February 1990, Vol. 16 No. 1
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THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL MESSAGE FROM HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. PRESIDENT DOERK Meriwether Lewis, while in Pittsburgh in the late sum mer of 1803, had a keelboat designed and built by siin Incorporated 1969 under Missouri General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act IRS ply going ahead and doing it. William Clark did the Exemption Certificate No. 501(C)(3) - Identification No. 51-0187715 same when he had winter quarters erected alongside OFFICERS - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wood River in 1803. This ability to act at a local level is part of the Lewis and Clark heritage we can celebrate President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President in today's world. Several examples come to mind: K. Jr. James R. Fazio Robert Doerl<, Winifred C. George Bob Lund, among others, working through a Billings, I 443 Parl< Garden Road 6240 Roscbury Ave. 2 W 1049 Colt Rd. Ore.It Falls, MT 59404 St. Louis, M062105 Moscow, ID 83843 Montana Chamber of Commerce sub-committee on tourism, made appropriate contacts to establish an ad Baibara Kubik, S=etal)' John E. Walker, Treasurer hoc committee to energize a citizens' drive to acquire 1712 S. Perry CL 18309 S. Springwater Rd. and manage the site of Pompeys Pillar, 28 miles east of Kennewick, WA 99337 Estacada, OR 97023 Billings. An organizational meeting was held in Decem Lewis and Carle. Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc. ber with outgoing Mayor Jiin Van Arsdale and State Membership Secrcwy Senator Al Bishop serving as co-chairmen. It was about P.O. B ox 3434, Great Falls, MT 59403 fifty degrees below zero when they had the meeting, and Lee Kerr from Hysham, Montana, representing "Custer DIRECTORS Country" had to start a fire under his vehicle to get it going ... but he did, and got to the meeting. With that Pad< Biehl Richard A. Krieg Tom Rolfstad Cincinnati, OH Skamania, WA Bismarck, ND kind of persistence, we can rest assured that Pompeys Pillar will remain a properly protected and publicly-ac Raymond L. Broun Gerald Holcomb Palti Thomsen cessible portion of our Lewis and Clark heritage. St Louis,MO Rochester, MN Brookfield, WI In Idaho, many Foundation members and non-mem Malcolm Buffum Ralph Rudeen Donald F. Nell bers are working hard to make the 1990 Annual Meet Portland, OR Olympia, WA Immediate Past President ing in Lewiston (July 29-August 2) a resoWlding suc cess. This is a grass roots effort at its best, and an ex ample of how a group of people with diverse back ABOUT THE FOUNDATION groWlds can get together and make something happen. The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc .. is to stimulate public Interest In matters And those Foundation members who attend will reap relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions to American history made by the Expedition the rewards. Look over the enclosed schedule, and make members, and events of time and place concerning the expedition which are of historical Import to our nation. The Foundation recognizes the valoe of tourist-orien1ed programs, and supports activities which enhance the plans to extend your stay in Idaho in order to take in one enjoyment and understanding of the Lewis and Clark story. The scope of the activities of the Foundation is broad and diverse, and includes Involvement In pursuits which, In the judgmem of the directors. are of historical worth or more of the pre- and post-meeting events. You will or contemporary social value, and commensurate with the heritage of Lewis and Clark. The activities of the have a memorable week reliving a part of the Lewis and National Foundation are Intended to complement and SUpplement those of state and local Lewis and Clark !merest groups. The Foundation may appropriately recognize and honor Individuals or groups for art works of Clark heritage in the midst of Idaho country as Lewis distinction, achievement In the broad field of L-is and Clark historical research, writing, or deeds which promote and Clark knew it. the general purpose and scope of activities of the Foundation. Membersh" in the organization comprises abroad spectrum ol Lewis and Clark enthusiasts Including Federal, State, and local government olficlals, historians, scholars and others of wide-ranging Lewis and Clark interests. Officers of the Foundation are elected from the ROBERT K. DOERK, JR. membership. The annual meeting of the Foundation is traditionally held during August, the birth month of both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The meeting place Is rotated among the states, and tours generally are President arranged to visit sites In the area of the annual ~ting which have historic association with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership in the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc. is open to the general public. Information and an application are available by sending a request to: Membership Secretary; Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc.; P.O. Box 3434; Great Falls, MT 5g403. We Proceeded CK!, the quarterly magazine of the We Proceeded On Is the official publication of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Founda Foundationismailedtocurrentmembersduringthemonths tion, Inc. The publication's name Is derived from the phrase which appears repeatedly in the of February, May, August, and November. collective journals of the famous Expedition. