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Page 4 July 13,1979 Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E COOSH EEWA (The way it is) Letters to the Editor Parental support needed To The Spilyay: I would like to appeal to the people of Warm Springs in behalf of my softball girls. This is our first year of playing in the Little League Softball League. It has been fun and very rewarding for me as a coach—I have seen many accomplish ments and watched the girls grow d e sp ite the m any problems we have had to face. One of the biggest problems we face each time we have a home game is Not Having an Umpire. There are a lot of people in Warm Springs, yet I find it very hard to find anyone willing to volunteer an evening to be an umpire in a game so our girls can play a game. I have not figured it out yet if I am going about it the wrong way or people don’t want to participate—I get the general idea that they just don’t want to be bothered. Maybe they have to be paid for their time. (Any suggestions?) Another problem we are faced with is Parents Not Showing Up at- Games to Watch Their Kids Play. If you are a parent, heed these words. It really means a lot to these kids to have their family there to watch them in their ball games or whatever type activity they are involved in. We need more adults to get involved today for a better future for our kids—they are our future. Versa J. Smith Teens don’t need criticism Dear Spilyay: This is just a short letter acknowledging an unknown fact about your article on the survey concerning the use of alcohol and inhalants by teenagers. I remember doing this survey or one very similar to it. I did this as honest as possible. I believe that most Indian stu dents did answer it truthfully. But our white counterparts weren’t quite as honest, I believe they feared they might incriminate themselves. For if the results of such a survey were to be published in the local newspapers it would deface the “holier than thou” image which they uphold in their surround ing communities. So before the parents of our community characterize all the young adults to be either alco holics or drug addicts, they should take into consideration that their children did only as they were taught, and that was to answer as truthfully as they could. If all young adults are consi dered to be problem teens and all they receive is criticism with out help of any manner, then a widening in the already existing communication gap is sure to follow. So back your child, give advice and guidance when needed. This is just one per son’s opinion it may or may! not reflect the thoughts of all the young adults, for it is up to the parent to take the' time to, find out the thoughts and' feelings of their child. Captain Moody Travel commission elects new board members The American Indian Travel Commission elected its new members to the board of direc tors at its third annual conven tion in Phoenix, Arizona. The current directors of the nine-member board are: Pre sident, Mr. Terry Combs, Western Cherokee, Oklahoma; Vice President, Mr. Ken Smith, Wasco, Oregon; Secretary, Mr. G a r y Y o u n g , Y a k im a , Washington; Treasurer, Mr. Leo Vocu, Oglala Sioux, South D a k o ta ; M r. C o rn e liu s Abrams, Seneca, New York; Mr. Matthew Nicolai, Eskimo, Alaska; Hotel/M otel Special ist, Mr. Carl Nelson, Colorado; Tourism Specialist, Ms. Deane Ford, Arizona; and Camp ground Specialist, Mr. Charles Damon, Navajo, Arizona. The American Indian Travel Commission is a non-profit, National organization funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide technical support to A m e ric a n I n d ia n /A la s k a native owned/ operated tour ism enterprises and to promote “Indian Country, U.S.A.” AITC unanimously adopted three resolutions at its first board meeting: (1) To request special AITC support from the BIA for operations in Alaska; (2) To oppose weekend gaso line rationing and special res trictions on gasoline use; and (3) To oppose the OMB’s deci sion to demise the Indian assis- stance program to the National Park service which has served American Indians in Land Planning and development in areas adjacent to parks and monuments. In September, 1979 AITC will distribute the first publica tion of an American Indian Travel Planner Guide whichi will include comprehensive descriptions of some 300 Indian owned/ operated facili ties. Copies will be no cost to travel agencies, wholesalers and operators. For further information con tact: Sharon Anema (303) 234- 1707. Thanks for trip To the Editor: I just want to take this time to give a special thank-you to the Chairman of the Education Committee, Mike Clements, and the rest of the Education Committee members for the assistance they had given me which made it possible for me to take the American Heritage Trip. The trip was very interesting and educational. Just to name a few of the places we had visited: Washington, D.C., Philadel phia, New York and Boston. I found that it makes a lot of difference after studying about a lot of what I seen and actually seeing the places. > There’s so much I could tell about the trip but it’s hard to put it in writing (for me). I had the privilege of meeting a lot of new friends while on the trip. I’d also like to thank Dad and Mom for letting me take the trip. I don’t know if they’ll let me go on another trip though, not after calling them every other day (sometimes every day). But at least they know how much I missed them and my sisterand two brothers. It’s a trip I will never forget. Donna Sutterlee Alcohol, I hate you. You have done me so many wrongs and you are still trying to do me wrong. You took my mother and my father and many other relatives and yet you want more. You’re heartless, I hate you, but I am another one of your countless victims. I used to love you but I see now one is too much and a thousand not enough. You’re wrecking my home even if I don’t drink no more. I wish you were never born. But you were born, so all I can do is hope for the best. Anonymous Tribal Council Agenda July 16 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Report of Washington, D.C. Delegates 2. 2:00 p.m. 1980 Budget Review/Major Program Chg. July 17 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. 1980 Budget Review/Major Program Changes July 23 WSFPI Board Meeting Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge July 24 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Court Task Force Recommendations July 30 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Enrollments 2. 11:00 a.m. Enrollments Com.-Job Dscp./Duties 3. 2:00 p.m. Self-Insurance Proposal-M und/M e Clare n July 31 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Management Reports/ Housing Concerns Senator Ken Jernstedt Indian burial sites protected In late June the House over whelmingly endorsed legisla tion that will add further legal protection to Indian burial sites in Oregon. By a vote of 48-1, it approved Senate Bill 631, which I co-sponsored. The bill had previously passed the Senate by a vote of 28-2. This legislation will streng then the existing state law in several ways. First, it will pro hibit the possession or sale of illegally obtained materials from an Indian grave, and it will prohibit the public display of Indian human remains. In addition, the bill will establish different notification procedures for professional a rc h a e o lo g ists to follow , depending on the reason an Indian burial site is being exca vated. Finally, the bill will allow a court to order the for feiture of any m aterials obtained or equipment used by a person convicted for such excavating. In developing this legislation I worked closely with the Com mission on Indian Services, on which I am the Senate member, and its recommendations are incorporated into the bill. The legislation continues to recog nize that accidental discoveries of burials may occur and seeks to minimize their effects by encouraging the involvement of concerned Indian tribes and organizations in proper hand ling of the burial. The new law does not seek to punish those who have private collections of Indian artifacts obtained before the law goes into effect (probably in early October), although I would encourage such persons to con sider returning such materials to the tribe from which they originally came. Finally, the law continues to provide that violation is a Class A misdemeanor; carrying a penalty of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. TOE NESS. There was this guy who went to the dentist and asked. “How Long would it take to pull my Tooth?” Dentist, “About two seconds!” Patient, “How much would it cost?” $25.00 said the dentist.” $25.00 for only two seconds?” Dentist, “I could pull it real slow if you prefer.” YIKES ss ss ss “Did you know that the machine that once did away with horses is now well on the way to doing away with people.” YIKES SS SS SS There was this guy who was such a football nut that his business wound up in the hands of receivers. YIKES SS SS SS “There are many college students graduating this year just in time to build the computer that will replace them” YIKES SS SS SS
