Lisbon Treaty

The Website Eagle Dance: The Song of Ascension relates many confirming details relayed in the video above.

Archimedes reigns in the northern lights of Venus
Diana dances in the morning Sky waiting for her Lover
Turn around 180 degrees and see the Light dimming in the west ...

Inspiration received by the power of the Holy Spirit on June 5, 2004.And the angel removed the seal.... And Seven Thunders uttered their voices.

Nemesis

What is Nemesis?

Otherwise known as the "Dark Star", it is a "hypothetical twin brown dwarf to our sun". It is still a theory that has not been proven.





I tend to believe in the accuracy of the scientists theory on this one. About ten years ago, I received some information through the spirit that I posted on one of my websites.

The full content of these writings is available at

The Seven Thunders.

For the specific paragraph, I will quote the content below. It is located under the title "Angels of the Four Winds, part one, in the fourth paragraph.

"Prepare for a Star that shines in the West,Invisible and Mighty is He.

When he appears in the Nighttime Sky,

A dust red Fire Whirling is what you will see.

He will sweep all the Stone and Molten Ash on His Path through Eternity,

Till He reaches the Gate at the Doorway to Earth...

When a Hush will fall on all Humanity.

Till the Star of the West passes on by....Silence is All there Will Be."

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Tyson Schrade Update

http://www.centraloregonian.com/PCONews1.shtml

www.CentralOregonian.com (541) 447-6205 558 N. Main St., Prineville, OR 97754
Active search for missing hiker concluded Tyson Schrade remains missing after more than a week of searching By Kevin Gaboury
After searching in vain for a 27-year-old missing hiker for more than 10 days, Crook County Search and Rescue (SAR) officials suspended the search for Tyson Schrade on Monday pending further developments in the case.
Schrade, a Salem resident, reportedly disappeared from a Rainbow Family gathering near Indian Prairie in the Ochoco National Forest on Sept. 11, but SAR officials weren't notified until Sept. 13.
"The search is ongoing. It's not the (SAR) command trailer and the big parade of volunteers, but we're not giving up," said Crook County Special Services Commander Brandon Smith. "We're still investigating this and we're hoping some clues might give us an idea of where else to look."
After finding footprints on Sept. 18, that investigators believe are Schrade's, SAR personnel followed them for 2 « miles before reaching a hard-packed dirt road, where the footprints disappeared.
"On the last day, we walked along that road about six miles, flanking it and trying to find clues, but we just couldn't come up with anything," Smith said.
The footprints, which matched Schrade's print pattern and size, led investigators north through the rugged area of the Bridge Creek Burn before vanishing.
Smith said that on any given day of the search, there were approximately 20 SAR volunteers from Wheeler, Crook and Deschutes counties looking for Schrade, along with helicopters, airplanes and dogs - and they also utilized some less conventional methods, including the use of a psychic at the request of Schrade's mother.
However, officials are now concerned that with the recent drop in temperature, Schrade may have succumbed to hypothermia. If this is the case, Smith said he may have left behind some clothing, which could lead to his whereabouts.
"He wasn't really dressed for the elements," Smith said. "We had really cold nights last week, and he probably would have started shedding clothing. During hypothermia, the body makes you think that you're hot."
The Crook County SAR encourages hunters and anyone else in the area to keep an eye out for a studded belt, black pants cut below the knee, a black t-shirt with AUDIO written in white and a conductor-style hat - the last clothes that Schrade was seen wearing.
Schrade is described as a Caucasian male, 5' 10" in height and weighing 175 lbs. He has dark brown hair cut into a Mohawk and blue eyes.
Despite the recent developments, Smith has a feeling that Schrade is still out there.
"I'm about 80 percent certain he's still out in those woods, but there's a 20 percent chance that he jumped in with somebody and got a ride out of there," he said. "We think because of his medical condition that he's up there somewhere."
Schrade's condition reportedly causes hallucinations and delirium tremens (DTs), which are normally associated with alcohol withdrawal. It is unknown whether this was the case in Schrade.
However, Smith feels that this situation could have been prevented if Schrade had received help earlier.
"It's really a tragedy that the folks there weren't decent enough to call authorities when he was exhibiting medical problems the night before," Smith said. "He should have been hospitalized that night, but the folks there refused to do that. Then, with the conditions they knew he had, they allowed him to wander into the woods and didn't call us for two days. My heart goes out to the Schrade family."

