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PAGE 12 AUGUST 20,1981 * * Continued from pace 5 '1gn- •* programs should be worth the investment of tribal capital and sound enough to attract funding from the private sector. By far the most important factor in bringing about e c o n o m ic d e v e lo p m e n t on a reservation is a strong, stable tribal government. It is, in fact, the absolute essential. There m ust be sta b ility achieved. There must be strong leadership to initiate and maintain responsibility and accountability. Some of the tribes, as you know , are already quite s o p h i s t i c a t e d in t h e ir management skills and have proven, successful economic programs. Others, as you know, need to build their skills. A recent report by the Department of the Interior’s Inspector General found that 11 % of the 211 tribes and Indian organizations reviewed h ave t o t a lly in a d e q u a te accounting systems, twenty- five percent had accounting systems that are marginal, at best. But 48 % have systems that— with a reasonable amount of effort— could be brought up to the standard level of accounting experienced by a department or division of state government. And finally, 16 % of the tribes and organizations reviewed have accounting capabilities general equal to those of a state g o v e r n m e n t d e p a r tm e n t, j While these figures may not allow us to stand up and cheer, they do show that a greater percentage of Indian tribal governments are on the verge of maturity. Given the short period of time that tribes have had real access to the true responsibilities of government, there is reason to be pleased. For those small tribes who haven't the financial means to establish or maintain their own perm anent a d m in istra tiv e branch, I hope to provide a minimum funding base to carrv Sanders SPILYAY TYMOO on the basic tasks and services required of any government, regardless of its size. This management is essential! Even with the limited funds we are going to have, we must be sure that tribal governments will have to accept the responsi bility of how their programs are to be run if they want to acheive true self-determination. Indian tribes have been subjected to the indignities of paternalism, which we trust is forever past. They have endured the disruptions and the setbacks of termination. Today they are faced with the challenge and the opportunity of self determination. There are persons who would say that the Indian tribes can’t or w on’t meet the challenge can’t or won’t reach out for the opportunity. They say that the difficulties and the obstacles are too much for you. I don’t believe, that and I c e r ta in ly w o u ld n ’t h a v e bothered to go to Washington D.C. if I did believe it. There are two essential elements that a tribe needs to achieve self determination. They are elements that even the poorest tribe can have. They are good leadership— people who are big of heart and dedicated to work for the c o m m u n ity ’s g o o d — and co m p eten t m an agem en t— people willing to work and to learn to provide needed skills for the community. In short, if you have good people—you can meet this challenge. Through the Bureau of Indian Affairs I will work with you—with the good people I know you have—to help you build strong tribal govern ments and well managed, econom ic-development pro grams. As I told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, I believe in the strengths of Indian people and the the fulfillment of the hopes and aspirations of Indian p eo p le and th eir trib al eo v e rn m en ts— m ust com e enters Geo Quiz Come on, give it a try and identify the location of this beautiful rock formation and win a year’s subscription of the Spilyay Tymoo, either for yourself or for a friend. Remember, just one win to tach individual. Call 553-1644 with your information. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Sid from within—from your own will and determination. Questions and statements fo llo w e d S m ith ’s sp eech . Delbert, Frank, Warm Springs Tribal Council Chairman, stated that this woulld be the first time that tribes would be involved in Policy making. “Sampel (Roy Sampel was recently appointed Deputy for Policy) will be here to allow us time and to inform us how to respond culturally, tradi tionally and legally. This is the way we will all be heard in one way. I don’t think we have been heard in the right places or in the right way.” Bill Marshall, a Flathead member, requested help with a water code for his tribe. “Is there anvthina new U .S. water codes?” he asked. Smith responded, “We want to be on solid ground when