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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon OdobcrS. 2002 Page 5 Reservation timber harvest could increase By Bill Rhoadea Spifyay Tymoo Options are available to in crease timber harvests on the Warm Springs Reservation, ac cording to a report filed recendy by regional experts in forest management. Changes in management ob jectives could increase the an nual harvest from 37.6 million board feet to somewhere be tween 42 and 45 million board feet, if the tribes elect to imple ment these changes. Dr. Norman Johnson, a pro fessor of forestry at Oregon State University, recendy pro vided Tribal Council with an analysis of the annual allowable cut, which foresters use as a sustainable measure of each year's timber harvest on the res ervation. Johnson praised the Forestry and Natural Resources staffs for their planning efforts and management philosophies and then offered some options for increasing the timber harvest. After meeting with represen tatives from the Branch of For estry, Branch of Natural Re sources, and Warm Springs For est Products Industries, Johnson compiled some historical back ground for his presentation to Tribal Council. He noted the annual allowable cut had been declining over the past 20 years, in part because timber harvests in excess of 100 million board feet (1980s) were not sustain able and also because Tribal Council was seeking a balance between economic benefits and resource protection, resulting in the first Integrated Resources Management Plan (IRMP) for the Forested Area. IRMP stan dards place restrictions on tim ber harvests to protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and areas with outstanding re source values. Johnson's report contains five suggestions, which could raise the annual allowable cut: 1) a technical adjustment in the calculation could raise the har vest by approximately 1.7 mil lion board feet; 2) eliminating long-term productivity islands would raise the cut by 2.6 mil lion board feet; 3) a higher har vest in the Coyote Springs plan ning unit would increase the cut by an undetermined amount; 4) salvage of timber in the ponde rosa pine management group, conditional use areas and buffer zones would not be charged against the allowable cut; and 5) a reduction in the rotation age (if feasible to implement) would also increase the allowable cut. Johnson's report suggests that mill representatives should take a more active role in implemen tation planning and trade-off analysis should be utilized more regularly. Johnson's first recommenda tion could be implemented by optimizing thinning schedules, which would increase growth in younger stands. His second point, to eliminate long-term productivity islands, is based on the fact that conditional use des ignations and buffer zones al ready provide a significant amount of set-aside acres that The report's suggestion to consider a shorter rotation age could result in stands being harvested every 80 years, rather than the current average of 100 years. will produce old-growth trees, a high priority in long-term pro ductivity islands. The report's suggestion to consider a shorter rotation age could result in stands being har vested every 80 years, rather than the current average of 100 years. Drawbacks to this pro posal would be that the future forest would be somewhat younger and future log size would be somewhat smaller. Tribal Council has directed representatives from Natural Resources, Forestry and Warm Springs Forest Products Indus tries to meet and reach a con sensus on Johnson's recommen dations. The group will report back to Tribal Council with their findings. In other matters of forest management, Johnson's report was a positive reflection on tribal policy. He said the idea of elimi nating clearcuts in favor of fi nal harvests that include leave trees had more than aesthetic benefits. "At least as important, these trees provide for biodiversity throughout the managed land scape as they reflect the patchy character of forests created At Kah-Nee-Ta Ike's career began with casino Editor's note: This is the first irt: serif s -of articles on tribal mem-, hers who work at Kah-Nee-Ta.) t.q'; By Dave McMechan Spiljay Tymoo Lena Ike began working at Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Re sort and Casino about seven years ago, or just about the time the casino opened. First hired to work the table games, she has over the years held a variety of jobs at the re sort. Ike currently works as the resort and casino administrative services coordinator. The position involves coor dinating for special events, in cluding tribal events at the Co lumbia Gorge. She works closely with the resort administrative staff and the board of direc tors. Her work experience at the resort is diverse: she worked as Ft - Lena Ike a cashier supervisor, accounting supervisor, and floor supervi sor for blackjack and poker. She became the administra tive services coordinator after the birth of her son, James Greene Jr., who is now 2 and one-half years old. Ike also has a daughter, Natasha Edwards, who is a senior at Madras High. Ike is enjoying her current work. "I like the family atmo sphere," she said. "You know everybody by first name or by ' ' their nickname!, plan Qtt worjtr " ing here' for a while," she said. "I like what I do." Her work schedule now bet ter suits her family life than the schedules of some of her pre vious positions. When she was in the poker room, for instance, she worked three days a week, 12 to 14 hours a day. Now with a more regular weekly work schedule, she can attend Natasha's high school sports events. She can spend more time with her son and her husband, James Greene Sr., who works in Utilities. Lena Ike's parents are Fred and Daisy Ike.Lena is of Wasco, Warm Springs and Yakama heri tage. She is the youngest girl in a family of seven children. She has two younger brothers, two older brothers, and two older sisters. Her Indian name is By-yow-nish. through natural processes," states his report. Restrictions on harvest in wildlife zones, stable old-growth stands and healthy stands were also praised. 'The harvest con straint on wildlife areas is to enable the development of more cover, the constraint on stable old-growth is intended to focus harvest on unstable old growth, and the constraint on harvest of healthy stands is in tended to focus harvest on un healthy stands," says Johnson. "All these requirements are im portant for long-term forest sustainability; I recommended the latter two in previous reports to the tribes." IRMP buffers along stream sides were viewed in the report as innovative and praise-worthy. "The implementation of streamside protections on the Warm Springs Reservation rep resents a major accomplishment in the protection of aquatic and riparian resources associated with forested ecosystems," states Johnson's report. "Given the high value of water quality and the fishery to the Warm Springs tribes a cautious approach is warranted." The report supported the concept of a no-cut riparian A zone and a partial cut riparian B zone. It states these zones should only be extended after ample discussion amongst the resource staff. Subsequent justification for any proposed extensions would then be presented to decision-makers. Flu season approaching It's almost that time of year again, flu season. One of the best ways to avoid catching the flu is to have a flu shot. The flu sea son in the U.S. is from No vember to April, and a shot taken in the fall will protect you for the entire season. The IHS clinic is vaccinat ing high-risk people beginning this month. This includes all people age 65 and older, people of any age who have chronic medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes, women who will be more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season, and household members of persons in high risk groups. Public Health Nursing will hold clinics at various locations on the reservation. Flu vac- Flu clinic schedule October 22: Senior Cen ter, 12-1 p.m. October 23: Commu nity Health, 11 a.m.-l p.m. October 28: Tribal Ad ministration Conference Room 2, 10 a.m. till 12 noon. October 29: Commu nity Counseling, 10 a.m.-12 noon. November 5: WSFPI (personnel) 2-4 p.m. November 6: Kah-Nee-Ta, 2-4 p.m. cine is recommended for any one over age 50. For further information call the Health and Wellness Center Public Health Nursing Department at 553-1196, ext. 4161. Fire safety urged for hunters By Suzi Macy of Fire Management Hunting season is here and Fire Management would like to remind hunters and outdoor enthusiasts that the fire danger is still very high. The combination of dry weather and high temperatures this summer have created a tin derbox situation in our forests, a situation that will not change until we see a significant amount of rainfall. Hunters are often times in areas that are remote. A fire started in a remote area may not be detected until the fire is large and difficult to control. If you are planning to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing or camping please be aware of fire restrictions before you leave. Some current restrictions include: No campfires, except in des ignated areas. Motorized vehicles should carry a shovel, axe and one gal lon of water or a fire extin guisher. If you see a fire, note its location, get to a phone and call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have any questions regarding fire restrictions please call Fire Man- . agement at 553-1146. A day for the lake At Lake Billy Chinook' Day last month Richard Wolfe (left) took part in the tribal dance demonstration, a favorite