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The Klamath Tribes, P.O. Box 436, Chiloquin, OR 976241-800-524-9787 or (541) 783-2219 Website: www.klamathtribes.org

Volume 27, Issue 3 May/june 2011

Klamath NewsTHe OFFICIaL PuBLICaTIOn OF THe KLaMaTH TRIBes:

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The Klamath TribesP.O. Box 436Chiloquin, OR 97624

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CHILOQUIN, ORPERMIT NO. 4

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 Quantumat 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 Commit-tee within Tribal Council to bring forth a recom-mendation 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.

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Karuk tribe * Klamath tribes of Oregon * american Rivers Pa-cific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations *Trout Unlim-ited *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)

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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).* Distribution:Publications are distributed at the end of the month, or as fund-ing allows. * Deadline:Information submitted for publication must be received by the 15th of each month- (for the following month’s publication). * Submissions:Submissions should be typed and not exceed 500 words. Submissions must include the author’s signature, address and phone number. Submissions are used as fillers and publication is strictly dependent upon space availability. We cannot guar-antee publication of any article or submission.

*Order of Priority for Newsletter:#1- Tribal Government/ESSP Information#2- Tribal Program Information#3- Associated Tribal Information#4-6- Fillers (when space is available, must be submitted by the family): i.e.- Obituaries, Wedding, Birth, and Family Announcements, Graduations, Individual Tribal member info., Birthdays, Etc...Letters to the Editor: Letters are viewed as Associated Tribal Information. However, they must be less than 500 words. Any and All articles may be edited for clarity and length. Letters are subject to review. Letters/articles that may contain libelous, slanderous, or personal attacks will not be printed.*Photographs should be vivid and clear or 300jpg/ppi*All internal photos by: Taylor David -K-News, unless otherwise noted. ©All photos property of K-News dept.* Returns: For any information to be “returned”, please include a “self addressed stamped” envelope.* Klamath News Rights:The Klamath News cannot guarantee publication upon submis-sion. The Klamath News reserves the right to edit all articles for clarity and length, or refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. The Klamath News may not be used as a personal forum for any individual(s). All articles are subject to review/approval by the Klamath Tribes Tribal Council. Published information does not necessar-ily reflect the opinion of the Klamath News, tribal employees, or the Klamath Tribes.* Change of Address:Send address changes (for the Newsletter Only) to the following address. *Please include your old mailing label if possible.

* Public Information/News Dept. Staff:

*Mrs. Taylor R. David, Public Information/News Manager Member of Native American Journalist Assoc. (NAJA).

For More Information Contact:

The Klamath TribesKlamath News/Public Information Dept.P.O. Box 436Chiloquin, OR 97624Phone: (541) 783-2219 ext. 147 [email protected] or Visit the Tribal Website at:

www.klamathtribes.org

PeR CaPITa DIsTRIBuTIOnThe 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 Ad-ministration building to personally pick up their individual check. 2,030 member checks that were not picked up on Friday were mailed out on Mon-day, June 20, 2011 per the Klamath Tribes Revenue Allocation Plan. 25 members liquidated their indi-vidual 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 the Minor Investment Fund and annual statements will be mailed to each trust holder in February of 2012. If you have not received your check yet, it is possible your check may have been returned to us. To date 39 checks have been returned, and 13 checks from previous distributions are still unclaimed. The checks are returned marked, “Address Unknown, No Such Num-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.

Each year the Member Benefits Department is flooded with address change updates just prior to distribution. In order to get the checks printed with your current address the de-partment has placed a deadline of May 15, of each year to get your address changes in. If you have moved since the last distribution please call and request an Address Update form for each enrolled, eligible member in your household including each minor child. It is recommended you send the Address Update forms back certified mail, Fed Ex, or 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 Permanent Change of Address for all members in your household or to leave Mail For-warding, 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.

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.

KLaMaTH DaMs saVes MOney FOR PaCIFIC POWeR CusTOMeRsSan 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 rul-ing 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 re-moval 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 re-moval 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 op-tions 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:"By physically removing the Klamath assets pursuant to the KHsa, the cost to ratepay-ers 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 ex-posed to an uncertain amount of costs.” (pg. 30)

“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 Associa-tions (PCFFA), which represented commercial fishing interests in the Klamath Settlement ne-gotiations. “These ageing dams are simply obsolete, and their removal is clearly the cheapest and best option for everyone.”

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 feder-al agency that licenses dams, after expensive retro-fitting 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 re-licensed, the required retrofitting would be so ex-pensive 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).

