Editorial
E Coosh EEWA:
Letters to the editor
Council selection important
To the Editor,
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I would like to take this time
to congratulate our new
council members. To those re
elected, th is show s the
confidence the people have in
you and your actions. For
those serving their first term,
remember that your decisions
w ill a f f e c t th e f u tu r e
generations of our tribes.
It seems every re-election the
people are swept away in the
p o lit ic a l p r o m is e s a n d
illusions. During these times,
hasteful and poor decisions are
made in nominating candidates
f o r c o u n c il. We m u st
remember, with the advice and
guidance of our elders and
previous councilmen, we have
been led down the trail of
prosperity. Those not satisfied
with the progress of council
suggest a change, but if changes
are to be made let them be
reasonable and not ridiculous.
When election time arrives, let
us not turn this into a
popularity contest, for those
elected will be our governing
body for the next three years.
W hen c o n s id e rin g y o u r
candidate you must bypass all
the promises and scrutinize the
persons character, honesty and
integrity. The person should
not only have a love for his land
and family but place our elders,
religion, and history in front of
personal goals and egos.
The eyes and ears of Council
belong to those who serve on
the committees. These people
represent the .tribes across the
United States and, if per chance
a person is unqualified, it could
reflect up o n th e trib e s ’
integrity. Potential members
should be selected according to
know ledge and ex p e rtise
n e c c e ssa ry so th a t th e
committee may strive towards
their set goals. Those looking
to serve only for personal gain
should be overlooked and the
search should continue for a
qualified and dedicated tribal
member who wishes to serve
the tribe.
If we are to continue our
prosperity we must place more
consideration and thought into
our nominations and elections.
Thank you,
Ray “Captain” Moody
Commission seeking youth
To the Editor,
The Commision on Indian
Services, in cooperation with
the G overnor’s office, is
c o o r d i n a t i n g a y o u th
delegation to the National
Indian Child Conference to be
held on August 21-25, 1983, in
Spokane, Washington.
We are contacting various
organizations to find out if you
would be able to financially
sponsor an Indian student
(high school/college) from
your tribe or community to be
p art of O regon’s official
delegation to the conference.
Such a student should be one
w ho h a s d e m o n s tr a te d
outstanding achievements in
any of the following areas, but
not limited to: academics; the
arts; athletic abilities; heroism;
spiritual leadership; etc. Youth
representatives will play an
active role in the conference by
giving presentations on their
tribes, discussing Indian youth
leadership, youth problems on
and off the reservation and
future plans for their tribes or
themselves.
Of course any student may
attend the conference, but to be
an official representative of the
State of Oregon, a student must
meet the above criteria and be
willing to p articip ate as
outlined. The “officialness”
occurs through an appoint
ment of that young person by a
written letter from Governor
Atiyeh designating him or her
as Oregon’s representative.
The Governor has made such
a p p o i n t m e n t s f o r th e
conference in 1981 and 1982
and included students from
Warm Springs, U m atilla,
Chemawa Indian School and
Klamath Falls. This appoint
ment has special significance
because the State of Oregon is
the only state to have youth
delegates officially appointed
by its Govenor.
The Conference is not far off
so I hope that you will submit
your nominations to this office
as soon as possible. This is an
ex cellen t o p p o rtu n ity to
recognize and honor our young
people for their excellence as
we encourage them on their
way to becoming our leaders of
tomorrow.
Kathy Greene
Executive Secretary
Memorial hurt us
To whom it may concern:
We would like to acknow
ledge the people who put on a
Memorial Dinner for Leland
Tom. This was the most
inconsiderate acts of disrespect
for Leland’s immediate family.
We would have appreciated
a little fore-warning of this
event. If has brought a lot of
sad feelings to us. Our Loved
One has not been gone for an
appropriate length of time, we
still have sorrow in our hearts
and have not prepared properly
for a memorial at this time. We
did not appreciate this dinner
being put. on in behalf of our
son and brother Our family
w ill be p u ttin g on o u r
Memorial in September as
orignally planned by our
family. The dates of this event
will be posted by . us at that
time.
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Tom
Mr. Lee Tom
Ms. Rosie Tom
Mr. Eldon Tom
Ms. Janet Tom Billey
Mr. Ernest Tom
Cordelia Kneeland
Barbara Sam
Thanks for purchasing poppies
To the Editor,
We would like to thank
everyone who donated to our
Note From The Editor
S p ily a y T ym oo w elcom es
articles to be published from its
readers. Short tetters preferably
300 words or less are also welcome.
AII letters must include the writer’s
name and address.
Thank you letters and poetry
will be published at the editor’s
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reserves the right to edit all copy.
Buddy Poppy program. These
red and green flowers are made
by disabled veterans for
veterans assistance programs
of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. Your donations are held
sacred for the purpose for
which it was solicited—
assistance to needy service men
and women or their depen
dents, it shall be used at all
times for the purpose intended.
T h e re a re s till m an y
members of the V.F.W. and
V.F.W. ladies auxiliary who
are collecting donations, so
please give what you can and
wear your Buddy Poppy
proudly.
Sincerely,
Members of V.F.W. and
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
Slow delivery?
Recently, with each edition, we have had
numerous reminders of such slow delivery of the
Spilyay Tymoo. I know this is frustrating and I
know that I sure would not expect this type of service
either.
I am glad you have shown concern and interest
and by bringing this to my attention, together, we
might find a solution for this unpleasant situation.
For our part, we are doing the best we can, but
with the limited budget, we are on the third class
bulk rate mailing system. We get the paper to the
post office as quickly as possible for delivery and
what happens after that, who knows.
Let me try to explain the procedures and the
priority the third class mail has. The third class bulk
rate has the lowest priority in the postal system.
After all the first and second class mail is sorted and
delivered that’s when the mail clerk will turn to
handle the third class mail and sometimes it takes
days and days before they get to the third class mail.
I would appreciate a letter from all of you who
have deep concern on this matter stating your
objections and dissatisfaction on such slow service.
With these letters on file, they will serve as a tool for
me to generate more attention for better postal
service or as a means of increasing budget funding.
In the meantime, I sympathize with you and
appreciate your patience.
Thanks for supporting powwow
To the Editor,
their support. Thank you for
the donation of salmon. The
day was beautiful and your
c o n t r i b u t i o n w as f u lly
appreciated.
The Native American Club
of Oregon State University is in
the planning stages for next
year now and we we hope to see
you all again next year!
The powwow at Oregon
State University was successful
due to the participants and
people who came all the way
over to Corvallis. I would like
to thank all of the Warm
Springs people who came over
for drumming, singing and
dancing.
The Tribal Council should
also be congratulated for N a tiv e
e n c o u ra g in g th e I n d ia n
students on campus by showing
Donna Converse
A m erica n C lub
President
Lenora was great!
To the Editor,
In appreciation to Lenora
S tarr for her outstanding
performance at the Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health
Boards lOthAnnual Banquet.
“ E veryone enjoyed y o u r
legend, Lenora,” so thanks
again for your time, energy and
effort. We’re all very proud of
you.
And thank you; Spilyay Sid;
for the wonderful articles on all
Health related concerns.. .“Ee-
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Respectfully,
Charotte Herkshan
on behalf of Health & Welfare
Committee
Tribal Council Agenda
May 23 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. BI A Education Area Office Report
Statute of Limitations
Realty
Hay 24 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. Enrollments
Deschutes River Discussion-Dennis Karnopp
May 25 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. Committee Appointments
May 31 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
1. 10:00 a.m. Preliminary Budget Discussion
Tribal Council Benefits