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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 2001)
PqgcJO Hydro license subject of hearings FERC to meet at Kah-Nee-Ta The Federal I energy Regula tory Commission (I I IRC) on Wednesday, Nov. 7, will con duct two scooping meetings related to the Final Joint Ap plication Amendment for the reliccnsing for the relicensing of the Pclton-Round Butte I lydroclcctric Project. The daytime scoping meet Govenor People at the Warm Springs Senior Center know her well, as do homebound residents for whom she delivers meals. Viola Govenor has been a community health representative in Warm Springs for nearly 25 years. She worked for many years for the clinic, and then five years ago she joined the staff of the Senior Center. Her job title is community health representative, senior specialist. She works mosdy at the center, but also makes meal deliveries to people who can't leave their homes. On occasion, Viola will drive elders in a van to special out-of-town Court spokesperson needed The Warm Springs Legal Aid Department is currently advertising for personnel. 4 Until the position is filled, Sanitation department to try curbside pickup The Warm Springs Sanita tion and Landfill Department is experimenting with the idea of going to curbside pickup of all totes. A test program will begin in the Deer Loop Apartments Nov. 15. Tenants of the Deer Loop Apartments will be asked to push their totes down to the curb to make it easier for the garbage man. A designated area will be staked at each residence for the totes. Totes not at the staked area on the scheduled day will not be emptied. They need to be out before 6 a.m., as this is when the gar bage men begin their working ! . , 1 ' - N ) i ing will he held in Madras at the Jefferson County Fair grounds, and the evening scoping meeting will be held at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. All interested individuals, organizations and agencies are invited to attend one or both of the meetings to assist I KRC staff in identifying the scope of the environmental issues that should be analyzed in 1 FRC's F.nvironmcntal Impact State ment (F.IS). Tribal members and the enjoying events, such as veterans meetings in Portland. A favorite part of her job is listening to the older elders reminisce and tell stories about past years. It's especially interesting and fun, she said, when the elders speak in Indian. Viola learned Sahaptin while growing up in the Mutton Mountains area at Simnasho. Nowadays she lives in Warm Springs with her husband Ronald Govenor. They raised eight children together. Viola Govenor, at left, is community health representative at the senior Center. there is nobody there to rcpre- sent tribal members in court, There is only one person who is voluntarily helping day. If this program is a success, we will ask all other tenants to do the same as well. Nancy Collins has been named the new Sanitation and Landfill Supervisor. If you have any questions concerning this new policy, you are asked to contact her at the Indian Health Service, 553-4943. In related news: Warm Springs Sanitation and Landfill Department is pleased to announce that with the assistance of the Tribal Sanitarian, we were able to purchase 40 new totes. These totes have been dis tributed free of charge to all community are encouraged to be present and proiide formal (recorded) testimony on issues related to the project that af fect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, cultural re sources, recreation, and land use and aesthetics (visuals). Copies of the initial Scoping Document (called SDI) will be available at the scoping meet ings or may be viewed on the web at www.ferc.gfiv. using the "RIMS" link. Select "Docket P-20.W and work with elders ' ' VsV- ' : -v; ; v . v s v nSrf )9 W' for tribal members people. However, she is not able to b?,r,?PltsPRWnJ)tSffiRrS?fifJ and argue legal issues before homeowners in the Dry Creek area. We are hoping to make these available to all homeowners in the near future. Additional totes have been ordered and will be distributed when received. We would like to welcome aboard two drivers, Daryl Smith and Ron Belgard. Daryl transferred over from the mill and Ron from Public Safety. Also, Richard Tewee is as sisting us from the work expe rience program, as a recycle technician. They have completed their training and are doing a good job. follow the instructions (call 2ii2 2H 2222 for asMtancc.) For those without Internet access, copies can be obtained from Clay I'enhollow, Hydro power Review Coordinator at the Natural Resources Depart ment, S5.V2014. Daytime meeting: Wednes day, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., Maccic Conroy Center, Jeffferson County Fairgrounds. Fvening meeting: Wednes day, Nov. 7, p.m., Kah-Nec-Ta Resort, Warm Springs. the court. To be an eligible spokesper son you must have passed a prescribed test. Currently, there has been only one tribal member who has passed the exam. A belated congratulations is given to tribal member Toni Made of the Tribal Prosecutor's office for receiv ing a passing score on the exam. Pursuant to Tribal Rules of Court, the exam seeks to test your knowledge and skills in the following areas: Warm Springs Tribal Laws Rules of Court Indian Civil Rights Act Indian Child Welfare Act Santa Clara vs. Martinez The exam is not difficult if you study. