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Spílyay T yrooo, W arm Springs, O regon Casino: (Continued from page 1) Rosalind Sampson also men tioned the tribes’ connection to the land, and spoke o f the op position facing the proposed casino-—after helping other tribes with things like restoration o f their culture, she said, “This is the thanks we get from them. I have to voice that.” As for the casino, Sampson said, “I think wonderful things will happen out o f it and we truly do need it.” Some spoke in opposition to the proposed casino, but still supported building a c a s in o - just in a different location. M axine Switzler said the com m ute to Cascade Locks would be too difficult for some, and doesn’t think many would make the trip for work. However, she added, some thing needs to be done to im prove conditions for those in the workforce. “It’s terrible to see so many young p eo p le w ith o u t any hope,” she said. Switzler also spoke o f a need to expedite the process of build March 1 3 ,2 0 0 8 Page 9 Hearings continue this week at gorge, Portland Marva Janik o f the Port of Cas cade Locks, the casino would instead help to restore the area. “This will turn a former in dustrial area into a green com plex,” Janik said. “Clearly Cas cade Locks is the best site.” The 90-day public comment period on the D raft Environ mental Impact study will con tinue with four more hearings: the second was held in Cascade Locks on March 10; the third was held in Stevenson, Wash., on March 12 and the fourth will be held in Portland tonight (all after the deadline for this paper). Additional hearings will be held on March 17 in H ood River. In addition, w ritten com ments will be accepted until May 15. For more information, visit www.gorgecasinoeis.com. Leslie Mitts/Spilyay Tribal Council Chairman Ron Suppah addresses the casino DEIS forum at Kah-Nee-Ta. ing a casino. “We’ve already spent millions and millions just getting to this point,” she said. “If we’re go ing to do it, let’s do it.” M ary Repar o f Stevenson, treasurer o f th e N o Casino Committee, spoke in opposition to the casino, and said she be lieves it will harm the environ ment. H ow ever, acco rd in g to (Continued from page 1) “This will be a different setting. Kids today love to play video games, they love to hang out and gossip and talk.” Now, Cole said, “This will be a great benefit to them where they can come and socialize after Eagle Tech closes at 7.” Plus, Cole added, “We’re that can be used in exchange for money. In addition, Cole said, “The people On the Rez will be able to benefit at large.” Because there are only a few other ATM machines in town, and no options for rentin g DVDs, Cole said, this provides all community members with new services. “That will be a great benefit,” dian Youth Conference by providing their space for youth to use for small meet ings. Cole said the business welcomes any donations or sponsorships. Mostly, Cole said, every one can expect to have a good time at the Playstation @ Express Shop. “They can come have a good time,” he said. “Every- w o rk in g o n tra n s p o rta tio n C ole said. “ I t will b rin g m o re home for kids who want to stay and hang out there.” The arcade will charge a small fee, and customers will be able to purchase a card attraction to the kids,"the fami lies, and the people altogether here on the Rez.” They also plan to participate in the upcoming Northwest In S ne is yrclcom ej all agesjfee w elcom e. I lo o k forw ard to 2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 Convertible 2D 2004 Pontiac Grand Am G T Coupe 2D Arcade seeing all o f them there at our open house.” — by Leslie Mitts 4-cyl., 1.8 Liter, 5-speed manual NOW $8,840 vin#JM!NB35 V6, 3.4 Liter, auto, FWD, S10 t 500. NOW $7,840 vin# 1G2NW12E 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe 2D 2004 Buick Rendezvous CX Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl., 2.2 Liter, auto, FWD V6, 3.4 Liter, auto, AWD NOW $11,840 vin#lG!AL15 NOW $13,840 vin#3G5DB03 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS Extended Minivan 4D 1999 Buick Century Custom Sedan 4D V6, 3.9 Liter, auto, FWD, V6, 3.1 Liter, auto, FWD, $4-8v49tr $17,842 NOW $16,490 . vin#lGNDV23167 vin#2G4WS52M Nathan's Business Service 3240 Walsey Lane Next to deli at Warm Springs Plaza (541)553-1200 Get Tax Returns Quickly Make an appointment today Walk-ins Welcome Prices are valid for tw o w eek s 2000 SW Hwy 26 Madras, OR 97741 Phone 541-475-2238 Fax 475-6108 www.ggruner.com
