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March 1, 2018

Soboba Indian Reporter: Ernie C. Salgado Jr., Publisher/Editor “The Magnificent Seven”

Clayton Franklin-Pomo KeynanKeynan ArnoldArnold--IowayIoway

Jhadi Harjo-John Harjo * Choctaw .

Edward Hill * Pauma

The seven exceptional American Indian high school football player from through out the Nation were selected as Youth Ambassadors by the National Football League; As Youth Ambassadors they attended to NFL Pro Bowl where they provided input on how the American Indian Youth could be served by the NFL. They also contributed insight on the chal- lenges faces by the American Indian Youth and the Tribal Communities. Edward Hill from the Pauma Indian Res- Above: Tyler Moose ervation in San Diego County represented Mile Lacs Band of Ojibwe. the Southern California Indian Tribal Community. Frederick Fox Left: Dean Holyan Three Affiliated Tribes Navajo Nation.

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DISCLAIMER: By Ernie C. Salgado Jr.: The Soboba Indian Reporter is based strictly on my humble opinion of the numerous tribal matters and issues. It is not intended to represent the views or positions of the Soboba Tribal Council or any individual member of the Council other than my own. The primary purpose of this newspaper is to provide information to the general membership of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. As a private and personel newsletter it will be distributed at my own expense by U.S. mail, e mail and my websites. Any reproduction or posting of any data herein in any form or social media is strictly prohibited unless authorized and any violation will be subject to legal action. March 1, 2018 Page 2 of 6

Indian Reporter In Loving Memory September 25, 1942 - March 6, 2016 Robert “Bobby” Salgado Sr. Elected Chairman By Landslide His leadership of the Soboba Tribe Since he will not be able to claim gence and the 67-year battle with will always be remember as leg- the position a new election will be EMWD. He understood the im- endry. scheduled by the election commit- portance of having a secure water The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indi- tee. The process will be to hold a source for the tribe for as long as nomination meeting for the Tribal the tribe exist. ans Tribal election for Tribal Chair- man was held on Saturday April 2, Chairmen position. In the late 50’s the Tribal Council 2016 on the Soboba Indian Reser- During his 35-years leadership ten- gave away the right-of-way to vation. The voter turn out was the ure the tribe went from an impro- Soboba Rd. and Castile Canyon largest in resent years with 274 vised community to a multimillion Rd. to the County of Riverside. He Tribal Members voting. dollar enterprise. was successful in getting the roads Robert “Bobby” Salgado Sr. passed In the mid 70’s he successfully returned to the tribe. away on March 6, 2016 and in re- challenged the Bureau of Indian He also met with four sitting Unit- spect received 167 votes posthu- Affairs for the release of tribal wa- ed States Presidents during his ser- mous while incumbent Tribal ter development funds under the vice as Tribal Chairman. The im- Chairwoman, Rose Mary Morillo authority of P.L. 923-638 The Indi- pact of his leadership will benefit gaining 99 votes and 9 votes going an Self Determination and Educa- the tribe and its members for dec- It has been two-years since our to several write-ins. tion Act of 1976 for the construc- ades to come. brother, Bobby was called by our With an over whelming 61 percent tion of a tribal system. May God Bless you Brother and Lord and Savior to serve him in of the votes Bobby was elected He later was successful in settling Rest in Peace. Heaven. And although as believers Tribal Chairman for the ninth time the water law suit against the Bu- we know he is at peace we still over his 35 years of leadership. reau of Indian Affairs for negli- miss him every day.

Maurice “Buster” Mojado has many years of experience in manage- Sister ment having served as a construction foreman for many years with the local labor union 184. Upon his retirement he was successful in turned Rose his hobby of restoring old cars into a profitable business. He has served on the Tribal Council in the past. In addition to his experience he under- Salgado stands the need to communicate directly with the people. March 7th VOTE For Buster

