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Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo May 50, 2002
Gaming
board chair
thanks tribal
member voters
By Warren R. Clements
Gaming board chairman
I would like to sincerely thank ev
eryone who voted in the May 21 ref
erendum. We worked very hard to get the
information out to the public, and I
personally feel gratified that a large
majority of voters favored building a
casino in the Columbia River Gorge.
We held 32 home base meetings, dis
trict meetings and a general council
meeting.
Nine hundred and forty voters
went to the polls with 720 voting yes,
210 voting no, and 10 ballots were
thrown out for being spoiled. The
collective wisdom and concern of the
people for the benefit and welfare of
the current and future generations
was reflected in the vote. The mem
bership made this decision for our
well-being and survival.
As we look to the future, we will
begin taking steps that will end with
a casino in the Columbia River
Gorge. One of the first steps is to be
gin Compact negotiations with Gov.
Kitzhaber as soon as possible.
We should continue those negotia
tions, even if they are not concluded
while he is still the governor. We will
also continue to develop strong rela
tions with federal and state represen
tatives who can assist us in making
this a win-win situation for everyone
involved.
Another very important task for
us is to keep the people involved and
knowledgeable about what we are
doing. I am hopeful the Tribal Coun
cil will hold quarterly meetings with
the people on the Columbia River
Gorge Casino topic. I would also like
toi continue to hold home base meet
ings with tribal members to deter
mine their priorities for use of gam
ing proceeds.
During the home base meetings
earlier, a number of issues were raised
about many different concerns. We
have already started addressing some
of these concerns, and we will con
tinue to do so.
Our survival has been because of
the ability of our ancestors, from time
immemorial, to place the well-being
of the whole, first, and to cooperate
and work in harmony for that pur
pose, even at the expense of individu
als. If we want to continue to survive
we have to continue to do that.
The foundation for our decisions
has been our strong traditional spiri
tual beliefs. I think that's the case now
as we move our casino to the shores
of where so much of our tribal his
tory was written, the Columbia River
Gorge.
Pi-Ume-Sha
candidate
Ashlynne Danzuka is running for
Junior Pl-Um-Sha Powwow
Queen. She is selling raffle tickets
to anyone who Is interested In
purchasing tickets. (See her Letter
to the Editor for more Information.)
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Elders Court
To the editor:
I just wanted to touch on some
thing that I had recently read in
the last issue of the Spilyay that
caught my eye.
I'm thinking at a lot of the
people agree with what the police
Chief Don Courtney had in mind
in regard's go an Elders Court
Council.
When it come's to the youth, I
think that personally, I've yet to
hear a better idea concerning the
behavior and actions of the young
sters. Yeah, it sound's good , but is
that as far as it will go?
Often time's I read in the
Spilyay a lot of thoughts and
idea's, that in reality, if pursued,
would more than likely make a dif
ference in which direction there
pointed. A lot of the people have
strong views with strong potential,
if they were only followed up.
In this particular case, I also
read a lot of letters in which a lot
of the older generation get to down
sizing and throwing criticisms on
the youngster's for the way they
walk, talk, and dress. And yeah,
maybe in some cases, the shell of
a character describes the fantasy of
the road they walk. Maybe I am
crazy for thinking this, but doesn't
it seem like, when we condemn the
youth, it doesn't really get any
where except make then angry and
continue to behave like city kids.
They need guidance and direction.
Maybe if some of the older one's
got to thinking in regard's to why .
do they choose to walk that road?
When that whole realty and
lifestyle of being a "Thug" or
"Gangster" is so distant to our
people and our culture, but yet
they're looking for something
there. Don't it ever make you
wonder what they're looking for?
Our people come directly from
tribes. At one time we lived in
unity with each other and the
land, when we shared a lifestyle.
I'm a youngster myself. So I
won't catch myself trying to disci
pline or teach them anything. Be
cause the discipline is for the
warrior's and the teaching is for
the elders.
I strongly encourage the people
to advocate for the idea of and "El
ders Court".
Thank you for your time,
Tewahnee Sahme
Powwow queen
Hi! My name is Ashlynne R.
Danzuka. I'm running for Jr. Pi-Um-Sha
Pow-Wow Queen. I live
on Tenino Road in Warm Springs,
Oregon. I'm nine years old and I
am in the third grade. I attend
school at the Warm Springs
Elcmentry. My mom is Kathy
Danzuka and my dad is William
Clements.
