I for one would like to verify that this TRADE is official & who from WDFW signed off on it.

I also heard from a reliable source today that had heard the Quinaults asked the Chehalis tribe for a $4 million loan for a casino. The Chehalis said OK, IF you pull the nets out of the Chehalis River & never put them back in. He had not heard of any response yet.

Also -- here is an excerpt of a letter sent out by USDA Farm Service Agency that was mailed out last week (Jan 2 or 3rd). This letter was from the Grays Harbor/Pacific County Office Montesano 360-249-5900 & the Lewis County Office 360-748-0084

"2003 SALMON SIGNUPS END ON SEPARATE DAYS IN JANUARY

The signup period under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA) for Alaskan Salmon will run through January 13th, while the signup for Washington Salmon will run through January 31st. To qualify for TAA benefits, one's net income from fishing must be less in 2003 than in 2001. If net income from salmon fishing can be identified separately from other sources of fish income, only salmon income will be considered in determining eligibility, otherwise, all fish income will be considered. It is recommended that applicants schedule an appointment to minimize waiting."