Fw: UPDATE: FINALLY:HAPPENSTANCE HAPPENS

--- On Wed, 9/10/08, aaron.funk@live.com <aaron.funk@live.com> wrote: From: aaron.funk@live.com <aaron.funk@live.com> Subject: UPDATE: FINALLY:HAPPENSTANCE HAPPENS To: "Summer Breeze" <angelonmyshoulder77@yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 5:51 PM UPDATE:FINALLY:HAPPENSTANCE HAPPENS OK For the next two weeks ARRR kitchen will be serving a guesstimated 2,500 meals a day. We will be serving in Tarrebonne Parish. We are all set as farrr as volunteers for this one.If you have been contacted you know what to do. The site is at a location where thousands of citizens are gathering to receive food stamps. Over two thousand people arrr there everyday, sitting and waiting ,in a tent, for their stamps. Several hundred are turned away who are beyond the two thousand daily limit. There are plenty of soldiers and police officers there to keep everyone safe. ARRR will be there to make sure everybody gets something to eat. Organic Valley is sending down a semi full of food.It should arrive Friday. Until it arrrives arrr is purchasing the food, on it's own very thin dime. ARRR is also bearing the cost of propane, at this time. Once again, their are plenty of volunteers lined up. Thank you for your understanding and support. REMEMBER : NO SELF DEPLOYMENT . Unsolicited , unannounced volunteers , who have not gone through our , application riga-ma-roll will be turned away . WE DO HAVE A STRUCTURE. Just so you know. Waveland rules will apply. ( In a nutshell : energy sucks , drama queens , and ego trippers who cannot channel their energy, drama , or ego 100% into the project at hand, will be asked to leave.) TO REGISTER : Dial 1-800-339-9941 Extension #1 is for large resource donations . Extension #2 is for financial or in kind donations. EXTENSION #3 is for INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS or groups. Please leave your location , any available equipment , and the dates of your availability. You may also e-mail : r.proxy@hotmail.com (do not respond to the e-adress from which this update originates) DO NOT EXPECT AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS YOU ARE NEEDED. WE WILL BE VERY BUSY. PATIENCE PLEASE. Thank you,thank you , thank you. I am ,vermin supreme,off site update guy. That is all.

A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

 

This song brings chills to my spine, warmth to my heart, and a blessing to my soul. The version presented here in its country folk song flare is so touching that I just wanted to share a preview of the Savior Jesus the Christ as I see Him.

Originally a song popular in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, this folk rendition of the ballad of Christ is especially passionate sung by this humble duo. For those who do not know the history of the song, refer to the History of the LDS church and you will learn that this song was a favorite to the Prophet Joseph Smith in the 1800's.  It is referenced in the journals of John Taylor, Apostle to Joseph at the time of his death and martyrdom in 1844 and successor as prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As John Taylor's journal records the story, he sang this song to Joseph just hours before his murder by a mob who raided the jail killing Joseph and two others. John Taylor was shot four times but survived the attack and lived to testify.

For further information, refer to www.familysearch.org for a geneology record. On this website can also be accessed historical records of the church.

Footloose

In the year 2004, I was arrested at the California Rainbow gathering for gathering on National Forest System lands without a permit. The original citation was given to me two years prior in July 2002 in Michigan during that annual rainbow gathering. Two years later after court hearings and a second arrest, the forest service took me into custody and transported me to five facilities around the nation.

After thirty days of no contact with my family, or any one, my daughter drove from Pennsylvania to Michigan to take me to her home. At the same time, my husband Raven and dearly departed friend, Shanti Sena Luke, were on their way to rendezvous with me in New Mexico at the home of our dear friend Indian Bob.

During the entire drive from Michigan to Pennsylvania, I listened over and over to Footloose with my daughter Shannon's blessing. She knew I was happy to be free.

Listen to the song and you will understand why I chose this one as my freedom song.

insert the video here....

 

During the time of my first arrest and three arraignments in Sacramento Federal court, I traveled by train from Mount Shasta to Sacramento. With one week between each hearing, I prepared documents for court, consulted with Raven and family and friends to prepare my case. My favorite inspirational song during that time was "Eye of The Tiger."

John Lennon's Give Peace A Chance

John Lennon- All We Are Saying is Give Peace A Chance


The Beatles came along to help open the minds of this generation to the truth.



For What It's Worth -Buffalo Springfield


Others came along to join the movement and a generation arose from a sleep like the phoenix rose from the ashes of the fire. History tells the stories of the great leaders in the revolution for peace, love, truth and justice.



I call this the generation of the Spirit of Elijah.

