Spilyay Tymoo
Warm Springs, Oregon
Ju!v 18, 1996 5
News from ECE
July 1996 Events:
Tuesday, July 16, 1996: Positive Guidance &
Discipline, Series 7 Issues in Parenting, location ECE
Conference Room 2E, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Child Care
Provided!
Thursday, July 25, 1996 Jefferson County Fair "KIDS
DAtt
Every Tuesday & Thursday morning from 1 0:00 to
1 1 :00 am, School Age Sahaptin Language Classes,
Room A5. Throughout the summer.
Monitor your child's television consumption closely
Keep our children safe this
summer Watch and beware
TELEVISION AND THE CHILI)
Dear Parents:
Children watch an average of 27
hours of TV each week or almost
four hours each day.
By the time they are eighteen,
most children will have spent more
time watching TV than in school.
Over half of the TV ads directed
to children arc for highly sugared
foods, but none of these ads tell chil
dren that sugar can cause cavities.
Children sec about 20.000 thirty
second commercials each yearor
about three hours of TV advertising
each week.
Many parents worry about what
heavy television watching may do to
their young children. Researchers
have been studying the effects of
television viewing on young children
for more than 20 years. So far, the
study results have been complex and
controversial.
TV - Good or Bad. Finding to
date strongly suggest that the effects
of heavy television watching are nei
ther straight forward nor simple.
Apparently, some children arc af
fected more than others by the con
tent of television shows, or by some
aspects of programming, such as the
pacing, music, the intensity and level
of action or special visual effects.
Elements of fantasy are interwo
ven into almost all TV programming
and advertising. Because pre
schoolers are often unable to distin
guish between fact and fiction, they
are especially likely to believe that
everything they see on television is
"true". Preschoolers often cannot
tell the difference between regular
programming and commercials.
TV's Here to Stay. Since the
chances of going backwards in time
to living without the magic box are
certainly small, the best approach for
It's easy to get "burned" out during summer Use care in the sun
SUN PROTECTION IS FOR
EVERYONE!
To most of us, summer means
spending lots of time outdoors, which
typically means being out in the sun
for many hours a day. Unfortunately,
prolonged sun exposure can lead to
serious skin damage and other health
hazards, such as skin cancer. Mela
noma and other kinds of skin cancer
are fortunately rare in children, but it
is now clear that intense sun expo
sure in childhood increases the risk
of skin cancer in adult life.
As a result, doctors and other pub
lic health experts have been educat
ing adults and children about the
importance of avoiding prolonged
and intense sun exposure (it is par
ticularly important to avoid this kind
of exposure for babies under six
months old). What follows is a num
ber of recommendations that may be
helpful:
Choose and use a good sun
screen. That means using one with
an "SPF' (sun protection factor) of
15 or greater for white childrcn;an
SPF of 15 means that it allows only
115 of the sun's rays to get through,
so a child can spend longer in the sun
without risking a sunburn.
Be sure to apply enough sun
screen. Most people apply too little,
and most products need to be ap
plied every 3 to 4 hours and after
swimming or sweating a great deal.
Pay particular attention to areas
that tend to burn. In most cases,
these are the nose, ears, checks, and
shoulders.
Increase sun exposure gradu
ally. If your child tans, try to limit
time in the sun so a tan can build up
slowly. If a child doesn't tan, always
use a sunscreen.
Avoid exposure between 10 AM
and 3 PM, the time when the sun's
rays arc strongest.
Remember that most of the sun's
rays get through clouds, and that
reflections off water, sand, and snow
increase sun exposure.
Wear a hat with a brim and
clothing that is tightly woven.
Wear sunglasses that meet
"ANSI" UV requirements or that
have a label with the words "UV
absorption up to 400 nm", maximum
or 99 UV protection or blockage",
or "special purpose".
As you would for other health
habits, set a good example: Wear
sunscreens, sunglasses, and protec
tive clothing yourself.
TREATING A SUNBURN
The above recommendations
should help prevent one of the more
immediate effects of too much sun--sunburn.
However, if a child gets a
sunburn, there are certain things to
do and not to do:
THINGS TO DO:
Ibuprofcn products (such as
Children's Motrin or
Children's Advil) can reduce dis
comfort. Nonprescription 1 hydrocor
tisone cream or moisturizing creams
can reduce swelling and pain. These
Korean youth choir perform at the Warm Springs Baptist Church
Korean Youth Choir, "Radically Saved Group 2," came to Warm
Springs to perform at the Baptist Church, July 11, 1996. Their perfor
mance represented strong messages of receiving Jesus as a Savior.
They sang beautiful songs, some in their own language, performed
skits and gave testimonials.
