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4 May 6, 1999 WARM SPRINGS, OREGON SPILYAY TYMOO E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Have you had your Wheaties today? Well, whats on the chopping block for the future of our gaming facility? In a special election everyone, well the majority of the voters were in favor of staying in the gaming field as a source of income for the tribes. The next question is, shall we continue the Indian Head gaming facility at the Lodge in Kahnceta, or move it to another location? These past few years was a try out to see how gaming would fit into our economy. We were to explore on what the advantages were in the gaming field. The location as set by the voters was at Kahneeta, an addition to the lodge. That location was chosen probably for the benefit of the lodge as well as the other reasons and its clear the reasoning for that location must have had some good in sight. Since we have been operating at that site we have shown progress right along as the reports show we were coming out better and better as time passed to where we could boast of good progress at the Indian Head facility. Everything has its draw backs, even the Indian Head gaming center has some faults. The biggest one talked about is the location. There are many people who live in Portland and do business out here in Central Oregon, who say if the Casino were along the highway 26, they would be more than willing to stop and relax for a spell at the Casino. But where it is at the present time it's just too far out of the way. We've had some happy winner so far, winners for top prizes like pick-up trucks, motor homes, Motor cycles and some well worth trips around the world. As it is there are some who were opposed to the Casino in the beginning are the first big winners. While there are some people like me who can't even win enough to qualify for the drawing of those big prizes. ; The trip to Australia was" very inviting but the winning was not there and could not qualify for the big drawing. There-are some people who can put in a couple of bucks and come out winners. Well I've tried and tried but can never win anything, and every time I get change they tell me "Lucky You," sometimes I feel like telling them V m not the lucky one but just feeding those machines for the ones that are the lucky ones. Well, I guess 111 just have to put more than a dollar and thirteen cents in if I want to win... Aye! ! Now that we've all decided to remain in gaming the next consideration is, "Should we relocate the gaming center?" And if so where would a suitable location best fit to be of more accessible to the public for a better return. Somewhere along a well traveled highway or near the metropolitan area to draw more participation in the gaming center. Do more for the public to attract them more. There are gaming facilities in the East that provide top boxing matches on TV, the tip names in boxing today. There are several other things that can be done like have rock concerts or big name entertainers, sponsor trips to various activities like the super bowl, the world series and other major activities. There could even be a drawing for a couple to travel all the way to Kahneeta Lodge for a week-end. Yep! Folks, we've got to do some serious planning for the future of our gaming facility. We have a board who has been working with several leading citizens across the country, especially on various locations which are in the making of a good plan. There are communities that show favorable action toward a gaming facility in their community, it just will take some working out on certain things for us to press forward for a better Casino. The location is very important and a big step for the future of the reservation. Every alternative should be considered carefully and not make snap judgments and be sorry later. There have been mention of several locations and even Madras was mentioned, but there could be some opposition to the Madras area from local people for several reasons. We must remember, that this is not for us to support, but its for the general public to take advantage of. There is a location mentioned along the Columbia River and if its so we must go along with it as the best resort for all whole tribes, and not for us to do the gambling. I know people like to gamble a little but we must consider where the most dollars will come from and not out of our pockets. We need the extra income as our natural resources are dwindling away at the present time. "We can't all make Indian Chiefs, and sit along the road to sell them." AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!!! Toe Ness This guy went to the doctor for a check up because he wasn't feeling well. Doc: Checked him over and could not find what was wrong, and said, "I've check you real well but cant find out what wrong...l think its because of drinking too much. Patient: Well Doc, I'll come back when your Sober." YIKES ss ss Editor's Note Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must be signed by the author. Letters will not be printed unless signed. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in any way the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous or malicious statements. j j 0 G ss Community needs to pray To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. It is the early Month of May, summer is around the corner, school almost done. What has been the effect of our fall and winter besides the snow pack? General word from vital stats, vic tims assistance, fire and safety, po lice, and courts was that this fall and winter was a time of alcohol, mind games, physical abuse and hurting children. A few Sundays back I preached about being community. The bible talks a lot about being community. A responsibility to be aware and to respond to the needs of others. Now this is not just what others want-this is what they need as told to you by the Creator (PRAYER). The positive, building up needs of human life. In all of my years here in Warm Springs I always sensed a feel ing from people of trying to catch someone or something. Or a deep concern of people fear ful that someone is talking about Seeking help for To the editor, Well, I'm writing in regards to spiritual rights in a correctional In stitute because I've been transferred from adult to youth authority here in Oregon. Since I've been here, I have not received spiritual guidance such as sweat lodge and so forth. So what I'm asking for is some help in getting one here at Ochoco Youth correc tional facility. I should also bring to attention that the directors here are avoiding my request for these things. I would like some legal advice and some spiritual advice from anyone especially someone from the court house if it could happen. My other friend here would like to say some thing. "Death" I couldn't stand to watch so I had to turn away How do you witness death? then have nothing to say. I can't stand the thought that now all light is gone why was my judgment clouded where did it all go wrong? How could I see past all these cherished memories I can't stand to see my friends fall to their knees. Why? I asked did you fall and all they said was "it was time for us to dwell in heaven or hell is where we'll fall." by Andrew McCloud To al! the friends I lost, may you rest in peace. YEARLY CAMP MEETING at the Warm Springs Full Gospel Church Reaching Out June 14 - 30, 1999 All speakers will be from Oregon, California, Wyoming, Washington Nevada, Idaho & other areas Three meetings daily: 10 a.m.; 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Meals served three times daily Bring tents & instruments For further information contact: Pastor Ernest & Frances Hunt (541) 553-6316 Happy Belated Birthday Lorelei (April 30) and Ron Govenor (May 2) God bless and we love you very much. From the whole family Happy Mom's Day, Viola Govenor We love you very much From all the siblings Psalms 37:4 Also Happy Mother's Day to: Angie, Julie, Lorelei, Mary, Leila, Lucille Suppah, Nellie, Amelia, Tina Spino, Lila Suppah, Jets Kco, Paulcttc Hawley & girls From Val Govenor them. And a great desire to not get involved at a person to person level. Faith, spirituality, and community requires that you lead with yourchin. If your chin is pointed in a direction that means that you are going some- where in your life. Yep, you will get knocked down. But our God has given us a chin of love, so you shake it off and keep moving forward. So for the community, slow down on the beer. Try stopping for awhile (one day at a time). Don't buy tobacco for the kids. If your kids scare you, ask for help. Don't hit each other in your relation ships. Hold hands and kiss while you are arguing. Hug your kids, Hug your elders, Kiss the babies. Do these little thing and watch over time the police, ambulance, courts, vie. assit. and jail get really bored in having nothing to do. See you in church. Rev. Rick R. Ribeiro WS Presbyterian church on the campus spiritual request l am in agreement with Mr. McCloud about us not getting our spiritual needs & rights as Native people. This is our right to have relig ion as Native people as stated in the 1st Amendment to freedom of religion, press and speech. By them refusing us these rights they are breaking the constitution of America. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Andrew McCloud Greg Smith Ochoco Youth Correctional Fa cility 3852 SW Houston Lk Rd. Prineville, OR 97754 P.S. For any response to our con cerns, please write to the above ad dress. "Natives" Our hair is black. . , .. Our eyes are brown, ',). ' V Our skin is softer than any down. People consider our life nice and sweet but look at the troubles under our feet. Discrimination, Racism, is what we've seen. Some people mean, some people kind, but those were seen as blind. Look at the pains in our mind. Pains of an eternal time. The only way in which we can say our life as Natives is this way. Always someone had to be better than us, they stolen our land then wanted trust. Native is all we know, we won't change for any foe. Our life is hard but means a lot. We won't