Margret Silvas Estrada - March 1921 - February 2018 Margret Silvas Estrada, 96 was born and raised on the Soboba Indi- an Reservation. Her parents, Albert and Mary Silvas her brother, George and sisters Barbara Guanche and Rosemary Tortez. Her grandparents, Jose and Juana (Apapas) Silvas also lived in the Canyon. Close by where her aunts, Lucy Bentiste, Nora Garcia, Suzie Estrada, Matilda Silvas and uncle Francisco “Chico” Silvas. Also aunt Rose Soza with her husband Pete. She attended schools in Valle Vista and Hemet. She was an outstanding student and athletic and an exceptional golfer as an adult. For many years she worked as a manager for the Gilman Resort in San Jacinto. She is the last World War II veteran descendent from the Soboba Indian Reservation. Although she has an extended family presents at Soboba she was enroll on the Ft. Peck In- dian Reservation in Montana. She is survived by her son Dr. Bruce Ramirez of Renton, Virginia, sister Barbara Guanche and Rosemary Tortez. And her grandchildren and many relative on the Soboba, Santa Meet at Soboba Preschool Parking Lot Rosa and Ft. Peck Indian Reservations. Walk up Castile Canyon Rd. to the Oaks Her funeral will be held in San Jacinto and are pending final arrangement, 9:45am Hayride to the Canyon

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Ernie Salgado Jr. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Carrie Garcia 951-487-2329 March 1, 2018 Page 3 of 6 March 11, 2018 Indian Reporter Day Light Saving Time Christina Snider Appointer Tribal Advisor to Governor A Tribute To Coach Bob Stangel Snider, 30, is a member of In case I don't make it to the fu- Cobb also played for the Steelers the Dry Creek Rancheria neral service… and Minnesota Vikings, splitting Band of Pomo Indians. As a Notre Dame Riverside gradu- eight games between the two teams in 1980. He also served as a kick Her legal career includes ate, class of 1971, I remember when returner for the Steelers. service as a staff attorney at Bob Stangel was promoted to Head the National Congress of Football Coach my sophomore year In 1986, Cobb became an assistant (1968). At the time, our school’s American Indians (NCAI) athletic director at USC. He was close relationship with Divine outspoken about the fact that black and as a law clerk in the Word Seminary made it an ideal athletes at USC were graduating at Office of Tribal Justice at Healdsburg CA resident location for a late summer football a lower rate than white students and the U.S. Department of Jus- Christina Snider has been practice event that came to be he did not see anything being done tice. appointed tribal advisor to known as “Hell Week.” to assist those students. Gov. Jerry Brown and exec- The commission on which Surviving was the goal, and our After he was denied a promotion in she will serve as executive utive secretary to the state’s football games became much easier Marvin Cobb is a former profes- 1990 or 1991, he sued the universi- Native American Heritage secretary is a nine-member than our football practice ses- sional football player in the Nation- ty for racial discrimination and Commission. body that identifies and cat- sions. In fact, even after playing on al Football League. He was drafted breach of contract, saying that the alogs places of special reli- two National Championship foot- by the Cincinnati Bengals in the university denied the promotion Governor Brown established gious or social significance ball teams at USC, and a 6-season 11th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. because his advocacy for its black the $161,496 a year position to American Indian Tribes, NFL career, my hardest football athletes. He played high school football at with a 2011 executive order practices were still at Notre Dame as well as known graves and Notre Dame High School in River- USC was represented by Johnnie that sought to bolster com- High School. And all of that hard cemeteries of American side, California and college foot- Cochran, who later represented O.J. munication and collabora- work paid off because we were the Indians on private lands in ball at USC, where he also played Simpson in his murder trial and in a tion between state govern- first CIF champions in Riverside the state. shortstop on the baseball team. turn of events similar to an issue in ment and American Indian County history! With USC. that trial, it was revealed that some Tribes in the State. I still don’t understand why my USC employees had suggested Cobb played on two College World mom signed that consent form. framing Cobb for a fake drug bust. Series champion baseball teams Then again, my dad being a Marine Cobb was eventually awarded $1.1 Native American Trail Running Association (1973 and 1974) and two National Corp drill sergeant probably liked million. (NATRA) Champion football teams (1972 and the hell week as a good idea. 1974) Cobb has also been active in raising Thank you, Coach Stangel for awareness of the impact football Cobb played 5 seasons for the Ben- showing us how to be champions, injuries can have on players later in gals, from 1975 to 1979. During and what it takes to really be the life. He has also been active in at- those five years he played in 71 best. tempting to increase pension and games, starting 54 and making 13 medical benefits for former players. In loving memory, interceptions, playing as both a free safety and strong safety. Marvin Cobb

