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THE OFFICIAL Publication of the klamath tribes:
klamath, MODOC, AND YAHOOSKIN
Treaty of 1864
Winema
Charley
Mogenkaskit
Volume 27, Issue 3
Lalo
Schonchin
Captain Jack
The Klamath Tribes, P.O. Box 436, Chiloquin, OR 97624 May/june 2011
1-800-524-9787 or (541) 783-2219 Website: www.klamathtribes.org
Attention Klamath Tribal Members!
A "Special" General Council Meeting has now
been scheduled for,
Saturday JULY 16, 2011 at 10am.
Chiloquin Administration Offices
501 Chiloquin, Blvd.
10:00am
ONE AGENDA ITEM ONLY:
Blood Quantum
At the May 2011 meeting, General Council made
a motion to hold a "Special General Council"
to move forward and discuss Blood Quantum.
Therefore, Chairman Frost has set the Special
meeting for July 16, 2011.
Tribal Council has also set up an Adhoc Committee within Tribal Council to bring forth a recommendation to General Council on the 16th. The
Adhoc Committee selected is: Vice Chairman,
Don Gentry; Councilman Chuck Kimbol; and
Council Member GeorGene Wright-Nelson.
For more information call:
(541) 783-2219 ext. 102, ext. 170 message.
PRESS RELEASE
Karuk Tribe * Klamath Tribes of Oregon * American Rivers Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations *Trout Unlimited *Institute for Fisheries Resources *California Trout *Klamath
Riverkeeper * Salmon River Restoration Council
*Northern California Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers
IT’S OFFICIAL:
REMOVING KLAMATH DAMS SAVES
MONEY FOR PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS
California Public Utilities Commission Rules that Dam
Removal under Terms of the Klamath Agreements is
in Ratepayers’ Best Financial Interest... (see page 2)
The Klamath Tribes
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Chiloquin, OR 97624
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The Klamath News is a Tribal Government Publication of the
Klamath Tribes, (the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Band of
Snake Indians).
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P.O. Box 436
Chiloquin, OR 97624
Phone: (541) 783-2219 ext. 147
[email protected]
or Visit the Tribal Website at:
www.klamathtribes.org
KLAMATH DAMS SAVES MONEY FOR PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS
San Francisco, CA (May 5, 2011) – Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
– the California agency charged with protecting public utility customers – formally ruled that
the proposed Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA) is indeed the cheapest
alternative for Pacific Power’s customers.
This ruling was made after months of investigation and testimony and it follows a similar ruling by the Oregon PUC on September 16, 2010, which came to the same conclusion.
In addition to lower utility bills, Klamath dam removal proponents say benefits of dam removal include more jobs and investments in local economies. Also, reservoirs created by the
dams currently host annual blooms of a toxic blue-green algae that is harmful to humans and
can be lethal to pets and livestock. Dam removal is expected to greatly improve water quality
as well as bolster valuable salmon runs which support many regional jobs.
The CA PUC ruling paves the way for Pacific Power to start collecting a very small monthly
dam removal surcharge capped at no more than 2% on its California customer bills to start
setting aside money for Klamath dam removal by the year 2020. By spreading this dam removal rate surcharge over the next 9 years, this will keep the individual customer burden very
low. It also avoids the greater expense of forcing ratepayers to pay to upgrade the antiquated
complex of dams.
According to PUC calculations, this Klamath dam removal surcharge would amount to about
$1.61/month per customer. PacifiCorp has about 45,000 customers in northern California. A
similar surcharge has been collected in Oregon for more than a year.
As the PUC noted, the dam removal plan in the KHSA is the cheapest of all the available options for Pacific Power customers, and caps their total costs at $200 million. However, should
the Agreement collapse and Pacific Power be forced to keep and upgrade the dams to meet
modern standards, it could cost their customers at least two and a half times more (about $500
million) than simply removing them and replacing their power with more efficient modern
facilities elsewhere.
The KHSA would lead to the removal of four dams on the Klamath River in 2020,
pending environmental reviews and approval by the Secretary of Interior.
The Commission’s Order, released today in CPUC Rate Case No. A.10-03-015, noted
specifically that:
All the four Klamath hydropower dams combined
generate only a very small amount of power – only
about 82 Megawatts (MW) on average over the past
fifty years. According to estimates by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the federal agency that licenses dams, after expensive retrofitting to meet modern standards, these dams would
only generate about 62 MW of power on average,
or about 27% less than they do today. FERC itself
estimated in its 2007 Final Environmental Impact
Report on relicensing that even if fully FERC relicensed, the required retrofitting would be so expensive that these dams would then operate at more
than a $20 million/year net loss (see FERC FEIS,
Table 4-3 on pg. 4-2).
