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12 October 21, 1999
Warm Springs, Oregon
SpilyayTymoo
Job openings-
The following job openings as of
October 1 1 are currently being ad
vertised by the Human Resource de
partment. If interested call Amelia
Tcwcc at 553-3262. If you want job
details call the contact person listed.
Store clerks (3); Simnasho Store;
Ron Suppah 553-34683469
Teacher; LCE; LolaTrimblc 553
3241 Substitute Teacher Aide; ECU;
Sue Matters 553-3241
Bus Driver Limited Duration;
HcadstartECE; Nancy Sampson
553-3241
Secretary IV; ECE; Julie Quaid
553-3241
Prevention Coordinator; Com.
Counseling Ctr.; James Quaid 553
3205 Secretary; Social Services; Gayle
Rodgcrs 553-3491
BudgetContract & Grant Ana
lyst; BudgetsContracts & Grants;
Jamie or Bonnie 553-34973219
Family Intake Coordinator;
CPS; Rcbckah Aguilar 553-3209
Equipment Operator; Fire
Mgmt.; Michael Cunningham 553-
Nathan "8-Ball" Jim. Sr. age 62
passed away Saturday, October 2
at the Mountain View Hospital in
Madras, OR from natural causes.
Mr. Jim was born to parents Willie
and Catherine (Cusliingway) Jim
on January 9, 1937 in Warm
Springs.. He was a lifetime resi
dent and an enrolled member of the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs. Jim attending boarding
school in Warm Springs and gradu
ated from Madras High School. He
later went on to marry Ella Jane
Earl Erwin "Taz" "Koots Koots Wapta" Conner
Earl Erwin "Taz" Conner, a de-
scendant of the Chief Joseph Band
of Nez Perec Indians and a Viet
nam veteran, died October 1 2, 1 999
at St. Mary Medical Ceriterin Walla
Walla, Washington. He was 61
years old, Conner was born to par
ents Elsie (Spokane) and Gilbert
Edward Conner on February 18,
1 938 in Pendleton, Oregon . He was
raised on the Umatilla Indian Res
ervation where he attended Dis
trict 44, the last public grade school ,
on the reservation and then gradu
ated from Pendleton High School
in 1956.
- Mr. Conner attended Boise Jun
ior College prior to enlisting in the
US Navy. He served his country
from Nov, 28, 1956 to July 18,
1972, and was honorably dis
charged as a Fcrsonnelman, First
Class Petty Officer. Awards and
decorations included Combat Ac
tion Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign medal, Vietnam Service
medal, Republic of Vietnam Armed
Forces meritorious Unit Commen
dation (Gallantry Cross), Navy Unit
Commendation, Meritorious Unit
Commendation, National Defense ;
Service Metal and Good Conduct
medal (third award). I le served two
tours of duty in Vietnam on the
USS Fox and USS Leonard F.
Mason. His Navy career took him
Reuben Urban "Shortbones" Johnson, Sr.
Reuben Urban "Shortbones"
Johnson Sr., age 67 passed away at
Mt. View Nursing home in Ma
dras, OR from natural causes on
September 24, 1999. Mr. Johnson
was born to parents Elvina
(Slacona) Johnson Swilzler and
Buford Johnson Sr. on July 6, 1 932
at Warm Springs, OR.
He was a lifetime resident of
Warm Springs and an enrolled
member of the Confederated
Tribes. He went to school in Warm
Springs, Madras and Barber school
in Portland. Johnson served in the
US Army during the Korean Con-
Kenny Blackwolf, lifelong resi
dent of Warm Springs, Oregon went
to the Lord on Sunday October 2,.
1999 in Madras, Oregon at his
daughter's residence. He died of
natural cause. He was 52 years of
age.
Mr. Blackwolf was born to par
ents Ellcry & Julia (Ike) Wolfe on
April 6, 1947 in Toppenish, Wash
ington.
. Wolf was a journeyman carpen
ter and helped build many of the
Warm Springs tribal buildings such
as the Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge, Warm
Springs Plaza. Warm Springs Court
house, Housing building and nu
merous houses on the reservation.
Kenny was employed by the Utili
ties department, S& S Construc
tion and also owned his own con
Majorie Kay (Kalama) Danzuka
Laura (Dick) Crowe Stywer
Information for the alxne was not obtained at the time of publishing. It will be in the next publication.
