Page 1, Klamath News 2010 Klamath News THE OFFICIAL Publication of the : klamath, MODOC, AND YAHOOSKIN Treaty of 1864

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Mogenkaskit Lalo Schonchin Captain Jack Volume 27, Issue 3 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 P R E S S R E L E A S E 501 Chiloquin, Blvd. Tribe * Klamath Tribes of * American Rivers Pa- 10:00am cific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations *Trout Unlim- ited *Institute for Fisheries Resources * Trout *Klamath ONE AGENDA ITEM ONLY: Riverkeeper * Salmon River Restoration Council * Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers

Blood Quantum IT’S OFFICIAL: REMOVING KLAMATH DAMS SAVES At the May 2011 meeting, General Council made MONEY FOR PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS a motion to hold a "Special General Council" to move forward and discuss Blood Quantum. California Public Utilities Commission Rules that Dam Removal under Terms of the Klamath Agreements is Therefore, Chairman Frost has set the Special in Ratepayers’ Best Financial Interest... (see page 2) meeting for July 16, 2011. The Klamath Tribes PRESORTED P.O. Box 436 FIRST-CLASS MAIL Tribal Council has also set up an Adhoc Commit- Chiloquin, OR 97624 U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHILOQUIN, OR tee within Tribal Council to bring forth a recom- PERMIT NO. 4 mendation to General Council on the 16th. The ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 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. Page 2, Klamath News 2010 All the four Klamath hydropower dams combined Page 3, Klamath News 2010 KLAMATH DAMS SAVES MONEY FOR PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS The Klamath News is a Tribal Government Publication of the generate only a very small amount of power – only Per Capita Distribution Klamath Tribes, (the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Band of San Francisco, CA (May 5, 2011) – Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) about 82 Megawatts (MW) on average over the past Snake Indians). – the California agency charged with protecting public utility customers – formally ruled that fifty years. According to estimates by the Federal The Klamath Tribes Member Benefits Department * Distribution: the proposed Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA) is indeed the cheapest Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the feder- distributed in compliance with the Klamath Tribes Publications are distributed at the end of the month, or as fund- Revenue Allocation Plan the excess revenue from ing allows. alternative for Pacific Power’s customers. al agency that licenses dams, after expensive retro-

* Deadline: fitting to meet modern standards, these dams would the Klamath Tribes gaming enterprise Kla-Mo-Ya Information submitted for publication must be received by the This ruling was made after months of investigation and testimony and it follows a similar rul- only generate about 62 MW of power on average, Casino, on Friday, June 17, 2011. Approximately 15th of each month- (for the following month’s publication). ing by the Oregon PUC on September 16, 2010, which came to the same conclusion. 848 members came into the Klamath Tribes Ad- * Submissions: or about 27% less than they do today. FERC itself Submissions should be typed and not exceed 500 words. In addition to lower utility bills, Klamath dam removal proponents say benefits of dam re- estimated in its 2007 Final Environmental Impact ministration building to personally pick up their Submissions must include the author’s signature, address and moval include more jobs and investments in local economies. Also, reservoirs created by the Report on relicensing that even if fully FERC re- individual check. 2,030 member checks that were phone number. Submissions are used as fillers and publication not picked up on Friday were mailed out on Mon- is strictly dependent upon space availability. We cannot guar- dams currently host annual blooms of a toxic blue-green algae that is harmful to humans and licensed, the required retrofitting would be so ex- antee publication of any article or submission. can be lethal to pets and livestock. Dam removal is expected to greatly improve water quality pensive that these dams would then operate at more day, June 20, 2011 per the Klamath Tribes Revenue Allocation Plan. 25 members liquidated their indi- *Order of Priority for Newsletter: as well as bolster valuable salmon runs which support many regional jobs. than a $20 million/year net loss (see FERC FEIS, vidual minor trust funds by meeting the requirement of 18 years old and submission of #1- Tribal Government/ESSP Information Table 4-3 on pg. 4-2). #2- Tribal Program Information The CA PUC ruling paves the way for Pacific Power to start collecting a very small monthly a High School diploma or G.E.D. The minor’s individual payments were deposited into #3- Associated Tribal Information dam removal surcharge capped at no more than 2% on its California customer bills to start 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 #4-6- Fillers (when space is available, must be submitted by the setting aside money for Klamath dam removal by the year 2020. By spreading this dam re- family): i.e.