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1982
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Sylvia Wallulatum explains Indian craft to Rose Festival Court
Opening of the ceremonies at the Hydro Project Dedication
In the year 1982, saw many good things
of gaiety and accomplishments along with
tradegy and sorrow.
In 1982, Miss Lyda Scott was chosen as
Miss Warm Springs replacing the outgoing
Trudie Clements, Lyda traveled quite
extensively during the year representing
the Confederated Tribes throughout the
country. A few places she traveled to were
the NCAI, Miss Indian America pageants.
She also attended many student activities
along with several powwows. Lyda did an
outstanding job.
One of the biggest highlights for the
Tribes was the dedication of the Hydro
Project as hundreds of, friends and
dignitaries gathered to witness the
ceremonies. A dream came true with the
dedication. It began back in June of 1978,
when the Tribes received a federal grant to
conduct a feasability study for a possible
Hydro Power Plant at the Pelton re­
regulating dam.
The Deschutes River became the focus
for attention as the number of rafters using
the river increased. Tribal members along
with the Natural Resources department
expressed concern over use of the river
fearing its inability to accomodate so many
users would be detrimental to the natural
beauty of the river as well as contributing
to the destruction of natural fisheries and
vegetation.
Early in Jupe the Portland Rose Festival
Princesses visited Warm Springs and were
greeted warmly by the whole community.
One girl in particular Tammy Nelson was
recognized as her ancestry is Wasco.
Chief Amos Simtustus
A huge timber and range fire which
burned 7,700 acres in the northeast section
of the reservation drew hundreds of
fire f ig h te r s fro m th r o u g h o u t th e
northwest. The flames were fought with
smoke jumpers, planes, bull dozers and
water tankers.
Oregon Governor Víctor Atiyeh once
again visited Warm Springs during the Pi-
Ume-Sha days in June, one of his favorite
stops during his vacation. The Govenor
has many friends here in Warm Springs.
A new water system was installed to
serve the entire Warm Springs and Kah-
Nee-Ta area. One of the most moderh and
finest systems on the west coast with the
intake station located at the mouth of Dry
Creek.
Tragedy struck the Tribes as a heart
attack claimed the life of the Warm
Springs Chief Amos Sim tustus on
November 16. His death left Warm:
S p rin g s a n d n e ig h b o rin g I n d ia n
communities in saddness and mourning.
The funeral was attended by many high
officials who have worked with Amos.
Governor Atiyeh set time aside to attend
the funeral.
There were scores of events that took
place which will linger in minds for times to
come. But with 1982 past we must look
forward to 1983.