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Show I -1- - The Utt BsHstia Thursday, March 27, 175 Itlliillhox the red all the time. It is supposed to have a steady employment for Ute people, but time to time there has been in Policies Questioned Editor: In regards to the Letter of Law, written by the tribal attorney in past issues of the Ute Bulletin. This Law shouldnt hecome effective just because the attorney wrote it. First of all it has to be approved and adopted by the Tribal Business Committee, then on to Supt. Area Director, and then to the Secretary of the Interior for final approval; then its a law. To my understanding this Country the America" is based on principles of Government by the people, for the But in recent years the people. principles of Tribal Government has changed quite a bit, its no longer by the people for the people, instead the Tribal Business Committee has great disregard for feelings of tribal members and have full control to change rules and To me its just regulations and another system to hide behind. And to hire groups and individuals who only drain the tribal funds and grant privileges to few, and enterprises which capitalize by use of our tribal assets and for unnecessary programs on the Reservation, whicn isn't benificial to tribal members. Maybe kick backs thenf Such as your Ute Trails and Rivers and out door Recreation, which is now a financial wreck. Now that we are engaged in election for tribal officials, let us put people in there who understand and know our problems, who understand it from Indian's point of view, his customs and culture' to preserve them, and close this communication gap. I believe a closer relationship among tribal officials and tribal members is a must. The interest of tribal members should always be the initial interest of every tribal official even if a few toes have to be occasionally stepped on. Its an assumption I am forced to make after hearing what members of the tribe have to say on the subject of tribal Government; understandably some make more sense then others, but things aren't helped much when you can see an argument lurking in every murmur. It would be fairly easy to do an article wherein you'd just quote what few experienced tribal members had to say, you could wrap yourself in security of uninvclved innocense, and let the contradicitions fly. Theres lots of that going around now days. And you'll have to admit that editorial t has a lot to recommend it, at least from the writer's point of view, unfortunately, its the readers who suffer when controversies are left unresolved. Doing something like this is the hard way: that is taking a stand on the facts, means that you're going to run smack into difficulty of persuading people to let by-law- s. never-endin- g cop-ou- ideas. It is worse there because there's an awesome go of hand-me-dow- n tendency among the young generation not to douse themselves in tradition and customs. It's not that there is anything wrong with the tradition of doing things as they were done long ago ties in with security and has a way of giving people a sense of belonging. Things like that can't be all bad. Also read in the Ute Bulletin a while back saying that the tribe has, almost gone broke by getting per capita payment. To my understanding the tribe has never had per capita payment in a period of ten years or more from 1957 1968. However, we did almost go broke because of tribal administrations allocation of $100,000 annually to outdoor Recreation and the Hunting Expedition. To me this statement isn't true, it's as phony as a story. I once heard that the Statue of Liberty was knee high to a grass hopper so-call- Nu-tuvee- p when Columbus discovered America. Also Ute Fab: It is supposed to be self supporting enterprise, yet it seems to be lay-off- s? The tribe has to finance it to keep it going. Theyve enlarged it to where it will need more employees. They should have said more In a news broadcast a while back ago on the Ute Fab it was stated what the Ute Indian tribe has done for betterment of the Indian people by creating jobs for unemployed. I wish these people making statements to press be more specific in making statements to the public. Lastly as the saying goes, only good Indian is dead Indian. But now the good Indian is one who gives his land, water and heritage away and Indian who fights for his rights and for what rightfully is his is a hostile Indian and a savage. It took Anglos 400 years in trying to understand Indians, still there are lots of among Anglos and Indians. lay-off- s. Curtis Cuch Alcoholism Discussed Editor Ute Bulletin Fort Duchesne, Utah Just a few words from us here at New Day Center. The staff who are working here with us, the weaklings of the world or known as alcoholics, are all doing a great job. They must be commended on the work they do here. I came to the center from a long stay in the Veterans Hospital for my bout with the wine fruit of the sweet vine, where I was pulled from deaths door way by the doctors and nurses. By the urging of one of the staff here, I came here. Not that I was ordered by the courts, but on my own I came here. Before my bouts with the bottle I was working in an auto and body shop where I earned good wages. Until I said to myself, one drink wouldn't hurt. I can stop there. But like other alcoholics I didn't stop at that one drink. One drink wasn't enough. That's one mistake we seem to make most of the time: the false sense of security we get by thinking like that. I also was saddened by some news that made it worse. Not that I am blaming anyone for my own fault. I should have known better and tried to handle it somehow, instead of using alcohol to hide the sadness and the hurt. As I went through one class after another, I was told, do not let yourself get into a corner where alcohol is concerned. I