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Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo September 6, 2001
Spilyay
Speaks
School school days, hack
to the gulden rule Jays, reading
and writing and arithmetic, 'lit
Da Da, la Da Da. Ta Turn Ta
Turn! Forgot the word to the
sung.
Well the summer vacation has
come to an end and the lirM day
of school is lu re once again. And
as the kids get all settled in for
the coming year, we reflect hack
to the past summer where all the
high school kids have heen em
ployed throughout ihe w hole or
ganization, which includes the
Tribal, The Hureau of Indian Af
fairs ami the Indian Health Ser
vices. Mils were also employed at
the Deschutes Crossing, Macy's,
and other businesses around the
area. In the entire area there are
several departments where the
kids were employed and gaining
on the job experiences. The ma
jority of the jobs were in the cleri
cal field where the kids started in
the basics of the office work, fil
ing, typing and running errands
for the department. Besides the
office jobs there were field jobs
with the Natural Resources de
partment, Forestry, the Utilities
and the HI A grounds crew.
Those who were employed by
the Natural Resources went into
the field to learn the range man
agement and the maintenance of
watering areas and the conditions
of the grazing areas.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs
grounds crew was responsible for
watering and mowing the lawns,
trimming hedges etc. While the
crew that worked with the Tribal
Utilities department were busy
ill summer long, keeping the
whole area clean especially after
the Pi-Ume-Sha Powwow. They
were also busy cleaning the de
bris after the. 4th ,of July, fire
works. They ace responsible for
keeping the streets and grounds
clean. All the departments that
participated with the student
work program have benefited a
lot, just as the kids as they have
gotten valuable experience that
will help them in the future on
search for employment.
The kids today really have a
good program working for them
and arc almost guaranteed em
ployment during the vacation
periods. Yep, the kids really have
it easy compared to those of years
past when there were no organi
zation such as it is today.
I can reflect back to the day's
when I was just a "cute little
tyke." There were no jobs like the
kids have today. At the end of the
school year we would travel to
Sandy, Oregon to pick strawber
ries, while some went to The
Dalles, to pick cherries. We had
to work our tails off to make a
decent wage, because a person
really had to work to make
money. In the evenings we'd be
dog-tired and go right to bed.
Tn one respect we made more
money working in the fields com
paring to what kids are making
at the minimum wage today. The
field work was no picnic and we
moved from one kind of berry to
the next. Like, we would start out
picking strawberries, and next
pick raspberries, black caps and
so on, and each one was not any
easier that the other. After the
berry season ended we'd move
toward Salem, Oregon to pick
beans and other vegetables dur
ing the month of August.
Those who went to The Dalles
to pick cherries also picked apri
cots and peaches. Along about
the end of August everyone
would really be looking forward
to the start of school. The kids
that had to work in the fields had
more incentive to study because
they didn't want to work in the
fields all their lives. But, no mat
ter how the kids learn how to get
along in this world they have to
work at it, because this is a "dog-cat-dog
world" and we all hav e to
t ike a bite nt it.
Sidney Miller
Letters to
I loud River commuities position
on casino phins Intensifies
To the editor,
It has come to my attention that
then: has been some speculation that
the citizens of Hood River and
Hood River County have modified
their opinion from the referendum
which was a 73.5 percent against a
casino. This is absolutely NOT ihe
case. The only thing that has oc
curred since that vote is that indi
viduals on both sides hav'c become
very intense in their respective posi
tions. 1 am unaware of anyone who
has "changed sides" on this issue.
In fact, now that the location of
the proposed casino is no longer in
an urban area but in the Scenic Area,
the opposition has increased. Those
that were neutral on the issue before
are appalled at the prospect that a
large building (regardless whether it
be a casino, a hospital, or whatever)
would be allowed in a National Sce
nic Area.
Everyone 1 know agrees with the
recent editorial in the Oregonian
that called for the Warm Springs
tribes and the governor to find a way
to proceed with the casino in Cas
cade Locks and that it should not
be allowed in the Scenic Area.
Marc Colin,
Hood River
Casino effects Hood River
Community; no one wins
To the F.ditor,
In the true spirit of a lawyer and
salesman, Dennis Karnopp, in his
recent letter, managed to point out
the many positive aspects of a casino
in Hood River, while leaving out the
negatives. The reasons many Hood
River residents and officials are op
posed to the location of a casino in
our town arc as many and diverse as
the people themselves. I, for one,
don't need to be assured that the
building will be as attractive as pos
sible for something that massive and
unnatural,, as Mr,
Clements, repeat-
no doubt that it
edly states. I have
will, There's also no need to con
vince me that the Warm Springs
people will always act honorably.
