SPILYAY TYMOO
4 April 6, 2000
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Now that we've settled that
Dam situation and we will be
going deeper into the power in
dustry we've got to keep close
tabs on that product all the time,
and hope those dams are not
brcachcd...Powcrisonethingthat
is always in demand, without
powerevcrything wouldcomc to
a stand still.
It may be a while before we
see light at the end of the tunnel,
but like they said this is a long
range project and it will take a
few years before the bubble pops
up at the surface, so-to-spcak.
Who will be around to see the out
come of the decision we made in
our last election?" There should
be quite a few individuals who
can say." I voted for that." but if
something should go wrong, who would admit he voted for it? Lets
hope in the future that the dam is always there and that there is a
demand for power all over the world. Let's hope that if everything
goes well in the future they will be saying at that time. ' Our elders
made that right decision and made preparations for the younger
generations, for a better Hfe they voted for the power industry. More
Power to us...
Now that we have resolved on project, we must focus on another
issue and that's the gaming situation. The Indian Head gaming is
very small compared to all other casino's around the country. The
location is not die most desirable one for the public and the local
population should not be the ones to support the casino. This is for
the general public to come and do the gambling.
We did have the ideal location and that slopped out of our hands,
and that was Cascade Locks. A Casino there would benefited the
whole area as well as the tribes. Many of the members of the
community were infavor of a casino there because it would have
build our casino there. To build there the Tribes would have had to
produce some factual situations, one would be to improve the police,
to provide better fire fighting equipment. It would have created many
jobs that are not present now as it is, it would have increased better
trace for the towns people. A big improvement in all factors in the
communitv.
Cascade Locks in not very far out of Portland, the metro area of
d state - is locked just along 1-80 from the t a very well
traveled freeway both directions. And if you were not gambling you
could go up and pick huckleberries at Carson. Aye...
Well, anyway it would have been
nity, all these things the citizens realized and many wanted the casino
to be built there.
Well, that's water under the bridge and past, so now we must try
to improve our gaming project one way or the other. In the beginning
we had a vote on this matter, going into the gaming field. We voted
on a five year trial basis and also on the location. Many individuals
wanted at the Agency area but a suitable location was not available
at that time, so it was decided to be located at the resort on a trial basis.
The five year trial basis has expired so we must decide if we want
to keep it there or move it to a better location, like along highway 26.
We have ateam thai has been working on the gaming situation and
they have been doing a remarkable job so far, but the conditions,
locations have had set backs and they are still trying to find a way or
a suitable location for out gaming establishment.
Everyone must have some good ideas of what direction we should
go. There might be some ideas well worth mentioning, can't tell you
may have a solution to the whole thing. Go to the district meetings
and speak up on your idea, it's your right to have a say. The Tribal
Council don't know your ideas if you don't speak up and be heard.
Don't wait until things have been decided and done than say, "This
is what I think should have been done, because at that time its too late.
Or if you feel you can't speak to the group, mention it to someone
who would speak for you. If you believe in something no matter if
its pro or con it is worth hearing. Maybe you feel we have no business
in the gaming area, or it may be against religion or could be just
anything.
One of the latest mentioning is a location in Madras. Also there
have been a lot of negative comments to that area by tribal members.
They have sound reason for their argument to that area. If we keep
the casino on the Reservation we can do as we please, and won't have
the state on our b backs. If we build in Madras there will be certain
conditions we'd have to full-fill before we could build there.. A lot
of improvements would have1 to be considered as increase the police
force, better fire department and conditions set forth by the state and
other things. Keep it on the REZ, where we won't have the state on
our backs for every move we make.
Let's Do It Our WAY!!!
Ahh-Nah-Chi-Toon!!!
Toe Ness
One good thing about me going on vacation, "I don't have to make
any decesions. Tlieboss tells me when, the wife tells me where, and
the bank book tells me how long." YIKESH
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Norma Smith
To the Editor
This is a letter to the family and
friends of Norma Smith, to say a big
thank you for all your thoughts and
Eraycrs for our mother while she's
ccn in the hospital at Madras. A
thank you to Olivia, Fred, Big Rat,
for the Washut services. Also a thank
you to the Shakers for their service.