Per Capita Distribution
The Klamath Tribes Member Benefits Department
distributed in compliance with the Klamath Tribes
Revenue Allocation Plan the excess revenue from
the Klamath Tribes gaming enterprise Kla-Mo-Ya
Casino, on Friday, June 17, 2011. Approximately
848 members came into the Klamath Tribes Administration building to personally pick up their
individual check. 2,030 member checks that were
not picked up on Friday were mailed out on Monday, June 20, 2011 per the Klamath Tribes Revenue
Allocation Plan. 25 members liquidated their individual minor trust funds by meeting the requirement of 18 years old and submission of
a High School diploma or G.E.D. The minor’s individual payments were deposited into
Note: For summaries and the full text of the Klama- the Minor Investment Fund and annual statements will be mailed to each trust holder in
th Settlement Agreements as well as additional fact February of 2012.
sheets on the terms of the Agreements, see: http://
www.klamathrestoration.org
If you have not received your check yet, it is possible your check may have been returned
For more on the federal and state dam removal en- to us. To date 39 checks have been returned, and 13 checks from previous distributions
vironmental analysis and federal and state decision- are still unclaimed. The checks are returned marked, “Address Unknown, No Such Nummaking process, see: www.klamathrestoration.gov ber and Unable to Forward.” If we do not have your check and you believe it is lost or
stolen, please call and we will send you and Affidavit for Lost Check.
The California PUC Docket No. A.10-03-015 on
Each year the Member Benefits Department is flooded with address change updates just
which this Order will be posted is at: http://docs.
prior to distribution. In order to get the checks printed with your current address the decpuc.ca.gov/published/proceedings/A1003015.
partment has placed a deadline of May 15, of each year to get your address changes in.
htm.
If you have moved since the last distribution please call and request an Address Update
The 119-page prior Oregon PUC Order affirm- form for each enrolled, eligible member in your household including each minor child.
ing the Klamath surcharge can be found on the It is recommended you send the Address Update forms back certified mail, Fed Ex, or
OPUC website at: http://apps.puc.state.or.us/ UPS so you will have a record that you sent in your information prior to the deadline.
It is important to notify your local post office and make the necessary arrangements for
orders/2010ords/10-364.pdf.
Permanent Change of Address for all members in your household or to leave Mail Forwarding, or Hold Mail directions.
Any distribution to members is dependent upon gaming excess revenues earned during
the previous year, and we do not know the amount to be distributed until April or later.
Depending upon excess revenue the next scheduled distribution will be Friday, June 15,
2012.
"By physically removing the Klamath assets pursuant to the KHSA, the cost to ratepayers of resolving issues in the Klamath Basin is capped, protecting ratepayers from the
unknown cost of relicensing the dams; and the water of the Klamath River will be able
to flow freely downstream, allowing spawning gravel downstream to be flushed clean
and the water temperature to return to normal. (pg. 4)”
“Through the use of the KHSA cost cap, ratepayers are protected from the uncertain
costs of relicensing, litigation, and decommissioning that customers may be responsible
for sans the KHSA. If the KHSA surcharge is not instituted, ratepayers would be exposed to an uncertain amount of costs.” (pg. 30)
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Iron Gate Dam:
The largest of the 4 Dams without fish passage on the Klamath River
“We argued for years that on the Klamath, dam removal actually saves ratepayers money.
Today, after a thorough investigation, the California Public Utility Commission has formally
confirmed it,” said Glen Spain, Northwest Director of the Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA), which represented commercial fishing interests in the Klamath Settlement negotiations. “These ageing dams are simply obsolete, and their removal is clearly the cheapest
and best option for everyone.”
Klamath Tribal Deligates and Warm Springs visit Iron Gate
It is the responsibility of each member to keep The Klamath Tribes Member Benefits
and Enrollment Department informed regarding you and your minor children’s address
changes. Your address is changed by your request and at receipt of your signature. If you
have had a name change we require copies of official name change documents, marriage
license, divorce papers, adoption records in order to change your name on file. Please
remember to have your name changed on your Social Security card and provide us a
copy as we are required to be in compliance with the IRS. If there has been a change
in guardianship of a minor child we will need copies of guardianship papers or custody
awards. We also require copies of wills or petitions of personal representation and death
certificates to claim benefits for any member who may have passed away since the last
per capita.
For information or MB forms, please call or write The Klamath Tribes Member
Benefits Department, P.O. Box 436, 501 Chiloquin, OR 97624 or call (541) 783-2219
and ask for Mary Gentry @ Ext 195 or Jeannie McNair @ Ext 203.
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Tribal Government Day Ceremony Held
By: Taylor R. David- Klamath Tribes Public Information Manager
On, May 13, 2011, at the State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, the Nine Federally recognized
Tribes of Oregon met with Oregon Governor and other State and Federal Delegates to
honor the Proclamation Signing Ceremony
that commemorated the 15th Anniversary
of Executive Order 96-30 and the 10th Anniversary of Passage of Senate Bill 770
(which is Oregon's State-Tribal Government
to Government Law).