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Forest Crew Member (sea
sonal); Fire Mgmt.; Luther Clements
553-1 146
Systems Analyst; OIS; Lloyd
Phillips 553-3275
Secretary; WS Composite Prod
ucts; Harold Majxner 553-1 143
Surveillance Observer; Indian
Head Gaming; David Therrien 553
4890 Snack Bar Attendant; Indian
Head Gaming; Georgianna George
553-6122
Marketing Coordinator; Indian
Head Gaming; Georgianna George
553-6122
Jefferson Co. School
Dist. 509-J
Educational Assistants for Spe
cial F.d; 62 5 hrs. positions; one 7 hr.
position at the JCMS. Intersted can
didates should contact:
Jefferson Co. Sch. Dist. 509-J;
445 SE Buff Street; Madras. OR
97741 or phone (541)475-6192.
Madras Employment
Howlalc Tichum
Nathan "8-Ball" Jim,
(Col wash) February 24. 1958.
Mr. Jim served on the Fish and
Wildlife committee many years ad
vocating for treaty hunting and fish
ing rights. He was a renowned mas
ter of ceremonies for powwows
throughout Indian land in the US and
Canada.
Preceding him in death are his
parents, two sons
Survivors include his wife, Ella
Jane, children Alice (Jim) Stewart,
Annette, Frank and Curt Jim all of
to Providence, RI; Norfolk, VA; Rota,
Spain; Oakand and Point Magco, CA;
Tacoma, WA; Japan and Vietnam.
In addition to his military career,
he worked in the Hells Canyon Na
tional Recreation Area, Walowa
Whitman National Forest; Stale of
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Indus
tries Civil Rights Division; Smith
Frozen Foods; Portland Urban In
dian Council; Multnomah County
Juvenile Court; Confederated Tribes
of Umatilla; and various local ranches
in wheat and pea harvests. He also
studied sociology at Portland Com
munity college whete he was active
in United Indian Students for Higher
Education as president.
Mr. Conner lettered in varsity foot
ball as a starting defensive guard at
Boise Junior College. At Pendleton
High School, he was captain for 1 955
varsity football, was an all-conf'er-cnee
tackle in 1955, lettered in track
and tennis, and was a member of the
concert and marching bands.
His Indian name was Koots Koots
Wapta, after his mother's paternal
uncle. Mis father's grandfather was
Alikut, younger brother of Young
Chief Joseph. As a descendant of the
Joseph Band, Mr. Conner dedicated
more than 10 years to the develop
mentof a gathering and healing place
for the original and present-day in
habitants of the Wallowa Valley. His
flict then worked as a loader for
Smith-Greene Logging. He was also
active in sports, playing on the
Magpie's basketball team and helped
coach the girls softballbaskctball
teams. He was also an expert cook.
Preceding him in death arc his
parents and three brothers.
Survivors include children Natal ie
Johnson of Warm Springs, Reuben
(Janet) Johnson Jr. of Seattle, WA,
Carla (Charles) Hinthorn of Wann
Springs, Heather (Brad) Schut of
Yakama, WA and Elmina Johnson
of Warm Springs, brother Buford
(Nancy) Johnson Jr. of Warm
Kenny Blackwolf
struction business called the
"Blackwolf Construction". For many
... years was a ceremonial fisherman
and ceremonial hunter for the tribe.
His favorite hobby was being a com
mercial fisherman on the Columbia
; River for over 25 years. Also fished .,
as dip netting and eeling at the Sherars
Bridge and built scaffolds for many
years at Sherars Bridge and at the
Columbia River and also at the
Willamette River.
Preceding him in death are his
parents Ellcry and Julia (Ike) Wolfe,
sons Leander 'Timber" & Charlie
Jason Wolfe, brothers Charles &
Reggie Wolfe, sisters Carol & Nina
Wolfe and grandson Martin
Sconowah.
Survivors include sister Katie
Blackwolf from Pendleton, OR,
Registered Nurse; A.R.T.; Child
Care teacher; Assistant Teacher;
Educational Assistant; Special E.
Assistant; Aerobics Inst.Coord.; Job
Service Rep.; Domestic Violence
Inv.; Associate Planner; Cashier;
General Office Clerk; Waiter
Waiters; Cook Restaurant; Cook
Assistant; Housekeeper; Hair Styl
ist; Athletic Director; Certified
Nurses Aide; Child Care Attendant;
Custodial Substitute; Car Wash
Worker; CATV Installer; Yard De
livery Person; Bus Asistant; Gas
Attendnat; Millworkcrs and Produc
tion Worker in Madras.
Systems Analyst; BudgetContr
Analyst; Prevention Coordinator;
Accounting Clerk; CashierCounter
person; WaiterWaitress; Line Cook;
Line Cook; Survcilance Observer;
Forest Crew Member; Exterior
Painter and Equipment Operator
Truck Driver in Warm Springs.
