Spilyay tymoo., November 19, 1981, Page 5, Image 5

SPILYAY TYMOO
NOVEMBER 19, 1981 PAGE 5
Thanks for the comfort
Dear People,
I have been troubled in my
mind about my father dying.
And then I think back to the
funeral home in Madras. I was
only permitted to stay for an
hour or so.
And in that hour I was
feeling real good for 'the
remaining day and night. I was
sad because of the reason I was
there, but the people that were
there made me feel so good. I
was a little ashamed at the way
To the Editor,
I was, but I overcame that real
soon.
And it is those people that I
would like to thank for all the
comfort that they gave to me
that day. I really loved the
feeling that everyone gave tome
that day, and I’m sure the rest
of the family feel the same.
Thank you very much,
Gibson Mitchell
Heartfelt sympathy offered
To the Editor,
I know what I have to say
will touch a lot of people,
friends and relatives of two
very special people, both gone
b u t n o t fo rg o tte n . The
memories linger on.
I wish to send my heartfelt
sympathy to the families of LiT
Eva and Big Eva, as they were
known to one and all. Some of
you may know that Big Eva
was my aunt through marriage
to Uncle Linton and I was
fortunate enough to have
known Lil’ Eva as a neighbor
and friend in old Hollywood. It
was out of respect for them that
I attended the funerals held
Oct. 6th and 8th.
The families had so much to
do, so I didn’t get a chance to
talk to all of you, some of
whom I know very well and
others not so well. I hope I
shook hands with all of you. I
know it helps the ones that are
left behind to have friends and
relatives to lean on. I know,
because I was there too.
And now for our elders, the
backbone of all of us, who with
their strength and wisdom
could teach us so much, if only
we would listen. It is for them
and the respect for their house
of religion, The Longhouse,
that I dress up and dance. I'm
very glad to have been a part of
their ceremony in sending the
departed on their way.
L e t’s n o t fo rg e t the
drummers and singers, nor the
wonderful songs they sang.
They had a very long and busy
week. How strong they are,
especially the elders.
Thank You,
Eugenia Wolf
Pendleton, Oregon
Intentions explained—
TO: FFar/n Springs People/
Tribal Council
FROM: Concerned C om ­
munity People
RE: Statement of Intent
Reader responds to jail concerns
together, from all levels of our
community, from all walks of
life, from the unemployed to
top management to tribal
council. All of us must come
together in a joint effort to
find the best solutions we can to
the problems that concern us
all, to assure a fulfilling future
for generations to come.
In closing, we feel that tribal
members should have more of
an active part in our tribal
self-government, to be a part of
the planning and decision­
making. To be allowed to take
an active p a rt in m ajor
decisions that will affect all of
our lives. Our lives touch, we all
live together, we are all part of
each others life. We must all
come together, to strengthen
each other for the good of all
the people of Warm Springs.
I recently received my Vol. 6
No. 13 issue of Spilyay which
contained a Letter to the Editor
captioned; “No Response to
Jail Concerns.’’ I lay no claim
to, “the men with power,”
however; I’d like to respond to
this individual’s concerns.
A. Being a Member of the
Tribe, if.he is, he should devote
some of his time and efforts,
once he gets out, campaigning
to get an adequate facility.
Everyone finds fault while
they’re incarcerated, but do
nothing after they’re out to help
alleviate the so-called “million
things wrong with this jail.”
Referendums for changes
have been presented to the
voting population only to be
defeated for the lack of
knowledge or being apathetic.
Don’t lay fault with the Police
Department or its staff per se as
they, like other Departments,
are operating on what they
have in term s of fiscal
constraints. Let’s hope that this
“new head” on his shoulders he
makes reference to will be used
in m ore a c c e p tab le and
constructive ways.
Our Criminal Justice System
is far from perfect but with
concerned citizens, such as Mr.
Stwyer, some imperfections
can be a d ju ste d to an
acceptable level. These changes
will fu rth er prom ote the
leadership role the Confede­
rated Tribes is so readily
identified with. Changes are
Bless
yOU
To the Editor,
Words cannot express the
deep appreciation for the
c o n so la tio n and .c o n c e rn
shown to us at the time of our
loss of our beloved husband
and father, Bill Wahnetah.
A special thanks to The
Tribal Council who helped
with funeral expenses; our dear
brother-uncle and sister-in­
law-aunt, Campy and Geneva,
and the girls in Credit, Joanne,
Serena and Ursula who helped
make it possible for us to go to
North Carolina for the funeral.
To the many friends and
relatives who’s prayers and
phone calls have helped ease
the pain, heart break and
sorrow of our lost one. Thank
you from the bottom of our
hearts.
May God Bless each and
Sincerely,
every one of you!