Klamath Tribal Chairman, Gary Frost, and Council Member, GeorGene WrightNelson (pictured above with Oregon Governor Kitzhaber) were a part of the festivities. The Day began with each of the tribes facilitating an information booth which
featured their traditional foods and other important tribal information. The Klamath
Tribes booth was hosted by Three Klamath Tribal Council members and Taylor R.
David. The booth featured information regarding Salmon recovery, Dam Removal,
continued support for the KBRA (Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement), C'waam
recovery and eco-system restoration, Education and Employment Department information, and traditional foods such as wocus and wild celery, provided by Perry
Chocktoot.
Following the morning presentations, the Tribes convened in the Governor's Ceremonial Room for remarks from Leo Stewart, Chair of the Legislative Commission
on Indian Services.
Tribal Government Information
Tribal Event Coordinator’s for 2012: Tribal Council is seeking letters of interest from those that might be interested in coordinating the
Tribal events for 2012. There is a need to have coordinators on file as
well as back-up coordinator’s when the appointed coordinator cannot
perform the duty at the last minute. All events will be considered for
2012. Even if you are a current coordinator please submit a letter saying that you wish to be considered again. The letter should include:
Name, contact information, list of those on your committee, budget
for the event and any other necessary information that you think Tribal
Council will need to make an informed decision. Coordinators for
2012 will be selected by January 30, 2012. Letters and applications of
interest will be accepted through December 31, 2011.
Events:
1.
Memorial Day pow-wow
2.
Memorial Day rodeo
3.
Restoration pow-wow
4.
Restoration youth rodeo
5.
Sobriety pow-wow (currently in Klamath Falls, can add:
Beatty and Chiloquin if coordinators come forward).
On May 13, 2011, in Eugene, Oregon, Dennis Banks, who co-founded the American
Indian Movement and led a series of high-profile protests in the 1970s, spoke at the
University of Oregon as part of his current effort to raise awareness of the prevalence of diabetes among Native Americans. His visit to Eugene was sponsored by the
UO's Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI), which provides training to Native
American language teachers and community members.
Banks helped create the American Indian Movement in 1968, and was a leader of
takeovers at Alcatraz Island and the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in Washington, D.C., and the 71-day occupation of Wounded Knee, S.D. *Note: Alcatraz
Island in San Francisco, CA., is where Modoc Indians Barncho and Slolux were relocated following their capture with Captain Jack and the other Modoc Warriors and
their families, following the Modoc War of 1872-73.
Currently Mr. Banks is leading the Longest Run 3, a 5,400-mile relay walk and run
across America to bring attention to the diabetes epidemic among Native Americans.
His vision is to reverse the incidence of diabetes, which he said now touches at least
40 percent of Native Americans. Banks says, "(Diabetes) is a crippling disease that if
left unchecked will doom the population of Native people within 500 years," Banks
said. "Therefore we as Native Nations must declare war on diabetes. Within 50 years
we must completely reverse it."
His appearance was part of an afternoon focused on diabetes awareness, prevention
and clinics, and the discussion of UO language programs and native foods.
A Special Thank You
Mr. Jackson said, "It was not only an honor but a privilege to meet and
present with Mr. Dennis Banks on behalf of the Klamath Tribes. After
both our speeches and TV interviews finished, we had the opportunity
to speak one-on-one about this epidemic and how we can save our people. We talked about his life and had a true connection. In some way I
know Creator put Mr. Banks in my path so we can continue this fight
together... we are now brothers, and we are both committed to conquering this bad spirit of Diabetes that is trying to destroy the people."
I simply wanted to say "thank you" to Klamath Tribal Secretary, Torina Case, for all her
assistance in my time of need. Much appreciation.
From, Bucky Hobbs.
Note from the Editor:
Oregon Governor John A. Kitzhaber, finished the ceremony with the reading and
signing of the Proclamation and officially welcomed the tribes and honored them for
all they have done and are continuing to do with the State of Oregon.
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Why Whole Wheat?
1 Slice of Whole Slices of White Bread to get
Wheat Bread
the same amount of nutrients
Nutrient
Calcium
2
Fiber
3
Potassium
5
Folic Acid
6
Iron
7
Vitamin B6
8
This is not being done to discourage the current coordinator’s, but situations do arise where back-up plans must be in place and to date we
have not had any back-ups on file. Thank you.
Klamath Tribes Diabetes Prevention Coordinator and Tribal Councilman, Shawn L.
Please mail to: Torina Case, Tribal Council Secretary, P.O. Box 436, Jackson, was invited by the University, to be one of the health professionals to present
at the Health and Information Fair. Mr. Jackson spoke about the Klamath Tribes Dia- Vitamin E
Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 or drop off at the administration office.
betes Prevention Program, tips for healthy eating, good ways to exercise, prevention,
Special General Council: There will be a “Special” General Council and how the tribal language is being re-incorporated into the program with assistance
held on Saturday July 16th, 2011 at 10am at the Tribal Administration from Tribal Member/Klamath Linguist, Derek Kimbol, also a University of Oregon
Phytochemicals
Graduate.
in Chiloquin, Oregon – the main topic will be “Blood Quantum.