Site Director and Mexican Food
Cook in Culver.
Journey Electrician in Central
Oregon
Sr.
Warm Springs, and a brother Levi
Kennedy. He also leaves many rcla
Uves and mends.
Dressing ceremonies was he
Monday, October 4, 1999 at the
Agency Lonchouse at 4 p.m. with
overnight services following
Burial was at sunrise Tuesday
Octobers, 1999 at the IenmoCem
etery in Warm Springs.
Memorial contributions are sue
gested to the Hospice of Redmond
and Sisters. .
efforts resulted in the founding of
the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail
Interpretive Center, Inc. a scholar
ship program and the Tamkaliks
Celebration, held annually in July
since 1991. He was also active in
efforts to revitalize Indian partici
pation at the Chief Joseph Days
Rodeo and Encampment. He was
also a member ol the American
Legion George St. Dennis Post 1 40
and VFW Post 922 in Pendleton.
Preceding him in death are hi
parents and siblings Naom
Sheppard, Duane, Cecil and
Antoinette Williams,
Survivors include brother
Norman, sisters Leah & Etta, cousin
Gordon Waiters, all of Pendleton
cousin Irvin Wattersof Lapwai, ID
and Ken Conner, Portland, OR and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dressing was at the Bishop Fu
neral Chapel in Pendleton at 1 p.m.
on Thursday, October 14, Washat
Services began at 7 p.m. in
Wallowa, 209 East Second, with
burial at Wallowa Cemetery on
Whiskey Creek Road. Dinner was
at the Wallowa "Coalition ' prop
crty following the burial.
The family requests that in lieu
ol floral arrangements, contribu
tions be made to the Wallowa Band
Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Cen
ter, Inc. in his memory at PO Box
si 4, Wallowa, OR 97885.
Springs, sisters Beulah (Raymond)
Tsumpti, Lcota (Wayne) Saunders
of Warm Springs, Sidonia
Santellcno of Walla Walla, WA
and Susan (Lune) Coronado of
Walla Walla, WA; 14 grandchil
dren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Dressing ceremony was held
Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 4
p.m. at the Agency Longhousc with
overnight services following for
two nights.
Burial was Monday, September
27, 1999 at 9 a.m. at the Agency
Cemetery.
Eunice Esquiro & Josie Redfox of
Warm Springs, brothers Alfred
. Wolfe & Harold Blackwolf Sr. of
Warm Springs, sons Hiram Yaw
Sr. & Avery American Horse of
Warm Springs, daughters Lillian
Blackwolt ol Warm Springs and
Angcline Blackwolf of Madras
Warm Springs, OR, He also had
six grandsons and three grand
daughters among numerous rela
tives and friends.
Dressing was held on Tuesday,
October 5, 1999 at the Warm
Springs Agency Longhouse with
overnight Washut services. Offici
ating the dressing was "Wilfred
Jim, Sr. and Rosie Johnson. Burial
was at Sunrise on Wednesday,
October 6, 1999 at Wolfe Point
Cemeterv.
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The Indian Warrior-The Veterans
Corner-lnformationTips For Vets
Native American Veterans
libs
Native Americans, like other
Americans who have served in the
military services, can be potentially
eligible for a wide variety of veterans
benefits.
DISABILITY
TION
COMPENSA.
Veterans who are disabled by injury
or disease incurred or aggravated dur
ing active service in line of duty during
wartime or peacetime service and were
discharged or separated under other
than dishonorable conditions may be
compensated for their service-connected
injury or disease. Veterans who
are found to be eligible for disability
compensation are entitled to monthly
payments. The amount of payment
depends upon the degree of disability.
In addition, a wide variety of benefits,
including specially adapted autos and
homes, are available to certain severely
disabled veterans.
PENSION
Veterans of wartime service may
be eligible for a pension if permanently
and totally disabled for reasons not
traceable to service. A pension is
awarded on the basis of need. A pen
sion is not payable to those who have
estates that can provide adequate main
tenance. EDUCATION
VA administers education programs
for veterans and active duty
sservicpersons. Native American vet
erans who participated in the Mont
gomery G.I, Bill while on active duty
nave eligibility for 10 years after their
last discharge or release. The Mont
gomery G,I, Bill also provides educa
tional assistance to members of the
Selected Reserve.
Spouses and children of the de
ceased or seriously disabled Native
American veterans may also be eli
gible for VA educational assistance.
Native American veterans entitled
to VA educational benefits are also
entitled to educational and vocational
counseling. This counseling is also
available to service members within 6
months of their separation date from
military service or within 12 months
after being separated.
