummers—twenty-
three—supported relations
with ceremony of our loved
ones at Agency and
Simnasho. Sam Starr, Larry
Dick and Phillip David cared
for both our loved ones at
Agency and Simasho.
The cooks Nicole Char-
ley, Christine Sampson, Tricia
Charley, Liliana Bugarin,
Margarette Tapia and other
nieces did a great job espe-
cially with there being no
stoves or ovens in the
kitchen. The meals were
great!
Thank you family, Lois,
Darlu, Jameson, Sybil, Celda,
Alley, Boots, Guy, Fred,
Violetta, Katie, Lisa, Vanessa,
as well as all other grandchil-
dren and family for all the
help with traditional food,
giveaway items and your pres-
ence of being there for us.
For myself I want to
thank my grandson Jarrin
Martinez, my son Sterling
Ray Sampson and daughter
Violet Heath for helping with
his daily care and on trips,
Charles Selam Jr. and Sr. as
well as Julia Heath and Leah
(Shawresa) Bates for helping
care fo5r our loved one and
me also!
Our life together was full
of laughter, tears, helping
others when we could and
just loving our people. I hope
those that he shared with will
honor him by honoring, for-
giving and respecting them-
selves to make changes in
their life.
With prayer and love,
Alice M. Sampson and
family.
pleased to announce the birth
of their son Isaiah Jesus
Vazquez, born on August 18,
2018.
Isaiah joins brother Misael
Josiah, 1 year and nine
months.
Grandparents on the
father’s side are Misael and
Erica Vazquez of Madras.
Grandparents on the
mother’s side are Stacy Scott
Jim and Dolan Waheneka of
Warm Springs.
Erykah June Lucei
Erickson James Lucei and
Kelli Ranae Miller of Madras
are pleased to announce the
birth of their daughter
Erykah June Lucei, born on
August 20, 2018.
Erykah joins brothers
Erickson Jr., 8, and Furious
Lucei, 6; and sisters Marena
Langnese, 11, Raylynn Lucei,
9, and Skarlette Langnese, 6.
Grandparents on the
father’s side are David Lucei
of Wapato, Washington; and
Flora Frank of Portland.
Grandparents on the
mother’s side are the late
Raynelda June Tufti of Warm
Springs; and the late Larry
Ray Miller of Warm Springs.
To vendors
Non-food vendors are
being sought for the 2018
Wi-Winu-Wash Ceremony
and Celebration at Ski Bowl
West on Saturday, Septem-
ber 22. Activities are
planned from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m.
There is no vendor fee,
but you do need to sign up
for space. Plan on bringing
what you need for your
booth including cover.
For artisan vendors, it
would be great if you could
do some demonstrations at
your booth. To sign up, con-
tact KWSO at 541-553-
1968 with your name, num-
ber and what you will be sell-
ing.
Recovery
Never Ends
Births
Adelia Lynn Wagner
James Patrick Wagner and
Marlanea Lynn Wagner of
Madras are pleased to an-
nounce the birth of their
daughter Adelia Lynn Wagner,
born on August 16, 2018.
Grandparents on the
father’s side are Jerry and
Linda Wagner of Drain, Or-
egon.
Grandparent on the
mother’s side is Edwin D.
Manion of Warm Springs.
Isaiah Jesus Vazquez
Jesus Vazquez and Latisha
Waheneka of Madras are
All tribal program em-
ployees are invited to the
Recovery Never Ends re-
covery conference in Sep-
tember at the HeHe
Longhouse.
There will be prayer,
speakers and support,
camping, Wellbriety group,
healing activity, meals and
snacks, and sweathouse (if
permitted due to weather).
For your comfort, bring
your own chair. For more
information call or email
Sarah Frank: 541-553-
3205.
sarah.frank@wstribes.org
Political Day in Warm Springs
Vets car show
Jefferson County Veter-
ans Services is hosting the
Inaugural Classic Car Show
& Suicide Prevention Expo
in September at the
Jefferson County Fair-
grounds.
Vehicle registration is
open now until September
16. The show is on Satur-
day, September 22.
They are also looking for
several volunteers for the
event. For more informa-
tion contact Kayla at 541-
475-5228. More info is
available at covo-us.org
From
Corrections
Wanting to share your
spirituality with others? Be
a mentor and guide those
to a better way?
Volunteer with the De-
partment of Corrections
Religious Services
Needed are sweat lodge
and spiritual leaders.
The need is great at all
facilities, especially for all
tribal members.
Our elders fought to
have Native religion hon-
ored at prisons.
Currently, we are lacking
volunteers to provide this
priceless service.
The application page is
at:
oregon.gov/doc/OMR/
d o c s / p d f /
Volunteer_Intern.pdf
Questions or assistance,
contact Anita Espino at
503-983-5783. Call or text.
Email:
Anita.L.Espino@doc.state.or.us
Thank you. Anita
Espino, Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians,
niece to Aggie Pilgrim.
To vendors
Non-food vendors are
being sought for the 2018
Wi-Winu-Wash ceremony
and celebration at Ski Bowl
West on Saturday, September
22. Activities are planned
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Courtesy The Bus Project
In Warm Springs in August, Bus Project volunteers, Avery Panganiban, Amanda
Squiemphen-Yazzie, Owen Gow, with local community member Vivian Smith.
It was Political Day in
Warm Springs earlier in
August, the focus being
on state measures com-
ing up on the Novem-
ber ballot.
There is no vendor fee
but you do need to sign up
for space.
Plan on bringing what
you need for your booth in-
cluding cover.
For artisan vendors, it
would be great if you could
do some demonstrations at
your booth.
To sign up contact
KWSO at 541-553-1968
with your name, number
and what you will be sell-
ing.
Tip line
The Warm Springs Police
Department has an Anony-
mous Crime Tip Line. Call
541-553-2202.
If you have information
about criminal activity and
wish to report without iden-
tifying yourself, call this tip
line to leave a message.
There is no caller ID used
on this line. You can remain
completely anonymous.
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Gerald Tufti text
and photos
Sharing information on
the measures was the Bus
Project, in partnership with
the Let’s Talk Diversity
Coaltion.
The Bus Project is a vol-
unteer-driven, non-
profit organization that
engages young people
in the political process.
A focus is on register-
ing to vote.
Gathering
The great Billy Chi-
nook-Annie Holliquilla
Clan Gathering was a big
success. Many relatives
and friends attended, and
there were lots of hugs
and embraces.
I want to express a
huge thank you to all my
relatives and friends who
volunteered their time
and energy to make this
a momentous event.
Plans are already in the
making to get together
next year. So, get ready to
mark your calendar when
the date is announced.
Again, Thanks to all.
Richard Macy