Sheldon Subith a Hemet assistant running coaching resident and currently I am position with the local Tribal currently the Public Works School because he lacked Manager for Cahuilla Band the college education for the Jim Thorpe-All Indian Games of Indians. He has also had lead coaching position. extensive experience in During the employment in- Southern California sports and recreational pro- terview he was asked what grams. experience he had with run- Subith is proposing to estab- ning and after a few mo- July 15-22. 2018 lish an American Indian ments of thought he an- For more information contact Gene Dixon runners organization that swered with “I ran from the would be recognized by FBI for 11-years and they 1-961-442-9926 email: [email protected] state and nationally recog- couldn’t catch me.” nized groups. A planning meeting is scheduled to be held at the Soboba CC on March 11, 2018 at 12 noon. As with Custom Made most start up groups gaining support and funding are the primary barriers and the Regardless of Dennis’ expe- NATRA is no exception. rience with running this is Handbags Currently several tribal lead- really something worth pro- ers and community members moting within the Tribal have expressed their sup- Community. The long term “Quality at Affordable Pric- port. health benefits alone should be reason enough. es” I can’t help but remember Dennis Banks when he re- If you can make the plan- turned to the Pine Ridge ning meeting on March 11, 1.619.792.8517 Indian Reservation, South at High Noon it just might Dakota to his family. As an be worthwhile. avid runner he applied for an [email protected]

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Jim Thorpe-All Indian Games July 15-22. 2018 Southern California

These games are an important part of the don’t wait to get on board. Your tribal sup- American Indian Tribal Culture and Tradi- port is really important to the success of tions .and needs the financial support of the these games. Tribal Governments. For years tribal teams The Soboba Indian Reporter will keep you have to play together and to build life long up to date as the planning committee makes friendships. arrangement for locations and facilities to These games not only fosters these tribal host the events. Any ideas you may have will customs and traditions it takes them to a new most certainly be welcomed by the commit- levels by providing a national platform for tee. the tribal people to build on them.. Gene Dixon (Pauma) is the primary contact The games also provide the Tribal Commu- for the Jim Thorpe All Indian Games and he nity with an enormous opportunity to show- can be reached at 1-951-442-9926 or at case the educational, economic and political email: [email protected] advancement made by the tribes over the past Join the Jim Thorpe All Indian Games team two decades. It also gives each tribe the op- and help make the Games a big success portunity to host events on their reservations. July will be here before anyone knows it so On-Your-Mark! Get-Set! GO!!

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March 1, 2018 Page 6 of 6 My View—Your View Indian Reporter Ernie C. Salgado Jr. FBI - Americas Version of Hitler’s Gestapo? criminal and racist history of the nedy. FBI toward Blacks, Mexicans In 1964 just days before Hoover and the American Indians to bet- testified in the earliest stages of ter understand the core values of the Warren Commission hearings the agency. President Lyndon B. Johnson Many minority groups view the waived the then-mandatory U.S. FBI as Americas version of Hit- Government Service Retirement ler’s Gestapo, Or was the Gesta- Age of 70 allowing Hoover to po modeled after Hoover’s FBI? remain the FBI Director "for an indefinite period of time." J. Edgar Hoover, was an Ameri- can detective and the first Direc- When Richard Nixon took office tor of the Federal Bureau of In- in January 1969 Hoover had just NEWS FLASH! The FBI is vestigation of the United States. turned 74. There was a growing suspected of violating the consti- He was appointed as the director sentiment in Washington D.C tutional rights of American citi- of the Bureau of Investigation — that the aging FBI chief needed to zens, falsifying evidence, lying the FBI's predecessor — in 1924 go but Hoover's power and and targeting political minority and was instrumental in founding friends in Congress remained too groups. the FBI in 1935, where he re- strong for him to be forced into mained director until his death in retirement. Hoover remained di- If the members of Congress and 1972 at the age of 77. One example is the 1977 FBI v. Henman, 997 F. 2d 461 in July rector of the FBI until he died of the main stream media weren't so prosecution of American Indian 1993 and United States v. Peltier, a heart attack in his Washington hypocritical, corrupt and untrust- For 48-years he ruled the Nations Rights leader Leonard Peltier. 446 F.3d 911 (8th Cir. 2006) home on May 2 1972. worthy we might be able to be a most powerful law enforcement (Peltier IV) in 2006.. little surprised at this latest reve- agency with an iron hand, truly Even former United States Attor- The House Select Committee on lation. “untouchable” despite many at- ney General Ramsey Clark has Many member of the minority Assassinations issued a report in tempts to dethrone him. He was served pro bono as one of Pelti- community in the USA know 1979 critical of the performance In all fairness to the Bureau they without a doubt the most power- er's lawyers and has aided in fil- first hand of the hypocrisy, bla- by the FBI the Warren Commis- can’t help themselves since it part ful unelected U. S. official in the ing a series of appeals on Peltier's tant corruption and outright viola- sionand other agencies. of their DNA established by the history of the country. behalf. tions of the constitutional rights patron saint of the FBI, John Ed- The report criticized the FBI's of minorities by the FBI. gar Hoover AKA J. Edgar Hoo- Through out his 48-years reign In all appeals, the conviction and (Hoover's) reluctance to thor- ver. over the FBI scandal, controversy sentence have been affirmed by Hoover personally directed the oughly investigate the possibility and civil rights were prevalent the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. FBI investigation of the assassi- of a conspiracy to assassinate the One only needs to look at the and common place. The last two appeals were Peltier nation of President John F. Ken- President. April 7th Soboba Tribal Elections Vote No on the Tribal Enrollment Statues The Soboba Band of Lui- concern not only within the dian Civil Rights Act of seno Indians will be hold- tribal leadership but with 1968 for its member to

