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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.
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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