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a time in which to take the exam, please contact Linda Langley, the Judge's secretary. The number is 553-3454. Miss Warm Springs In representing the Confed erated Tribes as Miss Warm Springs, Adrienne Merrificld is required to travel to events such as the National Indian Education Conference in Mon tana, and the National Con Museum Starlight Feast set for Nov. 13 The public is invited to the Third Annual Starlight l east, on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at The Museum At Warm Springs. Starlight guests will be de lighted with this festive holi day gathering which will fea ture a dinner of home made foods, silent auction of select items, and star gazing. The "Starlight Holiday" ex hibit will be open for a sneak preview during this event. The Starlight least will start at 6:(X) p.m., Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, at the museum. Starlight guests will enjoy a dinner made by creative chefs who also happen to be dedi cated employees, and volun teers of The Museum At Warm Springs. The silent auction will in clude original art, jewelry, Native baskets, children's gifts, beaded items, and many other holiday gifts. Star gazing us Clinics to focus on flu prevention It's almost that time of year again. You know, the time when sniffles and coughs and colds are every where. Those pesky germs are passed through the commu nity on hands, by sneeze droplets and coughs. You can help prevent these germs from latching onto you and prevent passing them onto others by washing your hands often using soap and water. Always sneeze into a , Kleenex or handkerchief. And make sure you turn your head when you cough. One of the best ways to prevent catching the flu is to have a flu shot. Even if you had a shot last year you need another one this fall, since the type of flu germs it protects against are different each year. The flu season in the U.S. is from November to March or April, and a shot taken in the fall will protect you for the entire season, This year the clinic is vaccinating high risk persons beginning in October. This includes all persons age 65 and older, persons of any age with chronic medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes, women who will be more than 3 months pregnant during the flu season, and household gress of American Indians in Spokane. In order to meet these obli gations Adrienne and her fam ily held a little giveaway last week at the Senior Center. Adrienne's father Wilbur IV ing the museum's telescope at constellations such as Orion and other beautiful stars will occur, weather permitting. Live flute music will entertain guests. Native American art, jewelry, and other items will be drawn during the evening for the raffle. You can buy raffle tickets now for $1 each at The Museum Gift Shop. Space is limited. Reserva tions arc being taken now. Tickets arc $20 per person. Children 12 and under arc half price. For more information, call or write, Dora G. Smith, De velopment Officer, 541553 3331, The Museum At Warm Springs, P.O. Box 753, Warm Springs, OR 97761. The Third Annual Starlight Feast will be a wonderful way to kick off the I loliday Season. We invite you to bring your family, children and friends! A flu vaccine is recommended for anyone who is over age 50. members of persons in high risk groups. In November, Public Health Nursing will hold several clinics at various locations on he reservation for persons at lower risk. ; ..(FJu, yaccine is.recom-.., mended for anyone over age 50. You may come to any site that is most convenient for you. There is no charge and an appointment is not necessary. Anyone who is eligible to receive care at the Indian , Health Clinic may receive a flu shot. For further information, call the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center Public Health Nursing Department at 553-1196, ext 4161. Vaccine schedules: November 2, 10:00 a.m.. to 12:00 noon at the Commu nity Counseling Center November 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Tribal Administration Bldg confer ence room 2 November 7, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Warm Springs Forest Products Personnel Office. to travel Merrifield passed away re cently. The giveaway last week in cluded Washut Service and din ner. Bernice Mitchell, elder of the family, served as leader of the ceremony. At the recent giveaway Adrienne was joined by family Truman Merrifield, Pearl VanPelt and Wilbur Johnson (from left). In the photo at left, Adrienne stands with Bemice Mitchell.