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April 13, 1984 Page 5 Spilyay Tymoo PCI RE to conduct public hearings . .It is the policy of this Administration to encourage private involvem ent, both Indian and non-Indian, in tribal economic development.. The fe d e ra l governm ent’s responsibility should not be used to hinder tribes from taking advantage of economic development opportunities. Ronald Reagan January 24, 1983 Created by Executive Order 12401, th e P r e s id e n tia l C o m m is s io n on I n d ia n R e s e r v a tio n E c o n o m ic s (PCIRE) is charged with the im portant responsibility of identifying obstacles to Indian e c o n o m ic d e v e lo p m e n t, analyzing their interelafions, evaluating approaches to resolving these obstacles, and making recommendations to the President focused on creating a more positive e n v iro n m e n t fo r In d ia n economic progress. The Commission has been directed by President Ronald Reagan to advise him of action steps needed to initiate stronger and more viable economies on Indian R eservations. The Commission must also be able to advise the President of what le g is la tiv e , p o lic y o r procedural obstacles currently inhibit the growth of business enterprise on Indian lands. The u ltim a te g o a ls o f th e President’s Indian policy is to develop a sound private sector on Indian Reservations, lessen tribal dependence on federal funds and programs and to reduce the Federal presence on Reservations in Indian Affairs. The Commission has less than a year to complete its tasks. A series of public hearings have been scheduled to allow I n d ia n a n d n o n - I n d ia n individuals an opportunity to r e c o r d t h e ir s u g g e s te d solutions to problems facing Indian . and Alaska Native e c o n o m ic a n d b u sin e ss development. ( MJH Athletes of the Month Cash incentive for energy-wise homes ODOE is also offering Salem-Homebuilders and buyers in central Oregon are incentives to construct 160 encouraged to take advantage multi-family housing units. of cash incentives to build The application deadline has super energy-efficient homes not been set. and apartm ent buildings, Homes built under ODOE’s A Presidential Commission according to Lynn Frank, Oregon Home Demonstration will be in Spokane April 26, T he p u b lic h e a rin g d ire c to r of the O regon Program are expected to use 1984 to conduct a public scheduled for Spokane is the Department of Energy. about 65 percent less electricity hearing on. what financial and thirteenth to be conducted by for heating than homes built to technical elements are needed the Commission and will The deadline to apply for O regon’s current building to develop businesses and include site visits to the Nez industries on Indian Reserva Perce and Coeur D ’Alene incentives to building single code. Some of the demonstra family homes is April 13. tion homes will use sunlight to tions. Reservations. reduce the need for heat. Tight construction will eliminate uncomfortable air drafts. “ B alanced g e o g ra p h ic a l distribution of these homes will Visitor permits will no longer through the mail from offices infomation gathered through give us better information bn be r e q u i r e d f o r m o s t of Ranger Districts responsible the mandatory permit system cost and energy savings in Wilderness areas in Oregon for management of these areas. has been useful to Wilderness various climates. All 110 slots reserved for the Willamette a n d W a s h in g to n . T h e The permit system has been managers. Patterns arid levels mandatory permit system will eliminated for the Mt. Hood of visitor use have been Valley are filled,” said Frank. be replaced this year with a Wilderness. “Fifty-one slots are reserved established, trends developed, voluntary self-registration All other (15) Wildernesses and other data summarized. for central and eastern Oregon s y s te m f o r 15 o f 18 w ill u tilize a v o lu n ta ry Voluntary registration will residents. About half of these Wildernesses in the Pacific registration card that visitors continue to provide the Forest slots are still available,” Frank Northwest Region of the may complete at entry points Service with Wilderness use said. U S D A F o r e s t S e rv ic e , into Wilderness. “We think the participation information but will give more according to Regional Forester Users of the Pacific Crest p e r s o n a l f r e e d o m a n d rate from central Oregon N ational Scenic T rail in independence to hikers and would be higher if the housing Jeff M. Sirmon. Permits will still be required Oregon and Washington will equestrians. industry were not in a slump. for entry to the Pasayten no longer be required to obtain “We are still committed to Housing starts will probably Wilderness in Washington and permits, according to Sirmon. good m a n a g e m e n t,” said increase as the econom y th e W e n a h a - T u c a n n o n This includes users of the Regional Forester Jeff Sirmon. improves,” said John Perry, Wilderness in Oregon and PCN ST in the Pasayten “We want to retain only those coordinator of the program. Washington. These permits Wilderness in Washington. “Builders can use ODOE’s regulations that are absolutely may be obtained in person or During the past six years, necessary. We strongly urge demonstration program to get Wilderness visitors to register experience in building homes voluntarily. This information that energy cost-conscious will allow us to gather user buyers will demand in the information that will help iri future. The cost incentives future management decisions.” should also help builders gain There will be increased an immediate marketing edge,” emphasis on personal contacts said Perry. Incentives for builders range with W ilderness users to Its terrible to open the newspaper and find that a nation whose encouraging minimum-impact from $3,800 to $6,900, name we can’t pronounce is mad at us. YIKES hiking and camping practices, depending on the size and visitor dispersal and com location of the home. SS SS SS Home buyers will be paid pliance with regulations. $100 for taking part in a one- There’s this couple who have been married so long that when she year energy use monitoring recently said, “Kiss me good night,” he answered, “I’ll kiss you program. They will also benefit good night in the morning.” She said, “Why don’t you kiss me now?” His answer, “I’m not facing that way.” YIKES Changes in wilderness permit system announced X Toe Ness SS SS SS This boy who received a poor report card stopped after class to ask his teacher if she would reconsider his marks, adding. “At home I’m already on the list of endangered species.” YIKES SS SS SS This boy who received a poor report card stopped after class toa sk his teacher would reconsider his marks, adding. “At home I’m already on the list of endangered species.” YIKES SS SS SS At a marble tournament this boy missed an easy shot and in a loud voice yelled a cuss word. A preacher heard the boy and asked him. “What happens to little boys who swear?” His reply was, “They grow up to be golfers,” YIKES SS SS SS * * < » -* * * ^ athletes of the month for February and March at Madras Jr. High are: (left to right) tett, eighth grade, wrestling; Angie Selam, seventh, inter mural basketball; ana, Lynn Tanewasha, seventh, basketball. from greatly reduced heating bills. “ODOE can assist home buyers in finding builders who are interested in the program. Builders w ithout specific buyers in mind are also eligible for incentives,” said Perry. In fo rm a tio n p a c k e ts and applications can be obtained by c allin g O D O E ’s to ll-free number, 1-800-221-8035. “A list of builders certified to p a r t i c i p a t e in O D O E ’s program is also available from Energy Extension Agent David McGowen in Bend.McCowen’s phone number is 388-6436. McCowen can also be reached through any county energy extension office,” Perry said. “A free training workshop will be held in Salem on April 19-20 for building trade p r o f e s s io n a ls w ho a re interested in learning how to build energy efficient homes. No one who attends the workshop is obligated to build a d e m o n s tr a tio n h o m e. B u ild e r s w h o w a n t to p a r t i c i p a t e in O D O E ’s incentive program, however, must attend a workshop and be certified,” said Perry. Program homes will be closely monitored to determine construction costs, indoor air quality, and energy consump tion. Data will be compared to a control sample of new homes built to Oregon’s current building code. “If all new homes and apartm ents were built as efficiently as the demonstration homes, Oregon could save ab o u t 265 m egaw atts of electricity bv the year 2,000. That is enough electricity to satisfy the energy needs of about 200,000 all-electric homes,” said Perry. 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