- Obituaries, Wedding, Birth, and Family th Settlement Agreements as well as additional fact February of 2012. Announcements, Graduations, Individual Tribal member info., moval rate surcharge over the next 9 years, this will keep the individual customer burden very sheets on the terms of the Agreements, see: http:// Birthdays, Etc... low. It also avoids the greater expense of forcing ratepayers to pay to upgrade the antiquated www.klamathrestoration.org If you have not received your check yet, it is possible your check may have been returned Letters to the Editor: Letters are viewed as Associated Tribal complex of dams. to us. To date 39 checks have been returned, and 13 checks from previous distributions Information. However, they must be less than 500 words. Any For more on the federal and state dam removal en- and All articles may be edited for clarity and length. Letters are According to PUC calculations, this Klamath dam removal surcharge would amount to about vironmental analysis and federal and state decision- are still unclaimed. The checks are returned marked, “Address Unknown, No Such Num- subject to review. Letters/articles that may contain libelous, ber and Unable to Forward.” If we do not have your check and you believe it is lost or slanderous, or personal attacks will not be printed. $1.61/month per customer. PacifiCorp has about 45,000 customers in northern California. A making process, see: www.klamathrestoration.gov *Photographs should be vivid and clear or 300jpg/ppi similar surcharge has been collected in Oregon for more than a year. stolen, please call and we will send you and Affidavit for Lost Check. *All internal photos by: Taylor David -K-News, unless The California PUC Docket No. A.10-03-015 on Each year the Member Benefits Department is flooded with address change updates just otherwise noted. ©All photos property of K-News dept. As the PUC noted, the dam removal plan in the KHSA is the cheapest of all the available op- which this Order will be posted is at: http://docs. * Returns: For any information to be “returned”, prior to distribution. In order to get the checks printed with your current address the de- tions for Pacific Power customers, and caps their total costs at $200 million. However, should cpuc.ca.gov/published/proceedings/A1003015. please include a “self addressed stamped” partment has placed a deadline of May 15, of each year to get your address changes in. envelope. the Agreement collapse and Pacific Power be forced to keep and upgrade the dams to meet htm. * Klamath News Rights: modern standards, it could cost their customers at least two and a half times more (about $500 If you have moved since the last distribution please call and request an Address Update The Klamath News cannot guarantee publication upon submis- million) than simply removing them and replacing their power with more efficient modern The 119-page prior Oregon PUC Order affirm- form for each enrolled, eligible member in your household including each minor child. sion. The Klamath News reserves the right to edit all articles for It is recommended you send the Address Update forms back certified mail, Fed Ex, or clarity and length, or refuse publication of any material that may facilities elsewhere. ing the Klamath surcharge can be found on the contain libelous statements or personal attacks. The Klamath 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. News may not be used as a personal forum for any individual(s). The KHSA would lead to the removal of four dams on the in 2020, orders/2010ords/10-364.pdf. It is important to notify your local post office and make the necessary arrangements for All articles are subject to review/approval by the Klamath pending environmental reviews and approval by the Secretary of Interior. Permanent Change of Address for all members in your household or to leave Mail For- Tribes Tribal Council. Published information does not necessar- ily reflect the opinion of the Klamath News, tribal employees, or warding, or Hold Mail directions. the Klamath Tribes. The Commission’s Order, released today in CPUC