4 November 21, 1996
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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