2 May 18,2000
Warm springs, Oregon
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Weaving the Future of
Forestry
After a one-year hiatus, Forestry
Footnotes is back by popular de
mand! The first issue of each month
in Spilyay Tymoo, you will, once
again, see our informational articles.
As a reminder, the intent of the
articles is two-fold: 1. Communicate
with our community on what the
Branch of Forestry docs and why we
do it, and 2. Ensure we are accu
rately capturing our community's
thoughts, ideas and philosophies in
our management actions. In order
for us to be in tune with the commu
nity, it is critical that we have your
feedback
Practicing forest management
activities that enhance the produc
tivity and growth of our working
forests is a theme that we in forestry
endorse and hopefully captures phi
losophies from throughout Warm
Springs' colorful history. Our forest
resources' strategy targets a com
mitment to conserve the broad re
source Values associated with for
ested ecosystems water, soil, air,
flora, wildlife and fish habitat. This
strategy is based not only on prin
ciples of sustainable forest manage
ment, but also the basic environmen
tal beliefs of our people.
What is sustainable forest man
agement? Sustainable forest man
agement is the management of for
ests to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
needs. This is accomplished by
practicing a land stewardship ethic
that integrates the growing, nurtur
ing and harvesting of trees for useful
products with the conservation of
other resources once again the
water, soil, air, flora, wildlife and
fish habitat
The Branch of Forestry has a
long-term interest in the health of our
people's forests and ecosystems. In
addition to providing beauty and rec
reation, our forests supply raw mate
rials to help meet society's needs for
housing, paper, containers and thou
sands of products used by consumers
every day.
Our Branch's challenge is to
Foresty footnotes May-
The Fire Management Section of
the Branch of Forestry is responsible
for all wildland fire activities on the
Reservation. Unlike the other sec
tions within the Branch which pri
marily focus on the timbered areas,
Fire Management is fully involved
in total reservation coverage. Close
coordination with Tribal Natural
Resources, Tribal Public Safety, the
General Tribal Public and a multitude
of other departments and agencies
both on and off the reservation is
necessary to accomplish the section's
assigned mission.
Wildland fire suppression is the
number one priority of Fire Man
agement and occupies the majority
of the sections attention during the
summer fire season which usually
lasts from mid May through the last
of October. Warm Springs averages
slightly over 80 fires per year which
consume an average of 1 6,453 acres.
Lightning fires account for approxi
mately 25 of the seasonal fire load.
75 of our fires are caused from
some type of human activity with
25 of these fires directly involving
children in the fire cause.
Because of these fire statistics and
the increase of wildland fires in and
around local housing areas, fire pre
vention and hazard reduction is also
a high priority. Considerable effort
is made to keep the fire prevention
message in the focus of the Reserva
tion Public and to involve the chil
dren of Warm Springs in the preven
tion of wildfires. Selected fire haz
ard areas within the community and
subdivision common public areas
also receive annual hazard reduction
treatment by section personnel.
Hazard reduction on fee, allotted or
other privately controlled lands is
only provided in and around senior
citizen housing or when extenuating
circumstances require immediate at
tention. However, Fire Manage
ment Personnel are available to
consult with any interested party
wishing to reduce the fire hazards
around their homes or businesses.
Hazard reduction projects are also
being completed outside of the
populated areas to help reduce the
threat of catastrophic wildfire. Fuel
breaks have been completed or are
scheduled for completion in the fol
lowing areas: Dry Hollow, S300
Road, Sidwaltcr, Whitewater, and
Jefferson Creek.
In the last fcwyearsreintroduclion
of fire into the ecosystem has gravi
tated to the forefront as an equal to
wildfire suppression in priority. Per
sonnel at all levels of the fire organi
zation have been actively involved
in utilizing prescribed fire as an eco
logically sound environmental tool.
Warm Springs has emerged as one of
the lead Agencies in the Pacific
Northwest in this process.
The Fire Management Program at
Warm Springs is one of the most
complex in Indian Country when all
phases of the program are consid
ered. The Warm Springs Interagency
Hotshot Crew, the Engine and Fuels
Staff and miscellaneous overhead
personnel that call Warm Springs
home are well respected members of
the interagency fire community at all
levels.
Greetings from Simnasho officers-
Greetings from the Simnasho Of
ficer. As you may know the Simnasho
Schools modular trailer is now being
utilized as an officer for the Police
Department. This office is to be uti
lized to pro vide better police services
to the Simnasho Community.
As of late, I have been covering
shifts in the Agency area as wel as
the Simnasho area. Recently I was
relieved from covering those shifts
and am now working full time in the
Simnsho area as my main priority.
I am alos the supervisor for the
Fish and Game division. I have de
cided to also utilize the Simnasho
office for the Fish and Game division
to improve services to the wooded
areas as well as the other rural com
munities of Sidwalter, Seekseekqua
and South Junction.
In 1999, The Fish and Game Di
vision prioritized it's enforecement
responsibilities. Our main focus
points are fish and big game
enforecement, woodcutting, cultural
resources, non-member trespass and
livestock.