Rate Case No. A.10-03-015, noted * Change of Address: specifically that: Any distribution to members is dependent upon gaming excess revenues earned during Send address changes (for the Newsletter Only) to the following the previous year, and we do not know the amount to be distributed until April or later. address. *Please include your old mailing label if possible. "By physically removing the Klamath assets pursuant to the KHSA, the cost to ratepay- Depending upon excess revenue the next scheduled distribution will be Friday, June 15, ers of resolving issues in the is capped, protecting ratepayers from the * Public Information/News Dept. Staff: 2012. unknown cost of relicensing the dams; and the water of the Klamath River will be able *Mrs. Taylor R. David, to flow freely downstream, allowing spawning gravel downstream to be flushed clean It is the responsibility of each member to keep The Klamath Tribes Member Benefits Public Information/News Manager and the water temperature to return to normal. (pg. 4)” and Enrollment Department informed regarding you and your minor children’s address Member of Native American Journalist Assoc. (NAJA). changes. Your address is changed by your request and at receipt of your signature. If you “Through the use of the KHSA cost cap, ratepayers are protected from the uncertain have had a name change we require copies of official name change documents, marriage costs of relicensing, litigation, and decommissioning that customers may be responsible Iron Gate Dam: The largest of the 4 Dams without fish passage on the Klamath River license, divorce papers, adoption records in order to change your name on file. Please For More Information Contact: for sans the KHSA. If the KHSA surcharge is not instituted, ratepayers would be ex- remember to have your name changed on your Social Security card and provide us a posed to an uncertain amount of costs.” (pg. 30) The Klamath Tribes copy as we are required to be in compliance with the IRS. If there has been a change

Klamath News/Public Information Dept. in guardianship of a minor child we will need copies of guardianship papers or custody P.O. Box 436 awards. We also require copies of wills or petitions of personal representation and death Chiloquin, OR 97624 “We argued for years that on the Klamath, dam removal actually saves ratepayers money. Phone: (541) 783-2219 ext. 147 Today, after a thorough investigation, the California Public Utility Commission has formally certificates to claim benefits for any member who may have passed away since the last [email protected] confirmed it,” said Glen Spain, Northwest Director of the Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Associa- per capita. or Visit the Tribal Website at: tions (PCFFA), which represented commercial fishing interests in the Klamath Settlement ne- For information or MB forms, please call or write The Klamath Tribes Member gotiations. “These ageing dams are simply obsolete, and their removal is clearly the cheapest Benefits Department, P.O. Box 436, 501 Chiloquin, OR 97624 or call (541) 783-2219 www.klamathtribes.org and best option for everyone.” and ask for Mary Gentry @ Ext 195 or Jeannie McNair @ Ext 203. Klamath Tribal Deligates and Warm Springs visit Iron Gate Page 4, Klamath News 2010 Tribal Government Information Klamath Tribes met with American Indian Movement Page 5, Klamath News 2010 Tribal Government Day Ceremony Held co-founder Dennis Banks at University of Oregon Why Whole Wheat? By: Taylor R. David- Klamath Tribes Public Information Manager Tribal Event Coordinator’s for 2012: Tribal Council is seeking let- Nutrient 1 Slice of Whole Slices of White Bread to get ters of interest from those that might be interested in coordinating the 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 Wheat Bread the same amount of nutrients On, May 13, 2011, at the State Capitol in Sa- Tribal events for 2012. There is a need to have coordinators on file as lem, Oregon, the Nine Federally recognized University of Oregon as part of his current effort to raise awareness of the preva- Calcium 2 Tribes of Oregon met with Oregon Gover- well as back-up coordinator’s when the appointed coordinator cannot lence of diabetes among Native Americans. His visit to Eugene was sponsored by the nor and other State and Federal Delegates to perform the duty at the last minute. All events will be considered for UO's Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI), which provides training to Native honor the Proclamation Signing Ceremony 2012. Even if you are a current coordinator please submit a letter say- American language teachers and community members. Fiber 3 that commemorated the 15th