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4 November 21, 1996 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo iMh E Coosh EEWA: The way ii is ict ill IT 0 As we drive into Madras, to- G ward the grocery stores, bowl ing alley or McDonald's, have we turned a blind eye to those shapeless forms with the famil iar faces and dazed eyes stum bling along the highway? We have all seen them. We can't ignore them. Ten years ago, homeless people in Warm Springs were unheard of. Now, they're a bitter and obvious re minder that all is not so well in our corner of the world. Per haps the homeless have always existed. It's only within the last several years that they have be come more visible is it mat there arc more of them or is it our own awareness? Being without a home, for some, is a choice. For others, homelessness is a forced situation. It is important to keep in mind that the reasons for homelessness differ from one individual to the next. Some have experienced severe personal losses, others are alcoholics or addicts, others cannot face the daily grind and pressure of jobs, families and a"normaI" life. We must remember that we cannot lump all homeless people into one basket, throw a supposed cure at the lump and expect the problems and the lump to disappear. Nor will the lump disappear when we close our eves. Relatives of those who are homeless have no doubt tried to I t edltor ..... , rr.u . i .u .it Jefferson County Middle School pull their loved one off the street, clean them up and help them parcnt Cub is now -m fu swing out, only to have them return to their homeless lifestyle. It must last meeting on October 22, included be a truly frustrating and seemingly futile effort at trying to do an overview of the volunteer something good for someone they love. program A program plan was . . i . . i f . I , . f . , presented by volunteer coordinator After working the last couple of months on the update of the Xcrri SuIIcn's Anyone intcrcstcd in 1 983 Comprehensive Plan, I have a hard time figuring out where volunteering can call Tcrri at 475- 0181 to get more information, or attend the next meeting on November 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School, room 233. Three other committees which Don't be conned by smooth talking Romeo Thanu VOu To (he editor, children who stood by nic as I these women were coming from. Irene Towe It is with much thought that I decided lo write this teller to both inform and warn other women. I realie (he embarrassment it may cause but I'm willing to risk that lo prevent it from occurring again to someone else. The problems began the day I married the wrong man. I later learned that the wife beater can be very charming in order to trap a new victim. He needs women lo get whal he needs so he can be charming until he succeeds in trapping someone then all hell breaks loose and the beatings begin. The fear to remain silent rather than turn him in just to prevent any more beatings becomes the rule of the day. It wasn't just the beatings that pushed me into leaving but the drug addiction, womanizing, the cheating, the lies, the risk of getting S I'D or worse, AIDS, became reality because of the type of women he chose to cheat with. Then he had the nerve to accuse me of cheating to case his conscious. The isolation from my children and family was very painful because I'm a very family oriented person but this is a ploy of the abuser. I just thank God for a very supportive family and my loving struggled to get through this nightmare. For the numerous support of friends and the Tribal Court who saw through the deception and saw the real person. Thank you for helping me I couldn't do it alone. I've always thought of myself as a strong person and never, ever thought I would get pulled into such an abusive relationship but (he abuser has perfected his technique into a fine art. I have a college education and studied every abuse imaginable but yet I was led to believe the lie and was blinded by love. But he's already on the prowl for another victim and has already convinced another fool that she's the only one. But to her I want to say "there is no future with an abuser, only pain." He can't be satisfied with only one woman. He needs a harem of adoring victims so he can quarrel with you whenever he wants, beat the crap out of you and then run to 2, or 3 or 4, never believe you're the only one. He's no longer my problem but the next victim may not be so lucky. I watched a TV Program about women who killed their abusive husbands. I would never go that far. I divorced first but as I watched and listened I fully understood where There is indeed a thin line between love and hale. God helped me through all this trauma. What really upsets mc is ihc officers inside the jail allow this man to carry on inside the jail like some kind of Romeo. Wriling love letters like a teenager, having sex in the kitchen and laundry room while having full rein of the place as a trustee. This