Their name, Radically Saved Group 2, comes from the old testa
ment, "The Second Thesslonians." This is a group of youth from
Tacoma, who are either Korean or American-Korean touring the
Northwest. According to one of the elders their fathers are in one of
the Army bases in Washington. From Warm Springs the choir trav
eled to Washington, then to Idaho and back to Washington, toward
home.
Radically Saved Group 2 began 16 vears ago and has been touring
during the summer every year. They have traveled to California and
Mexico in years past, but like to stay closer to home and travel for
one day between performances.
One of the elders of the group was asked by Willie Quinn to come
here for a Bible School. They preferred to do a performance and
thought that would be nice for the community.
They used sign language to many beautiful songs and skits that
gave a strong message. They were encouraged by Arlita Rhoan, from
the Baptist Church congregation, to continue the beautiful job of show
ingpeople that the "Lord is our Savior."
The ladies of the church cooked Indian tacos for the youth before
their performance. Although their performance was in the evening, it
was hot! A speaker from the group said that the name Warm Springs
was an "understatement."
only work if they are applied when
the burn first appears, but they may
be effective in later stages if the burn
becomes itchy.
For broken blisters, trim off the
dead skin and apply an antibiotic
ointment, washing it off and
reapplying it twice each day for
three days.
Take cool baths or apply cool,
wet compresses several times a day.
Adding two ounces of baking soda to
a tubful of water may also help.
Encourage the child to drink lots
of fluids to replace the fluid lost into
the swollen skin.
When peeling begins in about a
week, apply a moisturizing
cream. Encourage your child not to
peel off the dried skin before the skin
underneath is completely
healed.
THINGS NOT TO DO:
Don't apply petroleum jelly or
butter to the burn. They will prevent
heat and sweat from escaping and
they can be painful to remove.
Don't use first-aid creams or
sprays that contain benzocaine on
burns because they can cause an al
lergic rash.
For additional information on sun
damage, sunscreens, or other issues
related to sun protection, readers can
contact the American Cancer Soci
ety at ACS-2345. This organization
has mounted an active educational
campaign about sun exposure;for
example, curriculum materials for
preschool, elementary, and middle
school children are available from
many American Cancer Society of
fices, and interested readers should
contact their state or local chapter.
ECE BUCKS STORE
The ECE Bucks store now has
Mary Kay products, an afghan, 18
month outfit, a blanket and we are
still in need of more donations from
the community, staff and parents. If
you have any questions, please see
Versa Smith or Suzie Moody.
parents seems to be to make the best
possible use of TV and to w ork toward
improving it.
Parents and TV
Monitor Programs. Children
model "good" or desirable behavior
as well as aggressive behavior from
watching television. In order to in
crease the learning of desirable be
havior, the programs being watched
have to be monitored by an adult.
Check Child's Understanding.
Take opportunities occasionally to
probe you child's understanding of
what he or she has been watching. In
this way you can help to clarify
mistaken ideas and interpretations of
what has been seen.
Watch Television with Your
Child. This will give you a good
chance to observe how he or she
reacts to the pace, the speed and
intensity of the action and other ele
ments in the program she watched
regularly.
Turn the Set Off. If your child
seems to be anxious or uneasy but
remains glued to the set, don't hesi
tate to turn it off. You won't harm a
child by turning the program off!
You might be wrong in your
analysis of what is upsetting the child,
but make the mistake of being too
careful. There are distressing situa
tions children have toconfront which
cannot simply be "turned off as
easily.
Talk with Other Parents. If a
program is being aired regularly in
your community which you find
objectionable in terms of your own
values and preferences, try to locate
other parents among those of your
children's friends and agree to ban
the program among the children who
are friends. This may be hard to do,
but is an important part of valuing
your own values.
HEAD START PART DAY
Early registration started May 9,
1996. We still have many families
out there who have not signed up yet!
There are limited slots available for
the three year olds children.
Those children who missed out
during the Health Fair Round- Up
which was held on May 9th for all 3
year old children. We urge you to
start scheduling appointments with
IHSWellness Center to complete a
physical, up-date immunizations and
scheduling for a complete dental
examination.
FUND RAISER FOR HEAD
START TEACHERS
The Head Start teachers are fund
raising T-Shirts (which are on display
in the front office area window).
Teachers are raising money to attend
various trainings, $12 Adult sizes;
$8 youth sizes.
Korean youth performed skits.
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To the editor,
To my friends and family, mostly
to my daughter, mother and father.
My name is Bethany Amberlyn
Sohappy, A.K.A. Renee Carmen
Sohappy. I changed my name back
in September, 1995.
As Renee C. Sohappy I felt like I
couldnt' fit or belong in this commu
nity. I had lived a hard life since I
was sixteen. Because at sixteen I felt
insecure and unwanted from my
loved ones. But, now I reflect back,
it was just me. I was stubborn, bossy
at my parents, just down right
spoiled. They thought I was old
enough to just talk to without a
"spanking". So, they'd talk to me. I
didn't listen, I became more and more
hurtful to my parents. Hurting them
by not listening to them, I started
drugs, drinking, running away from
home.