Anniversary ing that you wish to be considered again. The letter should include: Banks helped create the American Indian Movement in 1968, and was a leader of of Executive Order 96-30 and the 10th An- Name, contact information, list of those on your committee, budget niversary of Passage of Senate Bill 770 takeovers at Alcatraz Island and the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in Wash- Potassium 5 (which is Oregon's State-Tribal Government for the event and any other necessary information that you think Tribal ington, 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 re- to Government Law). Council will need to make an informed decision. Coordinators for 2012 will be selected by January 30, 2012. Letters and applications of located following their capture with Captain Jack and the other Modoc Warriors and Folic Acid 6 Klamath Tribal Chairman, Gary Frost, and Council Member, GeorGene Wright- interest will be accepted through December 31, 2011. their families, following the of 1872-73. Nelson (pictured above with Oregon Governor Kitzhaber) were a part of the festivi- Events: ties. The Day began with each of the tribes facilitating an information booth which Currently Mr. Banks is leading the Longest Run 3, a 5,400-mile relay walk and run Iron featured their traditional foods and other important tribal information. The Klamath 1. Memorial Day pow-wow across America to bring attention to the diabetes epidemic among Native Americans. 7 Tribes booth was hosted by Three Klamath Tribal Council members and Taylor R. 2. Memorial Day rodeo His vision is to reverse the incidence of diabetes, which he said now touches at least

David. The booth featured information regarding Salmon recovery, Dam Removal, 3. Restoration pow-wow 40 percent of Native Americans. Banks says, "(Diabetes) is a crippling disease that if continued support for the KBRA (Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement), C'waam 4. Restoration youth rodeo 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 recovery and eco-system restoration, Education and Employment Department in- 5. Sobriety pow-wow (currently in Klamath Falls, can add: formation, and traditional foods such as wocus and wild celery, provided by Perry we must completely reverse it." Beatty and Chiloquin if coordinators come forward). Chocktoot. Vitamin B6 8 This is not being done to discourage the current coordinator’s, but situ- His appearance was part of an afternoon focused on diabetes awareness, prevention and clinics, and the discussion of UO language programs and native foods. Following the morning presentations, the Tribes convened in the Governor's Cer- ations do arise where back-up plans must be in place and to date we emonial Room for remarks from Leo Stewart, Chair of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services. 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 Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 or drop off at the administration office. at the Health and Information Fair. Mr. Jackson spoke about the Klamath Tribes Dia- Vitamin E 20 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. 99 in Chiloquin, Oregon – the main topic will be “Blood Quantum.

Regular General Council: The next Regular General Council will be Mr. Jackson said, "It was not only an honor but a privilege to meet and

held on Saturday August 20, 2011 at 10am at the Tribal Administration present with Mr. Dennis Banks on behalf of the Klamath Tribes. After Waq'li'si! in Chiloquin, Oregon. The agenda will be posted at the Tribal offices, both our speeches and TV interviews finished, we had the opportunity Say Hello to Jessie Hecocta. She is 15 days in advance of the meeting. to speak one-on-one about this epidemic and how we can save our peo- the new Klamath Tribes Diabetes ple. We talked about his life and had a true connection. In some way I Prevention Activities Coordinator. know Creator put Mr. Banks in my path so we can continue this fight She is located at the Wellness Cen- together... we are now brothers, and we are both committed to conquer- ter in Chiloquin, Oregon, and will Klamath Tribal Representatives; Chairman Gary Frost, Councilman Frank Sum- A Special Thank You ing this bad spirit of Diabetes that is trying to destroy the people." be working directly with Mr. Shawn mers, Councilman Bert Lawvor, and Council woman GeorGene Wright-Nelson I simply wanted to say "thank you" to Klamath Tribal Secretary, Torina Case, for all her Jackson and the Tribal Health Staff were the Official Representatives for the Klamath Tribes at this Ceremony. assistance in my time of need. Much appreciation. From, Bucky Hobbs. help serve the people of the Klamath Tribes.

