July 31, 2006
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Submitted photo — Amos Tripp, seated, talks with a crowd of gatherers. |
SOMES BAR n More than 60 supporters gathered at Katimiin in
Somes Bar on July 22 to “begin the healing” in response to a fire that
destoyed the Karuk Tribe dance house on July 3.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's department say that that the fire is still under
investigation. Lieutenant Jim Betts also said that the FBI plan to make
inquiries into the case. The Karuk Tribe announced a reward of $10,000.00 for
information leading to the arrest and capture of those responsible for the
fire.
Donations to fund the reestablishment and rebuilding of the sacred house at
Katimiin, the Karuk Center of the World, can be made to NCIDC/Katimiin, 241 F
St., Eureka, CA 95501.
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