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Show Page 4 Chieftones Schedule Personal Appearance at Ute Reservation The .Ute reservation will be rocking with the sounds of Billy Thunderkloud and the Chieftones this holiday season when the popular Indian entertainers make a personal appearance in Fort Duchesne. The Chieftones are scheduled for a e concert at the Building good faith and good fun. Sources indicate Billy Thunderkloud and the Chieftones don't on their native North American heritage Dec. 21. present." -- Multi-PUrpos- - entertainment The groups heritage four-memb- is steeped in one of the world's proudest and most distinctive civilizations, the Tsimshian Indian Nation of what is now British Columbia, Canada. The totem pole carvers." The lead singer, Billy Thunderkloud, was born in northwest British Columbia, Canada, and was educated at an Indian residential school in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In addition to being the lead singer, he is an accomplished guitarist, drummer, bassist and dancer. According e he has an to his biography, obvious sense of care for all those with whom he comes into contact-wishi- ng only the best for them, as he does Off-stag- welcomed this month at the Tribe's Alcoholism and of the opening of a Recovery Center at Fort in Abuse anticipation Program Drug Duchesne. The large two story, former superintendents home, will be used to house clients of the Alcoholism program. Pictured above are new personnel: Shirley Frost, secretary; Denise Thompson, recovery center receptionist; Helene Loney, counselor and outreach worker; Trudy Starr, counselor and outreach worker; Reuben Cesspooch, Recovery center night manager; Daisy Jenks recreational and cultural coordinator; Ivan Red Sr., counselor and outreach worker as well as veteran personnel Stan McCook, John Warden, Russ Squires and Dr. Lynn Ravsten. Roy Larsen, not pictured, has also joined the Alcoholism staff as a counselor and outreach NEW STAFF er MEMBERS-we- re himself. A restless young man, he strives continually for an ultimate in performance and audience relationship for himself and the Chieftones. Jack WTolf is the lead guitarist for the group. He is a Niska Indian of the Tsimshian Nation. Wolf does most of the group's arrangements. He is also a vocalist, bassist, drummer and dancer as well as a bofn comedian. A Gitksan Indian of the Tsimshian worker. Richard vocalist. a doubles as also He Grayowl. Billed as the quiet member of the group, drumming appears to be his first, last Nation is the drummer, and only love." The fourth member of the fpoup is Barry Littlestar who is the Chieftones bass guitarist. He is also Billy Thunderkloud's older brother. According to his biography, He is a charmer. A ladies man. A sort of busybody. But all in Here we are again writing about our No. 1 killer, Booze. Who is booze? He is a disease. He is a wrecker of our body, home and life. He is lurking just around the corner waiting for "another Ute to claim as his next victim. We all know he has killed many of our tribal members on stop my drinking. I realized it doesnt do anything for me in return, except bring me heartaches and misery. I was only destroying myself and my self respect. The Ute Tribe Alcoholism and drug program was established here on our reservation to help our people to over come their drinking and become a better Indian. The Program is here to deal with your problems, we also have more and better staff members added to the program who have had experience with the booze and who fought and our reservation. What damage can the booze do to your body? I am sure you have asked yourself that question many, many times. I say it does a lot of damage to your body regardless of who you are. I myself have come to the point where I was destroying my body voluntarily and I had no business of asking the doctors to repair my damaged body, when it was up to me to (Nu-ch- Day Scheduled Multi-Purpos- e Their musical influences have come ' from Manager John Raddiffes love of the English music hall as well as their shared respect for the Nashville Sounds And the fun of the Fifties'. The solidityfA the Sixties together tempos. As a; blerifi of all this and much more, they possess a unique sound. One with unlimited appeal. Because it comes from the basics of Mankind's total experience." A unique evening of entertainment is promised to those who attend the concert.. Two appearances have been scheduled by Floyd Wyasket who is in charge of the concert. Advance tickets are currently on sale at $3.50 per adult person or $4 at the door. Junior and elementary students may purchase advance tickets at $1.75 or $2 at the door. Children below 6 years of age will be admitted free. Canadian Tribal Leaders Hosted Here During Tour Twenty-on- e representatives of the Sarcee Indian Band from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, were guests of the Ute Tribe during the week of Nov. 5th. The Canadian tribe is launching an economic development program for their reserve and was here on a tour. In additon to discussions with the tribal Business Committee, the Sarcee delegation met with tribal department heads, enterprise managers and visited economic development sites in Fort Duchesne. fact-findin- g ' e) new-cent- i 722-459- they certainly don't try to hide it. Stage apparel design is heavily influenced by the traditions of that heritage. Augmented by many influences of the -- but ' battled with the booze. They are understanding staff members working to rake your life more bearable and live a better life in this society with a clear mind. I know you will benefit from this program if you will only take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about booze. Feel free to call us or drop in and visit with us. People have criticized this program for the death of our enrolled Ute members who have drank themseves to death. When we have more than tried our very best to help our people maintain their soberity. Now with the help of the Indian Market An Indian Market Day will be held Friday, Dec. 6 at the Building from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., according to Nellie Johnson. Tribal members are encouraged to set ' up booths at the market where they may sell baked goods, Indian foods, homemade candy, new and used clothing or anything they no longer use. Participants may want to trade with other sellers as well as offering their goods for sale. There is no charge to tribal members to participate in the market. The market day will be similar to one held at the Randlett Gym in December, 1972, Mrs. Johnson explained. Hopefully there will be more participation this year, so if anyone wants to sell beadwork or any handicraft, for example, they are welcome to take part. This is a day of fun and a good way to make some extra Crhistmas money," she added. There is no admission charge to the market. Persons interested in participating in the market day should contact Mrs. 2 to reserve space. Johnson at over-capitali- . er auh-gut- h tah-nie- tt (new-day- ). That is the name for the new center. I hope I am optismistic for the future for our Ute people. We have made plans to make this center a unique place. Far different from other centers. So lets all look to the near future for a brighter tomorrow. Ill conclude here until I have the opportunity to write about the booze . again. Randlett Church Sets Rummage Sale The Holy Spirit Episcopal Church will sponsor a rummage sale Friday, Nov. 29 at the Randlett gym. The doors will open a 11 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Lunch will be sold. - SCHEDULED FOR WINTER CONCERT On the Ute Reservation are Bifly Thunderkloud and the Chieftones. The group will appear at the Building in Fort Duchesne Dec. 21. The popular entertainers have appeared at the Utah State Fair for several years. Advance tickets are currently on sale at the Tribal Administration and Public Relations Offices. Multi-Purpo- se |