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f Editorial Ijl E Cmh EEWA: (The way it is, ' TB" 3 1 I Ptters to the Editor- tive on the Tribal Council. A tie run-off will determine the third member from the Simnasho District. We have several projects going for us here on the reservation and some recommendations and other prospects that need consideration to better the economic conditions here on the reservation. Here in the past the employment has been very poor for our tribal members hoVvever the employ ment situation has been poor all over the country. The Tribal Council is the backbone of the tribes and carry a heavy load. We must rely on their judgement and back them when ever possible. I feel that we have had fair representation on the Tribal Council this last term. Members who have worked hard and with long hours giving their full devotion on tribal matter. We should praise those who will be leaving their position on the Tribal Council with a job well done. Forsythe's schedule revised Shirlee Forsythe, jobs worker for Adult and Family Services, will meet with jobs clients at the Vern Jackson Home on Wednes day afternoons. I ler schedule will be as follows: On the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Shirlee will conduct jobs workshops for ongoing Job clients, who will receive notice from Shirlee as to the group they are to attend. Shirlee has some interesting, exciting video cassettes on job seeking as well a useful handouts on inter Toe 1 his guy said, "The other day since 1950-1 bought myself a SS SS The Sunday school teacher told her class, "Now children, I want you to be so quiet that you can hear a pin drop." After a few seends of total quiet, a little boy yelled from the back of the room. "Okay teach, let her drop." YIKES SS SS SS A committee: The unable appointed by the unwilling to do the unnecessary. YIKES SSSSSS "If drinking is so bad for you, why are there so many old drunks and so few old doctors?" YIKES A bachelor is once. YIKES Grandma no longer wears her night cap she drinks it. YIKES Milk: The udder cola. YIKES Just think: If Washington were man. YIKES finiivav Tvmoo welcomes articles and letters to readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the writer and do not reflect in any way the ODinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication or 1 here will be some changes around the Tribal Council Chambers when the newly elected officials take office. As the polls closed and all the votes counted on April 3, the results were: From the Simnasho District, one retur nee, a new face a tie between a present member and a new candidate. For the Agency District there is one returnee and two new members, and for the Seekseequa District one returnee and a new mem ber. That is how the results turned out on our latest elec tion. I'm sure everyone gave complete consideration for their choice as their representa viewing, completing applications etc., that she will utilize in her group sessions. On the second and fourth Wednesday, Shirlee will schedule individual appointments from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with ongoing jobs clients who will receive notice of these scheduled appointments. Each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Shirlee will see any Job client who wishes to drop in at the Vern Jackson Home to discuss jobs program concerns with them. Ness A' 1 did what I've wanted to do ever 1950 Cadillac." Y1KES SS SSSSSS man who has not made the same mistake alive today, .he'd be an old any leuer mar comams uoeious mawum. Heritage should not be abandoned for modernization Tribal Members, Apportionment is a delicate issue, the current proposal repre sents a frightening over-reaction to the issue of equal representa tion. It proposes to abandon our cultural and traditional values as a means of obtaining political equality or concentrating politi cal power. When the petition was being circulated, there were to be options to protect the Districts and the Chiefs. Those options are conspicuously absent. I believe that this proposed con stitutional amendment should not be approved, a more open and realistic option must be developed. Our heritage treaty and government should not be jeopardized or abandoned for the sake of being modern. We do not need more chaos that will be created by emotionally charged complaints of unbalanced representation, surely a more sensible remedy can be developed. This is not the right solution and immediate action is not practical. Does "one man-one vote" real ly guarantee equal representation. Austrian an desires pen pals Sandy Bogilevu 4-Q.C.W.A. Lodge 593 Boundary Street Spring Hill 4000 Brisbane Australia Dear person reading this letter: Hello. You will probably be surprised to received a letter from a stranger in Australia, but I would really like to have a pen friend. Just recently I saw a movie called "Three Warriors" about a boy, his grandfather and a horse. On the credits, I saw the name of age group. Maybe someone is your reservation and I told my- interested in writing to me; if self to write in the hope that not please accept my warm re someone would like to reply to gards. me. I am always reading about the American Indian people and Yours Sincerely, all my reading has made me feel Sandy Bogilevu a deep love and sense of loss at "It is chance that makes not being born many years ago brothers when our earth was pure. I am But hearts that make especially interested in learning Friends." about life, and that's both past I li r-r y 1 iMll Ulll . '- "" ., ii'i r.n t Simnasho District Voters Run-off Election between Delbert Frank, Sr. and Janice Clements Tuesday, April 29, 1986 be published from its must include the writer's max be? At w hat cost? Consider these questions: 1) Does Jefferson County School District "sat-largeelection" of the Hoard of Directors guaran tee responsiveness to our educa tional needs and allow bur stu dents to perform at the level that we want or expect? 