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July 5,1985
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Editorial
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Letters to the Editor—
Fire most damaging
Though the fire of June 23 wifi not go down, in the history books
as one of the largest on the reservation, it will long be remembered
as one of the most damaging td human life.
Five men Were seriously burned and another received first and
second degrees burns on his hands and face. Those most
seriously burned will spend the next several months in painful
recovery. Even after the now-black ground turns green, those six
men will recall the terrible ordeal they endured.
Many comments Can be made abbut the fire and the way in
which it was handled. Like all fires, the Kah-Nee-Ta fire was
unpredictable—it was exactly that unpredictability.that caused
the injuries. Those five employees and one guest were merely
trying to subdue the ffre, to keep it from destroying the lodge. Their
actions were heroic.
The heroism didn’t end there. While still at the scene, a Newport
doctor, Peter Cookson, who was vacationing with his family and
Several EMTs administered the*riecessary care while waiting for
the ambulances to arrive. Once those bùrn victims reached the
clinic, the three clinic physicians, Drs. Creelman, Balmer and
Manning, and Dr. Doug Lieuaflen from Madras, and Dr. Cookson
along with several other health professionals worked quickly and
expertly. There was an ambulance of medical personnel on hand,
Dr. Creelman said.
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'The quick response by medical personnel and accurate diagno
sis of the seriousness of the burns probably saved the lives of the
victims. Once the patiénts were stabalized, they were rushed to.the
bum center at Emmanuàl Hospital via helicopters,;
All involved are to be commended for their dedication and pro
fessionalism, Without that, the Kah-Nee-Ta fire may have been
more damaging than it was.
What’s going on with police?
To the Editor,
death threats being made toward
young adults if they’re arrested
More and more I’ve been- or caught alone; sticks and clubs
hearing horror stories about the being used to break finger bones
brutality inflicted upon the or to hit prisoners in the crotch;
young people and drunks at the guns being fired at young adults
jail by our tribal policeman, during arrest; officers continue
especially by one officer in parti to beat a prisoner after cuffs are
cular.
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on and prisoner is subdued. On
I’ve heard stories from differ- ‘ and on it goes, but where will it
ent Tribal Members, especial end? What is going on?
ly young adults, about beat
The policeman and police de
ings with billy clubs and fistsby partment are supposed to be
officers; prisoners being stripped here to protect and help the
and beaten; arms being twisted community not be an Army out
brutally behind the back way to get the ertemy. We’re sup
above the head until the pri posed to be able to go to them
soner is screaming in agony; a for help and protection, not to
female prisoner’s hand being fear them.
slammed in the cell dodr caus
'Do we have tb have a situa
ing broken bones; intoxicated tion such as the one recently in
people being beaten brutally Portland before we move to
while they’re in being detoxed; protect ourselves? It’s easy to sit
suicide threats being taken lightly back add pretend nothing is
and the prisoner being left alone happening. But, I don’t want
unattended, and unchecked; the next victim to be my nephew,
Thanks for support
To the Editor:
We, the family of Jimmy
Wolfe, Jr., would; like to take
this opportunity to express our
love and appreciation to every
one that contributed something
during our loss of our loVed
one.
A very special thanks to Mr.
& Mrs. Mike Clements, Zane
Jackson, and Ellen Johnson for
the financial help; which really
h e lp e d d u r in g th is p e r io d . O th
ers d eserving are D ebbie S m ith,
S ad on ia D av id , M r. an d M rs.
Jumpers headed
for Alaska
Arson has been identified to be the cause of afire that burned the
old A rt Thomas home located on highway 26. The fire was set in
the basement o f the old home, according to BI A investigator
Jerome Main. The fire, Sunday, June 23, consumed the house
within minutes. Traffic on highway 26 was held up for several
hours while firefighters battled the blaze. The fire burned with
such high intensity that téléphoné lines were scorched. A ccording
to Main, it is definite the fire was deliberately set but as yet, there
are no suspects. The Thomas home was originally a part o f the
boarding school.
Bryant wins big in lottery
Jo an n By rant stopped by
Ahern’s has had two $5,000
Ahern’s the other night and not winners since the lottery started
only did she come out with the in April. Both winners have
daily newspaper but with a win been from Warm Springs.
ning $5,000 lottery ticket as
well.
“ Whenever I ’m ip town, I
stop by Ahern’s to buy a news
pap er,” said By rant. Bryant
bought one ticket and found it
was a $2 winner. She exchanged
the ticket for two more and the
first of the two was the big
$5,000 winner. “I flipped it
around” toward clerk Shirley
Rogers who excitedly confirmed
that it was, in fact, a winner.
