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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
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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