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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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