Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
June 19, 2019
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A year as Miss Pi-Ume-Sha
Hello my people,
I am Koots Koots Tomsus—
Janessa Abundiz, 2018-19 Miss Pi-
Ume-Sha. I am attending the Ca-
mas Elementary School in Wapato.
I would like to announce my
outgoing switch-up from Tiny Tots
to the Junior category, and honor
my sister McKenzie. The Dance
Special Contest to be announced
at Pi-Ume-Sha.
I have traveled to various pow-
wows and social activities through
the year. This year has been a fun
time for me.
My parents are Amberae
Sweowat and Antonio Martinez,
my sister is McKenzie Martinez.
I would like to thank my family
members, my kuthla Julieanne, my
papa Lee; my aunt Dyamelle for
all her work making my dresses.
She’s my powwow mom. Thank
you to my aunt Kaleja, who has
helped me get ready for Grand
Entries; and my cousins Jacob,
Jermaine, Hunter, Conan, Gio,
Mase and Rosie, and my aunt aunt
Charisse. And thank you to the Pi-
Ume-Sha Committee for the sup-
port.
So hopefully I am able to ob-
tain the title again. It was fun look-
ing forward to travel, camp, and
meet people.
Kytl Ye Ye. Atawishumash—
Koots Koots Tom Sus. 2018-19
Miss Pi-Ume-Sha, Janessa Alandiz.
Courtesy Alyssa Macy/CTWS
The 14-inch line break under Shitike Creek created the current
serious water crisis in Warm Springs. Tribal Utilities last week
also had to respond to a six-inch line break along Highway 3,
near Miller Heights.
This lead to a water shut-off for tribal buildings and residents in
the area. Another result was a reduction in water pressure in
the campus area.
Janessa in new Jingle Dress.
Courtesy photo
A Jefferson County Veterans Expo is this Thursday, June 20
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 860 SW Madison Street in Madras.
It is a free family-friendly event designed to educate about
veterans issues, services and resources. There will also be a
free barbecue, haircuts, massages, kid’s events and mindful-
ness workshops.