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S P IL Y A Y TYM OO MAY 1, 1981 PAGE 5 CRITFC proposes bills Representatives of Colum the proposed act to all bia River treaty tribes April members of congress. In it asked Congress citizen of the C R IT F C ch allenges bill Pacific Northwest to oppose proponents who claim that two bills that would take away steelhead decommercialization certain treaty fishing rights of is necessary to p ro te c t tribes in Washington, Oregon, steelhead. “Steelhead are the and Idaho. Washington state strongest runs of salmonids on congressmen Slade Gorton and th e C o lu m b ia R iv e r ... Don Bonker intoduced S. 874 maintaining essentially steady and H.R. 2978, the Steelhead numbers over the past 20 Trout Protection Act, on April years,” the statement reads. “Biologically they are a hardy “Congress has a bill that fish that can better survive the takes our steelhead fishing t o r t u o u s p a s s a g e o v e r rights and gives them to the Columbia and Snake River white man for recreation,” said dams than can chinook and Levi George, Yakima member coho salmon. Also, they are not of the Columbia River Inter- subject to ocean harvent...” T rib a l F ish C om m ission “Steelhead are doing fine;, ( C R I T F C ) . “ F o r th e ir ^what really needs protection vacations, we would lose our are upriver chinook and coho,” livelihood and way of life.” explained Kathryn Brigham, The bill proposed to use CRITFC commissioner from federal money to compensate the Umatilla tribes. tribes for loss of treaty rights. “I According to the inter-tribal don ’t think using federal statement, the bill directs the dollars to take away rights of taking of a treaty-secured Indian tribes makes economic property right and gives it over sense,” Nathan Jim, Warm to the private interest of sport Springs member of CRITFC, fishermen. “To allow this said. “If money is going to be taking would be tantamount to spen t it sh o u ld go for allowing the federal govern hatcheries, habitat restoration, ment to condemn your house im p ro v em en t of passage for the purpose of enlarging fa c ilite s a t d a m s, an d your neighbor’s lawn...,” the limitations on ocean salmon sta te m e n t read s. If this fishing. That way we could interpretation is correct, it have enough salmon and would have serious constitu steelhead for everyone.” tional implications under the T h e S te e lh e a d T r o u t constitution’s 'f i f t h amend Protection Act would abridge ment, which bars the taking of the treaty fishing rights of private property for other than Columbia River tribes and a public use. tribes in Washington state by As fo r th e e c o n o m ic making state steelhead laws justifications, the CRITFC apply to Indian tribes.»State s t a t e m e n t r e f u t e s th e laws in Washington, Oregon, contention of bill supporters and Idaho classify steelhead a t h a t lic e n s e fe e s a n d game fish—a classification that punchcards purchased by bars commercial harvest and steelheaders pay for a large part sale. These state laws do not o f s t e e l h e a d h a t c h e r y govern Indian tribes because p r o p a g a t i o n . “ T o o u r tre a ty fish in g rig h ts, as knowledge, not one of some 30 interpreted by the United hatcheries and rearing ponds States Supreme Court in that raise Columbia River Puyallup Tribe v. Department steelhead in W ashington, of Game (1973), include the Oregon and Idaho is paid for right to catch steelhead for by the sale of fishing licenses or commercial purposes. punchcards. These hatcheries CRITFC, composed of the and ponds are almost entirely fish and wildlife committees of funded by public and private the Nez Perce tribe in Idaho, power companies and the the U m atilla and W arm f e d e r a l g o v e r n m e n t to Springs tribes in Oregon, and compensate for destruction of the Yakima tribe in Washing fisheries...,” states CRITFC. ton, is sending a statement on TOE NESS There was this guy who was taking out a $20,000 fire insurance policy to cover some recently acquired item of furniture. “Tell me,” he said to the broker, “What would I get if all the new furniture was suddenly destroyed by fire?” “Twenty years,” the broker coolly replied. YIKES!!! SS SS SS SS SS SS SS This guy asked his friend, “Do you have any idea how many really great people there are in this country?” “No, I don’t. But I’m sure it’s one less than you think.” YIKES!!! SS SS SS an area the horses were not fed and watered properly. “That is the responsibility of the horse owners. The ride bosses have been coming in and doing it,” Gene Greene commented. As far as containing that number of horses in a small pen Lucinda feels it is inhumane treatment. Veterinarian Mark McFarland of Madras was asked to come to the arena to determine cause of death. He felt “It wouldn’t have been worth their money to do a post- moretem on