If we do not heed the wake up call in masses, this video below shows the result of what could take place in humanity's future. In reality, it has already begun.



Fortunate Son- Creedence Clearwater Revival


This singing group really had their eyes open. Creedence Clearwater Revival saw with vision clearly the writing on the wall. The books of prophecy opened up in our day and we are living what was written thousands of years ago.



Bad Moon Rising

The generation before us tried to prepare us for the awakening. Folks like Hank Williams were a special preview to what was to come.



I Saw The Light

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS , NOW.

The message below is from Aaron Funk, co-ordinator of ARRR "American Rainbow Rapid Response" and volunteer Vermin Supreme. Please check out their website at http://www.americanrainbowrapidresponse.org/ to read more about this relief organization that responds to disasters like Katrina and Ike. Please help in any way that you are able, to include supporting this organization or volunteering on site or by forwarding this message to all people that you know. Thanks. Please pray for the victims of Hurricane Ike, pray for their families and for all the rescue and relief workers. May God bless them each one. The Midnight Writer --- On Sun, 9/14/08, aaron.funk@live.com <aaron.funk@live.com> wrote: From: aaron.funk@live.com <aaron.funk@live.com> Subject: WE NEED VOLUNTEERS , NOW. To: "Summer Breeze" <angelonmyshoulder77@yahoo.com> Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008, 7:38 AM TITLE SEZ IT ALL. EXPERIENCED KITCHEN CREW NEEDED , NOW. 3,000 MEALS(NOT SERVINGS) YESTERDAY. NEED ANOTHER FULL KITCHEN CREW, NOW NOT A DRILL. CONTACT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS NOT A TEST. SIGNED , vermin supreme.

From ARRR "American Rainbow Rapid Response"


UPDATE: IKE IS MESSING UP LOUISIANA..SURE IS WINDY DOWN THERE

So I hear. Galveston may go underwater.
Here is your second hand report,fresh off the phone ,hot off the keypad .
Spoke with Arrrrrrrron on the ground.
It is as accurate as I could make with the phone connection we had.
past 48 hours-20-30 miles per hour winds. 40-60 mph gusts, not to mention the rain squalls.
The big tent that provided shade for 2000 citizens in the food stamp waiting area blew down.
No one was injured..I think it was empty.
The food stamp station has closed for the storm.
So ARRR volunteers went door to door over a ten square block area to invite the neighbors over for dinner.
Almost 500 people responded and shared a meal .
ARRR volunteers then loaded up a truck with ice and water and 250 meals to deliver to first responders down the road a piece.
The first responders had already been fed , and that load of meals then became dinner for not one , but two shelters .
Somewhat random , but food is getting to some people in need.
4 miles below site is flooded.
tomorrow,sat., a semi truck of what very may be random non food items from Second Harvest will arrive.
won't help make supper but....
mon., two semi's from Conscious Alliance and Organic Valley full of actual food will arrive.
Until then the money for food is coming out of the pockets of the volunteers.
The cost of PROPANE is on our dime for the entire time.
$300-$400 per day. $4,200- $5,600 for two weeks. arrr bank ain't got it.
Crass it may be , but I'm willing to go out on a limb and say it.
WE NEED MONEY,MONEY,MONEY,HONEY. http://www.americanrainbowrapidresponse.org/ hit paypal
nobody's getting paid in this org. 501 3c baby our books are open.
We have our first wave of eleven volunteers on the ground.
Arrr second wave of volunteers have been activated.
In Baton Rouge:
ARRR CAN YES, use some more voluntarrrs... CAN use a few happy helpfull strong backed folks.
ARRR CAN USE some specialized volunteers, specifically:
experienced cooks, prep chefs, sous chefs ,kitchen workers.
It sounds like they have a lovely food making facilities.
TO VOLUNTEER: CONTACT ARRR VOLUNTARRRR COORDINATARRRR: NO SELF DEPLOYMENT: ETCETERA.
ALSO: We arrr talking to the Council of Aging down that way. We and they arrr talking bout helping distro
food in their direction. They have a warehouse and refrigeration.
We arrr talking with the CDR ,who are looking to send a kitchen to Texas.We may be able to help route food that way.
REMEMBER : NO SELF DEPLOYMENT . Unsolicited , unannounced volunteers , who have not gone through our , application riga-ma-roll will be turned away . WE MUST RUN A VERY TIGHT SHIP.