2) Do you want to strip the Chiefs of their authority and reduce their status to being cere monial figureheads, to strip the positions of all dignity? 3) Do you want to create an env ironment that w ill contribute to inter-personal inter-family and inter-tribal competition, rivalry and confrontation that will take generations to untangle or resolve around "customary use" and other traditional practices? 4) Do you want to force a major confrontation among the three tribes, between traditional or contemporary believers or the "full bloods" and "mixed bloods'? 5) Do you realistically believe that replacing 'district accounta bility' with "at-large representa tion" is an adequate safeguard against political manipulation and l nfluence bargaining.' and present. I am nearly 36 years old, female, and am Australian born; married to a Fijian Islander but separated now. On my mother's side, I am part south Pacific islander-my great grandmother was brought to Queensland in the 1880's to work for white sugar plantation owners. I am enclosing some postcards one of outback Queensland and the other of northern coastal Queensland, about 400 miles from where I was born. I would be happy to write to anyone, male, or female or any Wedding Set Tim Greene and Karla Bagley will exchange vows at their wedding Saturday. April 1 1 begin ning at II a.m. The wedding w ill be held at Perry and Verbena Greene's residence at 1674 Shepard Lane. Reverend Allen Elston will officiate. 6) Do you believe, beyond any reasonable doubt, that this is the best or only answer? The proposal is w ell intentioned. If you can answer yes to all these questions then theconstitu tional amendment should be approved. Who is really going to benefit by this change? We need time to do some healing before we subject our organiza tion to move major surgery, that's common sense. I will really admit that we must correct some inadequacies in how some of our representa tives are elected. I signed the petition only to acknowledge the need to review our system. However. 1 want it clearly under stood that I do not and will not support this proposal! Any propo sal must represent the wishes, the traditions, values and visions of our people. We must not abandon our heritage without adequate time to think and talk about ourdirection. A summary of the petition was released on March 28 and the vote is sche- Mutual commitment helps learning To the Editor, "P he god work- On Friday, February 28, 1 986, I had the pleasure of presenting the Outstanding Citizens Awards to the children of the Warm Springs Elementary School. Be cause of the type of work the Health and Social Service Department does, we often see the problem side of life and not the positive. At the assembly I saw happy and productive children, proud, involved parents and dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and staff. With the union of these three groups, I can see how the third and fourth graders last year exceed the national average in achievement scores for the first time ever. It is in this climate of mutual commitment that real learning and growth takes place. I want to congratulate and encourage the children, parents, teachers and principal to keep Seekseequa District Meeting Monday, April 14, 1986 at the Agency Longhouse Dinner at 6 p.m. with meeting at 7 p.m. Agenda: APPORTIONMENT Tribal Council Agenda Monday, April 14 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 10:00 a.m. Open 3. 11:30 p.m. Luncheon Apprenticeship Presentation 4. 1:30 p.m. BIA Housing Tuesday April 15 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 9:30 a.m. Tax Commission 3. 1:30 p.m. First Quarter Report General Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Re: Referendum Items Agency Longhouse Wednesday April 16 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 9:30 a.m. WSFPI 3. 1:30 p.m. Open Thursday April 17 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m Jerry Dibble tstate Monday April 21 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Johnsondaughter presentation. SanJ Johnson 3. 10:30 a.m. Enrollments 4. Realty Tuesday April 22 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 Business 2. 9:30 a.m. Committee Board Appointment (MOIHSCultural& Heritage) 3. Management Reports General Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m.Agency Longhouse Referendum Items Wednesday April 23 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business . 2. 10:00 a.m. Jerry Strong 3. 1 1 :00 a.m. Juniper Travel 4. 1:30 p.m. Judges Salaries 5. 3:30 p.m. 509-J Lease duled for May 1 5. The impact of this decision is too great to be decided in such a short amount of time. I am convinced that this is not the only or best solution. Working together we can develop a better list of acceptable options from which we can select' the right solution. As an example, we could consider retaining the same number of elected represen tatives per district, nominate by district and vote at large. The candidates getting the most votes would be seated by District by all the voters. This option could not be considered if the proposed amendment was approved because there would be no districts. I pray that we can give our Reservation the best leadership to address our peoples' needs, without more chaos, confusion and confrontations. Use your vote wisely, not emotionally. Charles R. Calica Sincerely, Bob Jackson, Manager Health & Social Services Against Apportionment To the Simnasho People, I, would like to let my people know that l am not for apportion ment. I will work for and with my people to the best of my abilities. Janice Clements Bike for sale For Sale: 1978 Suzuki, 550-4 cylinder4 stroke; in good shape; tires excellent; clear title; seat recovered; $700. Can be seen at 1654A Sherer Lane. For more information call 553-1 16l, ext. 274 or 285 week days.