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SP-tL SP S Tribal member voices concern over wildlife Thanks Twink!
It's easy to remember how
Warm Springs reacted to the idea
of a casino on the reservation.
After all the pros and cons had
been heard, Warm Springs voters
were overwhelmingly in favor of
a casino. The results of the
December , 1994 vote proved
that point.
Now, hoping for increased
revenues from a second casino,
the Tribe is investigating the idea
of building another gambling
hall, possibly near 1-84 in Hood
River. The idea, at least on the
surface, is not sitting very well
with the more vocal folks of that small town.
What is being proposed is merely that; a proposal. A second
casino is contingent on one thing only approval, through
referendum, of the tribal voters. The Confederated Tribes cannot
build another facility without tribal member consent. Development
of a second casino is intended to allow the Tribes to achieve several
goals: diversify income resources, increase employment
opportunities for tribal members and Hood River residents and
relieve demands on natural resources.
Opponents were asked at the September 28 meeting to listen
with open ears and to be patient. They did neither. Their minds
were made up before they entered that crowded Valley Christian
Church. They wanted one thing only to tell the Tribe they wanted
no part of a casino, to hell with what such a facility could do for
their depressed economy, unemployment rate and overall well
being. Opponents do not want a casino in their back yard, just like
certain communities in Oregon do not want a prison in their back
yards. They fear that the ambiance of their community will suffer,
that the moral fiber of Hood River County will crumble, that
existing businesses will fail because gamblers won't stop to eat, gas
up or stay overnight. The perceived impact, according to
opponents, is negative. No one, not Hood River, not Warm Springs,
not the Governor nor the Secretary of the Interior, can foresee the
future and tell what the real impact will be. Hood River residents
can rest assured that Warm Springs will develop, if they choose to
move forward, a tasteful, classy facility very carefully. Warm
Springs is not known for hasty decisions, nor decisions that will
offend their neighbors too terribly. The Tribe believes in a
workable good neighbor policy.
I think before anyone in Hood River gets too excited about this
whole thing they should wait until a formal proposal has been
thrown on the table. Residents' premature negative reaction only
muddies the water. To develop a "No Casino" web page is a bit
much. Susan Crowley, at the September 28 meeting, cited several
factoids about the negative impact the Siletz casino has had on
Lincoln City. About how gambling impacted Atlantic City. Has she
contacted Roseburg, Madras, Pendleton or other Oregon towns
where there are nearby Indian casinos? Is the impact negative
everywhere? I think not.
It will take more than cliches and cute slogans to deter Warm
Springs. First and foremost, the tribal voters have the authority to
nix the idea. The Governor will have a say as will the Secretary of
the Interior. Hood River residents are borrowing trouble by
becoming so adamantly anti-casino. Much has to be done before
the final plans are drawn up.
One final point. Does the word sovereignty mean anything to
Hood River residents? The Tribe's sovereignty guarantees them the
right to seek economic stability. A casino in Hood River, or
wherever, will reduce reliance on an already weakened natural
resources base and will assure the Tribe's ability to continue to
provide the basic services to its ever-growing membership.
This could be a win-win deal for everyone. Those Hood River
residents so against a casino need to take a step backwards, take a
deep breath and chill out. Only then will they have the open ears
and patience the Tribe has requested from them.
Toe Ness
The weary judge looked across the bench to see arepeat
traffic offender who had been before the court on charges of
speeding, reckless driving, drunken driving, illegal parking
and dirving with bad brakes.
"It's you again," said the judge, "Last time you were here, it
seems to me I revoked your license. What's the charge this
tiem?"
The defendant, finally Hiking up to the judge, answered,
"Jaywalking, your honor." YIKES
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"my health insurence is a HMO," one patient in a doctor's
office was overheard saying. "That stands for Hand your
Money Over." YIKES
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To the editor,
Enough is Enough! I spend a con
siderable amount of time in our out
doors here on the reservation. First
of all I work in the Forestry depart
ment and secondly I love fishing and
hunting. This hunting season I have
become increasingly disturbed from
the serious poaching problem here
on the reservation. These past few
years poaching has seemed to be on
the rise and is now way out of hand.
Last September, during work, I came
across a bull elk, near the headwaters
of Badger Creek and all that was
taken were the teeth and antlers (the
rest lay rotting).
Just a few weeks ago, in the Dahl
Pine area, my brother and I found a
doe fawn head and hide. At least
these people took the meat but re
gardless it was an illegal kill. I'm
also hearing of all the elk being shot
(before the season), and being left to
waste with only the teeth and antlers
taken. I don't know how many of
these stories are true but there are
Special thanks to
all
To the editor,
Honored! Special thanks! I'm
writing showing my appreciation!
To the on-reservation and off-reser-vation
Fish & Wildlife committee.
