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Page 4 February 26,1961 Spllyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA (The way it is) * Letters to the Editor We were asked to stay away To the Editor: We are writing this letter to inform you of what we feel is a great injustice to our family. We received a letter from Tribal Council asking us to stay o u t o f th e S im n a s h o Longhouse, for reasons we can’t understand. In early November, Amelia requested a donation of salmon or turkey from the Tribal Council to use for a dinner for a Thanksgiving dinner for Matilda, Sylvia and Minnie (our daughter). Our request was denied, but what really irritated us was that the Nicodemus family was given salmon for a memorial dinner in Wellpinit. We received a letter saying our request was denied, as well as many other things. The letter we received from the Council was indignant to say the least. They informed us that we could no longer hold LDS services in the Longhouse because they interfered with the Washut services on Sundays, could riot have the salmon or turkey because it was for Mormons and could no longer participate in any longhouse activities. There are very few LDS members here. The Budge family, the Blodgett children and ourselves, are regulars. Sylvia and M atilda often attended the services at the Longhouse when they were still held there. Mark Budge is our teacher. He also received a le tte r from the co u n cil, informing him th at he could no longer hold services at the Longhouse. About three years ago, we obtained perm ission from Matilda to use the Longhouse for LDS services. Matilda felt there would be no problem with the holding the LDS services there since she didn’t think they would interfere with the Washut services, because Washut services didn’t start until noon or so. After the LDS services, Minnie and Amelia would begin cooking dinner for the Washut people and then participate in Washut services along with the res' of our family. I can’t under a how the two services interfered with one another when we were the same people. All of this has been especially hard on the kids because they felt they were a part of the Longhouse. Idelia feels that those who don’t want us there aren’t Christians and if they were, they w o u ld n ’t do anything to hurt us just because our religion if different. Idelia misses seeing Matilda and Sylvia as does Minnie. Minnie also misses helping with dinner and learning how things are run during the feasts. She thinks Matilda and Sylvia may feel we just don’t attend services because we don’t want to. She has too much respect for them and the many things they have taught her, to hurt their feelings. Our kids have no place to go. They can’t get involved in school activities because of the time element. Now that they can’t go to the Longhouse, they feel alienated, to say the least. We think a letter of apology is in order from the three councilmen who signed the letter to our family. This entire situation could have long- range, d itrim en tal conse quences on our children. We were going to forget the whole thing, but so many people have asked us why we don’t go to the Longhouse, that we thought a public letter was in order. Many people feel we don’t go to the Longhouse becarise we don’t want to. That’s not it at all—we were told to stay away. Your care appreciated The family of Russell V. Charley Sr. would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the friends and relatives who helped with the food. All the cards that were sent to us, and all of the beautiful flowers are greatly appreciated. We would also like to give a special thank you to our grandm others Stella Mc- K inley, M atilda M itchell, Sylvia W allulatum, Nettie Showay, and Florence Meanus for their company, support, guidance, and prayers that they offered to us in our time of need and sorrow. Thank You, Mrs. Margaret Charley Children & Grandchildren Thanks for your help To the Editor: The L incoln’s B irthday Powwow Committee would like to extend their thanks to the many people who helped make the fifth annual powwow a great success. A special thanks to Lois Squiemphen, Florence Culps and Mona Smith for selling raffle tickets, bringing in $ 1,600. Also, thanks to all who: bought the tickets. We would like to mention our appreciation to those who donated items for the various auctions and the raffle, Zane and Norma Jackson, Totem Pole of The Dalles, Pelton Lanes, Walter’s Corner and the Meet Market. We would also like to mention the VFW for the use of the hall for the rummage and bake sale. All your help is greatly appreciated. Lincoln’s Birthday Powwow Committee Members Whirlpool of memories