You've proven that over and over,
often in spite of incredible injustices
and hardship. And, I greatly admire
your desire and efforts to gain eco
nomic independence and stability.
My concerns are not at all about
what you will or will not do. Rather,
Life cycle
Hello from Pastor Rick.
Well the kids are in school. Fri
day night high school football be
gins. And somewhere in time we
will have a fall and winter. The
Cycle of life continues.
I am 49-years old and that cycle
seems to travel faster and faster and
faster - with no brakes.
What of the cycle of Warm
Springs? It sounds like the commu
nity is in a tough part of the cycle.
Income is down, bills to pay, some
money in the bank. I guess the ques
tion is how do you spend to keep
Spilyay Intern
By Jerry Brunoe
Spilyay Staff
I was the Assistant Editor and
Ads Manager of the Madras High
School newspaper, The White Buf
falo, last school year. The White Buf
falo was published and I was critiqu
ing the staff on our recent "adven
ture." I was ncaring the end of the
paper - and critiquing - when I fi
nally said, "No offense, but this is
worse than the Spilyay."
Those fateful words echoed
through my head as I walked towards
the Spilyay Tymoo offices ... hoping
for employment after my job inter
view. I knew the Spilyay was on its way
to producing better material since
January of 2001 with the hiring of
Mike Van Meter (or the name I knew
him by then, "one of the three
stooges," and I currently believe he's
Curly) and Martha Lawrence, but
those fateful words still echoed.
I entered the building and began
mv interview with Bill Rhoadts,
the editor
they arc about the effects of very
large gambling institution and its
patrons on this community - my
home.
A casino is many things to many
people. To some, it'i a job, or a
source of harmless entertainment.
To others, it's i death sentence, a
divorce decree, a trip to the hospi
tal, a bankruptcy filing, or, another
missing meal for a houseful of inno
cent kids. There arc people in I lood
River right now whose lives most
assuredly will in some way be de
stroyed if a casino is located here.
Is this hysterical nonsense? Not
at all. It's part of the dirty little se
cret that is felt by all towns where a
casino of this size is located. It's been
demonstrated time and again, all
across the country. In fact, it's the
notion that it won't occur that it"
nonsense. I suspect that some of you
understand clearly, possibly having
been affected in one or more of these
ways yourself since a casino was lo
cated in your own town.
Would drunken motorists travel
ing to and from a Hood River ca
sino kill hundred's of residents each
year? Probably not. What would be
an acceptable number? My parents
live on Highway 35, and if they were
killed, then that would be two too
many casualties by my count. The
issue is not if these things will hap
pen, but rather, how much and how
often. The prospect of a casino the
magnitude of the one being dis
cussed, placed in a town such as
Hood River, is truly fearsome.
Hood River is not a community
of selfish, hostile bigots. Its mostly
ordinary people, very much like
most of you. Some people are an
gry. Many are simply afraid. We are
gravely concerned about the inevi
table detrimental effects of a casino
this size on our community and the
"people we love. Beyond the basic
humaXjuffering that I've men
tioned, thcy4nclude environmental
sksues; .bnd Bffic,;"iKpT
"on rnuhicipa'n'nfraltructure, law"
lcipa
enforcement, and much more. Many
of us, as you know, have chosen to
stand and defend the well being of
our town with all our might, be
cause we feel we have no choice. If
Mr. Karnopp and Mr. Clements
have their way, we will lose this
battle. The sad thing is that, in my
opinion, no one ultimately wins
when it comes to big casino gam-
of Warm
things going? And at the same time
spend to make things happen for the
future?
What is the balance?
Continued wisdom is my prayer
for Tribal Council and for manage
ment. What is your cycle of life? Is it
going up or down? Is it stuck? What
is the life cycle God has for you?
Have you asked lately?
Have you said in prayer, "Hey
Lord, what do you have up your
sleeve for me today? Where in the
advantage called life, do you have me
Speaks: Spilyay once bad, now good; needs
Media Advisor. He'd ask ques
tions like do you have any ex
perience in the news writing
style and I'd answer yes, but I
was thinking, "No offense, but
this is worse than the Spilyay"
Rhoades asked more ques
tions and I was still thinking,
"No offense, but this is worse
than the Spilyay."
I was hired and began my
internship on July 2.
I found myself thumbing
through the archives and no-
Jerry
ticed the Spifyoy began as a tabloid,
a good tabloid, too.