TO REGISTER : Dial 1-800-339-9941 Extension #1 is for large resource donations .
Extension #2 is for financial or in kind donations.
EXTENSION #3 is for INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS or groups. Please leave your location , any available equipment , and the dates of your availability.
You may also e-mail : r.proxy@hotmail.com (do not respond to the e-adress from which this update originates)
DO NOT EXPECT AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS YOU ARE NEEDED. WE WILL BE VERY BUSY. PATIENCE PLEASE.
If you have previously completed a volunteer application, consider your self on deck. Does everybody have their deployment kits assembled? ( If not, you are not prepared. )

OKEY DOCKEY THEN.
I AM , vermin supreme.
That is all.


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Christ Gave His Life

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have life everlasting."
-John 3: 16, The Holy Bible

Raid at GOP Convention

Greens condemn brutal 'police state' raids, arrests of peaceful protesters and journalists outside the GOP convention in St. Paul

GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES
http://www.gp.org
For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Contacts:
Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator,               202-518-5624       , cell               202-904-7614       , mclarty@...
Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator,               916-995-3805       , starlene@...
Green Party members are among those targeted; trumped-up charges are meant to intimidate and crush political dissent, say Greens, who urge media covering the convention to report the brutal treatment of fellow journalists
Combined effort by local police and Feds reveals that Bush's domestic spy program is aimed at Americans exercising their lawful rights

WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders strongly condemned the brutal police assaults, raids, and arrests on dubious charges targeted at peaceful protesters gathering near the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
Among those arrested and brutalized are journalists, including Amy Goodman and other Democracy Now! staff (http://www.democracynow.org), and antiwar and progressive activists.
Police have attacked nonviolent demonstrators with concussion grenades, tear gas, pepper spray, and tasers and have raided meetings and activists' homes.
Police raided the home of Michael Whelan, a long-time Green Party supporter whose Arise Bookstore once housed the party's local office (see Green Party of Minnesota press release, Sept. 1, http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=99).
Video: "Police Raid In St. Paul of Green Party Activists' Home" http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/620/ (Caption: "Police prepare to raid a home in St. Paul in connection with the RNC protests. According to neighbors, the family that lives in the duplex has never been any problem and are members of the Green Party.")
Greens are leading and participating in protest actions and rallies throughout the week. On Monday, Green Party vice-presidential nominee Rosa Clemente addressed the antiwar marchers in St. Paul and appeared with the National Truth Commission on Poverty.
Minneapolis City Council members Cam Gordon (Green Party) and Elizabeth Glidden (Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) have issued a statement condemning the actions of Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, whose office conducted raids in Minneapolis and St. Paul last weekend (http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2008/09/01/3244/two_minneapolis_council_members_decry_weekend_raids).
"America needs to know what's going on in Minnesota. The police state actions that Americans deplored in China during the Olympics are happening here in the US, outside the Republican convention. Reporters from all media should be outraged at the brutal treatment of their fellow journalists," said Mark Dunlea, an attorney, former Chair of the Green Party of New York State and a long-time host of Capitol Report, a public affairs radio show.
Greens compared the police actions in the Twin Cities to the police riot that occurred outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and noted that police harassment also occurred outside of last week's Democratic convention in Denver, though not with the intensity now unfolding in Minnesota.
Minneapolis and St. Paul police have worked with the FBI through the Minneapolis Joint Terrorist Task Force to plant informants among antiwar, antipoverty, and other groups in the months before the GOP convention. Given the amount of infiltration, some Greens warn that the few protesters who have committed acts of violence should be suspected of being agents provocateurs.
"The raids and arrests aren't keeping the peace. On the contrary, what's happening is a breakdown of law and order. It's a result of the heightened infiltration and unwarranted surveillance under the Bush Administration's domestic spying program, aimed at people who've broken no laws," said Jill Bussiere, co-chair of the Green Party of the United States.
"The charges that police and Feds are leveling during the arrests are unsupported by evidence, and they know it. We've seen it before -- most of the charges will be dropped and the few cases that go to trial will end in acquittal. The arrests and home assaults are meant to intimidate people from exercising their right to peaceful protest," said Cres Vellucci, California Green and member of the ACLU board of directors in Sacramento.
Greens have urged Americans outraged by the actions of police and federal officials to call St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman at               651-266-8510        to protest the arrests, raids, and brutality and to demand punishment of police officials abusing their power.
On-the-scene news and updates:
Twin Cities Independent Media Center: http://twincities.indymedia.org/
Democracy Now! http://www.democracynow.org
For excellent coverage and commentary with regular updates and video links, see Glenn Greenwald's Salon.com blog:
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/09/01/protests/index.html
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/08/31/raids/index.html
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/08/30/police_raids/index.html
MORE INFORMATION
Green Party of the United States http://www.gp.org
              202-319-7191       , 866-41GREEN
Fax 202-319-7193
Green candidate database for 2008 and other campaign information: http://www.gp.org/elections.shtml
Green Party News Center http://www.gp.org/newscenter.shtml
Green Party Speakers Bureau http://www.gp.org/speakers
Green Party ballot access page http://www.gp.org/2008-elections
Green Party of Minnesota http://www.mngreens.org/
Cynthia McKinney/Rosa Clemente 'Power to the People' Campaign for the White House
http://votetruth08.com/
http://www.runcynthiarun.org
Cynthia McKinney on video
http://www.youtube.com/user/RunCynthiaRun
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=RunCynthiaRun
Speech in Denver, August 24: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPxgcjOjUEc
Music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx1NPlQjkqo
2008 Green National Convention, July 10-13 in Chicago, Illinois http://www.greenparty2008.org
~ END ~

