Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
Howlak Tichum
~ Jim Frank Sahme ~
In’ mee ni’ moo ma’;
At’ twai Jim Frank Sahme was
born in the old BIA Hospital here
on the Warm Springs Reservation
December 9, 1949. He was one
of the last tribal members born in
our local Indian hospital.
He was named after his
mother’s father Chief Frank
Queahpama and his father’s father
Jim Sahme. He was Tygh Pum,
Hopi, Nii Mee’ Puu, Ty T’ Nee
Pum and Tewa decent.
He attended grade school on
the rez, jr. high and high school in
Madras. He was an average stu-
dent who excelled at playing bas-
ketball. He played Varsity Madras
High basketball, and for the Warm
Springs Magpies and OlÕ Duffs.
As a Magpie and Duffer, he
helped win numerous All-Indian
Tournaments, especially the
Yakama Nation Spring Classic. He
also played baseball for the Warm
Springs men with his brother Sal
for several years and helped win
numerous All-Indian tourneys. He
loved being a “ball player.”
After graduating from high
school, he was drafted into the
Army during the Viet Nam Era.
After mustering out he married
(Suu eÕ yapÕ poo) Linda and at-
tended the University of Washing-
ton. After a divorce, he left school,
played basketball and worked part
time.
He married Lila Suppah and had
one child Danielle. His marriage to
Alice Jim produced Frank, Candice,
Vennesa and Crystal. A common
law relationship with Lisa Agilar in
Chumash, California ended when
she was killed in a car accident. They
had no children.
While attending a Sun Dance in
Nisqually, Washington he was
adopted by Wilmer Mesteth, Lakota
Holy Man and hereditary Chief. He
moved to Pine Ridge, South Dakota,
married Mary Cedar Face and had
one child Meredith. Adopting a
Lakota lifestyle, he participated in
and helped lead Sun Dance ceremo-
nies. He became a respected friend
and honored elder to his adopted
extended family and community.
He led a troubled life and
struggled with alcohol and sub-
stance abuse. This affected his live-
lihood and personal relationships. In
spite of this his heart and spirit were
always kind and generous. Most of
his life was a hand-to-mouth exist-
ence. He always gave what little he
had and was most generous helping
Lakota and Wa’shut ceremonial ser-
vices. During his last marriage he
November 18, 2020
became a devoted father and
househusband. Jim loved to sing at
pow-pows as a member of the
Wakinyan Drummers’ and partici-
pated in the Big Foot, Little Big
Horn and Crazy Horse Memorial
Rides. He enjoyed cooking daily
meals and making large holiday
feasts. His last job was as a cook at
the Pine Ridge School.
Friends and relatives remember
numerous “Jimmy” stories and the
humor in his life. One occasion was
with long time friend Smokey in
Hawaii. Jim rose just before the
crack of noon and headed to the
pool for a swim. As he dove into
the pool, he lost his trunks. He
laughed, ignored it and continued
backstroking and enjoying his swim.
After the dip he thought a cool drink
was in order. The noon hour crowd
had filled the hotel bar that had a
hugh window to the hotel pool. As
Jim entered the bar, everyone stood
and gave him a standing ovation.
He is preceded in death by his
grandparents Frank and Millie
Queahpama, Jim and Eva Sahme,
parents Sylvia and Foster Sahme,
Step-father Felix Wallulatum, a (still
born) sister and daughter Vanessa.
Frank passed away on Novem-
ber 2, 2020 at Sioux Falls, South
Dakota.
Thou Cush,
Sal, Quiltman, Nip and Bub’sh
Sahme
IHS coronavirus data update
The Indian Health Service has
updated its coronavirus data, show-
ing results as of mid November.
According to the data:
Across Indian Country, 83,119
tests have returned positive for
Covid-19. That represents an in-
crease of 1.2 percent from the
82,126 cases previously reported by
the IHS.
Altogether, 1,202,490 corona-
virus tests have been administered
within the IHS through mid No-
vember. That marks an increase of
0.8 percent from one day prior.
Based on the total percent posi-
tive, the highest rates have been seen
in the Navajo Area (13 percent),
the Phoenix Area (12.7 percent) and
the Oklahoma City Area (9 per-
cent). The first two regions include
the state of Arizona, indicating a
disproportionate toll of Covid-19
in the state.
Based on a 7-day rolling aver-
age positivity, four regions are see-
ing dramatic increases in Covid-19
cases. They are: the Great Plains
Area (25.2 percent), the Billings
Area (18.6 percent) and the Bemidji
Area (17.3.percent).
Overall, 7.4 percent of IHS tests
have been positive since the onset
of the pandemic. The 7-day aver-
age has grown higher over the last
couple of weeks and now stands at
Community
notes...
