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Johnson is new golf pro at Chinook Winds Golf Resort
Aaron Johnson is the new golf pro­
fessional at Chinook Winds Golf Resort.
Hired in December 2011, Johnson brings
with him more years of experience in the
golf industry than his age would indicate.
He began playing golf at age 9 and
his love of the game helped determine
the course of his life. A native Oregonian
originally from Klamath Falls, Johnson
has spent most of his career in Oregon,
leaving only for a two-year stint at Leg­
ends Resort & The Tournament Players
Club of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Johnson has been employed as an
assistant golf pro and a teaching pro­
fessional for more than 16 years, most
recently at Langdon Farms Golf Course
in Aurora, Ore. Other Oregon courses
where he has been employed include the
Trail’s End Golf Center in Oregon City
and Forest Hills Golf Course in Cornelius.
Johnson says he is enjoying his first
position as a head golf professional rather
than an assistant and is eager to take on the
challenge of building the golf programs
at Chinook Winds Golf Resort. He loves
being at the beach and is looking forward
to working with golf course superinten­
dent Jeff Korner and the rest of the staff.
Teenagers after-hours party set for
May 24 at Games Galore Arcade
Something new is happening at Chinook Winds’ Games Galore Arcade - an after-
hours party for kids age 12-17!
On May 24 (no school the next day), the arcade will close at 7 p.m. and reopen
for registered guests at 8 p.m. The party lasts until midnight.
Guests must pre-register no later than May 20. A $20 registration fee entitles a
guest to unlimited play on virtual reality games. Redemption games will be at regular
price. Food and drink will be available.
The arcade will be locked down during this time. Early pickup by a parent is
permitted with photo ID.
To register or for more information, call 541-996-5790.
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Having honed his technique with
instruction from national teachers, includ­
ing Jim Mclean, Hank Haney, Todd
Andrews, Stan Utley, Jerry Moulds and
Randy Smith, Johnson is looking forward
to passing on what he has learned. His
teaching philosophy can be summed up in
two phrases: “Keep it simple” and “One
thing at a time.”
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds staff
Aaron Johnson
To the editor:
From the Native American Circle at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, my name
is Gene Gagnon, SID 7806840.1 am Lakota American Horse Clan. Among their peoples
I am known as Mishka the Raven.
I am writing this letter in humble thanks to all of the people who have shown sup­
port for those who called their council members and have called the members of the
Legislative Commission on Indian Services (503-986-1067) and my humble thanks
to all of those who may not have called but spoke among the people agreeing that
religious discrimination against Native Americans cannot be allowed.
I firmly believe that together the Natives of North America can make a difference.
Here at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, the Native Circle now has a donation
account #2547.
The Drum Circle has also been reinstated to the first Sunday of every month. If you are
singing to the heartbeat of the people, we will be singing with you. It is a good beginning.
The Native Circle at TRCI is still being denied Talking Circle. Once a month we
need to be able to work on our gifting items all year around as it is our intent to make
drums, rattles, pouches and regalia to gift the Native American community.
We are also being denied a pow-wow. These three things are ceremonies that are
allowed at all other prison facilities in Oregon and Washington. Two Rivers is the last
prison where Native Americans are being religiously discriminated against in Oregon.
Chaplain Hodney and Chaplain Cordona need to know this is unacceptable. The
Oregon Department of Corrections needs to know how you feel.
Gene Gagnon
Mishka the Raven
To all Tribal grandparents:
Are you an honest person? Do you expect and respect honesty in your day-to-day
dealings with people? Do you want your grandchildren to grow up to be and expect
others to be honest? If so, it is time to take action in your Tribal affairs.
Many of us grew up under termination and remember when we had nothing as a
Tribe. We have come a long way and I appreciate everything we have, but if we are to
leave any legacy to our grandchildren let it be an open, accountable, honest government.
Are you aware that our Tribal Council passed unconstitutional laws that curb free
speech and allow them to sue you for speaking out against them?
Are you aware that our Tribal Chairman Dee Pigsley was given $25,000 by Eco­
trust? The Ethics Ordinance does not allow any gift over $300 to council members.
Tribal Council got around this by declaring this gift an “award,” getting around the
spirit of the law by a simple switch of words.
So where has this money gone to continue her work for the Tribe? Has it gone to
the Elders program? Maybe it has gone to help single working parents with day care
expenses. Maybe it has gone to help people on food stamps.
You don t know? Why not? Do you know how much of our money your Tribal
Council spends every month on business deals, travel for “conferences or training?”
Why not?
Do you care? If someone stole money from your grandchild’s piggybank, would
you try to get it back? If so, why do you allow your Tribal Council to spend thousands
or even millions on attorney fees, political contributions, bad business deals and other
“confidential” deals with no accountability?
For years many people have fought for more accountability, openness, fairness and
an end to secrecy in our government. There have been a few victories but mostly we
have been ignored, censored, hijacked in Tribal Court or otherwise met with apathy
and inaction.
Why can’t we see where every dollar of our and our grandchildren’s money is
going every month? Why is this council so secretive in so many dealings?
There are a lot of people who have a vested interest in keeping the same people
on council year after year. There are also a lot of people who do not vote each year.
So ultimately, it is up to grandparents and parents who want better lives for the future
of our children to make the changes we need. I hope to live to see these changes.
Respectfully,
Ken Blacketer
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