warm Springs, Oregon
SPILYAY TYMOO
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4 February 24, 2000
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"Well, let's sec!" The gaming
situation seems to be the big topic
now around here as there are talks
of relocating our gaming facility
to a more populated area and
where it would be more acces
sible to the public.
There will be public meetings
regarding a new location of the
gaming facil ity as talks have been
coming with the gaming team.
Since our prize catch fell through
when the Governor refused to
al low our move to Cascade Locks,
and since most of the residence in
that community were in favor of
our move there for the simple
reason, it would have benefited
that community in many ways
because at the present time there
really is no real job available there for its local residents. It would
have helped their economy to where the whole community would
have been up graded a 1 00 percent as to what it is at the present time.
Maybe we should go ahead and build a big Casino at I Iood River
and tear the heck out of the Beautiful Columbia Gorge scenic area.
Just like that home they are forcing out on the north side of the
Columbia River, only they couldn't do that to the tribes as it is on
trust land. As a matter of fact there isn't anything anyone could do
to prevent us from building there.
What ever we do decide on the future of the gaming situation we
should not pay too much attention on this, "Phrase." "This will
create plenty of jobs for the tribal members!" In almost every
venture we have entered in involved that promise in the past, and
that is a good selling point...maybe we should consider the $ sign
that would be coming in, no matter who is employed there. Just as
long as we have all the say on the total operation and not get our
hopes up of all those false promises they make to the tribes as they
have done in the past.
No matter who is employed in the operation we must have first
hand reports on the income statement and balance sheet. Bring all
the funds in to where we may be able to create programs here for
our local people to work for. There
can be working on here on the reservation to improve conditions in
all respects. Some type of programs to create a good job market for :
our local people.
We have more and more kids who are going away for higher
education and give a little time they will take over on our business.
Even to day we have several individuals with good education and
degrees but there is no job market here. And there people with less
education who hold key positions and don't try to help our younger
ones who do have the education and degrees. Maybe they are afraid
they will be bumped out of their jobs...
"Well," back to the gaming subject, at the present time we will
be trying to decide on the future of our gaming situation. At the
present time the Gaming team is aiming for a location in Madras.
All the response so far are negative to this site for several reasons.
All Con's and no Pro's, so far. Mostly against that area as it is their
funds that will be building the gaming facility in that area. It is
apparent how most tribal members feel toward building in Madras
from all past history or the dealings the tribal member receive irom
that area, especially during paydays or when a little dividend is
given to each member.
Highway 26, is very busy all year long with a pretty heavy traffic
10 ana rrom me metropolitan area, anu we nave un kiiius oi lucuuuns
where we could build a casino, and even create a little settlement
along the highway. We would not have to negotiate on taxes as it
would be on trust land.
All these public meetings are very important and everyone has
that right to express his opinion one way or the other of how you feel
about the whole thing. Don't sit back and wait until it's too late and
start to talk. There might be some good ideas floating around out
there but they cannot be applied unless you speakup. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!!
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A dollar goes a long way these days.
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One Housevife said to another: Do you beleive in Reincarnation?"
The other Housewife: "Dear me, My Hudband dosen 't even beliieve in life
after Dinner." YIKES
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Father to Son: Remember, words -are very important. When you talk to the
Neighbors, just say that your mother likes to Crochjet, don 't call her a happy
Hooker. YIKES
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The key to seccess i always remembering
much you dread going back. YIKES
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Tribal member speaks against Madras for casino site
To (he editor, What color bow will we (the same Almost every family has a story of are the rumors coming from
To the editor,
I'm against the construction of a
casino in Madras either temporary
or permanent for four good reasons.
First, whatever jobs created by
the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs should be jobs created for
the people of the reservation. I know
that those who are pushing for the
casino in Madras will promise up
and down (hat this casino will create
more jobs for our tribal members. . .
and let's face it, that's a darn good
promise. However, with the current
unemployment rate of our tribal
members, it's easy for me to believe
that it's already hard enough for a
Native American to get a job on his
own reservation. I'm sorry, but I can
already see who'd be standing behind
the desks, smiling and greeting the
public as they enter and who'd be
in the back room emptying out the
garbage cans if the casino is built in
Madras.
Second, what are we promising
the city of Madras, the way we were
promising the good people of Cascade
Locks and Hood River? An
ambulance? Or maybe ambulances?
More police officers? Fire trucks?
Consider your vote on casino
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick: Well, I
guess it's time to jump into the fire,
The Presbyterian Church U.S.A. has
this stand on the issue of Gambling:
The church is against all forms of
gambling including bingo's and
lottery's.
This is not a statement to put
judgment upon a people or to force a
church view upon people. It is a '.
statement of the observations of the i
effect of gambling upon the life of a !
person. You take a chance when you
cross a street. You gamble when you
bet someone how close the car wili
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To the editor,
Please print this thank you on my
family's behalf, to each and everyone
who made the time to be with our
family during our loss.