Regular General Council: The next Regular General Council will be
held on Saturday August 20, 2011 at 10am at the Tribal Administration
in Chiloquin, Oregon. The agenda will be posted at the Tribal offices,
15 days in advance of the meeting.
Klamath Tribal Representatives; Chairman Gary Frost, Councilman Frank Summers, Councilman Bert Lawvor, and Council woman GeorGene Wright-Nelson
were the Official Representatives for the Klamath Tribes at this Ceremony.
Klamath Tribes met with American Indian Movement
co-founder Dennis Banks at University of Oregon
1. As you may have noticed, the tribal newsletter has not been able to feature
Priority 4 (Individual Tribal Member Information articles) on a regular basis,
months have been combined, and obituaries have been compiled until space
would allow. This is due to the fact this program has limited funding and
resources.
2. Please note that newsletter articles/submissions need to be sent electronically to the following email: [email protected]
3. If you would like to be included on the Public Information email list please
e-mail your e-mail address to me. This list is an un-official list and is utilized to
help disseminate tribal information/community to the memebership.
Thank you,
Taylor R. David- Public Information Manager/News Editor
Email: [email protected]
Klamath Tribal Councilman and DP Coordinator, Shawn L. Jackson, Mr. Dennis Banks, Klamath
Tribal Councilman, Frank Summers, and Klamath Tribal Member and Linguist, Derek Kimbol.
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Waq'li'si!
Say Hello to Jessie Hecocta. She is
the new Klamath Tribes Diabetes
Prevention Activities Coordinator.
She is located at the Wellness Center in Chiloquin, Oregon, and will
be working directly with Mr. Shawn
Jackson and the Tribal Health Staff
help serve the people of the Klamath
Tribes.
Jessie says, " I am Modoc/Paiute,
enrolled Klamath Tribal member.
I attended Southern Oregon University with my interests being in
Health and Physical Education; emphasis in Fitness Management, as
well as Military Science. My current title is Diabetes Activities Coordinator. I applied for the position because: not only does it stay within
the bounds of my area of study, but it also guarantees that I can continue to serve my Native American community. In essence; I didn’t
have to give up any part of myself to work in this position. I can be
directly reached at the Klamath Tribal Health and Wellness Center in
Chiloquin and by telephone; (541) 882-1487 ext. 310, or by email:
[email protected]
Yellowhair Buckles to be Awarded in ALL Events!
For information: Kelly Hawk, 541-882-1487 ext. 234
Marvin Garcia, 541-783-2218 ext. 125
(do not leave a message, you must speak to the secretary)
Call-Ins August 16 & 17, 6pm-9pm, 541-882-0624
Must Call In To Enter!
Chiloquin Rodeo Grounds • Open to Youth Ages 18 & Under
Saturday, August 27
Grand Entry - 12 noon
Main Street Chiloquin
Line-up 9am, Chiloquin High School; Judging 9:30am
For information: Anna Bennett, 541-783-2219 ext. 185
Ed Case, 541-783-2219 ext. 184
Lenni Kaler, 541-783-2219 ext 171
Category prizes to be awarded
Saturday, August 27 - 10am
*Food Vendors must get prior approval **Dinner - Saturday evening during break**
• Rachel Tupper Jingle Dress Special
• Sunday FREE Breakfast, 8-10am hosted by Chiloquin Food Pantry
• Sunday Worship Service, 10am
All Welcome! Contest dancing in all categories, Encampment, Showers, Parking
PowWow Vendor information:
Cyndy Graves 541-261-0435
Chiloquin High School Football Field
PowWow information:
Diane Walker, 541-591-1686, or email: [email protected]
Friday, August 26 - Grand Entry 7pm
Saturday, August 27 - Grand Entry 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 28 - Grand Entry 1pm
FREE BBQ following event
Begin at Chiloquin High School
For information: Jessie Hecocta, 541-783-3293 ext. 310
Shawn Jackson, 541-882-1487 ext. 220
T-Shirts and raffle provided for Participants
Friday, August 26
Sign Up - 9:30am / Walk - 10am
Concept by Taylor David, Klamath Tribes Public Information
Design by Z Designs & Production, Inc. Klamath Falls, Oregon • 541-850-1813
Torina Case, Secretary, Chiloquin, OR , 1-800-524-9787 ext. 170
For government information contact:
The Klamath Tribal Council is in
full support of this celebration.
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The Father Factor
By D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas © 2011
A few years ago, around this time of year, I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Yakama Tribal High School graduation.
The exciting night was made even better when they allowed each grad to say a few words after getting their diploma. There
were stories of challenges and setbacks, there were thanks given to friends and family for their encouragement. But there was a
moment that burned into my mind. It was the moment when a young man had the crowd roaring with laughter from his hilarious stories. Suddenly, he got deathly silent behind the microphone and tried in vain to choke back tears as he said, “I wish my
father would have made time to come see this tonight. I wish he was here.”