Lately, The Fish and Game divi
sion have been concentrating on
Sherars Bridge, the Deschutes River
and the HeHe Burn area for mush
room picking. This concentration has
so far led to three different groups of
alleged non-member violators cited
for illegally picking mushrooms. In
one particular case about 140 to 150
pounds of mushrooms were confis
cated. All cases are pending dispo
sition in Tribal Court.
As you may know the Warm
Springs River and it's tributaries has
been closed tooall fishing by reso
lution 9858. We have been patrol
ling these areas as well for potential
violators.
Our future goals are to continue to
improve police services to the rural
communities, work closely with the
Natural Resources Ranger Programs
and other enforcement groups, and
to work with the community in
catching potential violators.
If you know of potential violations
or activity that is currently happen
ing, there are some numbers you can
call. The Department of Natural
Resources has a fishing and hunting
; information line, which is 553-2000.
The Simnasho office number is
' 553-2263. If I am not in the offic at
the time there is an answering ma
chine that you can leave your num
ber with. Also for any type of crime,
the Agency has a hotline number,
which is 553-2202. If you wish you
need not leave your name. We have
been very successful in processing
fish and game type cases wth just a
tip from the community.
Later this month we will be hav
ing a grand opening at the Simnasho
office. We will be announcing this
opening soon and hope you all can
attend. Good to you and be safe!
Sgt. Gregory A. Stinson
SimnashoFish & Game Enforcement
identify the threads that will weave
the future and to manage these to
preserve healthy natural resources
and sustainable economies. The
course for accomplishing this is to
identify the issues and develop strat
egies based on an active interchange
of ideas. Forestry invites your par
ticipation in improving this collabo
rative exchange.
We invite you to read more about
our specific areas of focus as we
outline some of our programs under
way and also programs for the future.
It is critical that we capture the
community's ideas and concerns for
the successful management of our
forest resources. We would like to
raise our community's level of edu
cational awareness when it comes to
taking our resources into account for
future generations; exercise your
voice for your grandchildren's chil
dren. We look forward to meeting more
of the community during the upcom
ing months. Feel free to stop by our
offices or give us a call at 553-241 6.
Also, please mark your calendar for
this year's Forestry Open House that
will be held April 27. Please stop
by and bring your family, appetite
and curiosity.
Women's Health Night Out
Just for the health of it!
Treat yourself to anight out
with the girls while learning
and sharing about
concerns unique to
women!
Tuesday, May 23:
Multi-generation living
experience by panel of
local women
Thursday, May 25:
Menopause and Hormone
Replacement Therapy by
Rachel Locker, M.D.
Tuesday, May 30: Cancer
Survivor Panel by panel of
local women survivors
Thursday, June 1: Health
, Care Empowerment by
Lolly Champion, Women's
Health, Coalitian of Central
and Eastern Oregon
Start at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
at the Health and Wellness
Center in the Atrium.
Healthy snacks provided.
Sponsored by: Community
Health Education Team,
Indian Health Service and
OSU Extension Office.
Free to all interested
Annual Craft Fair
Native American Crafts-Foods
Door Prizes-Raffles
Free Admissions to Fair
Great picnic areas on site
May 27-29, includes the Holiday,
Monday, May 29, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
sponsored by
The Museum At Warm Springs
2189 Hwy 26 - across from The Plaza
all proceeds benefit the Museum's
education programs
Questions? Call (541) 553-3331
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Spilyay Tymoo 2000
by Don Courtney
Seatbelt grace period over:
Officers of the department began
ticketing motorists found not com
plying to the new seatbelt ordinance
that went into effect April 11, 2000.
For the most part, community mem
bers were found to be in compliance,
as officers reported, during the
"grace" month period. Failing to use
a seatbeltsafety restraint system is a
class "D" traffic infraction that could
result in a $50 fine.
On the Streets:
A few minor incidents followed
the Honor Senior Citizen day activi
ties as a couple of younger adult
individuals were reported intoxicated
around the area. Those individuals
were subsequently located and re- '
moved from the area.
Community members are re
minded to refrain from going to any
public event in an intoxicated state.
A violation of Tribal law occurs if
found intoxicated. On an annual ba
sis, most violations occur during the
Pi-ume-sha Celebration.
On a report out of the Lebanon
area, a runaway was said to have
stolen a van and was headed to Warm
Springs to attended the Litefoot con
cert last Friday. The van and run
away female was located. She ap
parently wrecked the van just on top
of East Tenino road off of US High
way 26.
Local ambulance and a nurse re
moved the female from the vehicle
who was then transported to Mt.
View Hospital in Madras. The fe
male juvenile was treated and kept
overnight for observations. She was
retrieved by authorities after dis
charge who faces charges of Theft of
a Motor Vehicle.