I am the youngest daughter of the
late Gr int Waheneka and I was born
and nised on the Confederated
Umatilla Indian Reservation near
Pendleton, Oregon. As I told those
present at the Longhouse, I only knew
my father since 1 990. It was too short
of time for my family and I. Beauti
ful and meaningful memories were
created as we shared each other's
company. I came to have deep love,
respect and honor for him as my
father and a grandfather.
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To the editor,
I would like for this to be pub
lished on your next issue of your
tribal paper.
I'm Native AmericanBlackfeet
from Montana. I'm 23 years old
5' 11", 150 lbs, brown eyes, black
hair. I am looking for other native
ladies to write to as pen pals. Age
unimportant. But must be 18 years
old. I'm currently incarcerated and
got 1 year left on my sentence. I will
answer all letters. I would also like to
holler at George Picard in Warm
Springs, OR. What's up bro. Come
on Ladies of the Americas, holler at
another Indian brother. Include
photos if possible. I'll do the same.
Thanks alot. Keep your heads up.
We're Indian and proud of it!
Write soon, thanks,
Colin Racine 04969-046
FCI Florence
Box 6000
Florence, CO 81226
Looking for pen
pals
My name is Toni Ann Beaumont.
I am from Australia and would like to
have pen pals from the Warm Springs
area. Thank you.
Toni Ann Beaumont
17 Phillip Rd.
Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Australia
What color bow will we (the same
people, many of which suffered this
past Christmas) be putting on top of
this big box of goodies? It amazes me
to think of what the tribes would be
able to accomplish with that money
if it was kept on the reservation.
Speaking of money: Third, so
much of our tribal dollars already
goes into Madras every 10th and
25th. We're talking groceries, gas,
electricity, sometimes fines, etc. They
receive a handsome roll of bills to
educate (suspendexpel) our Native
American children in a school that
didn't get a passing grade on its own
' report card. If you add everything up,
the City of Madras would be in some
pain without the tribal money that's
being pumped into it. Is there any
sane reason why we would want to
build a casino in a place where we
would contribute even more money
in the form of taxes? We have our
own tax-free land right down the
road. As a tribal member, I would
feel more comfortable knowing that
whatever money we make will remain
on the reservation.
Fourth: Madras has a reputation
for its treatment of tribal members.
pass by you.
Our Creator did not create us to
dance with cars. We are to cross the
road of life and move on, not go back
for another try at death. A death that
is economic to a person, a family and
a people. A death that is to the soul of
humankind and gives grief to our
God. So please, consider in prayer
your vote on the move of the Casino,
Vote NO to the move. Then write in
a statement against gambling. Please
pray for the economic future of Warm
Springs,
Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro
WS Presbyterian Church
On the campus
SDGPlt With fcimilV
.. . . . :
I wish the Creator to look down
upon my stepmother, Emily. May
the beautiful memories created by 48
years of marriage to my Dad help her
heart, mind and body heals from the
hurt and emptiness.
It was a sad occasion but it was
good to see extended family members
I don't all ways get to see and visit.
Thank you to all those who gave me
words of love and encouragement,
the handshakes and the hugs.
Thank you again for your presence
and support to the cooks and dish
washers, the drummers and singers,
the young men and women dancers.
All your hard work will be rewarded.
Marjorie Williams-Waheneka
Gratitude sent
To the editor,
Dear Friends, The Haney family
would like to express heartfelt
gratitude to all the good friends and
organizations that reached out to us
in this time of grief Our special
thanks to all of vou who traveled to
be with us and all who expressed
your sympathies by sending flowers,
plants, cards, donations and prayers.
Your friendship has comforted us
immensely.
We will always keep you in our
prayers.
For more information contact:
Evelyn Haney (405) 964-5899
Paula Ostrovsky (217) 344-6928
To our son, .
It has been two years and your
growing too fast for us! (Feb 4)
Keep dancing your way thru life
for it will take you a long ways.
Happy Birthday Quindon Jariah
Calica. Love Mom and Dad
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being tailed around the stores, having
to wait longer for service, being
practically hunted on the highways
every payday, and some of us even
feel as if we need to get out of town
before dark. At the Simnasho District
Meeting held last month, this was
one of the main concerns. I can't
believe that after decades of this
treatment, we would reward the City
of Madras by boosting their economy
with a tribal casino.
We're told that we have the
potential to make more money if we
build the casino in Madras. But for
whom are we making more money
for?Im not rich. . .yet. My neighbors
aren't rich. This past Christmas was
very skimpy. I almost had to use
newspaper to wrap what little gifts I
could afford (the same newspaper
that announced the Grande Ronde's
percapita payment of $2800. . .each).
Every year we're told to save money.
"Bonus won't be as big this year
because we have to save!" Or "We
might not get a bonus at all." I say
yes, we really do have to save: so
why not get rid of the skybox, stop
buying land in John Day, and where
Tribal member
To the editor,
Whiteman said you're not Red,
your skin is brown, why do they call
you Red man? The Indian reply was
why do they call you white, your skin
is not white, it is pink, pink like a pig.
Historically, Warm Springs Tribal
Government has always made their
own laws and are governed by them.