memories and we envision The visitors, friends, and relatives have all gone home; each of you that shared our the phone has stopped ringing time with our sons and we are constantly; the house is quiet thankful and proud to have and lonely. But a reflection of friends and relatives like you. We would like to clarify their the past few days appear to remind us of the good times, present duty stations; the sharing of news from other Sincerely, places, the singing, the dancing, L/cpl. Moody R.E. la u g h in g , ta l k i n g w ith M.C.M.W.T.C. Chesley Yahtin and family everyone. Bridgeport, California 93517 In recalling all the faces at the longhouse, people that —and— came to share our meal for our sons, we recall wanting to say a Pvt. Moody K.D. 540-84-1795 few words to each person Reception PH. in hum ble g ratitude for S.A.C.—I.T.S. honoring Pvt. Moody K.D. Camp Pendleton, California sacntice to be away from home and L/cpl. Moody R.E. with 92055 but it’s a experience well worth their presence and time. When their duty stations However gratitude; emotion; it. I would like to congratulate pride; love and tears have a way change we will inform the my younger (I can’t say little of forming a lump in your Spilyay Tymoo. Thanks for the brother any more) brother on throat that prohibits you from memories! making the decision to enter saying anything. Now that our home is quiet Charlotte and Enos Herkshan the Marine Corps. Semper Fi Keith, always remember I’m and calm we share our proud of you and back you on the decision you have made for yourself. Thanks to those who keep writing. It’s always good to hear from someone at home The following attendance record covers the total number of when things aren’t going good there. It helps .to ease the meeting attended by Tribal Council members since May J, 1980. 68 meetings attended. , depressed attitude "and feeling A perfect record would ’ of lonliness because I can't be around family at-such times.- Delbert Frank, ‘Stv 56 JFred Kalama 41J4 ' ” Agaj^'thanks to Qiosejybo «Zane JaçiysQi) 59Î4 i Kftren Waftuiatwn - ?•“’ A m ösSim tust us 62 ? Olney * Nelson W allulatum’lJ Bernice Mitchell 6214 \ ' L/Cpl. Ray Moody Mike Clements 6 4 ^ Nick Kalama 0 Harold Cul»us28W Service gives recognition for good job pretty good to have their work noticed, as everyone knows. I I would like to pass on to guess that’s a major difference those who keep in touch and between the Marine Corps and wonder of my progress at the living back home on the recent good fortune I have had. reservation. As of February 1 st I have been promoted to the rank of Lance In the service young men and Corporal. women are recognized for their But along with the good and work and receive compliments the bad comes the hard-to-face. and, in time, promotions. But It’s very difficult to hear at home the older generations nothing but bad news from are more often likely to look for home and not get depressed. I faults in the young so they can would like to send my criticize rather than look at the condolences to those families good points in young adults. that have, lost a member. I ’d 1 still w ould lik e tq also like to apologize tor not being able to attend any of the encourage: those young adults funerals. - ' . , h x who ate out of" high school and I have been in the M arin e. , afg having a .lo u g h tirn e ^ a t Corps for * little ovef4e*’>ear - making a decision on w h atto and have made a good deal of; . do to go and sign up into one of progress. It makes a person feel. the armed services. It is>‘ a Dear Spilyay: Tribal Council attendance Shop seeks Buck-a-cup campaign Tribal Coyncil Agenda a b u g e success-Thanka February 23 TritaH Council, 9^9.»J®. To the Edited .To the Editor Indian Bead and Leather work wanted oh consignment in new shop. Call 382-6048 (Bend) for details. The Epsilon Sigma Alpha, A lpha O m icron C hapter, would like to say “Thanks” to all the people who helped make the Easter Seals society, “Buck- a-cup” campaign, a huge success this y ear.. The money received from Sincerely, Nadine Waltman-Harmon h.m.-509^3 Repprt-Darreil Wright button sates exceeded those in February 24 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. the past, and will be grgjtly 1. 10:00 a.m,Committee Evaluations appreciated by those who need February 25 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. the services of Easter Seals 1. 10:00 a.m. Tribal Court-Irene Wells society. 2. 2:00 p.m. Management Reports Thanks a Million! February 26 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. W SFPI Board Report Helen Houts GENERAL COUNCIL-Agency Longhouse Jefferson Co. Coffee Day Agenda: WSFPI Annual Report Chairperson