part of the lake celebration. Also among the dancers was Birney Greene Boise (below). Photos by Dave McMechanSpilyay Birth announcements William Clements Jr. William Clements and Rhonda Wesley-Clements are proud to announce the birth of their son William Clements Jr., born September 11. Father's parents are Grant and Sandra Clements, and the mother's par ents are Martina Pachpe of Harrah, Wash., and the late Clifford Wesley Sr. Raquel Shylcnn Smith Leroy Smith Jr. and Rachel Smith are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Raquel Shylcnn Smith, born August 30. Father's parents are Chris and LeRoy Smith Sr., and Joyce and Lloyd Pinkham. Mother's parents, Richard and Vivian Macy; Carrie Jackson and the late Bobby Townscnd. Elisa Concepcion Arce Colazo Joanna Arce is proud to an nounce the birth of her daugh ter Elisa Concepcion Arce Colazo, born August 16. Grandparents on the father's side are Magdaleno Colazo and Beatrice Halliday. Mother's par ents are Arnette Arce and Tcadoro Arce. Carardo Donavid Figueroa Luis Alberto Figueroa and Jennifer Denice Figueroa are proud to announce the birth of their son Carardo Donavid Figueroa, born September 21. Mark Kevin Johnson III Mark Kevin Johnson Jr. and Maryann Lola Stahi are proud to announce the birth of their son Mark Kevin Johnson III, born September 23. Grandfather on the father's side is Mark Kevin Johnson III, and on the mother's side, Mclvin Stahi Sr. Aurora Rose Squiemphen Phillip Squiemphen and Trissic Fucntcs are proud to announce the birth of daughter Aurora Rose Squiemphen, born September 21. Grandparents on the father's side are Terry and Gladys Squiemphen. The grandmother on the mother's side is Rosetta Fucntcs. Great grandparents on the father's side include Earl and Rita Squiemphen. In the Tribal Court for the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon To Leo Washington. Public notice of informal hearing, Case No. IN11-02. An informal hearing has been scheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court on the 6lb day of No vember, 2002, at 2 p.m. This hear ing has been scheduled at the re quest of People's Credit for the fol lowing reason: Overdue account. You arc hereby required to ap- Ccar at this time on your own be alf. It is important that you at tempt to resolve this issue, in or der to prevent further action against you in State Court. If you fail to appear at the scheduled time, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. Dated Sep tember 20, 2002. Judge Wilma Ann Smith, Warm Springs Tribal Court. To Dalton Davis. Public no tice of informal hearing, Case No. IN13-00. An informal hearing has been scheduled with the Warm Springs Tribal Court on the 6,h day of No vember 2002, at 3 p.m. This hear ing has been scheduled at the re quest of McMahan's Furniture for the following reason: Overdue account. You are hereby required to ap- Ccar at this time on your own be alf. It is important that you at tempt to resolve this issue, in or der to prevent further action against you in State Court. If you fail to appear at the scheduled time, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. Dated Sep tember 20, 2002. Judge Wilma Ann Smith, Warm Springs Tribal Court. Warm Springs Utilities, pe titioner, vs. Edward Lucci Sr., re spondent. Summons for publica tion, Case No. CV75-02. To Ed ward Lucei Sr.: You arc hereby notified that a Eetition for Civil Complaint has cen filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this mat ter at a hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. on the 6,h day of November 2002, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. All of the facts of the case will be heard at this hearing, including evi dence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automatically win. The peti tioner, Warm Springs Utilities, may then be given all that is asked for in the petition for Civil Complaint. Dated at Warm Springs, Oregon, Sept. 20, 2002. Judge Wilma Ann Smith, Warm Springs Tribal Court. Warm Springs Tribal Credit Dept., petitioner, vs. Elizabeth Johnson, petitioner. Summons for publication, Case No. CV264 01. To Elizabeth Johnson: You arc hereby notified that a Eetition for Civil Complaint has cen filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this mat ter at a hearing scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 6" day of November 2002, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. All of the facts of the case will be heard at this hearing, in cluding evidence you wish to present. You must appear to present your argument or the other side will automatically win. The peti tioner, Warm Springs Tribal Credit Dept., may then be given all that is asked for in the petition for Civil Complaint. Dated at Warm Springs, Oregon, Sept. 20, 2002. Judge Wilma Ann Smith, Warm Springs Tribal Court.