In other activities over the week
end, there was one individual arrested
who now faces drug charges, several
individual were issued citations for
liquor violations, one drunk driver
was arrested, and numerous indi
viduals were hauled in for detoxifi
cation. Fly fishing for Kids:
No participants showed for the
first class that was to be held this past
Saturday at Kah-nee-ta Resort. In an
effort to improve youthcommunity
relations, the police department
sponsored a first in a series of classes
for youth interested in learning how
to fly fish. The next class will be
scheduled soon. More details to fol
low. Police Youth Grant:
Last winter, the police department
applied for, and received a small grant
to assist in building our community
partnership with the youth. To that
end, part of the $7,000 grant was
used to sponsored a coloring contest
over Christmas holiday for parents to
win a bike for their kids. About ten
bicycles were given away to those
talented parent's who still remem
bered how to color.
Another part of the grant was given
to the VOCS program so that they
could supply the shelter with toys
and equipment.
A third part of the grant will go to
the Tribal education committee pro
grams to be administered to those
youth who did well in academics and
attendance.
Other areas yet to be administered
by the department include a traveling
basketball clinic & competition, and
continued fly fishing classes.
31st Annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Powwow
Warm Springs, OR, June 23, 24, 25, 2000
Home of the
Individual k Team Dance Championship
Over $18,000 in contest pay out
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Registration books open
Friday, June 23
7-1 1 year old boys and girls
open dance contest
Kussa Round Dance and 01'
Warriors War Dance
Boys and Girls, 12-16 years,
1 st-5th place awards
Open Women and Men Team
Dance, 3 per team, 1st-4th
awards
Men War Dance, Fancy Dance,
Grass Dance, 17 years & older,
1 st-5th place awards
Women War Dance, Fancy
Dance, Jingle Dance, 17 years
& older, 1st-5th place awards
Grand Entry:
Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday at 1:00 p.m. k 7:00 p.m.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Forpowwow information call IsaacMitchell, Committee Chair
at his cell 541-410-8826.
For vendor information call Cassie Katchia at 541-553-2128.
No alcohol beverages or drugs allowed. Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty
Days committee is not responsible for damages, injuries or
thefts.
Suppah invites all to Treaty Days celebration
Reigning Queen Miss Pi-Ume-
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Sha, Val Suppah, encourages all her
people, the community, family and
friends to buy raffle tickets from the
following girls vying for the Mil
lennium Miss Pi-Ume-Sha. Senior
court candidates are Blanche
Mitchell, Tia Bean, and Pearl Jack.
Junior girl candidates are Michele
Charley, Sadie Johnson, Sasha
Robinson, and Teryl Florendo.
Best of luck girls! Whatever you
do, sell and sell and sell some more.
Everyone is invited to participate
in all activities during Treaty Days,
June 23, 24, 25, 2000. Where? Be
hind the community wellness center
in downtown Warm Springs.
It you are a past Miss P(-yme;
Sha, please call Lucy at Printing
553-3222 and let her know your name
and year of your reign. Pleeeze.
I am looking for this important
information, thanks for your help.
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Valerie Suppah
1999 Miss Pi-Ume-Sha
WSPD continues drug enforcement
On May 1 , 2000 Officers with the
Warm Springs Police Department
arrested Victor Becerra Sr. on an
Exclusion Violation. After receiving
a report of a reckless driver in the
Oitz Loop area, officers responded
and found the vehicle at 2365 Oitz
Loop. After making contact with Mr.
Becerra it was determined that he
was highly intoxicated and was the
driver of the vehicle. Mr. Becerra
was arrested and brought to the Warm
Springs Corrections Facility where a
tube was used to inhale metham
phetamine was found in his pants
pocket.
It was later determined that Mr.
Becerra was on felony probation out
of Jefferson County. Mr. Becerra was
turned over to the Jefferson County
Sheriffs Office and currently faces
charges of Probation Violation and
Possession of a Controlled Substance,
Methamphetamine.
On May 2, 2000 Officers and
Detectives with the Warm Springs
Police Department conducted a
consensual search of a vehicle owned
by Tiffany Smith of Warm Springs.
During the search, a marijuana pipe
was discovered near the driver' s seat.
Ms. Smith claimed ownership of the
pipe and was cited to appear in Tribal
Court on a charge of Drug Para
phernalia. On May 3, 2000 Detectives of the
Warm Springs Police Department
assigned to the Central Oregon Drug
Enforcement Team with the assis
tance of Officers of the Warm Springs
Police Department conducted a nar
cotics investigation with the arrest of
Robert Holliday of Warm Springs.
Mr. Holliday was arrested for deal
ing narcotics including marijuana and
crack cocaine out of his vehicle
throughout the Warm Springs area.
During a search of Mr. Holliday's
vehicle, 42.3 gross grams of mari
juana, 5.8 gross grams of crack co
caine, $82.00 in cash, and an Intratec
9mm machine pistol were seized.
Mr. Holliday was transported to the
Warm Springs Corrections Facility
where he was booked on six counts
of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs,
Hallucinogens and Deliriants for
possession of marijuana, distribu
tions of marijuana, transportation of
marijuana, possession of cocaine, and
distribution of cocaine, transportation
of cocaine and Drug Paraphernalia.
Mr. Holliday's vehicle was also
seized as aresult of the investigation.
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