11/29/08 Letters to the Editor

Yakima Herald-Republic

Fisher family's thanks

To the editor -- The family of Joshua Fisher would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended and contributed to the benefit for adaptive equipment and a laptop computer that was held on Nov. 15 at the Toppenish Eagles. The spaghetti feed and auction were a huge success. We could not have done it without the support of family and friends.

We would especially like to thank the Toppenish Eagles for the use of the banquet room and all those who pitched in and helped in setting up, serving and cleaning up afterward. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Joshua would like to thank everyone for the donations and for supporting him. With the proceeds, we will be able to purchase a laptop with all the necessary programs to help him keep up in school and the adaptive equipment he needs for daily activities. Again, thank you to all who contributed. We wish we could name each of you. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

 

THERESA FISHER

Yakima

 

Guest worker program

To the editor -- Re: The Nov. 16 article, "Guest worker program." Taxation without representation. That in itself speaks volumes. How can a business licensed by the Yakama Nation impose a tax on any nontribal member when he or she is not being represented on this 14-member Yakama Tribal Council.

The Yakamas' forefathers could not foresee the future when they were selling bits and pieces of their land to non-Indians.

Wendell Hannigan's plan is to fingerprint and photograph all nontribal workers on the Yakama Reservation and collect 50 cents for every hour they work. How appalling.

Let's be realistic: A guest worker program allows migrant workers to perform a task that not many people want to do, then once completed, the migrant worker goes back to their place of origin. Who wants to get fingerprinted like a criminal?

The Yakama Nation does not have the right to impose laws on any non-Indian, so why would a business on the reservation be able to? Hannigan says "the heart of the issue is tribal sovereignty/Yakama Nation's right to self-governance as assured in the treaty of 1855." Imposing a tax on non-Indians is in itself trying to govern everyone within the Yakama Reservation including non-Indians, which is unconstitutional.

 

RICO DELEON

Wapato

 

Happy birthday, McKenzie

To the editor -- People of all ages can and do make a difference. Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary recently found themselves the recipient of over 400 pounds of dog food, over 33 pounds of animal treats, over 30 animal toys and several collars and leashes, thanks to McKenzie Mitchell's generosity.

She invited friends to her 14th birthday party but instead of bringing gifts for her, she asked them to bring items that would help Wags to Riches Animal Rescue. As if that were not enough, she took it one step further and solicited donations from local businesses.

Wags would like to thank the friends and local businesses who participated and donated. And a very special thanks to McKenzie for her incredible generosity in letting all our furry friends enjoy her birthday as well.

 

KIM WERTENBERGER

Union Gap

 

The Big Three's woes

To the editor -- Maybe the Big Three would not be having the problems they are having if years ago they would have had the dealers sell their autos, instead of letting them move in the imports, selling them instead of the Big Three's autos.

I sold autos and trucks for one of the Big Three for almost 20 years. I saw this coming a long time ago. I don't think a bailout will help. It would just be a Band-Aid and, six months to a year, it will be needed again. Maybe the import automakers could help them. Their dealers can build new stores while still having a Big Three dealership.

 

LEE MAGNUSON

Yakima

 

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