Also a thank you to the Full Gospel
members for their prayers and songs.
We would also like to thank some of
the personnel from the Police Dept.
who responded to the scene on dif
ferent times, thank you Dawn,
Carshal, Hollyanna. Also a big thank
you to the Fire & Safety Dept. for
their quick response to the home of
Norma, Thank you Willie Jerry Huff,
Thank you
To the Editor
We wish to thank our friends and
relatives for all the support during
our time of need. Teacher Mclinda
and Teacher Marci for 1st noticing
and listening to his feelings and
words. Teacher Reona for running
him to the IHS. IHS for all the doc
tors working on him. Using air life
twice to transport and stabilize him.
St. Charles Medical Center for great
medical staff. Legacy Emanuel Hos
pital for surgery and generosity. Aunt
Marcia for driving dad up to SCMC.
ECE for prayers, and donations;
Confederated Tribes for donations.
The Museum at Warm Spring and
Full Gospel Church for their prayers
and donations. Grandma Wilma,
Grandpa George for taking care of
Boseman. Teacher Cathy, Carolyn,
Gladys, Versa, both Nancy's, Jane
Thanks CHVen tO
COCC staff
I would like to publicly thank the
central Oregon community staff of
Warm Springs for their help as I
study at COCC college or college
center. Jim and Marilyn have been a
true support and without their sincere
encouragement I would not be con-
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and most of all your time to be helpful.
Sincerely and respectfully sub-
mitted,
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Hello from Pastor Rick
To the editor,
Hello from Pastor Rick. Well, it
1 s been five days since we lost the
hour of sleep from our clocks. Have
you recovered? It is also 14 days
before the Christian body celebrates
Easter. I was talking to a small group
of youth the other evening. The topic
was peer group pressure. You see,
Jesus had his peers. The religious
leadership of the day fought hard to
make Jesus do what they wanted.
You know one of the great strengths
of God is that the Lord accepts
himself. He knew with clarity who
he is and what his purpose is in life.
Jesus took his plan and purpose right
to the cross. Sometimes for young
people, or even old people, the
pressures to change can be over
whelming. Having a spirituality in
your life is the power to help you or
even carry you when the pressure
pushes you to your limits. Jesus gives
the gift of strength, character and
honor for those who ask for it.
Happy Belated Birthday to My Dad
Tyrone O. Lewis
March 9, 2000
Love Always your son
Lennox Awan
family say "thank you" to all
Robert, Jerry Hockdcrfcr, Reneva,
and any other Fire & Safety person
nel I left out. We know it sometimes,
but you arc very well appreciated in
the community, and also a needed
service for the community. These are
a few names of people who brought
flowers and food and stopped by to
see our Mother: Oliver, Mavis,
Natalie, Merle, Roberta, Everett,
Phyllis Griffith, Nat, Mavis, Zclma,
Antoinette, Muff, Percilla, Pat,
Bernie, Auntie Em, Thea, Reva,
Lorena, Jaime B G wen, Neda, Liza,
Marie, Marella, Snuff, Versa, Larry,
Missy, Judy J., Lisa S., Charles J.,
Mike, Cece, Shuana F., Bev, Jim,
Eunice, Josic, Lolly, Raydine, R.T.,
Marvena, Sara I C.J., Alex, Glenn,
for support
K., for their donations and prayers.
Deschutes Crossing Staff and
Breakfast Crew for their gifts. Thank
all the people whom called, visited,
sent cards and donations before,
during and after surgery. All prayers
were heart felt and very helpful ! And
Thank You Aunt Wucy for doing all
(and more) that you did- and getting
written up for doing so. And of course
a Great Big Thank You for all the
prayer circles and also a Great Big
Thank You to Uncle Wee for driving
us to and from Portland and putting
up with us. God bless you all! If we
missed anyone we're sorry. He is
now home back to his "Wild Spirited
Self and his heart is back to normal.
Thank You all once again,
Dennis, Denise, Lit Roosevelt and
our wild spirited boy Emmitt
Sidwalter Smith
Tribal member thanks everyone who
To the Editor,
I am writing this letter to show my
appreciation to the people who took
time out of their lives to help me, in
the direction my life is going.
