Spilyay Tymoo
Warm Springs, Oregon
August 28, 1997 3
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Annual tour draws many
tribal members to timber
There was a record number turnout of interested tribal members
for this years timber tour over the two days of August 21-22, 1997.
A caravan of pick-ups, and vans made their way through the forest
up along Badger Creek and on up to Camas Prairie where the tour
made its first stop. The Silviculture practices in that area which
included several clear cuts in there were discussed. Problems of root
rot and blow downs was the main concern. Also discuss the new sale
areas where there is unstable old growth stands also the land in that
area and the timber harvest of the blow-downs and the salvage
logging in the high country.
The shelterwood stands were viewed to give what the shelterwood
stands would look like when completed. There have been blow
downs in some shelter wood stands from high winds in that area. The
proposed 1 998 Schoolie Timber Sale would provide a portion of the
annual allowable cut for the Confederated Tribes of Warm springs.
The sale 'area bounded by Big Meadows on the north, north Pin Head
Butte in the south, Bunch grass Creek on the east, and the McQuinn
line on the west.
Some of the major issues with this sale included water, fish,
wildlife, huckleberries, logging impacts, and conditional use lands.
Species planned for harvest are Noble Fir, White Fir, Douglas Fir,
Hemlock, Lodge pole Pine, Western White Pine and some Ponderosa
Pine. These areas planned for harvest were selected based on the
overall health and value of the trees. This method is somewhat
different in that harvest blocks are not just targeting volume but treat
area which would ultimately improve the tree stands. This sale would
harvest about 30 million board feet of timber, (equal to about 7,500
truck loads of timber.)
On the toura stop at Sawmill Butte where there is Mistletoe visible
on timber stands. It was stated that programs for these conditions
were sponsored by the USFS in the Insect and Disease Department.
Funding is provided through submission of specific proposals. Once
approved the USFS transfers money to the Agency for this work to be
done. Since 1 990, the Warm Springs Branch of Forestry has submitted
proposals which were approved and have received over $400,000, for
funding in these programs. Treatment for this is done by pruning of
the larger trees and cutting some of them out will reduce the infected
areas of the Mistletoe.
The final area toured was the Mutton Mountain area where there
is Helicopter logging taking place now in the salvage logging
program.in the big burn. There was also discussion of the land and the
wildlife in that area. The stop was at a picturesque sight on the point
of Mutton Mountain over looking North Junction and the whole
Deschutes River in that area..
With the record turnout of nearly 70 individuals made the tour very
interesting and educational in many ways. A lot of the younger set
was on tour and showed a lot of enthesieum in the way logging
practices are being carried out. The presenters did a fine job in
explaining conditions in the forest areas of the reservation..
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Comprehensive Plan subject of community workshop August 12-
The Comprehensive Planning Teams hosted a Community Workshop
on August 1 2 at the Agency Longhouse. There was very good participation
by the summer work experience students. Some other highlights of the
event were hearing the vision of a grandmother and grandson, a skit
sponsored by Public Safety presenting the idea of a Peer Court, and
interviews of several of our youth on KWSO.
Comprehensive Plan Schedule:
Phase One: Highlight changes and trends since 1983 (Present
( history and collect input on vision and goals)
Phase Two: Draft updated visions, values, goals and benchmarks
(Where do we want to go)
Phase Three: Build action plans to achieve goals and priorities (How
will we get there)
Phase Four: Design information maintenance and reporting sys
tems (Reporting to Tribal Council and Community)
Phase Five: Community Review of proposed updated Comp. Plan
(Community Input throughout process, scheduled fi
nal review)
Adoption by Tribal Council May 1998
In February of this year the Comprehensive Plan Fair was held, to
assist the Planning Teams identify issues that need to be addressed in the
updated Comp. Plan. Currently, the Planning Teams are scheduled to
complete Phase One on November 1, 1997. Each Team will be setting up
family and other small groups meetings in the community between now
and October 31. The next four editions of the Spilyay will feature two
Planning Teams per issue. Community members will get a chance to
review each team's Accomplishments, some of the Increasing and
Decreasing Trends, and then, given an opportunity to give feedback on
their vision and goals for the next 20 years.
Special thanks go out to all those who attended, volunteered and
sponsors: Those who recorded the radio announcements: Gerald Sampson,
Candice Miller, Kim Estimo, Jose Alvarez, Jr., Tommie Joe Alvarez,
Koosh Selam and Addie Estimo. Those who helped at the workshop:
Leanna Tom, Melissa Silversmith, Dan Chavez, Eva George, Jackie
Estimo for the great signs, policecadets, Faye Waheneka, Aaron Mitchell,
Pierson Mitchell, Pastor Rick, Community Health Education Team, the
Senior Program staff for the great meal, and Lucy Suppah for the
computer graphics work on the invitations. Thanks to the Summer Work
Experience Staff and workers who attended and gave your ideas. Sponsors
were: Indian Head Casino who sponsored the dinner, Rainbow Market,
Zane Jackson, Sidaiktba Arts and Crafts, Ahern's Market, Rogers Drugs,
Erickson's Sentry Market and Dairy Queen.
Community Contest
There is a contest to develop a theme for the Comprehensive Plan.
What do you think the most important "big picture issues" that we need
to focus on in the next 20 years? What will inspire our community to work
together to reach our vision? Call or stop by the Planning Department
(553-3270) to receive an entry form. The winner will receive one free
night's lodging at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort.
Community Workshop Format
Two, two-hour sessions were held. They began with an opening prayer
followed by an Orientation. After the Orientation, participants chose one
of the Planning Teams to work with. Seven of the eight Planning Teams
participated: Economic DevelopmentFinance, EducationHuman Re
sources, Human ServicesI.H.S., Natural ResourcesB.I. A., Public Safety,
Public Utilities and Housing, Governmental AffairsB.I.A.A.S.C, and
the Court. The Public Safety Team will be participating in upcoming
small group meetings.
During the workshop, the Planning Teams presented historical infor
mation from their areas including:
A Service Statement, which outlined their areas of responsibilities
Accomplishments Since 1983
Increasing and Decreasing Trends
After participants reviewed this information they were asked to give
input on the Vision and Goals for the team they were working with.
Following is an example of the Worksheet each participant was asked to
fill out. The responses are by
Suppah, one of our visionary high school students who attended the
workshop and sat in with the EducationHuman Resources Team. She was
one of many youth who participated and commented, "keep getting
people's opinions." Now that she understands what the Comprehensive
Plan is, she would like to see more community members participate. She
stated, "I think adults need to participate, that is the way they will be able
to express their opinions. It's a decision that everyone will need to make,
it's a decision that will affect everyone in the future."
VISION AND GOALS WORKSHEET
(SAMPLE: From Education Human Resources Team
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Responsibilities
PROUDS Things you are
proud of that the Tribes have
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SORRIES things you are not
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NOW- what you see
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Based on our PROUDS, what are some of the strengths of our community
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Using your ideas from your ideal future, write down some key words, phrases or ideas for a Draft vision statement
Based on our Community Strengths, and looking at each Area of Responsibility, what will we need to do to reach
the community vision , .
This is the Draft Form that will be used to collect information from
community members by the eight planning teams. If you have
questions about the Comprehensive Plan Update please contact
Jolene Atencio in the Planning Department, 553-3270.
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