VOCATIONAL REHABILI
TATION Native American veterans who
served in our Armed Forces during
World War II or thereafter and suffered
a service-connected disability in active
service which entitles them to compen
sation at a rate of twenty percent or
greater may be eligible for vocational
Fallen Warriors Foundation
Presents
This 4
day retreat is designed for veterans and non-veterans
armg to eentlv explore healine the wounds nf war The.
mutual sharin
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affect healing. Veterans of all wars are welcome, as well as family members, and anyone who is
interested in sharing this time together. .
Cjaude AnShin Thomas, a veteran of the Vietnam War, draws upon his own journey from
soldier to spiritual practitioner and also his work over many years leading retreats for veterans.
To register, please send the registration from on the reverse side, or for further information
contact:
Times: Registration will begin at 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, November 11th
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HOME LOANS
Native American veterans with suf
ficient active-duty service may obtain
VA-guarantced loans to purchase or
improve houses, manufactured homes,
and condominiums.
MEDICAL CARE
A full range of health care services
is available at VA medical facilities for
eligible Native Americans. A law re
cently passed by Congress made sev
eral changes in a veteran's eligibility
for VA health care. The intent of the
law is to ensure that care at a VA
medical facility is provided to service
connected veterans and to lower-income
veterans. Those veterans with
higher incomes will be provided VA
health care on a space-available basis
and may be charged a deductible for
their care based on their income.
The law established two categories,
"mandatory" and "discretionary," for
VA medical center, nursing home, and
outpatient care. The eligibility assess
ment will be completed and applies to
all non service-connected veterans re
gardless of age, except for the follow
ing groups: former prisoners of war,
veterans requiring care for condition
that may be related to exposure to
certain herbicides while serving in Viet
nam and to ionizing radiation in con
nection with atmospheric testing of
nuclear weapons, or in the occupation
of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, veterans
receiving a VA pension, veterans of
WWI, the Spanish-American War and
Mexican Border period, and veterans
eligible for Medicaid. Outpauent medi
cal care may also be available.
VA has also begun use of mobile
vans for providing medical services to
veterans living in remote areas.
READJUSTMENT COUN
SELING Many vet centers in the Veterans
Health Administrations's Readjust
ment Counseling Service are actively
engaged in providing psychological
counseling service to Native Ameri
can Vietnam veterans, and veterans of
the Persian Gulf War, and conflicts in
Lebanon, Grenada, and Panama Ser
vices also include outreach, network
ing, coordination or services with other
providers (native and non-native), edu
cational presentations to local veterans
groups, information exchange between
vet center staff and Native American
service providers, and providing indi
vidual and group readjustment coun
seling on Native American reservations..
Healing The Wounds of
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Jack Estes or Colleen O'Callaghan
Fallen Warriors Foundation
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DEATH BENEFITS
Native American Veterans may be
buried in a VA national cemetery, along
with spouses and minor children. These
veterans are eligible for a plot allow
ance and those receiving disability com
pensation or pension payments also are
eligible for burial allowances. VA will
furnish a flag and a headstone or marker
to mark the grave of any veteran buried
in a national, state or private cemetery.
EMPLOYMENT
There are various benefits available
to Native American veterans and their
dependents which are not administered
by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
While there is no law which authorized
hiring preference to native Americans
for appointments to positions in VA,
veterans preference and affirmative
action outreach efforts to target racial
and ethnic minority groups, including
Native Americans, are integrated as
pects of VA employment practices.
The principal hiring preference stat
ute for Native Americans is Section 12
of the Indian Reorganization Act of
1934, which established preference for
the employment of qualified Native
Americans in the Department of
Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs and
the Department of Health and Human
Services Indian Health Service. Fro
more information, contact either of these
Departments. .
Assistance in finding jobs is also
provided to Native American veterans
through State imployment job service
local offices thoughout the country.
The local Veterans Employment Rep
resentatives provide functional super
vision of job counseling, testing, and
implement referral and placement ser
vices provided to veterans. Priority in
referral to job openings and training
opportunities is given to eligible veter
ans, with preferential treatment for dis
abled veterans.. In addition, the job
service assists veterans who are seek
ing employment by providing informa
tion about job marts, on the job and
apprenticeship opportunities, etc., in
cooperation with VA regional offices
and vet centers.
Native American veterans should
apply for this kind of help at their
nearest local State employment ser
vicejob service office.
How to obtain VA benefits: Ben
efits are not automatically available.
For specific eligibility information,
contact the nearest VA regional office
or VA medical center. Look under U.S.
Government, Department of Veterans
Affairs, in telephone directories. Too
free service is available in all 50 states,
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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