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Spilyqy Tyrooo, Wqfrn Springs, Oregon October 28, 2004 Page 7 Yakama Nation suspends casino board TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) -The Yakama Nation has sus pended the board of directors for the tribal Legends Casino amid allegations the board spent money inappropriately and over stepped its authority. The suspensions came at the recommendation of the Na tional Indian Gaming Commis sion, which could have tempo rarily shut down the casino or levied stiff fines, said Yakama Tribal Council Secretary Davis Washines. The Tribal Council voted 9 4 to suspend the five-member board, accusing the panel of buying new office furniture and hiring three attorneys without permission. The council also contended board members, were encroach ing on council authority by at tempting to distribute casino profits directly to tribal pro grams and taking over hiring and firing duties at the casino. Board members argued the move has more to do with an outside audit of the casino. Under the tribe's gaming or dinance, much of its casino rev enues are earmarked for social programs. Gaming profits go to the tribal government offices, where tribal officials allocate them to programs on the reser vation. But board members claim the revenues were not reaching the programs for which they were designated. The board's decision to skip the tribe and deal money directly to the programs was an effort to assure the most needy programs received money, said casino board member Warren Spencer Sr. "They were senior programs. They were youth programs. They were the people we were put in office to help," he said. Tribal Councilwoman Stella Washines said the tribe pays roughly $ 1 million annually for audits of all its enterprises. Board members also ques tioned whether the Tribal Coun cil can legally suspend them, but Davis Washines said gaming regulations spelled out by na tional and state compacts must be followed. "Regardless of personal opin ion, we have regulations," he said. "If they choose to ignore that, that's a cause for great con cern." Randy Sitton, the Portland, Ore.-based regional director of the National Indian Gaming Commission, said the tribe was exercising its authority appropri ately. The Tribal Council's execu tive board will serve as the casino's interim directors until November, when the General Council convenes. The General Council, which includes all voting tribal mem bers, makes all major policy de cisions for the Yakama Nation and elects the 14-member Tribal Council. The Tribal Council oversees daily operations for the tribe. Harsh criticism for latest dam proposal The Columbia River treaty fishing tribes have harshly criti cized a draft federal plan for operating Columbia River dams. The Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish Commission says the federal plan abandons salmon recovery goals, while granting generous deference to the fed eral Columbia power system. Tribal leaders, to help steer federal decision-makers back toward a science-based recovery plan, filed formal comments last week outlining inefficiencies in the National Oceanic Atmo spheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed 2004 Bio logical Opinion. "As co-managers of this sig nificant resource, we want a plan that tackles long-understood problems and serves longstanding recovery goals," said Olney Patt Jr., executive director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. The commission (CRITFC) represents the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and the Yakama, Umatilla and Nez Perce. The NOAA Fisheries' draft plan bears three fundamental flaws, according to CRITFC: A "no-jeopardy" conclusion; an abandonment of recovery as a goal; and a declaration of the federal system of Columbia Basin dams as a natural and benign presence. All three developments rep resent dramatic departures from the body of science and inter pretation reflecting 13 years of Endangered Species Act listings in the federal Columbia River power system, said CRITFC. The changes are political rather than scientific, according to tribal leaders and CRITFC. The draft plan relies heavily on the historically failed salmon barging scheme; and on nascent technology - removable spillway weirs - to achieve higher juve nile survival. Tribal scientists view spillway weirs as promising but largely untested, particularly for fall chinook and sockeye. "In its continuing jurisdiction over this issue, and of the col laborative process over the past year, the court has ordered the development of a plan that is scientifically and legally stronger than the 2000 version, with spe cific and aggressive measures," said Patt. "Instead, this draft relies on the word 'no' - no jeopardy, no recovery, and no breaching or back-up plan." The Commission's com ments, delivered to the Bush administration, are available for viewing and downloading at www.critfc.org. Nov. 3rd C.0.L.A. will donate $2 per head consigned, back to county Cattleman's Assoc. from which the cattle came from. Sale Calendar November 17th - special feeder sale NOVEMBER 24TH NO SALE Butchers start selling at Sam Feeder Penlots start at J Oam SO Small Animals sold on Feeder Sale Days! Bred Cow Bonaza DECEMBER 1ST (Zcatiai Oicyut ivcttoc& Auction 541-475-3851 TRENT STEWART VlNCE CECILIANI CLAY TANLER 480-5540 410-6647 419-6060 Warm Springs, phase support the businesses you see in the Spilyaj Tymoo. Thank jou Tips on woodstove, fireplace safety By Suzi Macy W.S. Fire Management Your woodstove or fireplace provides you with warmth, re laxation and enjoyment during the cold months ahead. Please use the following guidelines to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your stove: Inspect and clean your stovefireplace yearly. You can do it yourself or hire a profes sional. If your chimney has any loose mortar or brick have it repaired. Look for cracks in your chimney liner. Use the proper fuel: seasoned woods with low moisture con tent burn cleaner than green fuel or woods with high moisture content. Don't overload your stove fireplace by building a fire that is too large for the stove to handle it. Make certain that your fire gets enough air. During the holidays, avoid burning wrapping paper: it burns at too hot a temperature to be disposed of in this manner. Re cycle your household papers in stead. Use a fireplace screen. When you clean your stove fireplace and remove excess ashes, put them in a metal con tainer with a lid and keep them away from anything that may burn including your deck or house. Please don't store them in your garage. These ashes can smolder for hours and possibly days after they may appear to be out. And in addition to the dan ger of an unintentional fire, they can emit deadly fumes. Keep the area around your stovefireplace and chimney clean and free of debris, and trim overhanging branches near the chimney. Keep furnishings, clothing, papers, and anything that can burn at least four feet away from the stovefireplace. Now relax, have a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy your woodstove or fireplace. Stay safe and warm this winter season. r Urn Cold Beverages, Ice, Soda, Groceries & more Welcomme Warmra Spurnongs Open 7 days a week, on HWY 97 in the old Outpost building, 475-9776 Open 7 a.m. til midnight, Mon-Thurs. Weekends 7 a.m. til 2 a.m. W&m Springs Mfrktf Indi&x Arts faxd Cr&fy 2132 IVkrm Springs SC Wrm Springs, OR 97761 (541)553-1597 Warm, springs CommLmltw Radio 13 It's 6r. x-vTHI All MEW i v-rf--7 lit M in PI Q f I Saturday Afternoons at 2:00pm I AJLA ' 1 Monday N'9hts at 9:00pm m2 visit us online at www.kwso.ortf The next deadline to submit notices, letters and other items to the Spilyaj Tymoo is Friday, Nov. 5. Thank you. 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