Note from the Editor: Jessie says, " I am Modoc/Paiute, 1. As you may have noticed, the tribal newsletter has not been able to feature enrolled Klamath Tribal member. Priority 4 (Individual Tribal Member Information articles) on a regular basis, I attended University with my interests being in months have been combined, and obituaries have been compiled until space Health and Physical Education; emphasis in Fitness Management, as would allow. This is due to the fact this program has limited funding and well as Military Science. My current title is Diabetes Activities Coor- resources. dinator. I applied for the position because: not only does it stay within 2. Please note that newsletter articles/submissions need to be sent electroni- cally to the following email: [email protected] the bounds of my area of study, but it also guarantees that I can con- 3. If you would like to be included on the Public Information email list please tinue to serve my Native American community. In essence; I didn’t e-mail your e-mail address to me. This list is an un-official list and is utilized to have to give up any part of myself to work in this position. I can be help disseminate tribal information/community to the memebership. directly reached at the Klamath Tribal Health and Wellness Center in Oregon Governor John A. Kitzhaber, finished the ceremony with the reading and Thank you, Chiloquin and by telephone; (541) 882-1487 ext. 310, or by email: signing of the Proclamation and officially welcomed the tribes and honored them for Taylor R. David- Public Information Manager/News Editor Klamath Tribal Councilman and DP Coordinator, Shawn L. Jackson, Mr. Dennis Banks, Klamath [email protected] all they have done and are continuing to do with the State of Oregon. Email: [email protected] Tribal Councilman, Frank Summers, and Klamath Tribal Member and Linguist, Derek Kimbol. i n 0 Page 6, Klamath News 2010 Page 7, Klamath News 20101 3 i s a c t : 1 8 1 7 t a t i o n . x t . o n e o r m a t i n c 7 o u n c i l n f e l b r I 8 c C 7 5 4 1 - 8 0 • 9 t h i s u b l i c 4 - f o n r i b a l P 2 o g T e t o r m a t i n r O i n f r i b e s T t u p o r l a m t h a l s , s - 8 0 5 1 K F , f u l l a m t h h e K e r n m T O R v l a m t h v i d , K g o a . D o r n c I h i l o q u n , F C y l o r , a y T a r y t b e o d u c t i n , r e p t P S e c r , & o n c a s e C C e s i g n D o r i n a Z T y b e s i g n D a r k i n g P , * s e r e a k 7 p m w b r h o & g S t , y d u r i n g 1 p m a n t r P y 1 p m a m p e n e n i v 7 p m n c e o d 4 y E y F 2 y , s n d e r d a U o m E n t r c & 1 8 5 2 - 0 6 3 1 0 3 4 S a t u r E n t r e g o r i h i l o q u n - 2 a r y ) 1 8 x t . E n t r a t t m a i l . x t . C e s e t c e x t . y e n t s ! e g e 3 : 3 0 a m v b 1 0 a m a l s e c r 9 E A 7 - c @ h o 2 9 E n t e r ! i n e d 5 4 1 - 8 2 1 9 t G r a n d t s 1 0 a m t h e s k t r * D i n e r t i o n : - 1 4 8 o

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TheBy FatherD.J. Eagle Bear Vanas Factor © 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 hilari- ous 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 na- tional 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 Shanti Treetop Fallon Case Rachel Mitchell Juanita A. Esmailka Jordan Henry the “Dads”, the real men and warriors out there who are having such a positive impact on their kids. Coming from my years Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School West Valley High Alaska Shasta High School of watching what does and doesn’t work, my own fatherhood experiences and from observing the best dad I’ve ever seen in *Klamath Community *Oregon Institute of *Central Oregon *University of Alaska, *Shasta Community College action – my own – I humbly offer the following ideas to Dads everywhere. None of these require a Ph.D. or studies in child College- Klamath Falls. Technology- Klamath Falls. Community College Fairbanks- Arts Major Redding, CA. development – only love and time:

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 well- being 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. Brandon Hoaglen Austin "Bebo" Clark Ty Case Larson Bravo Eric Westwick 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 Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School High School Graduate 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 *University of Oregon *Oregon Institute of *Klamath Community Graduate Lovelock, Nevada 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 Eugene, OR. Technology- Klamath Falls. College for Enforcement Chiloquin, OR. 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 ex- pense 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.