I married at sixteen, I was young,
I had gotten married thinking the man
I married would take me away from
Gathering of Men
conference
scheduled for
August
Korean youth sang as a choir beautiful songs.
National Night Out
America's Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 6th, 1996
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Behind the Community Center
Hev Man! Are vou due for a
break? Where will you be in Au
gust? This is your notice to reserve the
dates of August 18-21, 1996 for the
2nd Annual Gathering of Men at
Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge, "Return of the
Warriors, bringing messages for the
path of learning."
It's time for a change. It's time
to share a few days with others,
talking, thinking, figuring out how
to walk our way through this world
as Indian men.
Becoming healthier. What does
it mean? This gathering will help
participants share, learn and
strengthen each other for the chang
ing times.
Mark your calendars. Come and
join others build a strong healing
bond, as our people begin the walk
of change, sobriety and wellness.
For more information call Anson
Begay at 553-3424, or Carolyn
Wewa at 553-2542.
my parents. Like, "alright nno par
ents, no problems." But, with mar
riage it was more complicated, more
responsibility, more listening, more
everything! Especially when I be
came pregnant at seventeen, I had felt
fear, lonesome, but happiness that I
was going to have a little person I
could love, care for.
After my daughter was born I felt
happy, but, as a new mom I was
scared then. I felt I wasn't doing right
for her and that I could never giver
her enough material things. The mar
riage I had began to fall apart, so did
I, I left one day feeling hurt, self-pity.
I got on a bus and left. I went away
feeling I could never give my child
enough materially. I didn't know then
that my daughter only needed and
wanted me to hold her and love her,
be with her always.
I carried a quilt for a long, long
time for leaving my daughter and if
she is reading this I want to say, Baby,
I'm sorry you had a hard childhood
for the things I had put you through,
the nights you had cried to have a
mother to love, hold and comfort you
when you needed it. I'm sorry for
thinking that my mother could take
over and be there for you at that time.
Now as you are nearing the age of
sixteen, I want to say I love you, I
care for you, I always have. I will be
there for you, always! I made mis
takes in my life. The worst was to had
abandoned you when you were grow
ing up.
I would like to also say to my
mother, "I'm sorry for hurting you,
as your child. I wasn't obedient to
you, nor was I respectful to you and
my father. Mom you have come a
long way, I'm proud of you, you had
always shown me love and under
standing, you have given my daugh
ter (which now bondingly "your
daughter") all the love you and dad
could give. You are always there for
us.
You are a special mother, grand
mother, aunt, etc... I thank God for a
mother like you. I'm proud of you
both for my daughter's accomplish
ments, for your support.
As for the name change, I changed
my outlook on my life and heal the
pain I carried. I'm not sixteen any
more but, I'm releasing the pain I
carried since then. I feel now, I can
continue on with raising all my
daughters and continue to n thrm
feel my love for them.
I would like to encourage young
teens to allow your parents to love
you, their best-know-how towards
you.
Because, no matter what you do
or say, that endless love will be there
for you, as parents they make mis
takes but, hey who doesn't? If alco
hol is what you are using to escape
then find help cause that only makes
things worse.
I think back and my thoughts of
words to my parens should' ve been
"okay, I will listen I'm sorry. I will
finish school, I'll respect you by
obeying your house rules."
To you teens, it isn't too late. I live
on welfare, it's hard to make ends
meet! I have only one test to com
plete on my GED, that is math. I wish
I was a high school graduate instead.
I hope all that are in Jr. High and high
school etc. complete and receive their
diploma's because life living now
cost's are too high, education is more
demanding on job's careers.
Once school is done, you will be
proud of yourself, as well as others
who care and love you.
The mistakes I had made were
ones I cannot erase now, so, I'm now
named and called Bethany. Maybe it
doesn't change all the pain but, it's a
new name, new beginning for me I
chose for myself. I have goals still
although I'm 34 years old, my goal
is to be a truck driver, I'm still striv
ing to achieve these goals. But, I'm
going to make that happen after I get
my GED (so this is why I encourage
all young people to stay in school).
Take the fourteen years of pre-school,
head start, elementary, jr. high and
high school and go beyond to college
to reach your hearts desires.
All your dreams of careers, own
ing homes, cars, etc. Take these years
of your life to get what you want!
Complete that schooling. No matter
what!
To end I'll say, "All my love and
respect to you that helped me, even
now!" Thank you Dad and Mom,
thank you my daughter for all the
love and patience. And thank all that
read this, and understand.
Sincerely yours, Bethany
Sohappy
"Jesus is the answer"
P.S. To those who still know me
as Renee, please call me by Bethany