Bobby Eagleheart, signing for
Chris, Denise (Smith)
the concerned people of Warm
and Kami Wahnetah
Springs
Dear People:
We would like to take this
opportunity to openly express
the intent of our efforts. We
would like to dispel any
misconceptions and anxieties
about the two public meetings
held to-date. We are preparing
a draft statement for your
review and consideration. We
are requesting your coopera­
tio n a n d a s s is ta n c e by
facilitating a general council
meeting or district meetings to
respond to a number of issues,
brought up by community
people, that we feel are vital to
our reservation and our future.
Our intention is to open a
line of communication from
o u r tr ib a l c o u n c il a n d
management to the enrolled
membership of the tribes. To
enable the people to keep better
informed and understand how
and why major decisions are P.S. We would like to thank all
of the people, tribal and non-
reached.
trib al, for attending and
The two public meetings i
demonstrated that the tribal expressing their concerns at
member is very present, many o u r com m unity meetings.
sincere concerns are being Thanks for your thoughtful­
expressed. We are interested in ness, help, sincerity, donations,
having more open communica­ time, contributions. Thanks for
tion with our leadership, to your sincere concern toward
share more fully in issues and the im provem ent of our
decisions affecting our lives tribes....It’s sincere people like
you that gives strength- to
and our reservation.
We do not want to be everybody.
perceived as a threat or as
promoting any self interests or
jeopardizing the existence of (Editor’s Note: The four-page
our people and reservation. To -Summary of comments brought
the contrary, our interest lies in out at the first meeting is
enhancing, strengthening our available for review at the
Warm Springs Confederated Spilyay Tymoo office.)
Tribes. Our intent is to bring all
the people of Warps Springs
generally always in order and
Mr. Stwyer is in the spotlight.
Will he accept the responsibi­
lity of carrying the ball or step
aside and cheer someone else
on?
B. Prisoner Privileges, run
like a prison? Let’s not forget
this jail is a detention center
and not the downtown Hilton.
Room and Maid service should
not be expected nor should one
envision checking in or out at
will. Person/s in jail have acted
in a manner which does not
co n fo rm w ith sta n d a rd s
e s ta b lis h e d by a n d fo r
Members of the Confederated
Tribes.
Some people cannot live
with the law but, put the shoe
on the other foot and it’s
something they cannot live
without. For those in jail, what
inhumane act did they commit
against another unconsenting
victim or person? W hat
inco n v en ien ce have they
caused to someone who did not
choose to be his victim?
Possibly worst of all, who did
they inflict harm or bodily
injury upon? These victims will
carry an emotional scar for a
lifetime.
Let’s put things in proper
perspective. People in jail are
not there for being nice guys,
they’re in there because they
cannot live in conformity with
social standards. And yes,
Counseling...why do Inmates
want counseling only until
they’re released. Once out, all
are too good to continue
counseling and return to tneir
usual and accustomed ways...I
say let them seek counseling
after they've paid their debt to
society.
That’s a positive indication
that person has a desire to
change and is not using
counseling as a scapegoat. It’s
quite easy to seek sympathy but
why not extend some of that
sympathy to the victims,
publically and by name. Once
your obligation to the offended
has been satisfied you won’t
need the sympathy of others.
No one is trying to break
one’s pride bv incarceration.
We’re reminding you that your
misconduct was considered
unacceptable, and let the jail be
how it may serve as a visible
reminder to all that when we do
not live in conformity with
social standards, there's a price
to pay...And those who admit
guilt or who are found guilty of
misconduct...will and must pay
their debt.
Ironically, Mr. Stwyer, you
are the man with the power.
Although I’m not there to help
you carry the ball, I’ll assure
you that you have my vote if
you pursue this matter to a
conclusion.
Respectfully,
Gene Smith
Police Captain
Nett Lake, Minnesota 55771
Please return missing items
To Whom it Concerns:
1 was asked to write a letter
to th e W arm S p r in g s
newspaper about a cut glass
beaded purse stolen out of my
mother’s car which was parked
at the Burger Inn in Warm
Springs Oct. 10, 1981.
She says all she wants is my
birth certificate, enrollment
card and important items like
the Beaded Eagle Feather Fan
and Medicine Bag or any
information where these items
are hocked at! No questions
asked.
My parents are in Canada
for the next three months
attending Indian Religion
Seminar and can’t come to
Warm Springs.
1 w o u ld n ’t of m inded
entering your contest in
drawing for tribal flag, but
since I’m not a tribal member...
Signed,
Cory Shoshone
P.O.W. #42111
2605 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310
Revenue report ready for review
All interested persons are
hereby notified th a t the
G eneral Revenue Sharing
Actual Use Report for calendar
year 1980, of the Warm Springs
Reservation of Oregon is
available for public inspection.
T h e r e p o r t a n d th e
supporting docum entation
from which the report was
prepared are on file at the
Administration Building from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Monday through Friday.
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