the horses. I don’t think I could have told” the cause of death. The horses had been dead too long before he was notified and before the Greens found out, although others were aware of it on Monday morning. M c F a rla n d com m ented about the horses death giving a general comment about horses confined in small areas. He said,“In a small area it was possible that there was some fighting. There’s no possibility for the horses to get away. It’s possible the dead horses were kicked by the dominant horse. They have their pecking order.” Pointing out that he doesn’t know exactly what the horses had been through he said, “If the horses were tired they would want to lie down. It’s pretty hard to rest in that type of situation.” Confused and in an uproar about only their horses bieng impounded and locked up in a small pen Lucinda says, “I’m going to fight for my rights. I’ve had trouble all these years. We’re trying to get along with everyone- but if I have to press charges I will. It’s inhumane and it’s discrimination.” Learning Resource Center . . . . .......... ........................ School doesn’t need to be a problem The Community Learning Resource Center is a program designed to help you get it altogether. If you are having problems completing-high school credits in: M ath, English, Civics, World Today, or any other subject, maybe there is reason that you are not aware of. If you are skipping school and facing expulsion, maybe we can help. If you have ever felt that you could do better in school, if only you were given a chance, maybe we could help. Come on in and let us help you take a look at who you really are, and discover what hidden talents or abilities you have. Call or Drop In: Com m unity Learning Re source Center Second Flood of the Old Boys Dorm Warm Springs, Oregon 553-1161 ext. 284. SS SUBSCRIPTION TO SPILYAY TYMOO SEND SUBCRIPTION TO SPILYAY TYMOO P.O. Box 735 WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 ADDRESS____________________________ C ITY------- ------------------------------ STATE_______ Z |P _________ SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR $6.00 It’s too bad people can’t invest in taxes. They are the only things that go up each year. YIKES!!! SS Trampled?— Three horses were found dead Monday morning A pril 27 at the Warm Springs arena. The horses were owned by Sterling and Lucinda Green. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Shewcxyk N A M E _ _ _______________________ Confucius say; “Woman who show off skin to catch man’s eye usually catch cold!” YIKES!!! SS Three horses owned by Sterling and Lucinda Green were found dead in a corral at the Warm Springs rodeo arena on the morning of April 27. The horses died of undetermined causes. The horses were rounded up and brought to the rodeo grounds by ride boss Perry Greene for EIA testing after being confined for two days in a trap corral. 17 of the 26 horses belonged to the Greens. The horses were brought to the arena instead of being taken to the Green’s own place as requested as a result of horses being released before results of te s tin g b e in g r e c e iv e d , according to Perry Greene. At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday a padlock was put on the corral in which the Green’s horses were confined. All 17 horses were contained in the small sized pen despite other pens being available. Sterling and Lucinda Green checked on the horses Friday and brought them feed and water. They checked on them again on Saturday finding them to be alright. Being gone all day Sunday they returned at 4:30 p.m. Monday to discover two yearlings and a mare dead. The horses being tested for E IA a re n o t n o rm a lly padlocked in according to N atural Resources director Gene Greene. When asked about the Green’s 17 horses being locked in the corral at the arena police chief Jeff Sanders said, “The Warm Springs Police. Department, Game and Range division, padlocked the gate becausg ot an investigation of alledged misbranding of horses, illegal use of branding irons and problems with horses being turned loose bykids in the community.” The Greens are very upset at the treatment of their horses. Lucinda says, “Somebody is responsible for the mess out there.” She claims besides being confined to too small of SS The first grade teacher had her class color a picture of a duck carrying an umbrella. The kids were supposed to color the duck yellow, and the umbrella green. But every class has its rebels. Little Tommy colored his duck bright fire engine red. “Tommy,” asked the teacher patiently, “how many red ducks have you seen?” “The same as the number of yellow ducks I’ve seen carrying green umbrellas,” he said. YIKES!!! SS Horses found dead at corral . All Warm Springs tribal members will receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost. Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