Saying Thanks a lot for the honor!
that was give to me for the past eight
years. To be chosen by you to cer
emonial hunt for the tribe!
I was taught by my better half in
life, my wife Longhouse, to have
good feelings and a good heart al
ways, when I was hunting.
Because it was for the people, ,
harvesting deer meat, for the tribes
needs, each year. I was very fortu
nate to be able to hunt with some
good friends, who I consider my
brothers, on those hunts, giving me .
some good memories! ,
My prayers! go out to each and'
your families, the hunters and the
committees, God Bless you all!
Big Rat Suppah
Happy Birthday
Oueida L. Colwash
October 6, 1969
Love ya Lots!
Annie, Scott, Faron,
Tatum & Levi,
Hugs, Kisses & lotsa love
out to ya!
Matt & Tre'
Love you, wish you
many more!
The Bellanger's,
Mom, BJ, Cedo,
Delmer & Liya
Happy 1st Birthday
Mary Katherine
From, Grandma Jeanine,
Grandpa Tom, Uncles Tim, (
Chips & Marvin, cousins
Donavan & Brandon
Also Happy Birthday
from Mom & Dad, Bro
William, Sis Pearl & Natheena
Happy Birthday
to my Sunshine.
Whether its baseball,
football or dancing, I'm
your biggest fan.
You are more than we ever
hoped for.
Love, Mom
Happy Birthday
to my cousin
Owen
from Alfred
many elk and deer being shot out of
season by people in search ot just the
"racks" or for money.
A lot of bulls are shot during deer
season a lot of big bucks are being
shot during elk season. People who
do this aren't hunters in my mind
because some of us work hard to get
meat to put in the freezer, the legal
way. There are rules and seasons for
a purpose (to conserve our wildlife).
When someone goes out and poaches,
they take away from and degrade our
reservation. It is no different than the
people who spray paint walls, or break
into the tribal buildings and vandal
ize. We are lucky enough to get sea
sons as long as we do. Off reserva
tion you'd only get about two weeks
to hunt compared to about three
months here. I love hunting and I
don't want this privilege taken away
by those who are selfish and take
game illegally.
I have taken some nice trophies
home in the past but I'm starting to
see our game numbers and quality
Pen pal wanted
To the editor,
Dear SirMadam,
I would like information and his
tory about your reservation and dif
ferent events on the reservation
please. I would like to know about
the Wasco, Tenino and Northern
Paiute people please. I would like to
write to a Native American female or
male, age doesn't matter.
I hope you can help me in
everyway. I look forward for your
reply.
Yours faithfully,
Tracy Gerdon
ISLowrySt,
Richmond
Nelson
New Zealand
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drop and I believe it's all of the
poaching. Whoever is shooting elk
and only taking the teeth and horns
should stop and is one sick person.
How would you like it if someone
shot you, took your wallet and pulled
out your teeth then left you to rot?
Sorry if that sounds harsh but I'm
just fed up with what's going on.
Heck more people need to take up for
our wildlife. I'm going to stop hold
ing my tongue from now on and start
turning in incidents I see or hear of
and I would encourage you other
"hunters" to do the same and help
save our wildlife.
Sincerely,
Michael Leecy
We all deserve
respect
To the Editor,
Due to the law, I respectfully de
cline to name names. A great injus
tice has been covered up. It saddens
me to no end to realize people I had
once admired and looked up to could
stoop so low.
It is my sincerest hope for the staff
at our Community Counseling Cen
ter that they come to realize just how
unfair and hurtful certain words can Nerf 03 TS fOT Sale
we are in recovery or not, deserves
respect. That is the least we owe each
other.
So let's act like the adults and
professionals I know we can be,
please.
Sincerely,
Jackie Estimo
Blood drive reaches goal
To the editor,
Thanks given to a very special
person, Twink Picard. We express
our thanks to you for the wonderful
thing you did for my sonbrother,
Izaak Esquiro. You are honestly a
true friend right down to the letter.
Friends like you are hard to find. You
expressed that you do not know my
son as you know me and my other
children, but wanted to do something
special for what he has accomplished
in his life and what he is doing not
only for himself but for his commu
nitypeople and our nation, and went
out of our way to make a special meal
for my sonbrother and to invite all
his friends and family too.
That was a wonderful thing that
you did, and I know that his friends
thank you too. This is a true way for
our people to show how much we
care and admire what they are doing.
Again, THANK YOU, for all you
have done.
We love you lots.
Eunice Esquiro,
Jessie Wolfe-Esquiro,
William & Izaak Esquiro,
Josie, Jenny,
Jay & James RedFox Jr. &
Sharondee Mitchell
Smitty built chrome nerf bars to fit
Ford Ex Cab pickups between 1987
1 996. Brand new, never used. Asking
$280. Call 553-3274 ask for Selena.