From:

http://gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=100

Mountain Spirit Gathering Report

im already here i wish you guys were here i know you didnt want this posted but we had a concil and dicided otherwise because the fores service already here outnumber us three to one and we need family there is no trace whatsoever of last year and im extremlly busy and barly online so get to the woods and we'll talk sorry if i caused any harm i love and miss you both

Posted by j-hawk on Sep 8, 2008 9:14 PM

Mountain Spirit Tribe Gathering

Mountain Spirit Tribe Medicine Wheel Gathering in the Ochoco

As of today there are about 20 folks on site at the Indian Prairie in the Ochoco National Forest in Oregon at the same site as last falls Medicine Wheel Gathering and reunion. Please treat this as a sacred assembly and please do not post the traditional rainbow howdy folks because this is a unique Mountain Spirit Tribe prayer assembly and work project. Trail restoration and bridge work will continue as well as checking for any signs remaining of past gatherings such as fire pits, etc. These issues will be handled and work to restore will be done.

Hopefully, we will have the sweat lodge again this year if I can get word to Medicine Dancer. Raven and I are in route and expect to be there in two days. If anyone can call Medicine Dancer, he is in Oregon. I will try as well.
Summer Breeze and Raven have been in communication with the Ranger from the Ochocos but hesitated in putting out any formal invitations until today because there was a huge fire within a mile of Indian Prairie just two weeks or so ago and last week they were still mopping up. The universe decided it was still happening because folks showed up there a week ago. The Ranger emailed me today but Raven and I already suspected as much and began heading that way. So the prayer assembly is on. Follow the directions posted last year and for the 1997 Rainbow Annual gathering.

It is our hope to keep these numbers under 75 as there are issues with the government over the permit, and talks with the Undersecretary Mark Rey have fallen by the way side concerning the operating plan under alternative means. We are still planning to use an operating plan and do not foresee a need for a permit as this will be a small assembly of the Mountain Sprit Tribe. Our focus will be clean up and restoration while maintaining our prayers for the healing of the land and its people.

If you want to help with this unique project, please show up with enough food for a week to feed your self and two other people. Bring trash bags, buckets to carry rocks and water, shovels, saws, picks, pulaskis and whatever tools will be useful for clean up. Please bring water jugs and be prepared to fill and carry them from the spring tap across the road. There will not be any water pipes or formal kitchens. It is our hope to have everyone circle up in one camp and unite to feed and pray and get the work done. Bring drums,guitars, and all musical instruments. Bring warm clothing and sleeping gear. Be prepared to be self sufficient.

Dates planned for the gathering are September 11-18, with a clean up crew staying up to one week beyond.
If you need further details, email me at angelonmyshoulder77@yahoo.com.

I will be in the woods September 10th in the evening until about the 24th, so I will be out of touch most likely during that time, unless you are on the land with me.
See you at home family. We love you.

Please be respectful. Pack it in. Pack it out. Clean up starts the day you arrive. Be respectful to the Forest Service rangers. If you cannot participate in the circle unity and the prayer assemblies or the restoration work, maybe there is another event more suitable to you. Please do not bring alcohol or drugs. This is a spiritual assembly.

Make sure your vehicle is legally registered and be sure that drivers have license and insurance. Follow the laws of the land and the forest to prevent any problems. If you need something while at the gathering, please ask for it and please do not take what does not belong to you. Please respect all who attend.

Respect. Peace. Love.
Welcome Home.