leave for this is our eternal spot. By: Greg Smith For all the Natives out there. To Amy J.B. Jensen, Happy 8th Birthday May 13 You may not be of my blood but you are and always will be my little girl. Love ya! Love, "Daddy" Jensen Happy Mother's Day to my one & only Sis, "Vera Lillie Thomas" Hang in there! Love your sis, Bert Thomas (Puh-Gah-Ko-Kwe) Happy Birthday "Pops" J.T. We didn't forget your birthday, just a tiny bit late. Happy Birthday With our love, Wes, Carol, Wayne, Morris, Annette, Dixon and (our newest family member) Buddy. Happy Birthday Grandpa Wc love you lots and just wanted to say Happy Birthday and wish you many more. Hurry and blow out your candles before you start a fire. Your wcll-lovcd grandchildren. Willis, Sage, Dionne. Evey, Meredith. Korina. & Jr. r MemoriaC for Oiadim "(Doots" Scott 9iatasda Jcrron titrksfian Leroy Scott Avon "Moss" Scott Scottie, Qladys, if fie, 'Beatrice andDelphine welcome all 'family, friends and relatives Saturday, 'May 8, 1999, Agency Longhouse 9:00 a.m. (sharp) Agenda includes: War (Dance, pund Dance, Lords (Prayer, Delray Thompson-song, Shaker Service and Washu t Service. (Dinner to follow services Talking things To the editor, Hello you all once more who read the Spilyay Tymoo newspaper from Warm Springs, OR. I know it's been a long time since I've taken the time to write an article in the Spilyay Tymoo, so here goes: Ya all know, I hope, that I just had a baby girl by Randy Tice Mitchell. We named our newborn baby daugh ter Brianna Kay Mitchell. Randy Mitchell and I have been together over five years now. We have our ups and downs in our rela tionship lake all couples do. I'm sure. When Randy and I have our ups and downs, we argue with one an other for awhile, realize that don't get us anywhere so we then take the time to talk about the problem with one another. Taking the time to talk with the person who you may be arguing with. I think is a pretty cool, decent resolu tion. Just leave drugs, alcohol out of it. That may make it worse. Missing mom To my mother: A stranger, but yet so close. I am miles away, but I still think about you everyday. At times I cry to myself I wish you were near. I think about the things we used to do. Those were the days that meant the most. As each day goes by I wonder, if ever I will see you again or hear your voice. The things in our past need to be forgotten. There's no reason to hold it inside, because it makes your heart.. ..hard as clay. I love you dear mom, I wish you would let me know that I am loved in return. Your loving daughter, Bert S. Thomas 974M52nd Lane Mayetta, KS 66509-9084 Please feel free to write. To James E. Jensen II, Happy 3rd Birthday May 23 You may be the youngest of four but that doesn't make me love you any less. I am proud you are my son. Love, "Daddy" Jensen Congratulations to my grandson, nephew on being "Student of the Month". Love, gramma Pat, grampa Harry Uncles HD & Anthony, James Happy birf day Matt Are you gonna have a birfday party yeah Love you big brother George D. Clements out can help Alter 1 take the time to taiK 11 oui, I usually start writing. Writing is a resolution for me, I think in my opinion. Now come on ya all. We all can make a resolutions for the ups & downs we have in our lives one day at a time! Sincerely, Evette Patt 430 Laksonen Loop Springfield, OR 97478 Poem for moms To my mom Josepha & all the elders, "For all The Mothers" We turn to our moms anytime, anywhere, For the joy that they give and the wisdom they share, For the comfort they offer, the strength they instill For the dreams they inspire and help us fulfill We turn to our moms, for the love that they show.. It's a habit we have that will never outgrow. Always, Linda Meanus Raffle tickets still good The Thanksgiving mini pow wow wasn't canceled, it was just postponed for 6 months. Buy your raffle tickets from Kristy Olney or Robinson Mitchell's daughter. Raffle tickets that were purchased before are still good and will be used during the coming Thanksgivings pow-wow Memorial Day weekend. For sale Computer Equipment For Sale The computer equipment listed below is offered for sale to tribal members on a bid process. IBM & COMPAQ Computers IBM Monitors This equipment is located at the Tribal Warehouse in the Industrial Park. Place bid form in envelope and turn in at Purchasing Dept. in Administration Building before 5 pm on Friday 5-14-99. Bid forms are available at the Warehouse. High bidders will be notified on Monday 5-17, equipment is in working condition but is sold "As Is" with no warranty. Happy Birthday Mommy Debbie! We love you! Hope you have a good one. May God Bless you al ways. Love, Shanell, Colleen & Perry Kalama III Happy Birthday Grandpa Donnie, We love you lots too. Wishing you the best birthday this year and better birthdays to follow. God Bless and take care (send us pictures). Love, Dionne, Evey, Meredith, Korina, & Jr. Happy Birthday Dad (Donnie), With all that's happened we hope that your birthday is a happy one. With our love to you, take care. Love, Morris, Annette & Dixon