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Show Friday, Sept a, 1972 The Ute Bulletin PegeS Educator , Author Conducts Mead Start Staff Seminar The pressure Is on and children are rebelling against the parental push." That, according to Dr. Gerald Becker, is the problem in a nutshell concerning homellfe and education of children today. Dr. Becker of Oregon State Universitys School of Education was guest instructor at a week-lon- g seminar for Head Start personnel. problems. Mothers returned on the final day of the seminar to relate results of the "Prescription." Dr, Beckers experience in the educa- tional field began in public schools where he taught, served as principal and also school psychologist 15 years. He has been affiliated with Illinois State University, Portland State University and the University of Portland before accepting his present position at Corvallis, Ore. He earned his doctors degree in education at the University of Oregon, Eu- Approximately 50 employees of the Head Start program, including cooks and bus drivers as well as teachers and classroom aids, attended the seminar Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 at the Ute Learning Center Fort gene. Dr. Becker is the author of "Elemen- Duchesne. Stressed at the workshops were communications and staff relationships, teacher-child and relations, teacher-pare- nt parent-chil- d Several mothers relations. from surrounding areas volunteered to bring their children (and their behavioral problems) to the workshop. Dr. Becker spoke with the mother and the child and prescribed solutions to the tary principals and their schools" which is subtitled Beacons of Brilliance and PotTo compile the holes of Pestilence." 500 he toured book, elementary schools 10 in each state. visiting We found many beacons of brilliance during our travels," Dr. Becker related, "But, unfortunately, too many potholes of pestilence. In one school we discovered a principal packing a 38 revolver and several students armed with 38s. Its part TRIBAL MEMBER OUTLINES the youth rebellion." of ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT Dr. Becker has also written many reon the climate of schools and ports Dear Francis: this feels climate gears the climate of the I have been up here in Sheridan at the Intertribal Alcoholism Treatment Center country to a great extent Concerning the Head Start program, Dr. for about a month and a half now and I Becker has been interested in the program be think would you am writing because i for several years having conducted simiinterested in knowing about this program in Spokane, Warms Springs lar workshops and some thoughts and ideas that I have Salt and Lake City. He feels Head Start had. to the child because it beneficial is very I think that this is a very good proto him enables his tools of learning develop gram. I like it very much. I wish there before the schools. entering elementary were a program like this at home. It Becker Dr. would to see like Headstart gives you a lot of time to think about life and the changes you might want to expand into the home situation more thowhich would be hitting at the core make in your life. Getting away gives a roughly most of problems, he said, as well as person a better chance to take a good giving insight into well adjusted situations. look at things. of nine The seminar was the kick-o- ff However, sooner or later a person has and assisof technical months training to go home. The following are suggeswas committees tance which planned by tions which I think would help a person keeo his sobriety and make a Useful from each component of the program, according to Jason Cuch, Head Start person of himself once more after he returns home. 1. A place to stay. Especially single unattached people really need to have a place to stay where there will be no house. In a place drinking like a half-wa- y The domestic water facility announced like this, people who dont want to drink could support each other and stay sober. by the Tribe in March of 1972 drew A Job. I think its good that our one step nearer to realization by receipt 2. Tribal Alcoholism Program has job oppor- of a letter from Economic Development tunities. Its hard for a guy with a Administration dated Aug. 21, 1972, that reputation for being a drunk to get a Job. the Tribes application for funding for a I think it would be good if a person could feasibility study was being processed and come home and go into a good steady that the firm of Nielsen, Maxwell and job with opportunities for advancement. Wangsgard of Salt Lake City would be 3. Activity Centers. I have seen and notified to begin the feasibility study. The letter from the Denver office signed heard here that (me of the main reasons Mr. R. K. Kelly, Chief of Technical by on the different reservations for drinking Assistance Division, stated as soon as to that there do. There is is nothing else had more information the Contract they need a of of a for kinds lot different is activities on the reservations so people Procurement Office would be instructed wont always want to go to town and get to issue the contract for the study. drunk because they are bored. If there are 4. Work with families. problems in families which cause people to drink, someone should be working to help straighten out those problems while the person is away. Also people should know that someone is taking care of things With the summer Neighborhood Youth while they are gone. Corps workers returning to school, at5. A center with all Indian staff, people tention is being focused on who are recovered Alcoholics, not only positions and jobs for those who have Ute Indians but other tribes. dropped out of school. 