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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