“Shirley made me excited just
watching her ...she was So hap
py.” It was the first $5,000 win
ning ticket that Rogers has sold
at t h e ,s to r ^ t,^ :^ ^ |i- ^
Bryant intends to pay off her
1983 Citation and “bank the
rest.”
Thank you,
Myrna Bobb
. Tribal Member
Love, your family
Wallulatum, Julia W ahpat and
family, and many, many others
for their kind and consoling
, words of comfort, material con*'
tributions, physical assistance,
words of encouragement, or just;
being thére in our need. Thanks July 8 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
to our family and friends that
2. 10:00 a.m. M arie/Daisy Concerns
traveled from out of town to be
3. 1:30 p.m. IHS Facilities-Bob and Ed
: with us also.
May God bless each and eve July 9 Tribal Council Meeting
1. A.M. Water Task Force Meeting at Portland
ryone of you and may he keep
July 10 Tribal Council Meeting
his hands upon you.
Tribal Council Agenda
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Easton Aguilar, Louise Langley,
M ary A nn M eanus, ; Auntiei
Lavina, Nancy Johnson and
children, Mary Danzuka and
children, Mr. and Mrs Elliott
Switzlér, Ruby Torrez, Nelson
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brother, son or me. It’s scary to
think that the police have so
much power and nobody knows
what happens to a prisoner after
they’re behind that cell door.
Sometimes not even the prisoner
is aware because he/she is too
out-of-it. They are told later
what happened to them. Pri
soner, yes, but person first.
W hat will you do, Law and
O rder’ Committee, to correct
this? What will Council do now
that they are aware that this is
happening? D on’t just listen to
the officer’s side of it, try listen
ing to the community. I’m sure
there are a lot of questions and
complaints floating around out
there. A relative goes in fine and
comes out bruised and beated?
Think about it.
I hope I’ve opened up a can of
worms so we can get this prob
lem corrected.
' JnLovingRespect,
Grandma Elvina S witzler
Beulah & Willis Wahpat
Cyril & daughter Cassie Wolfe
Kanet & Norman Wolfe
Gary Curtis Wahpat
Aunts & Uncles
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For sale
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™ 1. 9:00 a.m . Business
2. 10:00 a.m . O E D P ■
July 11 Tribal Council & Committee Meetings *
1. 9:00 a.m. Alcohol W orkshop/T.C. Chambers
July 12 Tribal Council Luncheon W/COCC—Kah-Nee-Ta
July 13 Tribal Council Meeting with Governor Vic Atiyeh—Salem
July 15 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business MgS®
2. 10:00 a.m. Fish and Wildlife
3. 1:30 p.m- Policies & Procedures—Land Use Com-
mittee
July 16 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Committee Reports
July 17 Tribal Council Meeting
1. 9:00 a.m. Business
*2. 1:30 p.m. Tribal Court Issues . /' *>
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Business Opportunity: Restau-
Smoke jumper Mark Jack- rant for sale to qualified Tribal
son of Warm Springs is one of Member. Contact Richard Macy
five firefighters from Redmond at 553-1300. v
Air Center selected for, tempor
aryfirefighting service in Alaska.
The transfer qf these firefigh
ters is a cooperative exchange
for the purpose of utilizing V.S.
Forest service smoke jumpers
as much as possible, according
to Smoke jumper unit managér
at Redmond Air Center Tom
Bowen.
The fire season in Alaska is,
jùsf beginning and u/ill, extend
through the middle of July. The
great number of these lighten
ing -caused fires warrants in
creased man-power during this
period.
Besides Alaska, smoke jump
ers from the Redmond Center
are transferred to Redding, Cali
fornia and Missoula, Montana
during peak fire season in those.
areas. Firefighters are selected
from bases in both Washington
and Oregon.
Along with Mark Jackson
other firefighters heading for
A laska from the Rediriond
Center include Chuck Healam,
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Pete Eelkema, Dean Johnson Fire and Safety Department firefighter cadet and first responder Sara Scott takes Wendy P oitra’.
and Morgan Leach.
blood pressure during clime sponsored by the Warm Springs Wellness office.
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such as one teaspoon salt in one
quart cool water or fruit juice
with a little salt—possibly even
Gatorade, can be given. Give in
small quantities, fluids admin
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victim to become nauseated. A
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Mild câses of heat exhaustion
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extreme temperatures and sun
light, and to also drink water
before, during and after work
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