OR COLL E 75 .368 v. 11 u o r li-'apy no. 23 Nov 7, i 906 Warm Springs News fi (ySCG!yote:News.. l a . 'z.' ...X;-.'V: -X 5n . : ? uSw.. ; r irwr? u 'ri!igty5??iTrti . in. ii i i..VULi .. i im....i..a VOL.11 NO. 23 Heart attack claims tribal leader by Pat Leno-Btker Warm Springs tribal leader, Harold Culpus a leader in the 1 Northwest and nation in the acqui sition and maintenance of Indian fishing rights and fish run, col lapsed and died at his home on the reservation of an apparent heart attack November I, 1986. Harold was born at Blalock, Oregon, on the Columbia River, March 25, 1918 to John and Ida (Sampson) Culpus. He lived and fished at Celilo Falls until the con struction of The Dalles Dam which inundated the Falls area in 1957. He then moved to the Warm Springs Reservation where he lived until his death. He spent many years of his'life working on national, regional and tribal fishing issues. He was a strong support of the Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery, on the Warm Springs River, a project built to increase the number offish returning to the Columbia, Deschutes and Warm Springs Rivers. He elected to serve on the Warm Springs Tribal Council as a repre sentative from the Simnasho Dis trict for the first time in May of 1959. During his life he served 15 'A years on Council. Culpus also served on the Tribal Fish and Wildlife committee for IS'A years. At the time of his death he was serving as chairman of that committee. At the inception of the Middle Oregon Historical Society (MOIHS) in 1974, Harold was selected to serve on the Board of Directors, a postion he still held at the time of his death. Harold served as Warm Springs representative at the U.S. Congress, helping to gain passage of the North west Power Act and the Salmon and Steelhead Enhancement Act. And, a member of the U.S. delega tion that negotiated the U.S. and Canada Salmon Treaty, Harold saw the Treaty ratified in 1985 after 20 years of negotiations and delibe rations. Harold served on the Board of Directors of Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish Commission at the onset of the commission in 1976. He was selected board chairman in 1980 and served in that capacity until 1983. During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 21, Turnout rate high. Voters decide As was expected, over 70 percent of registered Oregon voters showed at the polls Tuesday, November 4 for the general election. Voters decided on a new governor, 1 6 bal lot measures, two senatorial and congressional races and various other issues. Approximately 42 per cent of registered Warm Springs voters cast their ballots on Tues day's election. County-wide, voters swayed toward republican gubanatonai can- -didate Norma Paulus. However, RoSOn lO ClOSe ctatr.uide. democrat Neil Goldschmidt won the race for gov ernor with a 52 percent to 48 per WEATHER OCT. HI LOW 21 71 34 22 71 34 23 65 34 24 72 41 25 80 48 26 69 46 27 63 39 2S 54 33 29 48 40 30 53 38 31 61 41 NOV. 1 46 36 2 55 41 3 48 28 4 53 38 "' .. v.-..;. ' ' ' v V ' I . t t.l , :' ' '":-J""c-""-'ai --V ' Jl: 1 I .. . '.-S. 1 ' Harold Culpus 1941 and served until November J, 1 944. During his tour of duty over seas he was stationed in North Africa and Sicily. He married Effie Puyette at Warm Springs February 24, 1944. After moving to the reservation in 1957 he was active in farming. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Elliott Palmer Post 4217, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Effie; a daughter: JoAnn Casey; a foster son James Teeman; a brother; Ivan McKinley; eight sisters, Martha George, Ina Tohet, Dorothy Sim- on candidates, measures cent lead. Warm springs voiers also went with Goldschmidt by voting 143 for him and 91 for Pau lus. Paulus' lead over Goldschmidt in Jefferson County was 2,073 to 1,747. For U.S. Senate, Jefferson County went with Bob Packwood over Rick Bauman by a 2,356 to 1,41 1 margin. For representative, voters stayed with incumbant Bob Smith over Larry Tuttle, by a margin ol The Kah-Nee-Ta Village will be closed November 1, 1986 through January 2, 1987. The purpose of the closure will be to refurbish re pair the main pool. Come see the new pool in January. The Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge will close its doors on November 16, 1986, and is scheduled to reopen on March 12, 1987. Major refurbish ment, repairs, and other small work are scheduled to be done. Hope to see you soon. Adoption referendum Tuesday, Nov. 18 Vote at the Community Center WARM SPRINGS, 1918 to 1986 tustus, Amelia Colwash, Pat Tanewasha, Ellen Squiemphen, Nancy Johnson and Mary Dan zuka; two grandsons, Kevin Blu eback and Dale Casey; numerous nieces nephews. Tribal dressing ceremonies were held at the Simnasho longhouse Sunday, November 2 with Matilda Mitchell and James Selam officiat ing. Seven Drum services followed at the longhouse starting Sunday, November 2 and ending Tuesdy, November 4. Burial was at the Simnasho Cemetery Tuesday, Novem ber 4. 