Since I've been a resident here at
M.V.N.H. I've had a lot of time to
think. Look back at my past and try to
straighten my life out. There's
nothing else to do here but look back
at your mistakes in life that you have
made.
When your out in the world doing
worldly things that you know you
shouldn't be doing, but you do them
anyway.
I am fortunate to have people out
there who care enough to guide me in
the right direction.
I'm sure that I am not alone
thinking that the whole world is on
my shoulders, thinking that nothing
is going right.
I always knew that I was packed
sometimes even before my accident.
I did not realize who was packing me
through those rough times.
When you don't know how you
I have had some interesting re
sponses from my letters about gam
bling. Did you know some kids wait
for their parents in the lobby of the
casino? Or, that children wait for
their parents from the casino at the
village pool? (The village pool has a
rule of under 1 4 years needs an adult).
If you want to know more, go and
watch a few evenings. And to the
man who called with the threat to
keep my nose out of Indian business,
Jesus loves you.
Soooo. Hug someone you love. '
Hug someone you dislike. No alco
hol ortobacco forchildren. Buckle-up
the kids and yourselves. Don ' t hit, or
beat on yourself. Pay your bills be
fore gambling, then stay home. Read
the Bible for it' s effect on your heart.
Pray to God to the point of hearing
God. Honor someone. Love yourself.
Like yourself. See you in church.
Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro
WS Presbyterian Church
(on the campus)
Happy Belated 15th Birthday to
my Favorite Uncle
Gibson Danzuka
March 10, 2000
Thank You for always being there
for me & mom...
And thanks for sharing your games
with me..
Love your Bratty nephew,
Lennox Awan Lewis
Happy 3rd Birthday to my cousin
Jordan Taylor Leonard
March 20, 2000
Hope you had fun in Disney
Land...
Love Always
Lennox Awan & Marcy
LaDonna. Orthclia. Evelne, Johnny
H. & Family, Angie, Jolcne, Donna,
Joyce Kat, Raymond T., Patti,
Leminnie.
If we left out your name please
don't feel offended, we appreciate
all family and friends. Please feel
free to contact one of us on a update
of our mothers condition. Last but
not least a Big Thank You to the
doctors and the nurses of the I.H.S.
and the Mt. View Hospital.
The Children of Norma,
Sherrl, Clint, Dena, Veronica,
and Mitch
P.S. A special long distance thank
you to Audrey Ponzo from Ft. Hall,
ID. for the prayer they had for our
mother.
Annual heart dinner a success
To the Editor
Once again the Annual Heart
Dinner was a success and we owe
thanks to many people. First of all a
big thanks to the drummers, we truly
appreciated you being there; thanks
to all the families in the community
who attended, we enjoyed having
you all there; thanks to Kirstie
Morrison, Mikayla Collins and Laura
Bryant for doing the PSA's for Heart
Smart (there were many positive
comments from the- community);
thanks to Louie Scott and KWSO for
playing the PSA; to the Spilyay for
the article; thanks for the use of the
Longhouse; thanks to all the won
derful people who donated door prize
items Elsie Bonzales, Diana
Howell, Michelle Gemeles, Joy
Harvey, Ann McKenzie, Elton
got home from "The Dirty Mocca-
sin" or a party, or you don't know
how you survived that week, maybe
that ODeration vou didn't think that
you would live through. You wonder
why you are still here.
It was Jesus who packed you when
you don't remember how you got
home safe, or survived that wreck, or
that operation that you wondered why
your still here on this earth.
I want to let you know who helped
me open my eyes and guide my in the
right direction.
Pastor Cliff Billings is the main
one who took time with me when I
was in need of spiritual guidance.
Cliff brought me a Bible and
prayer for and with me on every visit,
and helped me in so many ways.
There are other people who came
and visited and prayed for me too. I
will mention them later.
I pray everyday that I will walk,
run, rope and ride again. I believe I
will, because I have faith in Jesus!
I really don't know what's going
on in Warm Springs. I just want the
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Millions of juvenile
by each dam
To the editor,
The ancient Indian fisheries along
the Big River (Columbia River) such
as Great Cascades, Long Narrows,
Five Mile Rapids and Celilo Falls are
all underwater, covered over by the
slack water lakes caused by dams.