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! Shay-na Weiser Taria Moore Shahnie Clark Krala Huitt Jordan Witcraft Bridgette Crain Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Klamath Union High D.J. will be here to promote this year's Silver Anniversary and the Theme Graduate Graduate *Oregon Institute of Graduate Graduate Klamath Falls. "Warriors of the Past to Warriors of the Future!" Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. Technology Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. *College for Nursing

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 Hoalanh Peacock Larkynn Tupper Latoya Miller Ronna Jackson Bly-waas Kirk Julius (Witcraft) Westwick www.djvanas.com / www.nativediscovery.com Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin High School Chiloquin Skyview High Vancouver, WA. Graduate Graduate Graduate Graduate Graduate *Clark Community College "Inspiring the warrior spirit..." Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. Chiloquin, OR. then W.S.U. Page 10, Klamath News 2010 In Loving Memory... In Loving Memory... Page 11, Klamath News 2010 In Loving Memory... In Loving ley, cousins Victor Jr., Becca, Leroy, THE KLAMATH TRIBES Major Romie Raymond “Ray” Royse USAF Marcellus John Nor- Willie, Margee and Lucci, the Dona- Paul Roderick Memory... COMMUNITY SERVICES west, 82, a resident of hue family, the Kimbol family, and DEPARTMENT Tribal member Ray Royse passed on April 17, 2011 in Miller, Born Grand Ronde, OR., special friends Dave Macfarlane and August 31, 1989 Charlotte-Barney- Medford, Oregon. Jackson-Mack, age died May 22, 2011, Tim Jones and many other friends PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE He was born in Klamath Falls to Len and Amy Lenz and Passed on in McMinnville, OR. and family members, we are sorry if Royse February 14, 1919. His Yahooskin ancestors in- 74, went ahead of us LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY January 15, He was born May we forgot to mention everyone; you cluded his mother Amy, his grandmother Anne Corbell 2011. Dress- to check out heaven ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) Lenz, and great grandmother Peggy Sampson. herself and to be with 8, 1929, in Klamath know who you are- the ones who MODEL PLAN FOR Ray grew up on the family ranch on the Klamath Marsh and ing was held at Falls, the son of Leo made her laugh, love, and inspire her Agency Long- her Lord and family 2012 FUND YEAR attended small schools including one at a logging camp. on Dec. 1, 2010 at her and Mary (Duvall) to all that she could be. Horseback was his mode of transportation to school. Af- house in Warm Norwest. He werved proudly during the Ko- ter high school Ray attended Oregon State College study- home of 40 years in In Loving Memory... Springs January rean War 1953 to 1955. He married Sharon ing Agricultural Science. When World War ll erupted he 19, 2011, with Portland, Oregon, after a courageous battle with life... went to work for Lockhead Aircraft while studying to Rae Lilly and they was together for 45 years. Verna L. Scott burial at Lower her 4 favorites were right by her side. DATE: JULY 7, 2011 qualify as an aviation cadet. He qualified and was drafted He worked as the fire Warden in Chiloquin, returned to her Seekseequa Cemetery. Pall Bearers: Dan- She was born on Oct. 13, 1936 to Robert Finley Bar- into the Army where he was trained in military aviation ney Sr. and Laura D. Barney, she was 1 of 8 children. worked in lumber mills in Ketchikan, AK, Heavenly Fa- after a tour of duty in the North African campaign. iel Kirk, Alfredo Viviano, Chasan Walker, TIME: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 St. Johns, Oregon, fort Hill and retired as the ther on March May 1943 saw Ray’s dream of flying finally becoming Dolan Waheneka Jr., Ray Jackson, Toma- She lived in with her mother and brothers Forestry Patrol Officer for Grand Ronde at 3, 2011, from a reality. He completed combat training and was sent to thias Hodges, Justin Miller, Vernon Suppah, even after the tragic death of their father, until her mar- PLACE: THE KLAMATH TRIBES Naples, Italy with the 86th Squadron of the 79th Fighter age 79. He was a member of the Confereated her Klamath Reuben Henry Jr.; Honorary Pall Bearers: riage to Raymond Mack. They then moved to Klamath ADMIN. BLDG. Group flying the P47 Thunderbolt fighter plane in 87 com- Tribes of Grand Ronde. He was in charge Falls residence Theyliah Suppah, Dion Crume, Blawas Falls where she attended O.I.T. where she earned her 501 CHILOQUIN BLVD. bat missions including the dangerous “Operation Stran- Associates Degree and still she was a fantastic home- of the Veterans' Memorial in Grand Ronde with her chil- gle” during which he was wounded. He was awarded the Kirk, JJ Zahler, Suzanne and Curt Donald- CHILOQUIN, OREGON erected. He loved to