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Photo by Diane Rodriquez The Yaquina Bay Bridge glows in the sunlight on March 8 as coastal residents enjoyed a brief prelude to spring. Things looked decidedly different on March 13, however, as winter roared back into Lincoln County. Up to six inches of snow fell in Siletz (opposite page, top) and other areas of the county. By March 16, the Siletz River (opposite page, bottom, about one mile north of Siletz) had threatened to Hood again. It stayed within its banks, though, despite running fast and brown. J ared had run out of choices . HE HAD NOWHERE TO GO BUT UPSTREAM. Vision Quest is the story of Jared Spotted- Horse: a young man caught between two competing worlds, lost in a haze of drugs and alcohol, deprived of a heritage, and facing a bleak—and likely short—future. He faces a crucial decision: will he go on feeding the evil wolf, or will he find the strength and the cour age to feed the good wolf? His life hangs in the balance. He must seek his answer on the rugged Tolhut Tahilee—the Rogue River, the homeland of his ancestors. Over a hundred years ago 'Black Ilk had a vision of the time ■when Indian Teopie -would healfrom the devastating effects of European migration. In his vision the Sacred Moop which had been broken, would be mended in seven generations. Ffiofv med permission of Sacred ground Outrtai A The children born into this decade will be the seventh generation. AW*» th CMAwi Grow OU - W« W^TI m to IQm W< Th«^ There are many ways to fight to protect our children * one of those ways is by being a foster parent. Ike Siletz Tribal Indian Child "Welfare Department is accepting and recruiting foster homes on behalf of our tribal children, for more information, call Christy Hurt,foster care certifier, at S oo -9221399, ext. 1338, or 541-4448338. 10 • Siletz News • April 2012 Vision Quest is a powerful novel of life and death, despair and hope. The author, a Siletz Tribal Elder, introduces us to the harsh reali ties of the lives of today’s Oregon Coast Native Americans. He relates the story of a man who personifies the history of his people, from the past-they were masters of their own land in those Idays-to the present, in a world stripped of its traditions and laws. The book begins as Jared sits in a talking circle: compelled by court order to be there, he holds the eagle feather that confers the right to speak but he believes he has nothing to say. It ends as he struggles to rebuild his life as a man and as a member of his tribe. Vision Quest is the story of the redemptive power of going to the source. Book information! Title: Vision Quest Author: Dan Lundy Publisher: Daniel E. Lundy Publishing Binding: trade paper Page count: 262 pages Dimensions: 5” x 8” D an L undy Vision Quest also can be purchased at Dee-Ne Gifts, 146 S Gaither St. in Siletz. ISBN 978-1-4675-0594-9 $14.95 Available from local booksellers, Amazon.com, and Daniel E. Lundy Publishing PO Box 472 Siletz OR 97380