That Sovereignty. Respectively all
Indians may very well be Tribal
Members from various Tribes
throughout North America, other
Tribes and reservations are Sover
eign. They make their own laws with
variable differences but equivalent
to ours here at Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs (CTWS). The
Synopsis is on CTWS Tribal em
ployment preference status. And the
right to vote on intergovernmental
Tribal matters, CTWS employment
preference is a Tribal right and a
form of Tribal property.
Only Tribal Council and the eli
gible Warm Springs Tribal members
should be permitted to vote on
intergovernmental Tribal matters.
Such as Tribal preference eligibility
requirements of CTWS Tribal mem
bers is they must meet the required
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To the editor,
To my family & friends, Here I
am once again, trying to rind my
family & friends. Whomever would
find time to drop me a few lines. Next
time when you're at the Post Office,
also check General Delivery mail
too. There might be something there
for you! Hugs & Kisses!
"Happy Jolly Holidays!"
Love yours truly,
Tamara Henry aka Witch
133 NW 6th
Portland, OR 97209
I would like to wish my big bro a
Happy Birthday, February 25. A big
"32". I love you lots Brother
Love, Edna, Doug & Tyrece
Happy Belated Birthday
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to my Grandpa "Big-head"
I love you always
with all my heart,
Happy Birthday
to my wonderful
Auntie Shelly!!
Love your nephew,
Happy 14th Birthday
to my loving sister
Shelly Raye!!
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Love your big sis',
Shey
Happy Birthday Shell Raye
We love you very very much
Your Mom Angie & Dad Azar
Happy Birthday Sister Shelly
We love you very, very much
your little brothers,
Lil Azar & Bryson the Cole
are the rumors coming from about
expensive parties being paid for by
tribal checks? I don't remember
voting on that one.
Put the casino on the reservation
where we can keep an eye on it. If we
want business in Madras, hit them
where it would hurt buy that old
Coast to Coast building across from
Bi-Mart and turn it into a theater
(don't tell me the rumors of buying
that old run-down mote! in Madras
are true, either). And can't we put the
casino in a nice place on the
reservation, instead of an old gravel
pit? How about building it at the Y on
Highway 26 at the northern boundary
of the reservation? If you don't think
tribal members would drive out there
for a good paying job, where do I
sign up (just kidding Brigette)?
Just two more things: Can we give
it a nice traditional name and not tag
it The Casino At Warm Springs?
We're Indians, we can be a little
more creative than that. And can we
S lease make it a building that it won't
urt to look at the way it hurts to look
at the Plaza or ECE buildings?
Respectfully,
Frederick Duran Bobb
Tribal Member
speaks out
amount of CTWS blood to qualify
with Vital Stats at Warm Springs.
Permitting any non-Indian or non
CTWS Tribal member to vote on
restricted Tribal matters severely
interferes with Tribal structure and
Sovereignty. Also allowing that type
of aggression is nothing more than
permitting encroachment which
violates by intruding and attacking
tribal structure and sovereignty. From
now on third parties voting on Tribal
matters should automatically be in
valid, also committees consisting of
non-CTWS members should never
be authorized to override any Tribal
matters. Employment preference for
CTWS Tribal Members is not in
vidious race discrimination. But in
stead was a political classification
designed to encourage Tribal self
government and to fulfill the special
federal responsibility to CTWS Tribal
members. Undermining Tribal pref
erence in any manner is violating
Tribal members rights in regards to
CTWS Tribal employment prefer
ence status.
Sincerely,
Anthony Littleleaf
Tribal Member
Learn about our
culture, says one
To the editor,
I would like you to print this letter
in the Spilyay Tymoo. I like to say
what's up to the family back in
Springs and also to my home boys
locked down in the Federal Prisons.
My homie Casey over is Cali. My
other homie Merlin Yellowhorse
wherever he's at. What's up
homeboy? I also want to say What's
up to my cuz Ben Hintsala on the
Rez.
I just want to say to those kids out
there on the rez. Quit acting like or
wanting to be Gangstas. Learn about
our culture, our language. Be proud
of who and what you are. N8tiv
American. If you kids don't want to
learn, you will end up here in a F.C.I,
if not the penitentiary for life. I've
learned a lot since I've been down
these 5 years. Also met a lot of good
N8tiv bro's in the pen over in Cali.
This prison time I got straightened
me up. I was to hard-headed to listen
to my family so here I am half way
through my time I got sentenced to
1 1 years back in "1995" now down to
five years left on this bid.
Casey, hey! bro. Tell Mike
Debussi I lost his dad's address. Ya!
bro I'm still waiting to get transferred.
I know I'm going back to the peni
tentiary I've been in the hole since
Nov. 21, 1999 for an assault but any
wayz its all good though well, I'm
out4-now.If ya'll wanna write here's
my address below.
Thanks,
Raj field Jeff Mitchell 60839-
065
Federal Correction Institution
PO Box 6000
Florence, CO 81226-6000
To my "Baby" Sis Maria Brunoe
& Family,
We're thinking of you guys and
wish you the best for Belated Valen
tines. Lots of Love your big Sis,
Angie, Jarod, Brent & Torey