Also for sale, Halloween
costumes. The Riddlersize 10, $10.
Beast (from Beauty and the Beast),
size 8, $15. Pumpkin, size 4, $10.
Happy Birthday to the Tribe
Joseph D. Smith-Sept. 23, 1969
Su'Yenn Lei Smith-Sept. 28, 1976
Ellie R. Picard-Sept. 29, 1979
Lois E. Smith-Sept. 29, 1965
Kennedy Smith-Oct. 1, 1957
Babe Rhoan-Oct. 1, 1960
Sally Whiz-Oct. 3, 1956
Austin Smith Sr.-Oct. 5, 1950
Andy Stacona-Oct. 10, 1972
Sarah Mitchell-Oct. 11, 1952
Edna Williams-Oct. 12, 1957
Alvis Smith, III-Oct. 15, 1968
Miriah Stacona-Oct. 17, 1996
Jasper Smith-Oct. 24, 1989
Simone Danzuka-Nov. 2, 1987
Norma Lucei-Nov. 2, 19
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. This is
one of my a little bit of everything
letter to the community.
Thank you Warm Springs for an
other great Red Cross Blood Drive.
A goal of 60 was reached with the
final number of 66 units. Thank you
donors, volunteers and a great kitchen
staff.
Remember, one beer is too much
and a 100 beers not enough.
Congratulations to Dawn Smith
and the teachers of the Warm Springs
Elementary School, they got the year
round second language money for
the school. This money is to hire
more teachers, helpers, materials and
upgrade of the building. I hear it is a
big piece of change that 509-J Dis
trict has for Warm Springs.
Anthony R. Stacona-Nov. 12, 1993
Leta, Brandon, Simone Rummage & bake
Rose"a sale set
The Warm Springs Shaker Church
is having a Rummage and Bake sale
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oc
tober 8, 9, & 10 from 10 a.m. until 5
p.m.
This is a fund-raiser for future
holiday events! Donations gladly
accepted. Drop your items at the
Warm Springs Shaker Church.
Happy Birthday
to my little brother
Austin
Love, Jason
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AMEN Forward with education.
If you gamble 40 dollars a week at
the casino you spend $2,080 dollars
a year. In five years $10,400 dollars.
So to be a winner is to only leave
$1,000 dollars a year at the casino.
WOW, it must be that new math.
And finally, anger, fear, greed,
pride, slander, gossip, lust, etc. are
the worst downer ever taken to the
heart by humankind. The cure for
such conditions is love, love, and
love. Take your love medicine today
before you die of a cold heart tomor
row. Warm Springs Presbyterian on the
campus has Worship on Sundays at
1 1 a.m., Youth Group at 2 p.m. Pot
luck at 6 p.m. and Christian Educa
tion at 7 p.m. See you in Church.
Reverend Rick R. Ribeiro
Happy Birthday
Auntie Tobi
October 14,
Love, Ollie
J'Von & KyeOwna
Military Update United States
Marine Corps
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Happy 1st Birthday
to our son Austin Iokeapa
October 15,
Love, Mom & Dad
Happy Birthday
to Andy Stacona
October 10
From, Keiki, Marcie,
Jason & Austin
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Happy Birthday
to Owen
My 1 hunting &
fishing buddy
Love, Dad
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October 6,
Happy Birthday to
Vernon Suppah, Jr.
"Wolfman"
Thanx for being a
special part of my life!
I love you always & forever!
Love, Farrell
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Happy 11th Birthday
to my Little Man,
Erickson James Lucei
We love you and miss
you very much! Write
or call us soon! Take care
of y ourself & your sisters.
Love, Mom, Virgil.
Tyrone & CarolAnn
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Happy Birthday
Dadda!
From your one & only
Happy Baby & hero!
Love Wolf J J. Suppah
Corporal Izaak J. Esquiro,
USMC was, on the Thirty-first day
of July, 1998 the subject ofa Merito
rious Mast conducted by the Com
manding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 4th
Marines, Box 555493 Camp
Pendleton, California 92055-5493;
For outstanding service as follows:
For meritorious performance of
his duties which resulted in him be
ing chosen as the Non-Commissioned
Officer of the Quarter, 2nd Battal
ion, 4th Marine for the third quarter
of 1998. Corporal Esquiro demon
strated exceptional knowledge, bear
ing, and leadership during this pe
riod. His accomplishments gained
him the distinction of being recog
nized as not only the top non-commissioned
officer of his company,
but in the battalion as well. Serving
as a squad leader, he consistently
lead and trained his Marines to a high
level of readiness. He capably in
structed his squad on effectively
clearing trenches while employing
live grenades. Corporal Esquiro's
exceptions performance reflects great
credit upon himself and the United
States Marine Corps.
Signed: P.A. Hand,
Lieutenant Colonel,
U.S. Marine Corps,
Commanding