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February 2010 Tribes in the News
arona Salutes Pearl Harbor Survivor with Free Home Makeover
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE February 2010
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n mid January, the Barona Band of Mission Indians was announced as the title partner for United We Paint’s Victory for Veterans campaign. United We Paint is a San Diego-based volunteer
a hole in the hull of the ship. Jim continued to serve our country for another 27 years.
“We are honored to support Mr. Jim Bounds who is a true American hero and inspiration to us all,” said Edwin “ orpe” Romero, Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. “In addition to our donation and to thank Mr. Bounds for his many years of service, Barona Tribal and sta members will also serve as volunteers to help with this very special home makeover. We are truly proud to be a part of this signi cant event that honors such a distinguished veteran in our community.”
Barona, the County of San Diego and Asymtek provided the necessary funding for volunteers to paint and landscape the home.
Additionally, an eco-friendly water and energy conservation plan will help Mr. and Mrs. Bounds save money and the environment. e event marked the 515th project across the nation for United We Paint, and
16,000 volunteers have provided communities $4,000,000 of products and services. For more information about United We Paint, visit www.unitedwepaint.org or call 760.855.8858.
initiative that revitalizes homes, schools, and non-pro ts through painting, landscaping, and renovation. United We Paint also provides eco-friendly environments for residents and students. Barona joined the County of San Diego’s Aging & Independence Services, Asymtek and California Own Native Landscaping, as partners committed to helping veterans of foreign wars.
On January 30th, the funding partners and their employees provided a free home makeover to World War II veteran, Jim Bounds, and his wife of 67 years. Jim Bounds, a Pearl Harbor attack “cut-out survivor,” served on the USS Oklahoma. Nine torpedoes struck and sunk the USS Oklahoma on December 7, 1941, and 429 sailors died on the battleship that day. Jim Bounds was one of a handful to survive, trapped underwater inthebattleshipfor32hours.Asairsupplydiminishedtoperilouslevels, shipyard workers successfully rescued Jim and fellow sailors by cutting
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