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES• E.G. CHUINARD, M.D .. FOUNDER ISSN 0275-6706 Robert A. (Bob) Saindon, Editor Robert E . Lange, Editor Emeritus General: $ 15.00 (3 years: $42.50) 172 Briarwood 5054 S. W. 26th Place Sustaining: $ 25.00 Helena, MT 59601 Portland, OR 97201 Supporting: $ 50.00 EDITORIAL BOARD Contributing: $100.00 Student ..: $ 7.50 Arlen J . Large; Washington, D.C. Editorial Consultant: Gary E. Moulton; Line<>l n , NE Vivian A. Paladin • For foreign memberships add: $5/year in Canada; James P. Ronda; Youngstown, OH Helena, MT $10/year in Europe; and $15/year in Asia, Australia and Book Review Editor: Harry Fritz, Missoula, MT New Zealand. •• Please indicate grade and school when applying - 2 WE PROCEEDED ON ----------------------FEBRUARY 1989 - IDAHO CHAPTER TO SPONSOR FOUNDATION'S 22ND ANNUAL MEETING What better time than Idaho's Centennial to visit the Gem State you select one of these special events on the registration form , and see first-hand some of the finest national treasures related to your name and address will be passed along promptly to the event the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Idaho Chap sponsor. "It will be a great way to make an exciting national ter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation is planning meeting even better," Fazio says. what promises to be one of the most exciting national meetings "The bad news this summer," according to the Chapter presi ever held, and the Idaho contingent sends out an invitation for all dent, "is that even though the convention facilities are excellent, Foundation members to attend. they are limited." Consequently, the Chapter will be strictly adher "As we made plans," Chapter President James Fazio writes, "it ing to a limit of 350 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. became apparent that there is far too much to see and do in north To avoid disappointment, complete and send in your enclosed reg ern Idaho than can be tapped during three summer days. There istration form right away. Also, you are advised to make your own fore, the Chapter has made arrangements for many unique oppor lodging arrangements as soon as possible. Information on nearby tunities to extend your vacation by coming a day early or staying motels can be found on page 31. after the meeting." With the meeting program information and registration form, "We look forward to being your hosts, and seeing you in the which are enclosed in the mailing of this issue of WPO. you will land of troublesome mountains and friendly Nez Perce," Fazio find brief descriptions of the pre- and post-meeting events. If writes. PROGRAM OUTLINE 22nd Annual Meeting Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Idaho July 29-August 2, 1990 SUNDAY (JULY 29) All day - Pre-Meeting Events (See registration 11:00-5:30 Field Trip: Overlook of Lewis's and booklet enclosed with this issue of WPO.) KoosKoosKee rivers 1:00-9:00 Registration at Ramada Inn Chief Timothy State Park & 4:00-5:00 Finish of Idaho's L & C Centennial Event Visitor Center 6:00-9:00 Reception and Exhibit Night Three Trails Crossing 8:30 Options: The Appaloosa - Horse of the Cowboy Poetry Reading Nez Perce Indians Lewis and Clark - Hollywood Style 7:00 An Evening at Lewis and Clark State Washington's Centennial Run College Monday (July 30) (Continued on page 31) 7:00-10:00 Registration Continues 8:00-10:30 Annual Business Meeting and Welcome THE COVER PHOTO... Clearwater National Forest brochure, "Following Lewis "The Sinque Hole" was photographed by Foundation and Clark Across the Clearwater National Forest," these Second Vice President James R. Fazio of Moscow, ID. two descriptions "fit this sinkhole location perfectly." The site is located in present-day Clearwater National The Lolo Motorway (Forest Road #500) passes by the Forest, and is the site of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's "Sinque Hole." According the the Clearwater Forest September 17, 1805, camp. Private Joseph Whitehouse Brochure, the road was "constructed in the 1930s by the wrote in his journal: "camped at a small banch on the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on or adjacent to mountain near a round sinque hole full of water." Captain much of the original [Lewis and Clark] trail. The road Clark wrote: "we encamped on the top of a high knob of provides access to points where it is possible to see and mountian at a run passing to the left." According to the hike remnants of the original trail." - FEBRUARY 1990 - - - --- ------ ---- -----WE PROCEEDED ON 3 ~ ''ADDITIONS TO THE PARTY'' How an Expedition Grew and Grew BY ARLEN J.