forgot that statement that was said to me long ago. I should have remembered that. so-call- so-call- One year and two months of sobriety was something to be proud of. I wasn't hurting only myself but others as well. I use to think I wasn't hurting anybody but myself. I was sadly mistaken thinking like that. I was hurting others as well, mostly my mother, sisters, brothers and father and relatives; people who had confidence in what I was doing for myself. That was until I took that one drink when one wasnt enough and too many was too much. When I was told I was an alcoholic I said to myself, he doesn't know what he is talking about." That was before I had a nervious breakdown caused by my drinking. I wound up in the state hospital and the Holy Cross Hospital and Veterans Hosptial, in half way houses. Altogether the last part of my life, I spent in hospitals, the last eight years in and out. The last time was the latter part of October and November and first part of December in the V.A. hosptial, where I was pulled from death's door. At one point I was considered almost dead, until I pulled out of that one. At the V.A. hospital I was called the miracle man. Wilson J. Taveapoint New Day Center Campaign Actions Cited Editor: It's not fair for people to use my sister for campaigning to gain their votes and stab her, then say whats going to happen to her family. Her family understands, they are wonderful. They say you help your people, we can manage for five years without you." We can do it again, because our Great Grandfather told us to hold on to our land and our rights, don't give it away no matter what, it is yours. This is what she believes in, they too were wonderful leaders. It is unfair for people to say her family will get big about her being on the Business Committee. We have been OBITUARIES Sally Duncan Gina A. Cuch School. She is survived by her mother, Clara Wyasket of Whiterocks and brothers and sisters, Clifford, Mrs. Madeline Martinez, Mrs. Russell (Lillian) Reed, Mrs. Robert (Delilah) Reyos, Mrs. Nettie Harris, Eldora and Delia, all of Whiterocks; Mrs. Michael (Jeannette) Phelps of Fort Duchesne, Luke James of Provo and Judy Lynn of Salt Lake City. Gina Aldene Cuch was born Sept. 28, 1973 in Roosevelt to Stanford Cuch and Sally Joann Duncan. She is survived by her grandparents, Clara Wyasket of Whiterocks and Mr. no. I lost my job over nothing, but people made it sould horrible, so, people, I feel you are using my sister, in many ways she is a wonderful person. When she speaks she knows what she is talking about, if not, she will find out. That is Ruby Black. When she speaks, she sounds off about what the white man doesn't like and people want things their way, that is why they hate to see her in office. I thank all those who helped in votes from the bottom of my heart, once again, I thank you people for your support. Phoebe A. Tom Garden Workshop Slated For April The annual Garden Workshop, to acquaint residents with the basics of vegetable gardening, will be held Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Tribal Housing Authority conference room. This is located in the new Senior Citizens housing complex. Topics to be discussed at the workshop include preparing the garden spot, determining fertilizer needs, planting, and care of the growing plants. The size of the garden to be planted will also be discussed. Commenting on this aspect, Utah State University Community Development Specialist Dave VanderKraats pointed-ou- t that last year 30 gardens were started as a result of the workshop, but that many were so big the owners did not have the time or water needed to keep their plants and Mrs. Vincent Cuch of Fort Duchesne, and great grandmothers, Mrs. Rebecca Cuch and Mrs. Ruby Accawinna, both of Fort Duchesne. Joint burial was in the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks. . Joint funeral services were held March 1 at the Whiterocks Episcopal Church for Joann Duncan, 21 of Whiterocks Sally and her daughter Gina Aldene Cuch lVz, who died Feb. 27 of gunshot wounds in Whiterocks. Sally Duncan was born Feb. 17, 1954 in Roosevelt to Ivan and Clara Chegup Duncan. She attended Union High there already with our Grandfathers and our Father. We never got big, only fat, that's me Phoebe. It is really unfair and it makes me feel bad. I feel she has always helped in many ways. My kids have been called all kinds of names, but do you see me fighting other people for it, H growing. This can be avoided by planning for a smaller garden, he said. Mr. VanderKraats and U.S.U. Agronomist Vaughn Hunsaker coordinated last years garden workshop and will do so again this year. Seed packets will also be for sale to residents at reduced rates at the Joyleen Grant Funeral services were held March 6 in the Randlett L.D.S. Chapel for Joyleen Deana Grant, one and a half month old daughter of Jonas Dean and Joyleen Willie Grant, who died March 3 in a Roosevelt hospital following a short illness. She is survived by her parents of Fort Duchesne, a brother, Jonas David, a sister, Joni Jo, both of Fort Duchesne; a half sister, Sherylyn Grant of Whiterocks, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Willie of Fort Duchesne, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cuch of Whiterocks and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Brock of Fort Duchesne. Burial was in the Randlett Cemetery. workshop. This program is sponsored in coopera- tion with the Ute Tribal Housing Authority. Out of Shape? Attend Clinic Residents may still sign-u- p for the Reducing and Exercise Clinic which began earlier this month. Exercise sessions are held each Tuesday and Thursday evening beginne ing at 7-- p.m. at the building in Fort Duchesne. Men and women are wlecome to attend the meetings which are directed by Sidney Sealy, public health nurse. multi-purpos- |