Summer Breeze, the Midnight Writer

Ochoco Prayer Vigil

According to the local Ranger Rob, the fires that burned over 5500 acres in the Ochoco National Forest are basically out with some hot spots being mopped up and watched.  There are a couple road closures, one of the roads being just beyond the entrance to Indian Prairie. However, the prairie was untouched and the road to it is open. Forest Service advises folks to exercise caution if and when entering this region. Forest Service is asking people to be especially careful with any fires. Be sure not to leave them unattended.

 

Bridge Creek Fire

The flames remind me of the volcanic sunsets I 've been seeing this month due to the volcanic activity in Alaska. Seems like fire is everywhere cleansing the land. Now the water has come to put out the fires in some places and to finish the cleansing process. There are series of hurricanes, tornadoes and devastating floods around the country presently. These events are a reminder that people are subject to nature and that God and nature need to be dealt with in respect and honor.

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Medicine Lodge Ochoco Memorial Gathering 2007

Medicine Dancer and his crew built this sweat lodge at the Mountain Spirit Tribe Medicine Wheel Gathering in the Ochoco National Forest at Indian Prairie last September 11-23, 2007.  It served as a focus prayer camp for nine days of sweat lodge. The communal spirit of folks at this small gathering was very inspiring.

Folks who attended last year held counsels about the gathering itself, about the formation of the Mountain Spirit Tribe and its future events and purpose. A consensus was reached by all present during the vision counsel circle that all who wanted to become part of the tribe and/or the Medicine Wheel Gatherings, would gather purposely at Indian Prairie for the next four years. It was also a concensus that both spring and fall gatherings would be held.

This year, some unexpected events with the annual rainbow gathering in Wyoming, along with personal loss and tragedy with the death of our brother (Raven and Summer Breeze) Kenny, which prevented our focus in calling the counsels or in preparing for the spring or fall events. However, we are gaining our momentum and focus once again. We will be dedicating a lot of time this fall and winter in the focalizing of the upcoming gatherings in 2009 for the Mountain Spirit Tribe and its Medicine Wheel Gatherings.

Raven and I are in Boise heading to the Ochoco to personally view the damage of the fires in that region.  It is our hope to take photographs and to write a story about the fires for our blogs. I have contemplated making a story submission to some of the outdoor magazines as well to get my freelance writing "feet wet". Regardless of success in that venture, we will interview some forest service personnel, locals who live in the area, and some of the wild fire fighters in hopes of getting a balanced and fair account of the wildfires in the Ochoco.

We have hesitated in calling anyone to assemble in the region because of the recent fires and our concerns for public safety. We have been in communication with the local resource Ranger and the District Ranger through him.

The Forest Service Office is located in Prineville, Oregon for this forest. Information about the fires is available online at the Forest Service website. Just type in Oregon and select Ochoco National Forest to find the information links about the fires.

 

 

Burning Tree in the Ochoco Fires

The pictures that I have been posting were obtained from the Forest Service website links that Ranger Rob sent to me.  In our correspondence, Rob has been helpful in giving me information and updates about the fires. Rob has tried to work it out with the new District Ranger for the Mountain Spirit Tribe to return there this month. We have the green light to show up about September 10 and permission to stay a week or two. Hunting season starts late September and it usually snows at least once by then.  The weather still has warm and dry days up until November.

Last year, the hunters were not a problem for us at all, as Rob acknowledged. The road closure orders will not affect the gathering either because the road to the prairie is open. This road is directly across from the tapped spring, which is the sole water source that is potable.

Tomorrow, I will most likely notify some members of the Mountain Spirit Tribe who expressed an interest in attending the gathering again this fall by way of email and phone. The prayer assembly will not be a big event like the memorial rainbow gathering tribute last year. We decided to keep it low key and off the internet except for this report on my blog to keep the numbers down, to protect the area and the people from any fire damage hazards, and to avoid hassle from Law Enforcement and the Forest Service over the permit issue that is always required at a rainbow gathering by the government. Since Mark Rey is not talking to us after the Wyoming disaster at Kiddie Village, we are uncertain of his position on the continued talks and co-operation with use of an operating plan, as has always been done at the rainbow gatherings. However, the Ranger will work with us on the operating plan alternative. I am believing the numbers will not reach 75, so the discussion on a permit being required will be moot.

Watch for more updates and my future articles for publication regarding the fires in the Ochoco National Forest as well as the regulations discussions with the Forest Service.

Story submitted by The Midnight Writer