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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the editor and opion Inspiring game I was at the last fifth- and sixth-grade youth sports bas- ketball game last weekend and had an enjoyable time. The teams were made up of both boys and girls and a cross section of what the community looks like. The teams played hard and everyone touched the ball and no one excluded from play. If someone hit the floor, the nearest person helped them up, didn’t mat- ter which team they were a member of, boy or girl, or where they were from. Close to the end of one quarter, a special needs ath- lete, who had a regular rota- tion of play, got the ball at the top of the key. Both teams backed off and he continued to dribble the ball in place while teammates, the opposition, coaches and the crowd were yelling for him to shoot. Finally, after dribbling though his leg once, he shot, and missed badly. His team rebounded the ball and re- turned it and he shot again, again missing badly. The opposing team re- bounded the ball and re- turned it, and the player was encouraged to move closer to the basket. Again a bad miss, but the ball was returned time and time again. Miss after miss was recorded, but the ball was returned every time. Mercifully, the buzzer sounded, but the athletes never left the floor and con- tinued to return the ball for shot after shot. As you would expect in a Disney movie, a shot finally dropped and the crowd exploded with cheers, both teams congratulated the player and all went to the bench. Once time was called to start, play resumed as it was before, a lot of hustle, some talent and a lot of sweat. As a player and coach for over 60 years, I am not a kum-by-yah person when it comes to sports and compe- tition. The thing about this is that this was not arranged by the coaches or parents, but was all by the kids on the court. I really don’t think of this as a sportsmanship issue, but as a good human issue. An act, such as this one, does not evolve from a vacuum, but from examples and teaching from family, teachers and adults. Thank you all for making this happen. Frank Maynard Festival of the Land at Cove The Cove Palisades State Park will host the Festival of the Land this summer, Page 5 Spilyay Tymoo March 5, 2025 on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Festival of the Land is a celebration of many cul- tures and traditions at beauti- ful Lake Billy Chinook. On the day of the event there is no parking fees, and admission is free. Hosts are the Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and Portland General Electric. They invite the tribal membership to participate in this third annual Festival of the Land. Explore how the land and water give life. Learn about the geologic importance of the canyons and cultural di- versity as you walk along three distinctive time periods: Past, present and future land uses around three Oregon riv- ers. Celebrate Oregon State Park’s Day along the shore of Lake Billy Chinook. You’ll hear stories and can see what life was like for Na- tive people living in a teepee, travelers coming north or West in covered wagons, see a historic chuckwagon and sample Dutch oven treats, pet or feed a baby goat, bring home something from our farmer’s market grown or made here in Central Oregon, learn about sustainable gar- dening and how to attract pol- linators, how to protect your home against wildfire. There will be tons of fun activities for kids, enjoy amazing food, and musical performances. Fun for the whole family. For more information con- tact Erin Bennett at 541-977- 5759. Or email: erin.bennett@oprd.oregon. gov Or the website: oregonstateparks.gov Call to arists Papalaxsimisha is seeking local artists to submit a piece of that captures and repre- sents Inidgenized ‘reproduc- tive health.’ This is for art- ists ages 13 and up. The sub- mission deadline is March 25. Papalaxsimisha in April will host an art gallery event for all submissions. The top three selected pieces will be used for Papalaxsimisha reproduc- tive health swag and merch (stickers, shirts, etc.). The top three selected also receive paid compensa- tion of $500. All artists who submit a piece will receive a gift. For more information contact Jillisa Suppah: jillisa@papalaxsimisha.org To hunters War m Springs tribal hunters are reminded to sub- mit their on and off reser- vation hunting reports. All hunting tags need to Congratulations to Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation member Jude Schimmel on being named to the 2025 Native American 40 Under 40 list. After first being named to the list in 2012, Jude continues to make an impact through her work and leadership. As she shared, “It really is a heartfelt honor. I love my Indian people and we deserve good things. Let’s keep building on what our ancestors started and keep going towards a healthy and prosperous future.” Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus in Memorium: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located at 4174 Highway 3 in Warm Springs. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 489, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: 541-553-2210 or 541-771-7521 E-Mail: david.mcmechan@wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $20.00 be reported. You may bring your tags to Natural Re- sources, call in to the BNR secretary at 541-553-2001. Or report online at: h u n t i n g. w a r m s p r i n g s - nsn.gov Or send via email to: wildlife.tags@ctwsbnr.org Postponed The Joint Committee Community Meeting sched- uled for this Thursday, March 6 has been post- poned. The meeting was in regard to the Sisi Timber Sale, and various other com- mittee projects. The meet- ing will be rescheduled. Early Head Start and Head Start recruiting War m Springs Head Start is now recruiting chil- dren who will be ages 3 or 4 on September 1 for the next school year. Head Start helps families with child development, nu- trition and health, education and more. The Warm Springs Early Head Start program is also recruiting for children ages 0-3. Early Head Start offers child development, family support and prenatal care. Learn more about signing up your child for Early Head Start or Head Start by calling the Warm Springs Early Childhood Education Center at 541-553-3241.