ing its annual tribal elec- many of the tribal mem- have the protection of the

Navajo - tions on April 7, 2018. bers that are actively in- U.S. Constitution. Holyan Dean volved in the betterment of Those elected will official- However, the majority of the tribe. ly take office on April 10, the current Tribal Council Rose Salgado has served the 2018 and serve a two-year The lack of interest and do not support the Indian Soboba people for many years and term. participation by some 68% Civil Rights Act of 1968. has proven to be honest, fair and to 70% of its member is At a general membership Now four of the candidates alarming at best. This con- dependable. meeting held on February running for the Tribal cern has resulted in many 10, 2018 seven tribal mem- Council have served on the She has many years of management negative suggestions, sola- bers were nominated to Tribal Enrollment Com- experiences from her 27-years with tion and alternatives main- contend for two seats on mittee that has cause much ly out of frustration. Southern California Edison as a sen- the Tribal Council. turmoil among the tribal ior planner and her many years of Over the past few years the members. The two-year terms of in- volunteer contributions to the com- direction of the tribal poli- cumbents, Rose Salgado The four candidates from cies have not been in the munity. Rose also brings integrity and Kelli Hurtado expire the Tribal Enrollment best interest of the people and respectability to the Tribal on March 31, 2018. Both Committee are as follows: and in some areas are in are seeking re-election. Sally Ortiz, Adona Modes- Council. She has served the people total violation of the Tribal to-Salgado, Johnna Valdez of Soboba well over the years. The five challengers are: Constitution. and Pamela Valdez Miran- Maurice ”Buster” Mojado, One example, is the cur- da. Sally Ortiz, Adona Modes- rent policies and proce- to-Salgado, Johnna Valdez Your vote is need to keep dures of the Enrollment and Pamela Valdez Miran- these people from getting Committee. For the past da. elected to the Soboba Trib- three-years it has refused al Council. Current Tribal Chairman, to enroll anyone into the Scott Cozart is running tribe. This action is totally Let this be a wake up call unopposed since no one in violation of the Tribal to all you tribal folks that challenged him. Constitution yet nothing don’t have the time to vote. has been done to rectify The Soboba Tribal Consti- What are you going to do this illegal action. tution requires 30% of the if any of these four people eligible voting members of The majority of the Tribal should get elected to the the tribe must vote for the Council is of the same Tribal Council. And the election to be valid. mindset and has supported Tribal Council decides that their decisions. only tribal members that Currently the eligible vot- live within 50-miles of the ing members is estimated The tribal members have Soboba Indian reservation Your at 780 therefore 234 mem- no recourse simply because will be entitled to receive a bers are needed to vote for they don’t have any Civil monthly per capita check, the election to be valid. Rights protection under the health benefits or educa- U.S. Constitution as tribal Indifference and unconcern tional funds? Absurd, not Vote members. is considered one of the at all just look at what they primary reasons for many The United States Supreme have done with the Tribal tribal members not voting. Court has ruled that each Membership. tribe must approve the In- Counts This has caused significant PLEASE VOTE!

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