Promises broken with Salazar money
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Editor,
On May 1 in Dixon (Old Agency) there was a large group of men that were very intoxicated and appeared to be high on a controlled substance that created a situation which became very volatile. They were trying to force rob an elderly person of his money. They attacked a young boy, 16 years old. They were beating him with clubs, knocking him down, kicking and hitting him all over his body, head and arms. Another young man intervened to help the 16-year-old from being beaten. They then took their clubs and attacked the individual who was helping the 16-year-old. It was four against one. Finally, another individual had to step in to help the helper from getting beat-up by those intoxicated adult men. Eventually, law enforcement showed up and the intoxicated adults were taken away. The young teen was taken to ER; luckily no broken bones but severely bruised arms and body. This situation could have ended with serious injuries or even loss of life, which brings into mind how uncontrolled this reservation is relating to the use of drugs and alcohol. In 2012 this is the same area where a husband and wife were stabbed and the husband was killed due to drugs.
There were promises that the remainder of the Salazar monies would be used for programs, including an alcohol/drugs treatment center for youth and adults, and discussion of a care home for elders.
Presently, many programs have run out of funds that are geared to assist tribal members, including elders.
Large amounts of the Salazar monies are approved by council for Energy Keepers, Inc., to operate EKI business. They have their own attorneys. If CSKT tribal members purchased Kerr Dam for $18 million, will tribal members have to flip the bill for Kerr Dam repairs?
In conclusion, what happened to the remainder of the Salazar monies, like $40-plus million, and programs?
Phyllis Benoist
Pablo
