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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo July 1 3 ,1979 Ocean fishery Continued from page 1 to the Commerce Department, said the attorney. The states Karnopp “the judge was very have asked the Pacific Fisheries well-versed and studied on this Management Council to adopt issue. He had done a lot of a season adjustment that would shut down trolling until the homework.” S p e c u la tio n a b o u t the first of August to protect the impact of last week’s Supreme fall run, and a September 1 Court decision on Confedera shutdown of trolling and sport ted Tribes v. Kreps ended at the fishing to protect the coho run. “We were hyping for an hearing W ednesday when Schwarzer cited the recent earlier closure,” said Columbia ruling as support for his R iv e r I n t e r t r i b a l F is h decision; The Supreme Court’s Commission director Nicholas July 2 upholding of the 1974 Baran, “but any closure helps.” Boldt Decision made it clear He sees the court decision as that the ocean salmon fishery beneficial not only to Indians must be regulated so that but to anyone fishing the fall Indians on the Columbia River run in the Columbia. The will be assured of their share, commission is also concerned about spawning and escape said the judge. He gave Juanita Kreps ten ment, not just the fishery, said days to come up with new Baran. Schwarzer’s decision is a regulations or provide proof th a t e x istin g re g u la tio n s “ lan d m ark ,” feels Baran, comply with treaty obligations. because it is the first time the I f c o m p lia n c e is n o t Department of Commerce has- accomplished by July 23, the been held responsible for the judge said he would act in a day inland fishery. In the past, or two to stop trollers seasonal adjustments have altogether. Karnopp indicated always been made inland, he that court clerks had handed said, and “the Indians at the out a preliminary opinion at end of the line have been forced the start of the hearing which to b e a r the b u rd e n of set an August 1 deadline, but conservation.” The decision tribal attorneys argued that recognizes that “part of the action was needed sooner. Fall ocean catch is treaty catch,” chinook salmon destined for said B aran , and fin ally Singing for a snack the upper Columbia peak in the something may be done to prevent depleted upriver runs D ay care worker Wanda Jackson seemed to be leading her swimmers in song one hot day last week. ocean in late July. The short time -period rather than respond to crises. But she was simply announcing snack time to kids who were more interested in construction going on “We are obviously very across the street. Spilyay Tymoo by Stowell allowed Secretary Kreps will make it “ tough for the pleased with the outcome,” said Secretary to do anything,’’said Karnopp of the decision. “And Karnopp. However, a proposal even though the fishery is going offered by the states of Oregon on now, the court acted very and Washington could make it promptly.” Fishermen to meet for two-day workshop A two-day workshop at The Dalles July 20-21 will bring Indian fishermen together with experts in the fisheries field, to discuss current concerns. From the recent Supreme Court rul ing to predictions for thé fall season, topics will encompass a number of issues. All Columbia River Indian fishermen are encouraged to attend the workshops which will be held at the Portage Inn from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 each day. On Friday Tim Weaver, attorney for the Yakima Tribe, will present the Supreme Court’s ruling on Washington state’s Boldt decision. Tug boat operators will then discuss lights on Indian boats. Later in the day, Weaver and Doug Dompier of the Colum bia River Intertribal Fish Com- mission will offer views on the endangered species classific- tion and its impact on the Indian fishery. The last subject on Friday will be the uniform law and order code for Colum bia river, presented by Cathy Wilson, attorney for the Uma tilla Tribe. On Saturday the H AC Com mittee will outline the upcom ing chinook, shad and sturgeon seasons and what to expect in the fall season. Guy McMinds of the Quinault Tribe will address the ocean fishery and its impact on Zone 6. The workshop will end with a dis cussion of the role of individual Indian fishermen in managing the resource. The workshop is sponsored by the Columbia River Intertri bal Fish Commission. SPILYAY TY M O O STAFF Managing Editor Sid Miller A ssistant Editor Sandy Rangi'a Photographic S p e c ia lis t/W rite r C yn thia Stowell Reporter/Photographers Roger Stwyer Donna Behrend Priscilla Squiemphen, Secretary FOUNDED IN MARCH OF 1976 Published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs R eservation of Oregon. Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Located in the Old Administration Building. Any written material to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo P. O. Box 735 Warm Springs, Oregon 97761 Phone 553-1644 or 553-1161, Ext. 274 Subscription R ate,16.00 per year ........ Woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter Myrna Bobb, 30, faces sentencing August 30 after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her adoptive daughter Cheryl Tia Bobb April 24. Mrs. Bobb could be fined $1,000 or handed a three-year prison term as a result of the conviction in U.S. District C o u r t. A p r e - s e n te n c e investigation, ordered by Judge Otto Skopil, Jr., is presently Salmon bake set The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is sponsoring the annual salmon bake at Cas cade Locks July 22. Indian worship services led by Tribal elders will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by the meal. This year’s menu includes salmon, eels, mashed potatoes, fresh corn on the Cob, fried bread, salads, and watermelon. Punch and coffee will also be served. Each head of an Indian fam ily will be entitled to take a • fresh fish home. The Warm Springs Fish and Wildlife Committee requests that absolutely no alcoholic beverages be taken into the reserve area. Tribal police will be on hand. Fishermen for the feast are Harold Greene and David Greene and crew. underway. The 21-month old child, a non-tribal member adopted by Mrs. Bobb, died, at the Univer sity of Oregon Health Sciences Center in Portland after being transported from the Indian Health Services Clinic in Warm Springs. The mother originally told authorities that her adopted daughter had fallen off a ladder, but told the judge at her arraignment June 28 that she had unintentionally injured the girl while disciplining; her. An autopsy revealed that the child died of inflicted head injuries. The judge accepted the mother’s guilty plea, terming the incident “disciplining with out malice.” Mrs. Bobb was released on her own recogniz ance. Community Calendar ■ Men’s Baseball Tournament. Eight teams competing in the Babe Ruth Field behind the CC Beginning at 11 a.m. is the film “The Littlest July 17 Outlaw” sponsored by the Summer Recreation Program. Will be shown at the CC. Summer Recreation Program sponsoring a field July 20 trip to Timberline Lodge. All you need is a sack lunch and spending money. Call the CC for complete information. Annual Salmon Bake sponsored by the July 22 Confederated Tribes Will be held at the Indian Reserve at Cascade Locks. July 20,21,22 Fallon All-Indian Stampede and Rodeo held in Fallon, Nevada Overnight camping trip to the Oregon Coast. July 26, 27 Eight years and older may attend. Sponsored by Summer Recreation. Open Air Flea Market to be held behind the July 28 community center in the ball field. If you want to sell, bring your own table and other necessary set up. Set up begins at 8 am selling begins at 10 July 14-15 July 21-Aug 1 Camp Ny-Mu-Mah, He-He August 2-4 Oregon State Little League Baseball Tourney in Culver Huckleberry Feast Rodeo, HeHe Rodeo Grounds Huckleberry Feast at HeHe Longhouse Jefferson County Fair at Jefferson County Fair grounds in Madras. Crow Fair and Rodeo in Crow Agency, Montana August 10-12 August 12 August 11,12 August 16-19
