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Cultural study puts hold
Comments regarding continuing
development ot a ski lift are now
being taken by the U.S. Forest
Service while an ethnographic
study continues tor the Kit. Hood
Meadows area.
A new 15- to 20-ycar master plan
for the Mt I Iood National Forest es
tablishes Ml. Hood Meadows as a
year-round rcsortccntcr and expands
its role as a day-use ski area. Au
thorized in May 1991 by Forest su
pervisor Mike Eddrington, the plan
has been the center of controversy
with concerns expressed by 12 en
vironmental groups, individuals and
by the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs. As a result, authorization of
the plan has been reversed until fur
ther studies of the area are made.
Impacts on natural and cultural
resources of the area have been cited
as concerns. In a letter dated April
1989, signed by general manager Ken
Smith, representing the Tribe, the
expansion of Mt. Hood Meadows
has the potential to negatively impact
hydrologic and acquatic resources of
the Hood River and White River
systems. The letter states, "The
headwaters and wetlands of these
two rivers are very limited and are
critical components of the acquatic
ecosystem, especially fish re
sources." The letter points out that
the Tribe through the natural re
sources department has been actively
involved in cooperative efforts with
the Oregon Department of fish and
Wildlife, the Northwest Power
Planning Council and other agencies
to rebuild salmon and stcclhcad runs
in the Hood River Basin and in in
troducing new runs of spring chinook
and summer stcclhcad to the White
River systems. Expansion poses
threats to fisheries resources of the
Loss of memory, confusion linked to use of aspertame
Confusion and memory loss have
been attributed to aspartame, the ar
tificial sweetener (brand names
Nutrasweet and Equal) commonly
used in diet soda and food. One study
found that 55 1 people showed severe
reactions to aspartame. Major prob
lems were reported in 157 of the
participants.
Eleven people lost vision in one
or both eyes; one-third experienced
extreme dizziness; and half reported
painful headaches. One 18-year-old
male who drank about two quarts of
aspartame-sweetened diet soda daily
could not find his way home in his
own neighborhood at times.
The retina damage has been
blamed on methyl alcohol, one of the
substances released when aspartame
breaks down. The two amino acids
Fourth graders present
Deanna LaPage's fourth grade
class at Warm Springs Elementary
performed two plays as part of Indian
Legend month during February.
The class chose "The Cascade
Mountains" and "Why There are
Salmon Today", and prepared
speaking parts and scenery.
The plays were performed for the
kindergarten through third grade
classes. "We liked being on the
stage," said Elizabeth Earl. Rosctta
Martinez "liked performing for the
Tribe maintains strong commitment to natural resources
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"We're serious about resource
management." Warm Springs Natu
ral Resources Department director
Jody Calica at a regional Oregon
Trout meeting March 23 in Madras,
emphasized the commitment made
by the Warm Springs Tribe. Working
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throuch the Natural Resources De
partment, the Tribe is intent on de
veloping natural resources on the
reservation and in protecting re
sources on ceded lands, traditional
use lands and ancestral lands in co
operation with state and federal
agencies.
Calica pointed out the
comanagement activities in which
the Tribe is currently involved in
cluding the Blue Mountain elk study,
bull trout study on the Metolius River,
The Tribe is working on e proposal in cooperation with the Oregon Department
of salmon smolts in the Pelton Fish ladder.
stream systems through increased
sedimentauon, interruption or cur
tailment of stream flows, and degra
dation of water quality. There is also
concern for deer and elk populations
as the human presence increases.
The Ml. Hood Meadows area
continues to be utilized by Warm
Springs people as il has since time
immemorial. It is the source of
huckleberries, blueberries, camas,
black lichjen and pine nuts.
Baskctmaking grasses are collected
in the area as are medicinal plants.
The area is also associated with
campsites, burial sites and prayer
An ethnographic study to determine cultural use of the Mt. Hood Meadows area will be completed In early
summer. Study may influence expansion plans for the ski area.
lhatmakeupaspartamc,asparticacid
andphcnylalaninc.arcclosclyrelatcd
to neurotransmitters (the chemicals
that pass signals between nerve cells).
This may explain the sweetener's
effects on brain function. Pheny
lalanine, an essential amino acid, is
known to harm the brain and nervous
system when taken in large amounts.
In the study, adverse effects were
found to be reversible once con
sumption stopped. Women were three
times more likely to experience se
vere reactions to aspartame. Although
linked to allergic reactions (such as
swelling of the larynx) and brain
damage in fetuses, no full-scale
studies have been conducted on
aspartame's impact on human health.
