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In a message dated 4/2/04 4:43:15 PM, Tony.Johnson@GRANDRONDE.ORG writes:<BR>
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Vancouver, but also refers to the Vancouver area. We tend to say<BR>
"kas-tawn" (Gas Town) for Vancouver BC.<BR>
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In Thomas's "Chinook a History and Dictionary" the word "Sketsotwa" refers to the Columbia River, particularly the lower river.<BR>
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Does anyone like that book besides me?<BR>
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Mika mistchimas,<BR>
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