other woman is allowed to stay out until the wee hours of the morning with him to do whatever they want. It's as if the staff enjoys this type of behavior because they are fully aware of it. The other prisoners have told them. So what's happening? I got a report from a former inmate that a few of the C.O.s arc also romantically involved with a couple inmates. Isn't there a rule against this? Moral decay rumbles on. Just fair warning to any female who may be sentenced that things aren't always as they appear. You may be in for a world of hurt so please be careful and may God Bless you. A belated debt of gratitude and thanks to Charlotte and Bunny who were there for mc. Thanks and lots of love 242. Sincerely My ma Frank Parent club seeks volunteers To the editor, In recognition of November, 19, as Native American I leriiage Month, the Jefferson County Farm Service Agency employees and county committee members wish to thank Irene Towe for serving as Minority Advisor and Committee Member to the Jefferson County FSA County Committee and for helping lo build a bridge between the people of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and our office. Jerry Zistel, COC Chairperson Lynn Carroll, Regular COC number Sam Brown, County Executive Director Judy Burchell, Program Assistant Jean Crandall, Program Assistant Call your Avon representative Time once again for .the holiday season! Whether you need a special gift, or you would like to earn extra $.VS for the holidays. Call your Avon representative. J'Dcan C. Kalama 553-1392 our less fortunate fit in with the plan for the future. By the time the revision of the Comp. Plan is complete, thousands of hours will have been spent trying to devise a document that provides a 20-year vision for the Tribe. Hopefully, when we all sit down to discuss the Plan before its completion in 1998, we will keep our sensesjeeen and our minds open to what our community needs to help people help themselves. Let our vision include a suitable" and nonjudgmental way to help those living under the bridges and walking our streets like orphans. Keep in mind, our homeless people are not faceless strangers.. ..they are people we know, they are part of our com munity family. . Speaking of the Comp. Plan....Much work has already gone into updating the plan. General managers and directors, line staff and supervisors have been meeting quite regularly working on their parts of the Plan. What, we' ve found in the Public Informa tion Branch is that we're required to wear more than one hat. Not only do we have to contribute our own plan for the future, but we have to help all other branches communicate their parts of the Plan, as well. It's quite a challenge, but we're being gently, and ably, led by Comp. Plan coordinator Jolene Estimo-Atencio. Jolene is a competent leader. She is fair, accurate and nonjudgmental in her presentations and assessment of input. She is well-versed in how to keep input flowing in a positive manner. She can take hold of what could become confrontive situations without being confrontive herself. Jolene's leadership style makes for focused participation without being forceful. She gives participants the feeling of purpose, always dangling a well-rounded finished product as the light at the end of the tunnel. Even though we have not yet begun to cook the turkey and mash the potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, the recent weather has certainly given us the feeling that it is the dead of winter. What a surprise to awaken Monday to a two-inch layer of heavy, wet snow. Even more surprising was that the snow continued to fall throughout the day in Warm Springs when surrounding areas, such as Madras and Bend, experienced rain. The snow fell like so much slush and only got worse on Tuesday. Roads were rough and almost impassable, partly because of the deep snow and partly because of the many, many limbs that were broken from numerous trees around the community. Kids may have been disappointed when KWSO announced there would be school. Weather is a fickle thing.. ..If you don't like it now, wait a minute. MJF, Now you probably thought that I forgot. No way, Dear. You are the only one. Even when you 're 90, I'll be scoping your Buns. Happy Belated Birthday and Happy Holidays "96-97". Love you lots, Ritchey include communications, curriculum and extracurricular activities meet at that same time and are currently addressing issues that need their attention. Principal Scott Marquardt will be available for the first 15 minutes of the meeting to answer questions and bring us up to date on the latest news at the school. Parents of children in grades 5-8 are urged to attend. We always have room for volunteers. Julie Lundy, Co-Chair J CMS Parent Club 475-7432 Would like a pen pal To the editor, I found your address in a book called Insight Guides, Native America. I wonder if there is anyone who would like to be my penpal. I'm 39 years old, married with five