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Pqge 14 Spilyqy Tymoo, VVrm Springs, Oregon Mqrch 4, 2004 Education: members express concerns EnterDfise (Continued from page 1) lain. Jackson mentioned that we have so "" jf Two I iarly Childhood Kdueation teachers spoke on the importance of the children, and what it takes to en courage them and build their self-esteem. They felt they were doing a good job and that hopefully they were mak ing an impact for the future. A problem of not having enough teachers to serve the children was brought up. Teachers have resigned in the past and the positions have been left unfilled because of a hiring freeze. The Child Care Program Supervisor Charlenc White has given notice that she is resigning because of the prob lems at ECC. Many of those in attendance spoke of their concerns about the educa tional system and offered their opin ions about what could turn the situa tion around, Many stated that the cul ture, including language, is very impor- Chemawa (Continued from page 1) "The four '1 Iolding Cells' have one toilet between them, have a history of suicide attempts occurring within the cells, are coed, have a history of inad equate supervision, have a history of violent behavior occurring within the cells and have no medically trained staff for detoxification of chemically dependent youth," Connie Hunt wrote. Nedra Darling, a spokeswoman for Myra Johnson, manager of Tribal Culture and I leritage, said, "I haven't seen any body in here in a language class, We must remember who we arc." Johnson said, "We need to have the support of higher management. We don't teach our children the language and the culture." Getaldine Jim remembered that growing up, they spoke three different languages. "You have got to teach your children," she said. Anita Jackson, who has a law de gree and once served as the tribes' Public Safety General Manager, said that education is not valued by the tribal organization. She mentioned that the tribal organization has a 'good old boys club'. "If a man loses a job, they will cre ate a job for him. Not if you arc a woman." many tribal members who have college degrees, and yet they can't get a job. Many people in the audience spoke and made good points. Some reflected on what had happened to their children in the school district. Others spoke of how it used to be and how society needed to return to what had been suc cessful years before, Pastor Rick Ribeiro's advice was to, "Love your children, and push them as hard and lovingly as you can." Chairman Brunoe closed the meet ing at 9:30 p.m., saying he thought there was much to do before real progress would be made. I le suggested that the people request an education workshop when the next Tribal Council takes of fice in May. The Chairman's Round Table in March will focus on Public Safety. (Continued from page 1) The current plan is to build the 2,0()()-stuare-foot Community Tech nology Center building next the Tribal Court building, in front of the Police Department. I ;or high-speed Internet access, a mi crowave tower will be built North-P.ast of Madras, connecting to a microwave dish on the existing F.agle Huttc tower. From F.agle Butt the signal will be relayed to a passive receiver, which will look like a small billboard, located above Tenino not far from the water tank. From the passive receiver, the sig nal will arrive at the administration building to be distributed cither over a new fiber-optic cable, or through wire less antennas. The Tribal Council will appoint a full board of directors for ETS shortly, said Phillips. For now, he said, the interim board members are Charles Jackson, Willie F'uehtes and Phillips. Powwow results the BIA in Washington, D.C., said she could not comment in detail because officials have not reviewed all the IHS documents released to the newspaper. She said that some of the II IS con cerns including those about over crowded cells were based on deten tion standards that did not apply to BIA facilities. Chemawa Superintendent Larry Byers declined to comment. I lowcver, Apologies This letter of apology goes out to the community of Warm Springs, for my wrong decision that I had committed against another tribal member. In which charges were filed against me. I know that what I did was wrong, and there is no ex cuse for it. Again, I would like to apolo gize for my wrong actions against the vic tim. Sincerely, Winston Wewa. Warm Springs Community, Family and Friends: I would like to express my sin cere apology, for my contribution to the endangerment of our people, by the pos session and contribution of narcotics in our community. I acknowledge the dam age I have done, and no longer want to live that lifestyle. I am presently in a treat ment center, to better myself, family and community. I will give back, so our In dian community can be restored for our future generations. A community where our youth can experience healthy culture, language and Indian socializing. I will care about those in my community, as the drugs and alcohol vanish, and our community begins the healing process. I want to thanks the Tribal Court system, the Community Counseling Center, as well as the Legal Aid Department for allowing me the chance to reconnect with my spirituality and to re connect with my community in a good way, the Native way. Again my most sincere apologies, Merle Kalama-Thompson I would like to apologize for my driv ing under the influence charge I received on July 15. My apology goes out to the community of Warm Springs. I know I should not be driving under the influence, especially with my kids in the vehicle and so many in the community. Once again I am sorry for putting the community and myself in danger. I possibly could have crashed and somebody could have gotten hurt. Jerome Davis I would like to apologize for driving under the influence on 7-9-03. I have taken responsibility for my actions and am trying to get help for my problem. So once again, I apologize for bad judge ment when driving in the community. Jerome Davis I would like to take this time to apolo gize to the Warm Springs Community, the Tribal Courts, the officer involved and my baby Pamela for the dramacidal perform ing arts on or about Jan. 1 5. Thank you, Jackson Heath. To the Warm Springs community, my family and friends. I would like to apolo gize for my behaviour during the Fourth of July. I will never let it happen again. I truly regret for my past, and I am trying day by day to make my life better, for my self and my family. Thank you. Berta W. IJLAJU IXJT T JUJ wM. ..if," . ;7fr: j :Lx;&&dW. Classic Club';- fC.y 1' . . :j. u r u r. : Willi rctl!i;ii VIVS)'I!& v 16 Total Cart) - S Flbui U Ho Cud S t ippftl Itw to,, ,KM ! Alton ("reffcyn. ( - VI f-i - ' V rm ' i - mm, eat fresh. Grilled Chicken & Baby Spinach SS'bs with Atkins' Sweet as Honey Mustard Dressing . 11 Totl Ct- S Fiber g s 6 NC.irtg- A ; "6ni ; - ' "'' ' V4Ur&tvict'. fwri' v): ?''?-i7 TP 777m 24 NE Plum, Madras 475-7560 NEW WINTER HOURS Sat.-Thurs. 9a.m.tol0p.m. Fri.9a.m.tol1p.m. he provided a 2002 memo by another Chemawa official directing department heads and others to "take immediate action" to address deficiencies reported that year by HIS inspectors. 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