Ever since the beginning of time, the
way of life for the river Indian Tribes
revolved around the Sacred Salmon.
The salmon was always and to this
day is prayed for. Every Tribe and
band have a sacred ceremony. To
honor the Creator's gift to the River
Tribes, especially the first of the
Spring Salmon.
At one time The Big River was
home for up to 35 million salmon and
steelhead which migrated to the
tributaries to spawn, which is the
salmon's cycle of life. Salmon of the
Big River weighed over one hundred
pounds each until the Grand Cooley
Dam was built without fish ladders
completely stopping the migration
in fact the hundred pounder Tribe are
extinct forever.
The white immigrants viewed the
great Indian fisheries completely
opposite. They say an inexhaustible
raw material to be fed into their ma
chines for greed and profit. The best
Traditional Indian dip netting sites
were taken over along the Columbia
River. The immigrant 57 giant
fishwheels caught 35 tons per day
and put in 378 salmon traps, also
they used 2,200 gillnets up to 1,500
feet in length.
They made irrigation canals which
sucked in millions of down migra
tion salmon smolts. Those were au
tomatically doomed. Unknown mil
lions of Juvenile salmon are killed by
"each dam" chopped up by the nu
merous high speed turbine blades.
Also below Bonneville Dam juvenile
an adult slamon do die off, because
VFW meeting set
A Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary
meeting will be held on Tuesday,
April 1 1 , 2000 starting at 6 p.m. The
meeting will be held at the VFW
Hall. All members and new members
aje urged to attend. If anyone else
wants to become a member in
memory of their beloved veteran,
please attend to sign up. See every
one there!
Happy Birthday
to thoTrez"
April 2
from, your followers
Greeley & Sr. Citizens and Montel
Elliott; thanks to Chef Michael
Spaulding for donating his whole
day; thanks to the Sr. Citizen
Center cooks; Sue Matters and the
ECE children who put up their
wonderful decorations; the Senior
Wellness Team for their enter
tainingeducational skit; thanks to
Dan Sweitzer for his music and to
all the staff who took the time to
support this annual event. We look
forward to seeing you all next year
and please bring more friends and
family, the more the merrier!
Sincerely, The Diabetes
Program Staff: Rob Collison,
Jennie Smith, Royce Embanks,
Kat Spaulding, and Susan
Mathew.
cared for him
people of Warm Springs to know
how much I appreciate Cliff Billings
and the Pastor of the Baptist Church,
I don't believe in rumors so lets
let them blow in the wind. The other
people I want to recognize also came
to visit me always when I needed
someone to talk to .
Pastor Rick Riberio, Billy Joe
Berry, Grandma Effie Culpus, Mike
and Rhonda Greene, Antoinette
Pamperien, all of my family, and my
friends, there's too many of you to
mention. You know who you are.
Thank You all for brightening up
my day whenever you guys showed
up.
There's not enough thanks to you
Cliff for coming to see me even when
you were injured yourself. I hope
your hip is healing and that you will
be well soon.
You've helped me learn that Jesus
and God are always there for me and
I'm never alone.
Respectfully yours,
"PaPaLote"
Joe Scott Sr.
salmon are killed
of the heated up water caused by the
dams which contributes to global
warming and El Nino.
In our salmon's rearing grounds
off Alaska, 430.000 metric tons were
caught in 1999. That's not counting
the enormous catch of Canada, The
massacre of the 50 mile long nets
continue to intercept Columbia River
bound salmon. The extermination and
depletion of the once great ancient
Indian fishers, their annual scape
goat campaign.
Casino: We need to protect our
wild salmon's spawning grounds
from structures and from a large
population of people and pollution,
from HeHe up to the West end
boundary on Highway 26. That area
is also home to deer and elk. If it is
relocated on the Rez a fair site could
be on the flats on Highway 26 over
looking Shitike Creek and Wolford
Canyon.
Sincerely,
Anthony Littleleaf
Congratulations to Eva George
and Jason Robbie on their new
addition to the family. Terrin has
a sister Trinity April Rabbie born
March 28th, 2000 at 6:1 1 p. m. She
was 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 20
12 inches long.
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