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Page 6 March 23,1981 Law and Order meeting Continued from page 1 reason, Sanders felt the meeting accomplished very little. He said, “It was not positive and not productive.” Issues of concern to community members: —Concern for the civil rights of prisoners was expressed by Dale Tewee. He was denied the privilege of visiting a friend because of “judges orders,” he said*. P r u n i e W illia m s in te rje c te d an a d d itio n a l copiment about someone' who came from the jail with a broken hand. She felt that the things happening at the jail cause more turm oil than necessary. Police Chief Sanders stated at a later date that this person w as a r r e s te d a f t e r an automobile accident. He had a broken hand from the accident and refused medical treatment. When he was released he still had a broken hand. —An issue receiving much input concerned the responsibi- lities of policeman. George Clements was involved in an incident where a man was arrested. The policeman at the scene handed George the keys and told him to park the arrested man’s car next to his service station. George felt the responsibility for that man’s car should not be his. Asked later to comment on the incident, Sanders said the man had almost hit three c h ild re n and the police d e p a rtm e n t’s concern was more for the safety of others, the: automobile was second ary. —Basic respect was cited as lacking in most policemen. An example was used where a citizen came upon the scene of" a policeman dragging a young man around during an arrest. Lizzie Rhoan said, “Tell the o ffic e rs to le a rn som e manners.” —The use of mace as a weapon was of concern. Susan Moses felt mace should be used “only after all other possibilities to affect the arrest had been exhausted.” Citizen expressed a need tofind out the medical facts about, make certain its use does not incur permanent damage to those on whom it is head and the branch manager. “ We re se rv ic e -o rien te d used. — M a n y c i t i z e n s w e re Sanders said. concerned with the “morals of —Ordinance 33 concerning our police chief.” They felt that liv e s to c k tr e s p a s s w as he was not a good influence for mentioned only briefly. The the children of the community. am ended o rd in a n c e and Sanders commented later approved maps was passed on that “personal things were March 3, 1981. Concerned brought up at the meeting that citizens expressed hope that shouldn’t have been brought there were no legal loopholes. —The traffic code on the up.” —The necessity of policemen reservation needs to be looked carrying any weapons at all was at, several people noted. q u e s tio n e d . G u n s o n ly Pierson Mitchell and others felt aggravate the situation, one a good example was the speed trap existing on Highway 3 man felt. Sanders comment to this was approaching the highway at that times have changed. Warm Springs. Values have changed and —Claude Smith, Sr. was respect is lacking. He said, “We concerned over the destruction of public signs by disrespectful come in contact with people hunters. It h a s , cost $30 to who are not good citizens.” —C a u c a sia n (n o n -In d ia n ) $40,000 a year to replace these police officers were a cause for signs. He stated, “There is also concern. Many Indian citizens a $300 fine for abusing public property.” felt the white officers had a bad —Ordinance 55 regarding the attitude towards Indians and amendments enabling natural did not adequately understand resources people and the police the Indian way. Lizzie stated she was approached by a white department to act in ridding the r e s e r v a t i o n o f E q u in e policeman and he immediately Infectious Anemia received said, “Are you drunk?” “I too would like to see more only one comment. Matilda Mitchell said long ago “when a enrolled members apply for horse got sick people would jobs,” commented Sanders. —A judge’s ability to arrive a find a root and steam it up and just and impartial verdict was give it to the horse. It would bring out all the sickness.” questioned. Many people are asking for jury trials. There —Religious freedom being denied to some was a concern must be a reason.. —Grievances against police „of Henry Martinez. officers are not being taken ' —Several citizens expressed care of. One person com concern over having a husband and wife working in the same plained that he had never heard department. Prosecutor Murry anything about his complaint. MacNeil works in the legal aide Sanders said later that grievances are written down department with wife Angie Delatorie. and investigated. He went on to MacNeil commented on the say that “we put our findings down on the same sheet of issue stating that administra tion is working on the problem paper as the grievance and now. Neither he nor his wife is forward it to the Municipal Branch Manager.” Action is in favor of the present then taken. If the person filing situation. the