5 1R8 to 1.635. For the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Mary Roberts won over Dan Goodhall by a margin of 2,526 to 1,212. State representatives Bill Bal lamy defeated Anzie Adams by 2,480 votes to 1,249 votes, Jefferson County Commissioner Gordon Shown was re-elected, as were County Assessor Cecil Zemke and County Clerk Elaine Hender son. Andrew Morrow, Charles Forman and Doug Middlestetter were all elected to the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conserva tion District. Each position carries a four-year team. Mike Sullivan was re-elected Jefferson County District Attorney and Verne Dun can was re-elected Supintendent and Public Instruction. Jefferson County voters defeated the $3.6 million tax base for Jeffer son County School District by a margin of 1,629 to 1,265. Madras voters elected Rick Allen as their mayor over Jay Binder and elected !ont CnMiAen Rmwn. Larrv Easter, Joe Krenowicz and Diane McDo nald to the City Council. MiKe RrannnH Frank Reese were also in the running for City Council posi tions. Of the 16 ballot measures, Jef ferson County voted "ycs"on seven measures and "no" on nine. Area votes voted yes on measure numbers I, 2,3, 4, 8. 10 and 13. Defeated were measures numbers 5, 6, 7, 9, II, 12, 14, 15 and 16. Jefferson County voters cast their ballots exactly as did voters state-mide. OREGON 97761 First of budget meetings held by Pat Leno-Baker The first of three district tribal meetings on the proposed 1987 budget of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs was held at the Agency Longhouse October 28 for the Agency District members. Tribal. members attending the meeting were given a packet of the budget which included the intro duction and synopsis of Ordinance 67; background and plan for 1987; present financial position explain ing; financial statement of present position; 1987 revenue; 1987 expenses; major increases; governance, man agement and supervision; program description; and, appendix. During the introduction it was explained that the packet prepared for the enrolled members was arranged in such a manner as to show a general picture and lead into more detail. The packet was an attempt to explain how the budget was planned, what anticipated expenses are and the purpose of the expenses. Ordinance 67 was written and enacted in response to the concerns of the membership as they were eressed during the 1986 budget process. Last winter the Tribal Coun cil held public workshops to gain . input from the members to improve the process. The ordinance has three major points: 1. to authorize the posting of the budget before October 1 showing the estimated revenues and expenses by category, posting will be in three public pla ces for at least 30 days; 2. public hearings will be held no sooner then 15 days and no later than 45 days after the posting; and, 3. after the hearings but no later then Decem ber 1 , the Tribal Council can act to appropriate tribal funds, Council can amend the budget or even appropriate less than the posted amount but cannot exceed more than the proposed posted total. The planning and efforts of the tribal departments were combined with the general priorities identi fied by Tribal Council. Council set a three percent (3) gross increase over the 1986 budget as the target for all departments. Several issues identified by Council for the cost of operating tribal programs were the effectiveness of programs, growing population, child care, increasing self-reliance of members, employ ment, economic growth and long term health of the tribal resources. Council expressed some concern over the costs and operations on the 1987 proposed posted budget but added there will be further con siderations before taking any final action. The members comments and suggestions will help in the decision making as to just what will be in the best interest of the tribes. The district meetings and the general council meeting serve as a good ground for gaining input from the members. The information fair held ,1, i i t ":FT7 p M -1 ;zJ l . i i : : 'J i . , I t i "v " ; : : ' t ,jkf : -f 'I v ; J. ' " f ' ' f ' : , i - J pZfioYhtSovemb 4 ekctiom to Address Correction Requested October 23 served as a method to get information to the people about the various departments and their goals and functions. The proposed 1987 budget isdif ferent from the 1986 budget which was posted in October 1985 in that only tribal funds are shown as appropriated