Aspartame is not recommended
for pregnant and lactating women,
plays based on legends
other kids." Nicole Jack says, "Some
kids are still nervous."
The plays were video taped so the
children could see their perfor
mances. Sarah Bclgard says, "When
we went in front of the camera, we
were still nervous."
Most of the students enjoyed per
forming. "I was most pleased with
several students, who blossomed
when they were on the stage," says
LaPage.
The adult migrant trap at Sherar's
Falls on the Deschutes River, wild
life mitigation at federal power
projects, Mt. Hood Meadows dis
cussions, eieht national forest man
agement plans and 24 scenic river
plans. Calica maintains that the Tribe
"ciihcrrihpc tn thft oncvi neiphhor
'subscribes to the eood neighbor
policy" when working to protect
natural resources.
The Tribe has taken the lead on
increasing spring chinook and steel
head production in the Hood River in
cooperation with the Oregon De
partment of Fish and Wildlife. It is
also involved in writing a proposal to
the Northwest Power Planning
Council for an expanded spring
chinook rearing program in the Pelton
fish ladder.
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on expansion decision
Because of the attention given the
Ml. Hood Meadows ski area Dy ine
Tribe and environmental groups, an
ethnographic study has been autho
rized with completion scheduled in
early summer. The study is an in
ventory of cultural activities that take
place in a given area. Il answers
where, when and by whom sites were
used for travel, subsistence and reli
gious activities.
Based upon the results of the eth
nographic study, ihc U.S. Forest Ser
vice will prepare a Supplemental En
vironmental Impact Statement or
Supplemental Information Kcpon.
children, and individuals with
phenylketonuria (rw), a mciaoont
disorder in which the body is unable
to break down phenylalanine.
EOSC plans spring
Eastern Oregon State Colleges'
Sped-Ya Indian Club is having their
22nd annual spring powwow Satur
day, May 9, 1992 at the Quinn
Coliseum from 7 p.m. to 12 mid
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Forestry seeking gopher trappers
The Branch of Forestry is soliciting names of Tribal members or
affiliates who are willing to learn How to trap pocket gophers on forest
plantations. Training will consist of working with aTribal Contractor
for approximately 40 hours in a field setting. If you are interested
please fill out the form and return to the address listed below by April
17, 1992.
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On the Reservation . work focuses
on forest lands, fisheries protection
including habitat enhancement, range
development and protection, as well
as community development.Calica
concluded his presentation saying,
"We want to manage this land forever
Wafp.r and fish have significance tC
Water and fish have significance to
our people"
In the question session at the Or
egon Trout meeting, the winter
fishery closure on the Deschutes
River in areas bordering the Reser
vation was of concern to participants.
Some community members felt the
Tribe should not have closed the
fishery. Calica pointed out that tres
pass issues as well as the treaty rights
of the Tribe on the Deschutes River
made it possible to close the fishery.
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of Fish and Wildlife to expand rearing
An SE1S will be prepared only if
significant new information or im
pacts are revealed by the study. If an
SIR is prepared, a decision may be
made by mid-July regarding planned
expansion.
However, Ml Hood Meadows
developers are proceeding with some
plans which were approved in the
1978 master plan including ski trail
modifications and improvements to
ski slopes. An Environmental As
sessment is currently being prepared
to assess the potential impacts of a
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Thursday is Election
Day.
Don't forget to vote!!
powwow May 9
The public is welcome and there
will be no admission. For more infor
mation contact Native American
Program, toll free in Oregon, 1-800-452-8639
or 962-3741.
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He commented that discussion on
the issue is not closed, however.
, Slides on rehabilitation projects
on Willow Creek and Fifteen Mile
Creek near The Dalles were pre
sented. Juniper control programs
were alsodiscussed. Continuing work
on basin planning, among those, the
Deschutes River Basin plan were
mentioned. Public comment is still
encouraged on those plans.
Oregon Trout is a statewide orga
nization dedicated to preserving,
protecting and restoring wild fish
and their habitat in Oregon.
Oregon Trout
hosts fundraiser
Oregon Trout will be holding their
3rd annual Central Oregon fund
raising event. Oregon Trout is a fish
erics conservation organization that
acts as an advocate for Oregon's
fishery resource, its habitat and the
continuance of future sport fishing
opportunities. Its statewide mem
bership keeps a watchful eye on land
management activities, fish man
agement programs, and they are al
ways looking to identify fish habitat
enhancement or restoration oppor
tunities. Oregon Trout members and
staff are very active in fish and land
management forums, media presen
tations, the angling regulations pro
cess, and the political arena. It has
been an effective spokesman in all
these areas.