grievance is not happy he —One community member felt has the right to go to the that the Law and Order Code should be introduced to Municipal Branch Manager. —It was brought up during the children in school while they are young for it to be most meeting that the policy manual of the police department is effective. —Getting people to come to compiled by Jeff Sanders and th e se im p o r ta n t p u b lic has been approved by only one meetings is à concern of Lyle other person, the Municipal Rhoan. He suggested having Branch Manager. the meeting during working T h e p o lic y m a n u a l, hours or even closing the according to Sanders, is “put Community Center to activities together by the department if necessary. Taking Samples State of Oregon veterinarian, Lee Wallace visits Warm Springs three times a week to administer Coggins tests to the area’s horses. The ride bosses have been responsible for tinine the horses up. Extension agent Clint Jacks said, “Theprogram wouldn’t work without them. They are taking the responsibility and the leadership. “In the year 1981 as of March IS 615 samples have been taken with 108 o f those proving positive. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Martha Shewczyk Quai Quai Powwow a good trip for Minnie With her yearlong reign as Miss Warm Springs nearly over, Minnie Yahtin is still actively representing the Tribes and making friends for both herself and the people here. Over the weekend of March 6, 7, and 8, she traveled to the Quai Quai Powwow for the elderly at Missoula, Montana. She was invited by Miss N.C.A.I., Margaret Sanchez, who is also the recent Miss Flathead. “At first she didn’t know whether or not to go,” said her father, Chesley Yahtin. But she dug into her trust fund and financed the trip for herself and the entire family. “It turned out great for the whole family, especially Minnie,” her father sai(L “ It feels good to be appreciated by somebody,” Minnie said upon her return. “They appreciated her for her efforts and people shook her h a n d , th a n k in g her for coming,” said her dad. “The people were really happy to see Miss Warm Springs coming out there.” Minnie was obviously well- received. Doug Allard of the F lathead Indian M useum presented her with a beaded hair pin (clip) and Minnie and her sister D orothy each received an eagle feather. Thomas “Bearhead” Swaney took the whole family out to breakfast one morning. “I didn’t realize he was buying us breakfast so I told all the kids to order what they wanted,” said Chesley. He added that it was a huge bill—“about $40 or $50!” Minnie, in an expression of generosity, gave a keepsake, to M a rg a re t S an ch ez, M iss' N.C.A.I. Reflecting back on the past year, Minnie’s father said, “Minnie could have done more as Miss Warm Springs if she’d had Tribal Council backup.” All the Miss Warm Springs have had that trouble—lack of su pport from the T ribal Council and the Confederated Tribes, it has been said. “O ur whole family was affected and touched by the appreciation people showed us at Missoula,” said Yahtin. “It was a great trip.” Kah-Nee-Ta Restaurant Hours ■liver Room Open every day from 8:00 i.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pinto Coffee Shop 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days a week Juniper Dining Room Monday, Closed Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Last reservation taken for 8:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last reservation taken for 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Closed Tribal Council Agenda March 19 Bid Opening — Power Project 2:00 p.m. - Tribal Council Office March 21 Tribal Council Meeting, 10:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Annual Report Presentation-Rolf Glerum 2. 2:00 p.m. Committee Reports: Evaluation of Recreation Committee (by Council) Report of Committee and ORB March 24 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 9:30. a.m. Evaluation of Law & Order Committee (by Council) Committee report 2. 10:30 a.m. Evaluation of Timber Committee (by Council) Committee report 3. 1:30 p.m. Evaluation of Health & Welfare Committee—Committee report 4. 2:30 p.m. Evaluation of Water Board — Board Report 5. 3:30 pm. Council evalution of Land Use Committee — Committee Report March 27 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Com prehensive P lan-P lanning Dept/Land Use Committee 2. 1:30 p.m. Council evaluation of Culture/Heritage Committee-Report of Committee 3. 2:30 p.m. Council evaluation of Fish & Wildlife Committee-report of committee 4. 3:30 p.m. Council evaluation of Ag/Irrig/Range committee-report of committee 7:00 p.m. Dinner with A1 Ullman at KNT lodge March 30 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Evaluation of Education committee- report of committee 2. 2:00 p.m. Position Review-Ralph Minnick March 31 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. 1982 Tribal Budget Management Reports - Housing Surveys