And then came the 90's, but the
90's newspaper-style did not. The
design was good, but it needed up
dating. Then came the late 90's and
the paper seemed to fall apart at the
scams. It seemed like the paper was
made completely of crummy press
releases. The only standout for the
paper was photos at times, excel
lent photos.
Then there was new hiring at the
bling. I don't pretend to have all the
answers, but I can't help but believe
there must be a better way.
Jim Haun
Hood River
Political Power
Because what he had experienced
from the Southend people was not
good, the late Paiute chief, who was
a friend, had concern when it be
came time for Joe Moses to fill the
chief position. He knew what he was
talking aboutl
I jfe has been compared to walk
ing through a minefield, for injury
or death can come anytime, often
without warning. The Golden Rule,
do unto others as you would have
others do unto you! Our social struc
ture has deteriorated, causing the
separations we have today in all our
districts. It's sad how people hate to
sec anyone succeed in life.
Wc all know it's human nature
to resist change. For the past year, I
heard impeachment, recall, in all
districts. Vet all but one councilman
was re-elected, so why mention it
now? Unless you turn your
thoughts into action, you're wasting
your efforts! Why get tunnel vision,
on one person? You need to look at
the overall picture.
We all turn blind and deaf to
many issues. Technically speaking,
due to the Malheur claim, we have
three Paiute chiefs on council. So
where is your opposition now? Also
there is no policy for a six-month
probation when becoming a chiefl
It's not an 8-to-5 job, it's a lifetime
position, and "their successors shall
be selected in accordance with tribal
custom." The desire to be important
is also the deepest urge in Human
Nature!
In the declaration of sovereignty,
it states, "The sovereign Paiute law,
ways and religious mores were estab
lished by custom and administered
by a principal Chief and Headmanl"
JThis was done by, the late Nick ;,
Kalama andVernon Henry, both
Paiute chiefs, when alive, with their
selection, naming Joe Moses Paiute
sub chief and put on record. So
where was the opposition then?
Who will be the next Paiute sub
chief needs to be considered! I per
sonally would not give support to
any woman trying to be chiefl Why?
When in the Vietnam Conflict, no
woman was trying to lead us into
Springs continues
going? And am I ready for it?"
Faith is a statement of ready or
not, wherever life's cycle is rolling.
I know that Jesus is with me. I know
that I am loved
A reminder that the program at
the Warm Springs Presbyterian
Church has changed. Sunday School
at 10:00 A.M. Worship at 11:00
A.M. Evening Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
Women's Group on Wednesday 6:00
P.M. We are at 1141 Warm Springs
St. 553-1237.
On to hug someone you love.
Hug someone you dislike. No al
Brunoe, Spilyay intern,
Spilyay, it improved somewhat,
mostly in the design. Slowly the
paper became better and Selena
Boise began hands-on-training and
she's become more confident in her
writing.
July 2, Dave McMechan was
hired the front page has been his
ever since. He produces many sto
ries and photos. He brought the
Spilyay what it hasn't had in a long
time; in-depth coverage on 'hard'
news.
battle! Many veterans will agree!
People, you need to get all facts and
consider them with an open mind.
The negative emotions and
thoughts, anger, jealousy, haired,
fear, suspicion, pettiness, greed,
pride, disregard for others, etc., all
are deadly poisons!
I give 100 percent support to my
brother Joe, as did many others Aug.
3, 2001, who witnessed the recogni
tion ceremony. All having confi
dence in his ability to be the next
Paiute chiefl Along with Bcrnicc
Mitchell and Brcnda Scott of Tribal
Council.
My prayers go out to the new
Paiute chief, that he may put the
Creator first, before all else, gaining
wisdom in his leadership for the
people, that he seek daily guidance
of his words and footsteps, turning
his back on no one, to bless his
home and family always! Amen.
We all, at times, release a caged
animal - our tongue! - which can
make a powerful impact that creates
discord or harmony. It can ruin a
reputation, cause lasting heartache,
destroy a friendship. Your true feel
ings arise as it did towards the Henry
family and to all who supported Joe
as the new Paiute chief.
Most of us criticize others, to
cover up for the same faults in our
own lives. We also tend to find fault
with someone when in fact we are
the ones in the wrong, not the other
person. People, if you're looking for
faults to correct, try looking in a
mirror! The yardstick you lay on
another may someday be used as a
measure for you.
I voice my opinion on this issue!
Why? I have children who are en
rolled here, Warm Springs-Paiute
and proud of it "I do the very best I
know how, the very best I can, for
the people. I mean to do So until the
end. If the end brings me out all
right, what is said against me won't
amount to anything. If the end
brings me out wrong, 10 angels
swearing I was right would make no
differencel" God bless you all.