The “Father Factor” is what’s missing from the lives of so many youth. It’s such a critical ingredient to their success that national initiatives are underway to get fathers involved in the lives of their kids. I’ve heard it said that “anyone can be a father
(biologically) but it takes a special man to be a Dad”. This Father’s Day, I want to offer my encouragement and support to all
the “Dads”, the real men and warriors out there who are having such a positive impact on their kids. Coming from my years
of watching what does and doesn’t work, my own fatherhood experiences and from observing the best dad I’ve ever seen in
action – my own – I humbly offer the following ideas to Dads everywhere. None of these require a Ph.D. or studies in child
development – only love and time:
Shanti Treetop
Fallon Case
Chiloquin High School
*Klamath Community
College- Klamath Falls.
Chiloquin High School
*Oregon Institute of
Technology- Klamath Falls.
Brandon Hoaglen
Austin "Bebo" Clark
Rachel Mitchell
Chiloquin High School
*Central Oregon
Community College
Juanita A. Esmailka
West Valley High Alaska
*University of Alaska,
Fairbanks- Arts Major
Jordan Henry
Shasta High School
*Shasta Community College
Redding, CA.
1) Love 100% unconditionally – and show it too! Sometimes men have a tough time showing emotions because we’re taught
it’s weak. However, showing our vulnerability, especially to those we love, is the highest form of strength. What’s “weak” is
not showing and telling your kids that you truly love them because they become weak as well. When we show and tell our kids
that we love them unconditionally, no matter what, they become strong – they become brave enough to take the risks that life
requires.
2)
Your kids need your “presence” more than your “presents”. The immediate impact from a hug or word of encouragement adds much more to our emotional wellbeing than the latest toy or computer game. In fact, just being there and being present with your child is priceless because there’s no substitute for you! You don’t have to
be an expert in child psychology to know this pattern. I see it all the time and I’m willing to bet you do too. Well-adjusted and successful youth have, almost every time,
parents who are involved in their lives.
3)
Love enough to be tough – but not too tough. Giving your kids boundaries and rules makes them feel safe by providing structure and order. Though it may drive
them crazy now, they’ll thank you for it later. I think one of the toughest parts about being a parent is learning how to say “no” even when you know your child will be
angry. When it comes to rules, Dads can be tempted into playing the “tough guy” role and overdo it. There are no situations where abusive behavior or comments are
justified. Science has shown that emotional pain caused by verbal attacks light up the same areas of the brain as physical pain. Getting your kids to cooperate at the expense of their self-esteem is a loss any way you cut it. Not a day goes by that I’m not thankful to my Dad for being consistently tough but consistently loving during my
“knucklehead” days.
Chiloquin High School
*University of Oregon
Eugene, OR.
Chiloquin High School
*Oregon Institute of
Technology- Klamath Falls.
Ty Case
Chiloquin High School
*Klamath Community
College for Enforcement
Larson Bravo
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Eric Westwick
High School Graduate
Lovelock, Nevada
When my parents had me, they were poor teenagers who didn’t have two nickels to rub together, no college degree, no experience – but they made us kids #1 in their lives.
I now do the same with my daughters. My parents joke about those tough times and say, “We were dumb and poor back then.” But I remind them, “No, you were smart
and rich in the best ways. Smart enough to know your kids needed love each and every day and rich enough to provide it.” I have many roles in life – husband, friend,
business owner, author, speaker, etc. but my #1 job in this world is to raise two little girls to be women of substance and character. Women who are proud of who they are,
where they came from and who believe anything is possible. My wife and I are trying to raise them that way in a world that may tell them otherwise.
Come See and Listen to D.J. at the 25th Klamath Tribes Restoration Celebration
He will be here to help Kick-off the event at the Fun Run, Friday, August 26, 2011!
D.J. will be here to promote this year's Silver Anniversary and the Theme
"Warriors of the Past to Warriors of the Future!"
Shay-na Weiser
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Taria Moore
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Shahnie Clark
Chiloquin High School
*Oregon Institute of
Technology
Krala Huitt
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Jordan Witcraft
Bridgette Crain
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Klamath Union High
Klamath Falls.
*College for Nursing
Bly-waas Kirk
Julius (Witcraft) Westwick
Skyview High Vancouver, WA.
*Clark Community College
then W.S.U.
About D.J: Enduring the extreme conditions of traditional ceremonies and rights of passage, D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas has had the values of the "warrior spirit" burned into
his core. A tribally-enrolled member of the Odawa Nation and a former U.S. Air Force officer, D.J. inspires others to practically apply the power of the warrior spirit in
business and life to stay resilient, lead with courage, and thrive in tough, changing environments... he has used his dynamic programs to build warriors in 49 states and
internationally to over 3,000 audiences to "strengthen the tribe" of organizations such as IBM, Walt Disney, NASA, the Secret Service, the American Cancer Society and
hundreds of tribal communities. He has also been invited to The White House to share his message – twice. Now he's ready to deliver his powerful high-energy message
to you! Compliments of the Klamath Tribes Social Services Department and Meth Prevention Program!
