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.