and per capita is not shown as a part of the proposed budget. State and federal monies and per capita will be separate. The present position as of Sep tember 30 includes the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes, in fund balance report shows a sav ings of $1,295,763. Revenue shows $1 1 ,503 more than forecast, expen ditures show a savings of $ 1 ,334,989 in operating expenses in depart ments up to September 30. While net includes operational expendi tures savings and the revenue to give an excess of revenues over expenditures of $1,246,492. The sale of an enterprise brought in $7,846 which was transferred in, transfered out was the total of $14,697,928 which includes refer endum items, capital projects, enter prises and internal services. Per capita paid out brings the fund balance to $20,331,597. To make a financial forecast required to look into the future and makingsome assumptions and conside rations about revenue and expen ditures. With the large growth of enrollment, Council and manage ment were faced with decisions on various needs within the organiza Selam to be by VFW The Warm Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 4217 were the honor guard at a awards ceremo ny, November 9, at the Toppenish Community Center. James G. Selam, was presented the Bronze Star Medal, for meritor ious achievement, in ground com bat against the armed enemy dur ing World War II, in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operation. The presentation was made by Lt. Colonel Dale Hill, Commander of the Yakima Firing Center; Major Garth G. Germond, Adjutant, Yaki ma Firing Center; Sgt. Major Tho mas Ingram, Sgt. Major, Yakima Firing Center. The awards will be presented by Lt. Colonel Hill, assisted by Sgt. Major Ingram. Citation reading by Major Garth G. Germond. Medals awarded to Jimmy dur ing his tour of duty with the U.S. Army are the American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific with battle stars, the Army Good Conduct medal, the Victory medal and now after 41 years or so years the Bronz Star. Jimmy G. Selam, enlisted in the U.S. Army in Portland, Oregon, October of 1944. He served with the 25th Division in the South discus, tribl conctms with tritxl ( U.S. Pottage Bulk Rata Permit No. 2 Warm Springs, OR 97761 UNIVUK.-HTY OF OREGON LIBRARY Received on: 11-14-86 f.pilyay tymoo . NOVEMBER 7, 1986 tions. Based on the erowth. pro jects and community needs listed were a larger school, health facil ity and a elder care facility. I he importance of the items and the substantial costs required a fore cast that would predict where the tribes would be in 10-20 years, financially. Assumptions were made on the stumpage prices, the annual allowable cut, interest rate of nine percent (9), the rental payment for Pelton and Round Butte dams and the recent power sales contract on the hydro generation project. These were extended to the year 2001. Expenditures were indexed by taking the 1986 budget items and inflating the amounts by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The . CP1 shows the cost of living increase at a certain rate. These expendi tures were also extended to the year 2001. In calculating cost, if the tribe were to proceed at the present rate of expenditures, all available funds would be exhausted in a short time. Even using moderate amounts with the current spending trends, the excess revenues would be depleted in six years and the unobligated funds would be depleted in 13 years. Taking the trend in consid eration, Council sees a real need for a carefully conducted future financial plan. The budget process is a high priority and all tribal sys tems will be a goal and result Continued on page 8 honored Pacific from April 6, 1 945 to August 6, 1946. He held the rank of Corpo ral. Elliott Palmer Post 42 17, Vete rans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. was installed June 26, 1952, at Warm Springs. Jimmy is a Charter member of the Post and has been a continuous member since the Post was first organized. He now holds a lifetime membership to the Post. During the time Jimmy lived here in Warm Springs he was an active member. When he was Com mander of the Post he was voted in the State Commander of the year 1965-66. He was also very active with the Boy Scouts and 4-H when his boys were youngsters at Warm Springs. He is still working with Boy Scouts at Toppenish, Washington. The Warm Springs VFW Post 4217, will have a Veterans Day dinner at the agency Longhouse, Tuesday November 1 1, 1986, to honor all the veterans who have served their country from the early Indian wars, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. A day for all veterans to get together and have some good chow. Indtrt.