D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas
Native Discovery Inc.
(719) 282-7747 v
(719) 282-4113 f
www.djvanas.com / www.nativediscovery.com
"Inspiring the warrior spirit..."
Hoalanh Peacock
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Larkynn Tupper
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Latoya Miller
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Ronna Jackson
Chiloquin High School
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Chiloquin
Graduate
Chiloquin, OR.
Page 10, Klamath News 2010
THE KLAMATH TRIBES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
MODEL PLAN FOR
2012 FUND YEAR
DATE:
TIME: PLACE:
JULY 7, 2011
11:00 A.M. – 12:00
THE KLAMATH TRIBES ADMIN. BLDG.
501 CHILOQUIN BLVD.
CHILOQUIN, OREGON
FUEGO MTN
CONFERENCE ROOM
The Klamath Tribes Community Services Department will submit the 2011
LIHEAP Model Plan directly to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families to operate the Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to run October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.
The Public Hearing is open to Native
Americans living in The Klamath Tribes
service area of Klamath County. The
2012 Model Plan for the Klamath Tribes
LIHEAP will be the topic of discussion.
For additional information regarding
The Klamath Tribes proposed 2011 LIHEAP Model Plan and the Public Hearing, please contact Joyce Berry at the
Klamath Tribes Community Services
Department at (541) 783-2219, ext. 119
or e-mail joyce.berry@klamathtribes.
com.
In Loving Memory...
Major Romie Raymond “Ray” Royse USAF
Tribal member Ray Royse passed on April 17, 2011 in
Medford, Oregon.
He was born in Klamath Falls to Len and Amy Lenz
Royse February 14, 1919. His Yahooskin ancestors included his mother Amy, his grandmother Anne Corbell
Lenz, and great grandmother Peggy Sampson.
Ray grew up on the family ranch on the Klamath Marsh and
attended small schools including one at a logging camp.
Horseback was his mode of transportation to school. After high school Ray attended Oregon State College studying Agricultural Science. When World War ll erupted he
went to work for Lockhead Aircraft while studying to
qualify as an aviation cadet. He qualified and was drafted
into the Army where he was trained in military aviation
after a tour of duty in the North African campaign.
May 1943 saw Ray’s dream of flying finally becoming
a reality. He completed combat training and was sent to
Naples, Italy with the 86th Squadron of the 79th Fighter
Group flying the P47 Thunderbolt fighter plane in 87 combat missions including the dangerous “Operation Strangle” during which he was wounded. He was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal as well as a
Purple Heart for his performance during his tour of duty.
Ray was sent to Sweet Water, Texas where he met his
future wife Jessie Pearl Summers. He left the service and
returned home to the Klamath Marsh and the family cattle
ranch. He also operated a flying school, airplane and charter service.
Ray and Jessie were married in Reno in 1946. With the
outbreak of the Korean War Ray volunteered to return to
active duty with the Air Force. His tours of duty took him
to Europe and Tripoli where he was responsible for testing jet aircraft including the F-86D Saber jet.
Restationed to the U.S. Ray coordinated the installation of Kingsley Field Air Force Base in Klamath Falls.
At Travis Air Force Base in California in 1957 Ray nearly
met with disaster when a Delta Dagger F-102 jet his was
flying malfunctioned. Ray ejected safely.
His final years with the Air Force took him to Washington, DC where he was trained at the State Department for
a position as Air Attaché to South Africa. Working with
South Africa’s “Flying Cheetahs” Air Force as an enjoyable experience for Ray and his family. Ray retired from
the military in 1967 and he and his wife Jessie established
Ray Royse Realty in Klamath Falls and Medford. They
retired in 1974 and spent the next years watching their
family grow.
Ray is survived by his daughters Roselyn Mitchell of
La Pine, Alida Gulley of Portland, and Patricia Hopker
if Medford; 10 grandchildren, numerous great and greatgreat grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife who
passed on in 2005, his brother Robert, a granddaughter
and a great granddaughter.
Services were held in Medford where he was buried
next to his wife Jessie April 23, 2011.
For more information you can contact his daughter
Roselyn at 541-420-5636.
In Loving Memory...
Paul Roderick
Miller,
Born
August 31, 1989
and Passed on
January
15,
2011.
Dressing was held at
Agency Longhouse in Warm
Springs January
19, 2011, with
burial at Lower
Seekseequa Cemetery. Pall Bearers: Daniel Kirk, Alfredo Viviano, Chasan Walker,
Dolan Waheneka Jr., Ray Jackson, Tomathias Hodges, Justin Miller, Vernon Suppah,
Reuben Henry Jr.; Honorary Pall Bearers:
Theyliah Suppah, Dion Crume, Blawas
Kirk, JJ Zahler, Suzanne and Curt Donaldson-Stephens, TeShaun Yazzie, Gary Johns,
Kevin John, Aaron Hunt, Work Force Development, and All Friends and Relatives.