My maternal grandparent are
the late Kathleen Heath and
Gerald Danzuka, Sr. My paternal
grandparents are Grant Clements,
Sr. and Sandra Clements who also
live in Warm Springs. My grcat
grandparcnts are the late Chief
Nathan Heath and Lillic McBride
Heath on my mom's side. I also
have lots of other grandma's,
Counseling center offers advice on teen depression
This information is provided bj
the Warm Springs Community
Counseling Center.
Teenagers are notoriously
moody, but frequently hide feel
ings of sadness. Keep the channels
of communication open and listen
closely to what your child is tell
ing you.
Warning signs of teen depres
sion include the following:
Mood changes, including feel
ing sad, irritable, becoming easily
angered or having difficulty get
Letters to
grandpa's, aunts, uncles and counsins.
My Indian name is Naxshpoothni.
I have two older sisters, Melissa,
15, and Charnelle, 11. My younger
brother is Rich and he is 2. 1 like dogs,
cats, puppies and kittens. I also like
to read and hear jokes. When I travel
I like to go to powwows, rodeos and
to the beach. When I go to a pow
wow I dance in the fancy dance con
test, but I'd like to try jingle dress this
summer. I also like to meet people
and I have met lots of people selling
tickets. I will be selling tickets up
until the powwow, if you'd like to buy
raffle tickets. My phone number is
553-1240 and I would be happy to
meet you. Thank you very much.
Ashlynne R. Danzuka (Photo at
lower left.)
Thanks again
Dear Spilyay Tymoo,
I am writing this letter of appre
ciation to my dad, Marvin Meanus
Sr., my sisters Marvena, Madene,
Marva and brother-in-law R.T. for
coming to my sentencing. Thank you,
it felt good to see family, even though
I couldn't talk to you guys.
Also to Judy for showing up too,
thanks for being there all of you.
Here's my address, if you would like
to write to me. Any letter would be
appreciated.
Thank you again, and take care
everyone.
Michael Meanus, No. 65571-065,
Federal Detention Center, P.O. Box
6000, Sheridan, OR 97378, Aka-M-tone.
Youth camp
Attention:
Calling all Warm Springs children
age 8 thru 12. I Gladys Grant invite
you to attend Canyon Ranch Camp
Willow Creek near Lake Simtustus.
The dates for the 'sessions are as fol
lows: Boys-June 10-13 or June 30-July 3.
Girls-June 17-20 or June 24-27.
There is also openings for 13 and
14 year olds to serve as Counselors in
training.
During the children's session. Ac
tivities include swimming, hiking,
canoeing, boating, eagle watch and
great programs every evening. Parent
and friends are invited to the evening
programs at 7 pm each night of the
camp except July 3.
You may pick up registration
forms at the Warm Springs Elemen
tary School, the Small Business Ad
ministration Office or at the Com
munity Center.
What is the cost? Whatever you
can afford to donate and the Lord will
provide for all who come.
For more information call me at
475-3190 or write Gladys Grant, 1756
SW II wy 97, Madras, OR 97741.
Gladys Grant
A thank-you
To the Editor
I am writing this letter to say
thank you to the Legal Aid Depart
ment because I believe that they work
harder than they are supposed to at
their job.
And also a special thank you to
Mr. Mark Matthews.
Glenn Ray Brunoe
ting along with family members.
Loss of interest in hobbies, sports
or social activities.
Lack of enjoyment, even when in
volved in an activity previously en
joyed. Changes in sleep patters, such as
difficulty falling asleep or staying
asleep.
Changes in appetite - gaining or
losing weight.
Changes in energy levels, such as
frequent fatigue, restlessness or agitation.
the Editor
Regarding rumors
To whom it may concern:
Words are harder than a fist. The
slanderous remarks and rumors that
have been said about me, like I'm sui
cidal, psychotic, a compulsive liar,
nothing, waste of time, air-space, un
stable, a loser, drug addict, alcoholic,
clown, half off, back stabbing, ugly,
worthless, not worth loving, a thorn,
a burden, low life or that I need a
pshycho evaluation, or stay out of
their lives forever. That is fine with
me. But I do feel that you should look
in your own back door before you
condemn mine.
I've got news for you. I'm here to
stay and for a very long time. No, I
did not try to kill myself. That's a re
ally sick, twisted thing to say. I do
know that that I'm a very loving, car
ing, special person and I have two
beautiful children to live for. They are
my life, I love them very much, and
they are worth living for (even if
someone else doesn't feel that way. I
do).