talking about water codes or we might be thrown into court with the states.” A big concern among some ATNWI members is Secretary o f Interior Jam es W att’s opinion concerning the transfer of Federal lands to state or private control. “I respect Mr. Watt. He’s very responsive. The press has said many things and 75% is untrue. He’s sharp and h ell decide wisely— the pressure is on us to do our homework.” “He has never reversed my decisions. He had some things in mind and he’s carrying out the President’s objectives. They want to balance some of the land out. He’s getting a lot -of h a f r a s s m e n t fr o m th e environm entalists.” A few of those at the. meeting voiced their disgust with Sm ith’s answer concerning W att, disbelieving what Smith said and their distrust of Watt. The delgation presented Smith with a treaty water rights statement, an official policy adopted by ATNWI, which S m ith ca r ried b a ck to Washington DC for closer scrutiny. A T N W I o f fic e r s w ere elected. Russell Jim was re elected president; D elbert Frank is 2nd vice-president; Virginia Ryan is 3rd vice- president; Pauline Ricks is secretary and Virginia Beavert is assistant secretary. Connie S k a n en was rea p p o in ted executive d ir e c t n r r tf A T N W I Navy Federal Trial Updates Wallulatum decided be would join the The trial date set for Warren in better health. United States Navy and think Wallulatum was indicted in about it for four years. He W a l l u l a t u m h a s b e e n says, “ I wasn’t quite ready for p o s t p o n e d i n d e f i n i t e l y . connection with the death of According to Bill Youngman, Sally Rhoan on August 16, college.” He had made up his mind to A ssista n t U .S . A tto rn ey 1980. Ms. Rhoan was killed in a join the Navy before he even W a l l u l a t u m h a s b e e n one car accident. Wallulatum entered the recuiting office, he diagnosed as having active was indicted on a charge of says. The recuiter, “knew I was tuberculious. The trial had in v o lu n ta ry m a n sla u g h ter dead serious to sign up.” been set for August 24. A date earlier this year. He returned to the recuiting will be set after Wallulatum is office that afternoon to take a vocational apptitude test. He says, “I was interested in some The trial of Victor Smith Sr. degree murder charge in the sort of mechanics.” has been re-scheduled to be shooting death of his wife His “family was caught on heard at a later date. The trial Margie Danzuka Smith. Mrs. guard,” Luke commented. had been set for August 25 at Smith died as the result of “They didn’t expect me to sign the Federal court House in gunshot wounds on June 19. up. Now they’re all happy The new trial date has been Portland. about it.” Luke’s parents are Smith was indicted on a first scheduled for the 6th o f police chief Jeffery Sanders November. and Pat Leno. Luke will be in San Diego for eight weeks of basic training. He will then go to Orlando, Florida for further training St. Wiliams REORGANIZED CHURCH OF e v e n t u a lly b e c o m in g a WARM SPRINGS JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS MATTHEW CROTTY, FATHER ELDER, CLINT JACKS quarterm aster. A quarter CONFESSION PRIOR TO M A SS-0J0 a.m. Tel. 553-1670 master is a person who plots a Sunday Mase-9:30 Worship - 10:00 a.m. WARM SPRINGS ship’s course and steers it in WARM SPRING S that direction, according to UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STEVEN FRANK , PASTOR Luke. He says he will also be TEL. 553-1237 Worship-11:00 a.m. learning signals and to operate Fellowshi|. a ship’s compass. FULL GOSPEL CHURCH W ARM SPRING S BAPTIST CHURCH Upon completion of his duty ORIN JO H NSO N, PASTOR ALLEN ELSTON, PASTOR with the Navy, Luke will be Sunday Schoo I-10.00 a.m. Tel. 553-1207 Worship Service-11:00 a.m. Sunday School- 10:00 a.m. qualified to be called a Sunday Evening S e r v i c e - 7 p .m . Morning Worship-1140 a.m. quartermaster on a civilian Bible Study, Wednesday-7J0 p.m. Bible Study-Sunday & Young People’s Service-Friday-7 JO p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ship. If he decides to study for two additional years he may receive certification to be a ship’s captain. Smith Church Services Luke Sanders What do you do when you’re not quite ready for college after high sch ool and h aven ’t decided on a direction to go? Many young men and women who have graduated from high school are faced with some heavy decisions. There is often a desire to experience the world, to travel, to learn a trade and. of course, to make money. After analyzing the options available Jeffery Edward Sanders, Jr., more commonly known as Luke Sanders,