The fund raiser will be held on
Saturday 4 at Skevlin Park. The park
is located just outside Bend on the
west side. The free-admission event
starts at 6:30 p.m. and features a live
and silent auction, fish and wildlife
art, rods and reels, fly tying suppliers
and others. There will be compli
mentary hors d' ocuvres and a no
host bar. Chairman is Craig Lacy,
389-2434.
Old Days,
T Avm'i rtttort of January 1.
references to the school thai Is planned for Simnasho.
Warm Springs
January 2' 2
Sir
I have the honor to submit the following as my report for the
month ending December 31 ' 1881.
Population, Pursuits etc.
The Indians belonging to this reservation are now nearly all
upon it. Some few are still absent hunting, or assisting the white
settlers. During the past two weeks, the preparing for, and
participating in the Christmas and Sew Years festivities have pretty
much occupied their lime and attention. Many of the Warm Springs
were over to take part in the former festivities and partake of the well
gotten up Christmas dinner, given on the 26 Each passing year
notes some improvement in the manner and conduct of the Indians, and
one by one, they are taking up with civilized customs, and habits, and
the year ends with brighter hopes for the future.
The Physicians report
shows 68 cases treated, with 51 recovered and 17 remaining under
treatment. No deaths have been reported. For a lime we had fears
that the smallpox might be brought Into the reservation, but fortunately
we have so far escaped the dreadful scourge.
Of Births
There have been 2 reported 1 male and 1 female thus giving
a gain of that many, or 566 in all.
The Day and Boarding School
was in session 10 days, having been closed on the 21 ' of the month,
in order to give time to prepare for the Christmas festivities. The
number enrolled was 62 with an average attendance of 50, which is an
excellent showing, especially as compared with the previous months;
when so many of the children were absent with their parents, from the
reservation.
The Warm Springs School
This has not yet started as the Indians had not located at the
Sinemarsha Valley. It has been some what difficult to Induce them to
abandon their usual winter camping ground on or near the Warm
Springs river, but some have now removed to the valley spoken of, and
if the favorable winter weather continues, 1 hope that all that have
children will soon follow and the school will be organized, the present
month. As the school was of their own asking, and they selected the
site for the building and a teacher has been provided for them, who
has so far been laboring to complete the buildings, and make them
comfortable, they have no excuse for not doing their part and
furnishing the scholars. I shall insist upon their doing so, and hope
to report progress in my next report.
The Apprentices
have been employed only a part of the month,
holidays are over they will resume their duties.
The Policemen.
During the Christmas festivities, the entire force of 10
members, were here. They were issued the new uniforms and made a
fine appearance.
The Grist Mill
was run more or less every working day of the month, except a few
days when the stones were taken up to be dressed and the mill given
some needed repairs, under the supervision of the sawyer, who was the
best qualified of any employe here to do the work. The Laborer for
the Piutes has run the mill.
The Saw Mill
Owing to ice, the mill was shut down the first of the month,
hence no lumber was cut. The sawyers time, was devoted to repairing
the Grist mill, and other necessary Agency work, and continuing the
work of taking down the Warm Springs language, which he began a
year ago.
Our Annual Supplies
have all been hauled out, or as far as invoiced. Some additional
supplies were received at the Dalles, after my report for November was
mailed to you. The last thing invoiced was a school bell. ?????????
is to be here in a day or two. At the time of ?????? my annual
estimate for 82 & 3 I was not aware of it having been purchased,
hence I again ??????ded one. It will need to be stricken off.
Employes and their duties
Of those not already spoken of, or who make no report, the
Clerk has been very busily occupied with office and the varied duties
he is called to perform. The Supt of Farming has hauled wood for
offices, looked after Agency stock and farming interests, and when too
stormy for outdoor work, has repaired the Department harness. The
Blacksmith and Miller properly have put in their time in the wagon and
blacksmith shops making repairs. The latter employe has fixed a
number of wagon wheels, and made repairs that were a credit to a
while man, with no larger experience than.
The Moral and Religious Work
has been kept up, and the meeting house often filled to overflowing.
The World's week of prayer is now being observed, and unusual
interest manifested, and the new year gives promise oj great jmure
advancement.
The Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Washington D.C
April 3, 1992 Pack 3
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As soon as the
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
John Smith
US Indian Agent