Tony "Big Rat" Suppah
Danzuka family thanks comm.
support during fundraisers
To the editor,
The children of Kathleen Heath
would like to thank everyone who
purchased items during our
fundraisers. The community sup-
cohol or tobacco for children. One
day at a time. Buckle up kids and
yourselves. Don't hit or beat on
yourself. Pay your bills before gam
bling, then stay at home. Read the
Bible for it's effect on your heart.
Pray to God to the point of hearing
Him.
Honor someone each day. Love
yourself. Like yourself. See you in
church.
Warm Springs Presbyterian - on
The Campus.
Pastor Rick R. Ribeiro
B.S. MDIV 553-1237
Spilyay sold its first ad and
made its biggest step of all: be
coming its own entity. With
the Les Schwab ad (and other
ads that will hopefully follow)
the paper will become self-sufficient,
maybe nondependent
of Tribal Council and the Bud
get. It will hopefully become
what every paper should be;
non-governmentally owned.
Spilyay is at a high point,
but it shouldn't be content. It
shouldn't plateau.
The staff should continue their
Monday meetings, but they should
also continue the meeting on the
Monday's after the Spilyay is pub
lished to critique themselves. Of
course, they did run through edits
before it was published, but there is
always something going to be
missed. Something unnoticed be
cause the past week seemed like two
Not only should they look for
mistakes, but they should also look
for design flaws for a chance to
port of our events is what makes
them a success. Wc had an Indian
taco feed and bake sale to raise
money for a memorial slot tourna
ment for our mm. This slot tour
nament will be held at the Indian
Head Casino on November 11,
2001. Wc sincerely appreciate the
support people have shown with
their donations,
Wc would like to extend our grati
tude to Nola Qucahpama and
Shirley Heath for their guidance,
support and contribution of time to
help plan and carry out these events.
Sincerely,
Gerald, Dorccn, Kathy, Orvie,
and Laurie Danzuka, Rebecca
VanPelt and Luanne Foltz
Jakobsen encourages the
Confederated Tribes to build
Casino in accepting comm.
I have been following the events re
lated to the Confederated Tribes ex
pressed intent to build a casino two
miles cast of I lood River overlook
ing the Columbia Gorge. I find this
appalling and am in opposition to
the action.
While I empathize with the
plight of the American Indian, it dis
tresses me that they have the "legal
authority" to do so as expressed by
Dennis Karnopp in his article in the
Hood River News on August 8,
2001. No organization, company or
people should be able to take such
action when opposed by the major
ity of the citizens of the Hood River
area. Any wrongs that have been
done to native people in the' past
should not grant the right to do
things that are wrong for the cur
rent citizens of the Hood River area.
There is nothing about "gaming"
that even closely resembles "har
mony with nature, respect for the
land and respect for each other" as
stated by Mr. Karnopp. Building a
casino in the beautiful natural sce
nic area of the Columbia River
Gorge is in' my opinion "iA' direct .
Vonflfct'with'fne aft'ove e'ipr'eSsed
values of the native people.
Every community has a person
ality, represents values, and has a fi
ber that makes a community that
people wish to live in (or not live
in) and share with their family,
friends and neighbors. The current
elements are what bring good people
to the Hood River area.
The building of a casino will com
pletely change the fiber of Hood
River and will make it recognized as
place to gamble, drink, smoke, and
conduct activities that are inconsis
tent with the values' we share today.
I encourage the Confederated
Tribes to build a casino where the
current residents support the action,
not in a community that has ex
pressed its opposition. I encourage
the members of the Confederated
Tribes to let their leaders know that
the beautiful Columbia River Gorge
is not the place to build a casino and
encourage them to use trust land in
another area for their new casino.
Jack Jakobsen f -
" Hood River " '
More Letters on page 10
improvement
improve the next issue.
One problem I hear at the Spi
lyay is the younger audience doesn't
read the paper. An easy solution is
to write about that audience. A 13
year old doesn't want to read about
Joe Moses becoming chief (neither
do I), they want to read about their
peers.
They love to laugh so try a hu
mor column.
A paper must grow it cannot
be stagnant. It needs a younger
view; a newer view. Spilyay needs
interns and they must voice their
thoughts. Not just tribal members,
but non-tribal members, too. The
newspaper is not a place for one
political view and one view only.
Papers need staff with different per
spectives to be truly fair, to tell both
sides of the story.
Most importantly Spilyay needs
to listen. Bill Gates once said: you
learn the most from an unsatisfied
customer.
And he's a billionaire.