children. I enjoy many things. Some of them are reading, cooking, horse-riding, animals and nature, reading about medicine, .history and geography, meeting people. I am half English, half German, my husband and my children are English. We have recently moved to a small holding in France. We keep turkeys, geese, guinea fowl, a duck (which my eldest daughter won at the school fete and is allowed to keep as a pet) and many chickens. We also have some rabbits that are for consumption rather than pets. We are hoping to keep some pigs and a igoat at a later date. At the moment my husband is too busy renovating the old house we have bought. I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in writing to me. In .return, I will write about our life 'here. I do not expect my penpal to write every month, just maybe three or four letters a year. I am hopefully awaiting your reply. Yours faithfully Ingrid Taylor Bilhaut. 56490 Meneac. i France. ,t minnpu Jjy.. omr A' Happy belated Birthday Ricky August 11Brent Nov. 19Tracy Nov. 13 Love ya all, Mom, Jody, Gladys & Kitty Happy Birthday Ella Jean Jim from Bronsco Sr, B.J., Lisa & Hodge & family, Tina & Gilbert & family, Lorna, Susie & Mike & family, Joni, Dev & family, Teresa & Gerald & family, Elsi, Tiger & mom Louise Happy Birthday "Hodge" from Lisa, Bluejay Dawn, Sweetheart, Mariah, Josh, Sunshine 'V V)fj What's your definition of peace? Happy Thanksgiving to all my dearest friends, brothers & sisters, Clifford Sr., Francis, Leonard, Patricia, Clifford Jr., Loretta, Cecil Sr., Marie, Jessie "Tulee" Love you all & God Bless Rosie & family Happy belated birthday Direlle November 20! Love ya, Mom, Dad, Gladys and Kitty Happy Birthday Perry Kuckup Kalama, JR. Love, your children, Shanell, Colleen, and III EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must include the author's signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. " All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in any way the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publi cation of any material that may contain libelous statements. I God bless those that are having birthdays this month of November. Happy Birthday Hodge Slickpoo, Allen "Sunshine" Slickpoo III, . NaNa & Auntie Pearl VanPelt, "Onte" toe all love you God Bless,n "Wade", Minnie Reddog, to my dearest mom "Ella ean Jim" in Goldendale. May God Bless you with many more, love you with all our hearts, Rosie, Calvin, Dee & Ed Happy Birthday Perry Kuckup Kalama, Jr. Love, Tina and Easton Thank you Shirley Heath To the editor, : Shirley Heath has represented Indian parents for many years on the Johnson O'Malley committee. Her concern for the education of Indian students, thoughtfulness when making hard decisions, and understanding of family responsibilities have contributed to the success of committee activities. Her personal contribution has been respectful, consistent and always conducted with great integrity. Thank you Shirley for generously giving your valuable time on behalf of parents and children. Julie Quaid, Project Coordinator Johnson O'Malley committee Hello from Pastor Rick, When you see the word Peace, what comes to your mind? The biblical word "Peace" (Old Testaments Shalom; New Testa ment eirene) has a depth of meaning. ..The basic idea is com pleteness, soundness, wholeness. It also means friendship between companions and friendship with God through a covenant. It also refers to good health, prosperity and security (no war). WOW. From one little word such a deep river of life that flows from it. All spiritual work; going to worship, working your AA steps, prayer and stewardship. ..All of this is to live a life of Peace. Yet, many we know are never at Peace with themselves. Al ways a troubled heart, a stressed and worried mind. Yes, even some who do thcirspiritual work have no Peace. Happy Birthday Mom Onte, Love ya, from Trudy, Ron, Felecia, Robby & Wade Happy Birthday "Ella Jytn Jim" From Cynthia & Frank & kids. Rose anna & kids, Muk Muk & kids, Lindsey, Marcella & kids and Austin Congratulations to Michael Dobb for Outstanding Attendance for the first quarter 1996. From mom & grandmother The key to having Peace in your life is the Peace which is from Christ, Jesus. The God of love who we turn away in our troubled and stressed lives is the God who can help us with ourtroublcd and stressed lives. What is Peace from (Thayer): The tran quil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and con tent with its earthy lot, of whatever sort that is. So relax, in the hands of God there is Peace... November 24 will be the Presby terian Church Thanksgiving potluck. Also December 1 will be commun ion and potluck. Everyone welcome. Sunday school at 10a.m., worship at 1 1 a.m. Warm Springs Presbyterian Church On the Campus Pastor Rick R. Riheiro -.- 'iW&ifs&ti!..' ' & ' is I hank you tor voting for us To the editor. Thank you Tribal membeis fm voting for us! May God Blc- ru' Charmaine & krisicn BilU A