Note: For summaries and the full text of the Klama-th Settlement Agreements as well as additional fact sheets on the terms of the Agreements, see: http://www.klamathrestoration.org

For more on the federal and state dam removal en-vironmental analysis and federal and state decision-making process, see: www.klamathrestoration.gov

The California PUC Docket No. A.10-03-015 on which this Order will be posted is at: http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/published/proceedings/A1003015.htm.

The 119-page prior Oregon PUC Order affirm-ing the Klamath surcharge can be found on the OPUC website at: http://apps.puc.state.or.us/orders/2010ords/10-364.pdf.

Iron Gate Dam: The largest of the 4 Dams without fish passage on the Klamath River

Klamath Tribal Deligates and Warm springs visit Iron Gate


note from the editor: 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 electroni-cally to the following email: [email protected]. 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 editoremail: [email protected]

TRIBaL GOVeRnMenT Day CeReMOny HeLDBy: Taylor R. David- Klamath Tribes Public Information Manager

On, May 13, 2011, at the State Capitol in Sa-lem, Oregon, the Nine Federally recognized Tribes of Oregon met with Oregon Gover-nor 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 An-niversary 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 Wright-Nelson (pictured above with Oregon Governor Kitzhaber) were a part of the festivi-ties. 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 in-formation, and traditional foods such as wocus and wild celery, provided by Perry Chocktoot. Following the morning presentations, the Tribes convened in the Governor's Cer-emonial Room for remarks from Leo Stewart, Chair of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services.

Klamath Tribal Representatives; Chairman Gary Frost, Councilman Frank Sum-mers, Councilman Bert Lawvor, and Council woman GeorGene Wright-Nelson were the Official Representatives for the Klamath Tribes at this Ceremony.

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.

Tribal Government InformationTribal Event Coordinator’s for 2012: Tribal Council is seeking let-ters 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 say-ing 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-wow2. Memorial Day rodeo3. Restoration pow-wow4. Restoration youth rodeo5. Sobriety pow-wow (currently in Klamath Falls, can add: Beatty and Chiloquin if coordinators come forward).

This is not being done to discourage the current coordinator’s, but situ-ations do arise where back-up plans must be in place and to date we have not had any back-ups on file. Thank you.Please mail to: Torina Case, Tribal Council Secretary, P.O. Box 436, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 or drop off at the administration office. special General Council: There will be a “Special” General Council held on Saturday July 16th, 2011 at 10am at the Tribal Administration 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 Tribes met with american Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks at university of Oregon

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 preva-lence 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 Wash-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-located 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.

Klamath Tribes Diabetes Prevention Coordinator and Tribal Councilman, Shawn L. 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-betes Prevention Program, tips for healthy eating, good ways to exercise, prevention, and how the tribal language is being re-incorporated into the program with assistance from Tribal Member/Klamath Linguist, Derek Kimbol, also a University of Oregon Graduate.

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 peo-ple. 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 conquer-ing this bad spirit of Diabetes that is trying to destroy the people."

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 Cen-ter 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 Coor-dinator. 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 con-tinue 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]

A Special Thank YouI simply wanted to say "thank you" to Klamath Tribal secretary, Torina Case, for all her

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shahnie ClarkChiloquin High school

*Oregon Institute of Technology

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The Father FactorBy 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 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 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:

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.

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 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!

D.j. will be here to promote this year's silver anniversary and the Theme "Warriors of the Past to Warriors of the Future!"

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 VanasNative Discovery Inc.(719) 282-7747 v(719) 282-4113 fwww.djvanas.com / www.nativediscovery.com "Inspiring the warrior spirit..."

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Char lo t te -Barney-Jackson-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 Bar-ney 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 mar-riage 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 home-maker 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 keep-ing her family traditionally involved with the Modoc Native ways, playing the piano was a delight for her and being around her grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, and selling her handmade Indian jew-elry. Survivors include brother, Robert F. Barney Jr. and his wife Nel. The family would not have made it with-out 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 Port-land, Winston Aramis Jackson of Portland; daughters, Shauna M. Jackson-Riggs of Sprague River, Faun-da A. Haskins-Mack of Portland, StormyLee L. Haskins-Mack 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 count-less grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held in Portland, Oregon, on De-cember 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 Re-membered 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 Moth-er.

In Loving Memory...Marcellus John Nor-west, 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 Ko-rean War 1953 to 1955. He married Sharon Rae Lilly and they was together for 45 years. He worked as the fire Warden in Chiloquin, worked in lumber mills in Ketchikan, AK, St. Johns, Oregon, fort Hill and retired as the Forestry Patrol Officer for Grand Ronde at age 79. He was a member of the Confereated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He was in charge of the Veterans' Memorial in Grand Ronde erected. He loved to tinker, do bead work, hunt, fish, draw and cut wood. Services were held in May in Grand Ronde with interment at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery.