Warm Springs Community
Health is offering a free drive
through flu shot clinic today
from 1:30-3:30 in the Agency
Longhouse Parking Lot.
Computer help is available
from 7:30am to 7:30pm at the
Warm Springs Academy Commu-
nity Room. Call the school to
make an appointment at 541-
553-3348.
The deadline for War m
Springs Tribal Member Business
Owners to apply for the Tribal
CARES Act Business Assis-
tance program is this Friday,
November 20.
Applications are available in
front of the Community Action
Team office and also online. You
can find the links to download on
KWSO ommunity Calendar at
kwso.org
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Water panels
(from page 1)
In early 2021, Warm Springs Economic Development and
Source Global plan to complete the second phase by fully
populating the one acre lot, which will more than double the overall
capacity of the Source Field. This expansion will provide even
more drinking water for the community and set the stage for
future expansion and the launch of a sustainable water business,
bringing additional jobs and revenue to the community through
the sale of Source water to the greater Pacific Northwest.
“Across the world, we’re working in partnership with forward-
thinking organizations like the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs, with the goal of empowering people to gain access to
locally and sustainably produced clean drinking water,” said Colin
Goddard, Director of Market Development in the US at
SOURCE Global. “We’re honored to be a part of this project and
think it can be a model for other water-stressed communities
around the world.”
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into the hands of every person in nearly every climate and corner
of the world.
Source received the 2019 Lemelson-MIT Prize, America’s top
award for innovation, and is on Fast Company’s 2020 list of most
innovative social good companies.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Source operates across
45 countries and six continents. Source is a registered trademark
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Flu vaccine update
Conditions in the state
The state of Oregon this week reported 1,097 new confirmed
and presumptive Covid-19 cases, and six new deaths, raising the
state covid death toll to 759. Total cases in Oregon are now at
56,018.
Of the total new cases in the state, 11 were in Jefferson County.
Wasco County reported 17 new cases. The county with the highest
number was Washington County with 191. The governor of Or-
egon issued sweeping new coronavirus restrictions in one of the
most aggressive steps in recent weeks to curb the rise in infections
in the US.
New state restrictions
Gov. Kate Brown last week ordered a two-week ‘freeze’ that
begins this Wednesday, November 18.
The order will limit restaurants and bars to takeout only.
Gyms, museums, pools, movie theaters and zoos in the state
will be forced to close. All businesses will be required to close their
offices to the public and mandate work-from-home ‘to the great-
est extent possible’.
“For the last eight months, I have been asking Oregonians to
follow to the letter and the spirit of the law, and we have not
chosen to engage law enforcement,” Gov. Brown said.
“At this point in time, unfortunately, we have no other option.”
About 20 percent of the overall
Warm Springs Reservation com-
munity has received a season flu
shot. Usually by the end of the
year the number will increase to be-
tween 30 and percent. All employ-
ees at the clinic have received their
flu shots, said Katie Russell, direc-
tor of Community Health.
It is likely that flu viruses and
the Covid-19 virus will spread this
fall and winter. Healthcare systems
could be overwhelmed treating both
patients with flu and patients with
Covid-19.
This means getting a flu vaccine
during 2020-2021 is more impor-
tant than ever.
While getting a flu vaccine will
not protect against Covid-19, there
are many important benefits, such
as:
Birth
14.7 percent.
The data, however, is incom-
plete. While 100 percent of facili-
ties run directly by the IHS are re-
porting data, only 33 percent of
tribally managed facilities and 44
percent of urban Indian organiza-
tions are doing the same, the agency
has told Indianz.Com.
Based on the user population,
72.9 percent of Native Americans
have been tested for the
coronavirus since the IHS began
reporting data in March.
Judith Verbena Shashone
Gabriel Shoshone of Bishop,
California, and Lupe Galicia of
Warm Springs are pleased to an-
nounce the birth of their daughter
Judith Verbena Shashone, born on
Flu vaccines have been shown
to reduce the risk of flu illness,
hospitalization and death. And get-
ting a flu vaccine can also save
healthcare resources for the care
of patients with Covid-19.
Flu vaccine prevents millions of
illnesses and flu-related doctor’s vis-
its each year.
For example, last season vacci-
nation prevented an estimated 4.4
million influenza illnesses, 2.3 mil-
lion influenza-associated medical
visits, 58,000 influenza-associated
hospitalizations, and 3,500 influ-
enza-associated deaths.
During seasons when the flu
vaccine viruses are similar to cir-
culating flu viruses, flu vaccine has
been shown to reduce the risk of
having to go to the doctor with flu
by 40 percent to 60 percent.
November 14, 2020.
Judith joins sister Kelsea, 2.
Grandparents on the father’s
side are Frank Shoshone and
Hannah Dondero of Bishop.
Grandparent on the mother’s
side is Paullee Greene of Warm
Springs.