My best friend used to tell me
"don't sweat the small stuff". She'd
say, Geeze Al, what did you do, marry
the whole family? You two will never
have a chance unless the apron strings
are cut. Love isn't supposed to hurt,
nor is it controlling. You don't get
no respect nor does he return your
love. So why do you give so much of
yourself when you get nothing in re
turn? I finally realized why she was
so worried about me.
So I'm asking you to please stop
trashing me. It's hurting my children,
that hurts me. I'd also like to thank
everybody who lovingly supported us
through all this, with their love, cards
and flowers. An most importantly
they never abandoned me or my chil
dren. Grateful to be alive, Alison
Mitchell-Schuster
Unity and support
Yay Blazers. How many Blazer
fans do we have in the Springs? So,
do we cheer for them even when
they're losing? That's called loyalty,
if you do. And, so it is with our tribal
council.
There are times when I don't agree
with what they're doing, but for the
most part, I think they're doing their
work. Hearsay doesn't count for any
thing. Tribal Council carries quite a load
of responsibility. 50 years from now,
our children will look back and tell
their children, "This is what our
grandfathersgrandmothers did for
us".
So, I'm hoping that our new ca
sino venture is successful. It is going
to be a rough, tough, road for our
tribal leaders and they will need our
support to maintain that strong lead
ership. Because some Hood River
resident's are protesting our casino's
chosen site. In addition, we have been
limited to only one casino site. Are
the casino's in Nevada set to these
same limitations? Are we not a na
tion of free enterprise?
Anyway, let's put more effort to
ward strengthening our tribes
through unity and support our lead
ers in the great challenges they en
counter to improve our future.
Redine Kirk
Self-criticism, even taking blame
for things that arc not really their
fault.
The following arc some things that
parents can do:
Talk with your child and let him
or her know you care and want to
help. Don't assume that a teen's
moodiness is "just a phase."
Have your teen screened for de
pression. You can get information
from a school counselor or pediatri
cian. Get professional help early. The
Letters reminder
The Spilyay again would like
to remind readers, please limit
Letters to the Editor to 350
words or fewer.
Letters that are longer than
350 words are cut starting with
the last sentence. Also, individu
als should, absent unusual cir
cumstances, submit one letter
per every couple of months.
Sincere apology
This is a letter of apology to two
tribal members of the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Res
ervation. To Sue-Yen Smith whom I put in
grave danger by my action while in
toxicated to the point of black out
stage. Where I do not recall what hap
pened. Until I was in court when they
read the charges against me. 1 am
sorry for almost causing a head on
collision with you Sue-Yen and put
ting your life in danger. So please for
give me for any hardship that I may
have caused.
Also my sincere apology goes out
to Officer Delton Trimble of the
Warm Springs Police Department
who responded to my drunken driv
ing escapade where he made contact
with the vehicle I was driving at the
R.V. park going towards Madras.
Upon making contact with me in
my stupor stage of drunkenness a con
frontation occurred between me and
Officer Trimble where I attempted to
resist arrest an was roughed up a little.
Please humbly accept my apologies I
am trying to get help for my addic
tion to alcohol and drugs so incidents
like this will never occur in the fu
ture. Sincerely, Winston Wewa
An apology
Hello, my name is Theodore
Monte McKinley.
I am writing to apologize to my
wife Teeny Tappo and my daughter
Noralisette McKinley for my behav
ior on April 12, 2002.
I am really very sorry and I really
do love you guys. In the future I want
to have many more happy times with
you. I will try my hardest and as for
the Administration Building I am
sorry for being on the work grounds
drunk. I know it is not a place to be
in that kind of state.
Theodore Monte McKinley
Cell Block 144
Legal aid
To the people of Warm Springs. It
was very good to have legal aid back
to help us people in need of assistance
that do not know the law.
Jerry Clement
Address change
I want to let you all know that I've
been moved from the FDC hold over
detention center in Sheridan. Now
I'm in a US.P. on the California peni
tentiary grind. I just wanted to give
you all who are there for me my new
address. Mackalin. K. Kalama, United
States Penitentiary, P.O. Box 019001,
Atwatcr, Calif. 95301.
Mackalin Kalama
sooner teen depression is treated, the
better.
Lock up medications that may be
deadly - or don't keep them around
at all.
Remove all guns, including hunt
ing rifles, from the home.
Make sure your child's treatment
is up-to-date and that his or her thera
pist is aware of the most effective ap
proaches. Address the dangers of alcohol and
illegal drugs, explaining to teens that
they are especially vulnerable.