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Pag« 4 Spilyay Tymoo July 27,1979 Letters to the Editor Thanks for understanding To the Editor: I want to comment on the article in the last copy of the Spilyay about my case and sentencing date and take this opportunity to thank my true friends and relatives for standing by me in this time of crisis. It meant so much to me and my family. During these past three months my family and 1 have been through a severe emotional trauma which has brought us closer together aS' well as closer to God. He, God, has been our source through these trying times. When at times I thought 1 just couldn’t go on, He helped me to go on for just one more day. My first concern about your article was how the people would respond. Especially those who know me personally but I was real pleased to learn that nobody ‘cast the first stone.’ We thank you all for your understanding and Thanks We,would like to thank all those who attended our wedding at the Wapato Longhouse July I. A special thanks for all the gifts, too. Philip and Lois Selam The District 509-J School Board feels that the April 1979 survey to determine the extent of drug and alcohol abuse among students was thorough and significant. In a statement released last week, the Board said that the findings (previously reported in the June 29 issue of Spilyay Tymoo) indicate a significant problem that should cause concern among parents, educators, and students themselves. The Board discussed the recommendations and ac cepted the report for further study. The Board also asked for a response from the admini stration. What follows in response is a brief analysis and administra tive recommendations for District 509-J action. Thanks Everyone, Myrna J. Bobb The Task Force offered eleven suggestions which emphasize prevention, counseling, and a unified faculty-administration effort. Administration feels the suggestions are appropriate and reasonable and that during 1979-80 the District should: We goofed In our story “Bugs Invade Tribal Offices” (July 13, issue) we wrote that Elton Greeley was said to have swallowed an earwig. In fact, he did not. Our error was in not further checking the information with Elton. We apologize. «main anonymous, call us, we can help, it only just to listen. Alcoholism is an illness same as Diabetes or cancer, but it is treatable. For information call 553-1161, ext 205 or 553- 1417. The liver you save maybe your own. Famous last wordsand often fatal. “I can quit anytime I want to” or “I’ll quit tomorrow." If alcohol is becoming a problem in your life get the information you need to make a sober, mature decision about your drinking by calling the alcohol and drug Center for information. A call does not commit you to anything. You can remain anonymous if you wish. CSA has toll-free number The community services administration’s office of inspector general has established a toll-free telephone number for use by persons around the nation who have knowledge of waste, abuse or inefficiency in the operation of its anti-poverty programs. The new number as of June 25 is (800) 424-8005. The identity of persons making complaints will not be disclosed if requested. 509-J responds to drug-alcohol survey compassion. I’d like to correct something in your article that wasn’t true. 1 did not originally say my daughter sustained her injuries that day by falling off a ladder. I don’t wish to go into it any further except to say we’ve gone through enough without having untruths added to it. And I should know what I said. Again, thank you my friends and relatives for your support. We really needed it. Now I ask you to allow us to get over this tragedy. We ask for your continued prayers, support and understanding. A special thanks to Barbara Weist. You’ve been a tower of strength, a good sounding- board, and a real asset to the reservation. Also thanks to Mr. Kogers, Dr. Creelman, Dr. Bloom and Dr. Attneave. You understood. God bless You all. Crisis hot line helps The crisis Hot Line is 553- 1417 and it's open 24 hours a day. Our crisis counselors are available to help out in any crisis situation. They are Patricia Leno, Frank Smith, Gilbert Brunoe, and Susie Leecy. They are four very capable and understanding folks and tune in to feelings very easily. Anyone who is troubled can call if they just want to talk. Particularly teenagers who have no one to turn to. Many times just talking to someone who can understand can prevent crisis situations. If you have burdens and problems that are overwhelming but wish to Recommendations offered The new toll-free number is not to be used for personnel grievances or complaints of discrimination. Previously established procedures exist for the handling of such complaints. Publication and distribution of this notice to all your employees is requred. Frank N. Jones Assistant Director for the Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel 1. Form a drug and alcohol curriculum committee to analyze and revise the kindergarten to 12th grade curriculum. Students should be members of the committee. 2. Review and revise counseling procedures to improve prevention counseling. 3. Develop a file of resource speakers and consultants who are available to assist teachers. In the area of. school- community action, the statement noted that the District should: I. Continue the Task Force on Student Drug and /Mcohol with a specific charge to develop ways for the District to increase parental involvement and agency interaction. 2. Renew efforts to form parent advisory or parent-teachei1 groups. include community recreation? and responsibilities of Where is the dividing line citizenship in a free, between school role and family domocratic society.” Administration further role? The Task Force recommendations may be stated in the response that the interpreted as placing a major District should be guided and responsibility for family sustained by its own development, parenting, and philosophy and that the District should: recreation with the District. “The District philosophy 1. Conduct further review, adopted as policy states that board discussions, and receive schools are for learning and increased community partici that the primary effort should pation before accepting a be gaining knowledge. It major role in family follows that the District development, parenting and curriculum should include recreation activities. gaining knowledge that leads 2. -Use present guidance and toward prevention. Secondly, counseling personnel to plan a the students should receive K-12th grade prevention guidance in applying that program with a means for measuring results. knowledge. 3. Avoid any role that allows “The District philosophy the school to replace or states that educators and supersede family responsibili parents should hold students ties. accountable for achieving the In conclusion, the admini objectives of schooling. It does stration statement noted, “The not follow that teachers and Task Force on Student Drug parents can always control and Alcohol Abuse has what students put into their performed a significant service bodies. Schooling can and to the District. The intensity should present the knowledge and regularity of its about effects and conse deliberations were commend quences. able. The sincerity of the “The District philosophy recommendations are beyond states that schooling should not question. The District and interfere or intercede in the community has been well- parental domain except to served and the District reinforce moral behavior, anticipates a continued positive positive human relationships, relationship as the recom mendations are pursued.” Recommendations at a glance Curriculum-Instruction 1. For a drug and alcohol curriculum committee of administrators, teachers, and students to analyze and revise the K-12 health education curriculum. 2. Review and revise guidance and counseling procedures to improve prevention counseling. 3. Develop a file of speakers and consultants who are available to assist teachers. School-Community Cooperative Action 4. Continue the Task Force on Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse with a specific charge to develop ways for the District to increase parental involvement in school programs and to improve interagency interaction. 5. Renew efforts to form parent advisory and/or parent-teacher groups at each building. Family Strengthening Activities 6. Conduct further administrative review, board discussion, and receive increased community participation before increasing the District’s role in family development, parenting, and recreational activities. 7. Use present guidance and counseling personnel to plan a K-12. prevention program with a means for measuring results. 8. Avoid any role that places the District in a position to replace or intercede with family and self responsibilities. Specifically the Task Force asked the District to establish an elementary guidance and counseling program. In their statement to the School Board, the administration addressed that issue as follows: “The record will show that the District has proposed an elementary guidance and counseling program regularly over the past five years without success. The general area of family development, commu nity recreation, and parenting raises important questions July 30 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. about the District's role. 1. 10:00 a.m. Enrollments “Should the educational 2. 11:00 a.m. Enrollments Com.-Job Dscp./Duties program include family 3. 2:00 p.m. Self-Insurance Proposal-Mund/ McClaren development and parenting? Should the educational July 31 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:00 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Management Reports/ Housing Concerns programs be extended to Tribal Council Agenda