The Work Force Development Department would like to take this opportunity to
share and express our deepest sympathies
for the loss of a very valued and treasured
team member, Paul Roderick Miller.
Everyone who met Paul and when Paul
was around his co-workers, he always had a
big smile on his face. He showed up every
day with a positive attitude and was always
filled with joy and laughter, no matter the
situation at work. Paul had good leadership
skills, valued his family, enjoyed life, and
will be greatly missed by all.
We remember Paul walking in our doors
with only a dream and a goal to become a
productive, working young tribal member.
Together, we laid down a path with Paul to
achieve his dreams and goals. In the span of
one year, Paul achieved his GED, 6 months
of on-the-job experience and full-time,
working age job in weatherization.
Everyone at WFDD is thankful for the
great memories and time shared together,
may our good friend Paul Roderick Miller
Rest in Peace, Forever...
In Loving
Memory...
Charlotte-BarneyJackson-Mack,
age
74, went ahead of us
to check out heaven
herself and to be with
her Lord and family
on Dec. 1, 2010 at her
home of 40 years in
Portland, Oregon, after a courageous battle with life...
her 4 favorites were right by her side.
She was born on Oct. 13, 1936 to Robert Finley Barney Sr. and Laura D. Barney, she was 1 of 8 children.
She lived in Sprague River with her mother and brothers
even after the tragic death of their father, until her marriage to Raymond Mack. They then moved to Klamath
Falls where she attended O.I.T. where she earned her
Associates Degree and still she was a fantastic homemaker and dedicated wife, mother, and daughter. The
family then moved to Portland, OR., for 40+ yrs where
she continued her goal to serve her people at N.A.R.A.
of Sapousse, OR., for many years.
Her hobbies included attending powwow's and keeping her family traditionally involved with the Modoc
Native ways, playing the piano was a delight for her
and being around her grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren, and selling her handmade Indian jewelry.
Survivors include brother, Robert F. Barney Jr. and
his wife Nel. The family would not have made it without our Uncle Bob, who seen his baby sister from birth
to death... thank you Uncle Bob. Sons, Gregory V.
Jackson of Warm Springs, Duane G. Jackson and wife
Cheryl of Sprague River, Randy Gray Jackson of Portland, Winston Aramis Jackson of Portland; daughters,
Shauna M. Jackson-Riggs of Sprague River, Faun-da
A. Haskins-Mack of Portland, StormyLee L. HaskinsMack of Portland. And her Protector- Grandson, Sky
'The Miles' Jackson and our Baby Blue Pit (Cujo) who
did their job well... and then some... Thank you to countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Portland, Oregon, on December 10, 2010, with concluding services and burial in
Sprague River, Oregon at Chief Schonchin Cemetery,
on December, 11, 2010.
Mom's gone but will never be forgotten, Our loss
is Heaven's gain. Charlotte will always n 4-Eva be Remembered and Loved, there will never be another like
her, the mold had been broken... A special "Thank You"
to all the family members who helped with our Mother.
In Loving Memory...
Page 11, Klamath News 2010
ley, cousins Victor Jr., Becca, Leroy,
Willie, Margee and Lucci, the Donahue family, the Kimbol family, and
special friends Dave Macfarlane and
Tim Jones and many other friends
and family members, we are sorry if
we forgot to mention everyone; you
know who you are- the ones who
made her laugh, love, and inspire her
to all that she could be.
Marcellus John Norwest, 82, a resident of
Grand Ronde, OR.,
died May 22, 2011,
in McMinnville, OR.
He was born May
8, 1929, in Klamath
Falls, the son of Leo
and Mary (Duvall)
Norwest. He werved proudly during the KoIn Loving Memory...
rean War 1953 to 1955. He married Sharon
Rae Lilly and they was together for 45 years.
Verna L. Scott
He worked as the fire Warden in Chiloquin,
returned to her
worked in lumber mills in Ketchikan, AK,
Heavenly FaSt. Johns, Oregon, fort Hill and retired as the
ther on March
Forestry Patrol Officer for Grand Ronde at
3, 2011, from
age 79. He was a member of the Confereated
her
Klamath
Tribes of Grand Ronde. He was in charge
Falls residence
of the Veterans' Memorial in Grand Ronde
with her chilerected. He loved to tinker, do bead work,
dren by her
hunt, fish, draw and cut wood. Services were
side.
held in May in Grand Ronde with interment Verna was born to Ernest and Ada
at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.
Grafton on July 4, 1926, in Chiloquin, Oregon. She was a member of
the Klamath Tribes, she worked as
a medical aide, caregiver, and delivLeah Rhiannon Bar- ery driver while living in Albany and
kley, 34, who was Shady Cove, Ore., and Anchorage,
born April 11, 1976, Alaska.
went home to be with
Verna was a might prayer warrioer
her Lord on March and a strong woman of Christian faith.