tinker, do bead work, dren by her Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal as well as a son-Stephens, TeShaun Yazzie, Gary Johns, maker and dedicated wife, mother, and daughter. The FUEGO MTN hunt, fish, draw and cut wood. Services were side. Purple Heart for his performance during his tour of duty. Kevin John, Aaron Hunt, Work Force De- family then moved to Portland, OR., for 40+ yrs where CONFERENCE ROOM Ray was sent to Sweet Water, Texas where he met his held in May in Grand Ronde with interment Verna was born to Ernest and Ada velopment, and All Friends and Relatives. she continued her goal to serve her people at N.A.R.A. future wife Jessie Pearl Summers. He left the service and at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Grafton on July 4, 1926, in Chilo- The Work Force Development Depart- of Sapousse, OR., for many years. returned home to the Klamath Marsh and the family cattle Her hobbies included attending powwow's and keep- quin, Oregon. She was a member of ranch. He also operated a flying school, airplane and char- ment would like to take this opportunity to In Loving Memory... the Klamath Tribes, she worked as ter service. share and express our deepest sympathies ing her family traditionally involved with the Modoc The Klamath Tribes Community Ser- a medical aide, caregiver, and deliv- Ray and Jessie were married in Reno in 1946. With the for the loss of a very valued and treasured Native ways, playing the piano was a delight for her vices Department will submit the 2011 outbreak of the Korean War Ray volunteered to return to Leah Rhiannon Bar- ery driver while living in Albany and team member, Paul Roderick Miller. and being around her grandchildren and many great- LIHEAP Model Plan directly to the U.S. active duty with the Air Force. His tours of duty took him kley, 34, who was Shady Cove, Ore., and Anchorage, Everyone who met Paul and when Paul grandchildren, and selling her handmade Indian jew- Department of Health and Human Ser- to Europe and Tripoli where he was responsible for test- elry. born April 11, 1976, Alaska. ing jet aircraft including the F-86D Saber jet. was around his co-workers, he always had a vices, Administration for Children and went home to be with Verna was a might prayer warrioer Restationed to the U.S. Ray coordinated the installa- big smile on his face. He showed up every Survivors include brother, Robert F. Barney Jr. and Families to operate the Low Income her Lord on March and a strong woman of Christian faith. tion of Kingsley Field Air Force Base in Klamath Falls. day with a positive attitude and was always his wife Nel. The family would not have made it with- Home Energy Assistance Program (LI- At Travis Air Force Base in California in 1957 Ray nearly 16, 2011, after a She enjoyed church, league bowling, filled with joy and laughter, no matter the out our Uncle Bob, who seen his baby sister from birth HEAP) to run October 1, 2011 - Septem- met with disaster when a Delta Dagger F-102 jet his was tragic auto accident card games, camping, and time spent situation at work. Paul had good leadership to death... thank you Uncle Bob. Sons, Gregory V. ber 30, 2012. flying malfunctioned. Ray ejected safely. Jackson of Warm Springs, Duane G. Jackson and wife on Hwy 58. with family and friends. His final years with the Air Force took him to Washing- skills, valued his family, enjoyed life, and She leaves loved She is survived by her son Boone ton, DC where he was trained at the State Department for will be greatly missed by all. Cheryl of Sprague River, Randy Gray Jackson of Port- The Public Hearing is open to Native ones, Mom Marisa "Mitz" Barkley, sister Jenkins, daughter Karen Nygren, 14 a position as Air Attaché to South Africa. Working with We remember Paul walking in our doors land, Winston Aramis Jackson of Portland; daughters, Americans living in The Klamath Tribes South Africa’s “Flying Cheetahs” Air Force as an enjoy- Carla Barkely, grandma Sal Barkley, daugh- grandchildren, 29 great-grandchil- with only a dream and a goal to become a Shauna M. Jackson-Riggs of Sprague River, Faun-da service area of Klamath County. The able experience for Ray and his family. Ray retired from ter Jasmine and sons Arlan and Gabe. dren, and one great-great grandson. productive, working young tribal member. A. Haskins-Mack of Portland, StormyLee L. Haskins- 2012 Model Plan for the Klamath Tribes the military in 1967 and he and his wife Jessie established Mack of Portland. And her Protector- Grandson, Sky A 1994 graduate of Mazama High School She was preceded in death by her Ray Royse Realty in Klamath Falls and Medford. They Together, we laid down a path with Paul to LIHEAP will be the topic of discussion. in Klamath Falls, OR., Leah was a proud sister Nippy Ortis and children Baby retired in 1974 and spent the next years watching their achieve his dreams and