6. A training program here on the reTwenty four students will be placed in servation Instead of sending them away on after-schowork totaling 10 hours a week. relocation and different programs, where ' Five positions will be available for youth who have dropped out of school but wish they get mixed up with the wrong environ-meand people. to work parttime and attend evening clas7. A leather craft and beading shop, ses. also where they can study about their own The NYC programs have recently been tribal customs and where they can learn combined with the Department of Labor to drum and sing Indian songs. Operation Mainstream program. The I combined projects are under the adWhen I first came to LT.A.T.C. couldnt sing or drum now Pm happy to ministration of Floyd McCook with Deml-tr- y Asnes as assistant say that I am learning, it gives a person a good feeling and confidence to be inviByron Gilbert, who directed ted to sing with a group of singers from the summer NYC program, will be counseother tribes and not feel like an outsider. ling the winter NYC students on a part-tiI hope some of these suggestions can be basis. worked out. U will really help the reStudents interested in either of the NYC covering alcoholics, and can do a lot to programs may contact Mr. McCook or Mr. prevent others from turning to drink. Asnes at the Tribal Building, Fort DuRobert Jenks Sr. chesne, Ext. 58 or 59. ely EXPERTISE OPINIONS On ehUdmie behavior were gives by Dr. Gerald Becker last week during a Head Start seminar. Mrs. Willard Gardner (Loyu) enjoys visiting with Dr. Becker followng one of the aemlons where volunteer mothers presented their childs problems and received a prescription the Oregon educator and author. Ute Tribe Rejects Bureau of Reclamation Strawberry Easement Appraisal Decision The Uintah and Ouray Tribal Business Committee recently met with officials of the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding easement to the Bureau of Reclamation for tribal lands which wffi be Inundated by Strawberry Reservoir enlargement. A tentative agreement for the easement between the tribe and the United States has been formulated and agreed to by the tribe and the Bureau of Reclamation with Domestic Water Facility Rearer Realization ' Winter Work Available For NYC Students after-scho- ol ol nt director-bookkeep- eu appraisers to do the independent appraisal of the easement to be granted to the Bureau of Reclamation. tance grant. On August 3, 1972, the Business Committee by resolution selected the firm of Nielsen, Maxwell and Wangsgard to do this study which is being concurred in by EDA. The application for assistance from EDA has been on file with the Economic Development Administration for several 4-- H CLUB NEWS rvi ruyinnj u 10 to 13 Ten Fort Duchesne girls, ages have attended a H Sewing Club under the supervision of Katherine Jenks wii Saun-dr- ia Murdock. Tim girls completed seven s, two two dresses, one aprons, months. one and skirt pant Jumper during their four The facility, when completed, would of sewing instruction. The weeks girls furnish water to most communities in Duchesne County and west end of Uintah provided their own materials, patterns and sewing needs, working long, hard hours to County. complete their articles for school. Five of the girls exhibited articles at the Uintah Dont Miss er. me 722-22- 63 Maxwell and The firm of Nielsen, the furnished Wangsgard required information and are preparing a comprehensive study which would consider the requirements of a potable water supply for residential, commercial and industrial uses for the future. The study would review sources of water supply, extent and quality, including springs on the south slope of the Uintah Mountains, the prospects for acceptable well supplies and the use of surface water through treatment. The study would determine a design and cost of facilities and would make recommendations for the plan to be followed. The funding furnished by Economic Development Administration is supplemental funding as the major cost is being furnished by the tribe through the Office of Economic Opportunity under a technical assis- the exception of the consideration to be paid for the easement. Tribal official rejected the appraisal made by the Bu-rof Reclamation on the grounds that the appraisal was too low and reflected only grazing value when in actuality the highest and best use of the area is for recreation. The Utah office of the Bureau of Reclamation has tentatively agreed with the tribe but their Washington office returned the agreement with the statement that the consideration asked by the tribe is too high, hi the meeting held with the Bureau of Reclamation on Aug. 23, It was agreed the tribe would obtain an independent appraisal for consideration by the Bureau of Reclamation. The Business Committee authorized R. O. Curry, Resource Director and Steven G. Boyden, attorney for the tribe to take offers from independent appraisers to do the appraisal work for the tribe. Mr. Curry and Mr. Boyden are now in the process of contacting Independent appraisers to see what the anticipated cost of an appraisal will be. As soon as proposals are recelvd As soon as proposals are received from several appraisal groups the Business Committee will select an appraiser or Fantastic Fall Carnival 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Randlett Community Center 4-- maxi-skirt- County Fair, it was their first sewing class and first fair exhibit. Fort Duchesne H Youth enjoyed hot dogs, homemade root beer, cupcakes and a freezer of ice cream recently to mark the 4-- course in completion of a five-webowling which was taught at the Vernal Dinabowl. The five high scoring bowlers were Patsy Reed, Trudi Willie, Shane Jenks, Augustins Santio and Lyle Jenks. Eighteen participated in the bowling lessons and will continue with H ek ers 4-- activities this fall. |