In Loving Memory...leah Rhiannon Bar-kley, 34, who was born April 11, 1976, went home to be with her Lord on March 16, 2011, after a tragic auto accident on Hwy 58. She leaves loved

ones, Mom Marisa "Mitz" Barkley, sister Carla Barkely, grandma Sal Barkley, daugh-ter Jasmine and sons Arlan and Gabe. A 1994 graduate of Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, OR., Leah was a proud member of the Klamath Tribes. She worked in the clerical field. She was known as a generous, fun-loving little firecracker with a wicked sense of humor. Leah lived a quiet life and loved her fam-ily. As a young girl, she liked to camp with her grandma Clara M. Jackson at Rocky Ford. Loved ones also include great-uncle Rich-ard Jackson and family, aunt Debbie and Victor Quijada Sr, uncle Richard and Sonia Barkley, auntie Dee and auntie Bren Bark-

ley, cousins Victor Jr., Becca, Leroy, Willie, Margee and Lucci, the Dona-hue 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.

In Loving Memory...

Verna L. Scott returned to her Heavenly Fa-ther on march 3, 2011, from her Klamath Falls residence with her chil-dren by her side.

Verna was born to Ernest and Ada Grafton on July 4, 1926, in Chilo-quin, Oregon. She was a member of the Klamath Tribes, she worked as a medical aide, caregiver, and deliv-ery driver while living in Albany and Shady Cove, Ore., and Anchorage, Alaska. Verna was a might prayer warrioer and a strong woman of Christian faith. She enjoyed church, league bowling, card games, camping, and time spent with family and friends. She is survived by her son Boone Jenkins, daughter Karen Nygren, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchil-dren, and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her sister Nippy Ortis and children Baby Jenkins, Cheryl, Kevin, and Joseph Scott. She will be greatly missed until we meet again. Private graveside services were held at Wilson Cemetery on March 12, 2011, in Chiloquin, Oregon.

In Loving Memory...Paul Roderick Miller, Born August 31, 1989 and Passed on January 15, 2011. Dress-ing was held at Agency Long-house in warm Springs January 19, 2011, with burial at Lower

Seekseequa Cemetery. Pall Bearers: Dan-iel Kirk, Alfredo Viviano, Chasan Walker, Dolan Waheneka Jr., Ray Jackson, Toma-thias Hodges, Justin Miller, Vernon Suppah, Reuben Henry Jr.; Honorary Pall Bearers: Theyliah Suppah, Dion Crume, Blawas Kirk, JJ Zahler, Suzanne and Curt Donald-son-Stephens, TeShaun Yazzie, Gary Johns, Kevin John, Aaron Hunt, Work Force De-velopment, and All Friends and Relatives. The Work Force Development Depart-ment 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...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 in-cluded 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. Af-ter high school Ray attended Oregon State College study-ing 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 com-bat missions including the dangerous “Operation Stran-gle” 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 char-ter 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 test-ing jet aircraft including the F-86D Saber jet. Restationed to the U.S. Ray coordinated the installa-tion 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 Washing-ton, 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 enjoy-able 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 great-great 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.

THe KLaMaTH TRIBesCOMMunITy seRVICes

DePaRTMenT

PuBLIC HeaRInG nOTICeLOW InCOMe HOMe eneRGy

assIsTanCe PROGRaM (LIHeaP) MODeL PLan FOR2012 FunD yeaR

DATE: JULY 7, 2011 TIME: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00

PLACE: THE KLAMATH TRIBES ADMIN. BLDG. 501 CHILOQUIN BLVD. CHILOQUIN, OREGON FUEGO MTN CONFERENCE ROOM

The Klamath Tribes Community ser-vices Department will submit the 2011 LIHeaP Model Plan directly to the u.s. Department of Health and Human ser-vices, administration for Children and Families to operate the Low Income Home energy assistance Program (LI-HeaP) to run October 1, 2011 - septem-ber 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 LI-HeaP Model Plan and the Public Hear-ing, please contact joyce Berry at the Klamath Tribes Community services Department at (541) 783-2219, ext. 119 or e-mail [email protected].

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Note: The Elders pictured with the U of O Students and staff (above)- left to right sitting Jim Coburn, Phyllis Walker, Eloise Ohles, Marilynne Jack-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 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.

elders CraftsAfter 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 aLOneEating 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 located at Hwy 140 Godowa Springs Rd. is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Trans-portation 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)

elders are the Link to Our Past

For more information about activites, trips, and services of the Klamath Tribes elder Outreach Program,

contact:Mrs. Michelle Carson

elder Outreach WorkerThe Klamath Tribes

Community services DepartmentChiloquin, 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.

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