goals. In the span of 'The Miles' Jackson and our Baby Blue Pit (Cujo) who member of the Klamath Tribes. She worked Jenkins, Cheryl, Kevin, and Joseph family grow. one year, Paul achieved his GED, 6 months did their job well... and then some... Thank you to count- For additional information regarding Ray is survived by his daughters Roselyn Mitchell of in the clerical field. She was known as a Scott. of on-the-job experience and full-time, less grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Klamath Tribes proposed 2011 LI- La Pine, Alida Gulley of Portland, and Patricia Hopker generous, fun-loving little firecracker with a She will be greatly missed until we working age job in weatherization. Services were held in Portland, Oregon, on De- HEAP Model Plan and the Public Hear- if Medford; 10 grandchildren, numerous great and great- cember 10, 2010, with concluding services and burial in wicked sense of humor. meet again. great grandchildren. Everyone at WFDD is thankful for the ing, please contact Joyce Berry at the Leah lived a quiet life and loved her fam- Private graveside services were He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife who great memories and time shared together, Sprague River, Oregon at Chief Schonchin Cemetery, Klamath Tribes Community Services ily. As a young girl, she liked to camp with held at Wilson Cemetery on March passed on in 2005, his brother Robert, a granddaughter may our good friend Paul Roderick Miller on December, 11, 2010. Department at (541) 783-2219, ext. 119 and a great granddaughter. her grandma Clara M. Jackson at Rocky 12, 2011, in Chiloquin, Oregon. Rest in Peace, Forever... Mom's gone but will never be forgotten, Our loss or e-mail joyce.berry@klamathtribes. Services were held in Medford where he was buried is Heaven's gain. Charlotte will always n 4-Eva be Re- Ford. com. next to his wife Jessie April 23, 2011. membered and Loved, there will never be another like Loved ones also include great-uncle Rich- For more information you can contact his daughter ard Jackson and family, aunt Debbie and Roselyn at 541-420-5636. her, the mold had been broken... A special "Thank You" to all the family members who helped with our Moth- Victor Quijada Sr, uncle Richard and Sonia er. Barkley, auntie Dee and auntie Bren Bark- 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 (Chil- oquin meal site) starting at 12:45pm. Come join the fun!

Below pictured are from left to right. Standing (Dorothy Wit- craft, 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, eat- ing with company will take some strategizing, but the effort will pay off. • Senior meal programs are a great way to meet others. Contact Mi- chelle Carson, Elders coordinator, about the Native Senior Meal Site Pro- gram. There is also the Senior Center in Klamath Falls. You may also check with some of the local churches for some free lunch opportunities. • Make a date to share lunch or dinners with grand children, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors on a rotating basis. • 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 12:00- 12:30 p.m. and The Beatty Meal Site at the Irwin Weiser Memorial Center For more information about activites, trips, and services located at Hwy 140 Godowa Springs Rd. is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Trans- of the Klamath Tribes Elder Outreach Program, portation for Elders 60 and above is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and contact: Friday. On Tuesdays & Fridays crafts are done after the meal until about Mrs. Michelle Carson 2:00 p.m . We also have a Meals On Wheels Program for the Chiloquin & Elder Outreach Worker Beatty areas. The Meal Sites are closed all holidays that the Klamath Tribes The Klamath Tribes observe. If you need more information please call Michelle Carson in the Community Services Department Community Services Department at 541-783-2219 ext. 122. Chiloquin, Oregon (Part of this article was taken off WWW.HELPGUIDE.ORG website) (541) 783-2219 Ext. 122

Note: The Elders pictured with the U of O Students and staff (above)- left And don't forget Mental and Physical strength can keep to right sitting Jim Coburn, Phyllis Walker, Eloise Ohles, Marilynne Jack- us all Young at Heart... son, 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 Exercise is any physical activity which improves or and students made pine needle baskets. They also came to our Chiloquin maintains overall health and wellness. Exercise Meal Site and listened to several Elders give talks about how it used to be.... strengthens the heart, decreases osteoporosis and The elders that attended that were Rennie Crain, Marilynne Jackson, Peggy depression, improves circulation and helps reduce blood Hansen, Barbara Wright, Emery Bettles, Chuck Kimbol, Nadene Hatcher, pressure. Exercise enhances quality of sleep. and Phyllis Walker.