16, 2011, after a She enjoyed church, league bowling,
tragic auto accident card games, camping, and time spent
on Hwy 58.
with family and friends.
She leaves loved
She is survived by her son Boone
ones, Mom Marisa "Mitz" Barkley, sister Jenkins, daughter Karen Nygren, 14
Carla Barkely, grandma Sal Barkley, daugh- grandchildren, 29 great-grandchilter Jasmine and sons Arlan and Gabe.
dren, and one great-great grandson.
A 1994 graduate of Mazama High School
She was preceded in death by her
in Klamath Falls, OR., Leah was a proud sister Nippy Ortis and children Baby
member of the Klamath Tribes. She worked Jenkins, Cheryl, Kevin, and Joseph
in the clerical field. She was known as a Scott.
generous, fun-loving little firecracker with a
She will be greatly missed until we
wicked sense of humor.
meet again.
Leah lived a quiet life and loved her famPrivate graveside services were
ily. As a young girl, she liked to camp with held at Wilson Cemetery on March
her grandma Clara M. Jackson at Rocky 12, 2011, in Chiloquin, Oregon.
Ford.
Loved ones also include great-uncle Richard Jackson and family, aunt Debbie and
Victor Quijada Sr, uncle Richard and Sonia
Barkley, auntie Dee and auntie Bren Bark-
In Loving Memory...
Page 12, Klamath News 2010
Elders are the Link to Our Past
Elders Crafts
After 8 weeks of Crept Paper Flower Making Class the Elders
are pictured with their completed flowers. Eloise Ohles was the
instructor this year and we had at least 5 Elders (the most was
13 Elders) at the class for a total of 13 classes. The classes were
held at the Elders meal site in Chiloquin and in Beatty. Next
years’ classes will start in April; mark it on your calendars now.
Elder’s crafts are Tuesdays (Beatty meal site) and Fridays (Chiloquin meal site) starting at 12:45pm. Come join the fun!
Below pictured are from left to right. Standing (Dorothy Witcraft, Victoria Taylor, Peggy Hansen, and Eloise Ohles). Sitting
(Rose Krebs, Phoebe Chavez, Phyllis Walker, and Marilynne
Jackson).
SAY “No” TO EATING ALONE
Eating with company can be as important as vitamins. Think about it: a
social atmosphere stimulates your mind and helps you enjoy meals. When
you enjoy mealtimes, you’re more likely to eat better. If you live alone, eating with company will take some strategizing, but the effort will pay off.
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Senior meal programs are a great way to meet others. Contact Michelle Carson, Elders coordinator, about the Native Senior Meal Site Program. There is also the Senior Center in Klamath Falls. You may also
check with some of the local churches for some free lunch opportunities.
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Make a date to share lunch or dinners with grand children, nieces,
nephews, friends and neighbors on a rotating basis.
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Join in by taking a class, volunteering, or going on an outing, all of
which can lead to new friendships and dining buddies.
ATTENTION ALL ELDERS (60AND UP) Remember the Chiloquin Meal
Site at the Klamath Tribes Congregate building located at 502 Charley Street
is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday with meals served between 12:0012:30 p.m. and The Beatty Meal Site at the Irwin Weiser Memorial Center
located at Hwy 140 Godowa Springs Rd. is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transportation for Elders 60 and above is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Friday. On Tuesdays & Fridays crafts are done after the meal until about
2:00 p.m . We also have a Meals On Wheels Program for the Chiloquin &
Beatty areas. The Meal Sites are closed all holidays that the Klamath Tribes
observe. If you need more information please call Michelle Carson in the
Community Services Department at 541-783-2219 ext. 122.
(Part of this article was taken off WWW.HELPGUIDE.ORG website)
Note: The Elders pictured with the U of O Students and staff (above)- left
to right sitting Jim Coburn, Phyllis Walker, Eloise Ohles, Marilynne Jackson, Rennie Crain, and Rose Krebs. The students came out to the Beatty
Meal Site to talk to the Elders and also do a craft with them. The Elders
and students made pine needle baskets. They also came to our Chiloquin
Meal Site and listened to several Elders give talks about how it used to be....
The elders that attended that were Rennie Crain, Marilynne Jackson, Peggy
Hansen, Barbara Wright, Emery Bettles, Chuck Kimbol, Nadene Hatcher,
and Phyllis Walker.
For more information about activites, trips, and services
of the Klamath Tribes Elder Outreach Program,
contact:
Mrs. Michelle Carson
Elder Outreach Worker
The Klamath Tribes
Community Services Department
Chiloquin, Oregon
(541) 783-2219 Ext. 122
And don't forget Mental and Physical strength can keep
us all Young at Heart...
Exercise is any physical activity which improves or
maintains overall health and wellness. Exercise
strengthens the heart, decreases osteoporosis and
depression, improves circulation and helps reduce blood
pressure. Exercise enhances quality of sleep.