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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
2 boards for KNT and Indian Head
Indian Head Casino and
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa
will have two separate boards
of directors. This action is
by majority vote of the Tribal
Council.
Indian Head and Kah-
Nee-Ta have been under one
board of directors, the Warm
Springs Casino and Resort
board.
The casino for more than
a decade was located at Kah-
Nee-Ta. Indian Head moved
to its current Highway 26 lo-
cation in 2012.
With the casino and resort
at two different locations,
they should have separate
boards of directors, the ma-
jority on Council agreed.
The current tribal mem-
bers on the Warm Springs
Casino and Resort board are
Jason Smith, chair man,
Priscilla Frank and J.P. Patt.
Indian Head Casino is in
the process of securing a
bank loan to develop a truck
stop, restaurant and conve-
nience store at the Madras
industrial park.
This venture has the po-
tential for new revenue of up
to $2.5 million annually for
the tribes, according to the
business estimates.
The Tribal Council vote
approving the Casino and
Resort loan proposal, on June
2, for the truck stop was
unanimous among those vot-
ing.
An issue that came up last
at Council is whether the ac-
tion separating the casino and
the resort boards might com-
plicate the loan process.
Tribal attorney Howie Arnett
said he is hopeful that the
loan can still go through.
(See the statement from the
Tribal Council chairman below.)
Truck stop plan
The tribes have 10 acres
of trust land at the Madras
Industrial Park. The property
has had no profitable use in
several years
Statement from Tribal Council
Tribal Council On June
16 made a motion to sepa-
rate Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and
Spa and Indian Head Casino,
to create independent boards
for each enterprise.
The Warm Springs Casino
Resort Enterprise last week
made a presentation to Tribal
Council requesting that the
motion be reconsidered.
The board’s primary con-
cern was regarding a loan that
the Casino and Resort board
is seeking in the amount of
$10 million.
This loan includes $6.5M
for construction of the pro-
posed travel center, $2.5 mil-
lion for Kah-Nee-Ta remod-
eling, and the remaining $1
million to Indian Head Ca-
sino for purposes of pre-plan-
ning and pre-construction for
the travel center, and casino
infrastructure improvements.
The resort also needs to
resolve a $1.2 million debt to
the Confederated Tribes.
When the loan moves for-
July 22, 2015
Birthday invitation
Meanwhile, about 1,000
people work at the Madras
Industrial Park, and many
more travel by on Highway
26.
A truck stop-restaurant-
convenience store would be
a destination for long-haul
truckers, and other drivers
looking for the best gas
prices, according to the de-
velopment plan. The truck
stop could be in operation by
the summer of 2016. Dur-
ing the first full year of op-
eration, the revenue projec-
tion is almost $2 million. The
next year the net income is
projected at over $2 million.
To family and friends of
Arlene Boileau:
Please join the family at
the Brunoe residence on
Urban Lane off Highway
26, this Saturday, July 25
from 2-5 p.m., to celebrate
Arlene’s birthday.
We look forward to
sharing our mother’s birth-
day, and we want you to
join us. Our Mother is lov-
ing, and deeply loves her
tribal community. We want
you to join us and shower
her with love and attention
on her special day.
Woohoo! Happy Birthday,
ward, Indian will be respon-
sible for paying back the loan,
including the portion for the
resort.
Like other tribal enter-
prises, the Warm Springs Ca-
sino and Resort board is re-
sponsible for making deci-
sions for the enterprise, in-
cluding fiscal, strategic plan-
ning, and investment, as well
as reporting on a regular ba-
sis to the Tribal Council.
During their presentation,
the board indicated that with-
out the loan, Kah-Nee-Ta
would not have enough cash
flow to stay open beyond
Oct. 1. However, it is impor-
tant to clarify that the board
did not state that the enter-
prise would be shut down,
and the Tribal Council looks
forward to hearing the Casino
and Resort board plan to en-
sure that the resort remains
Mom.
From Arlene’s daugh-
ters
Toto,
Relda,
Wakush, and Susie.
profitable, provides jobs, and
contributes to the local
economy and the tribe, with-
out the continued financial
support from Indian Head.
Tribal Council and man-
agement continue work to
ensure that the loan goes for-
ward, and Council will keep
tribal membership updated
on this important matter.
Council Chairman Eu-
gene Austin Greene Jr.
Warm Springs Community Calendar
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Thursday, July 23
On today’s fitness sched-
ule: at noon there is Func-
tional Fitness Class in the
Community Center Social
Hall, Turbo Kick Class in the
Aerobics Room, and Volley-
ball in the Community Center
gym. The weight rooms at the
center are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
today.
Community Counseling
has an Alcoholics Anony-
mous meeting today at noon.
An Alcohol Education Sup-
port Group meets this after-
noon from 3-4 at Community
Counseling.
There is a Narcotics
Anonymous meeting this
evening at 6 at the Warm
Springs Shaker Church.
Friday, July 24
The Warm Springs Out-
door Market is today from
11a.m. til 2 p.m. at the Com-
munity Action Team building
on campus.
Today at the community
center there will be open
gym, archery and golf for ac-
tivities. In the game rooms its
Free Play Friday, and in
Carol’s room there will be
popcorn and a movie.
At the Warm Springs Boys
& Girls Club there is a choice
of indoor and outdoor play to-
day along with time in the
gym, the game room and do-
ing art. TRAIL (Together
Raising Awareness of Indian
Life) will do healthy snack
making at 2 this afternoon.
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: a campus walk
break stating at the Diabetes
Prevention Office at 10 a.m.
Also at 10 there is Senior Fit-
ness Class at the Senior Cen-
ter. At noon there is basket-
ball in the community center
gym and Functional Fitness
in the Aerobics Room. And at
the Health and Wellness
Center, Pilates Yoga Class is
at noon.
Saturday, July 25
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous Meeting Satur-
day mornings at 10am at
Warm Springs Community
Counseling.
The Museum at Warm
Springs is having their annual
Boomer Classic fundraiser
golf tournament today at Kah-
N ee-Ta. Contact the Museum
for details 553-3331.
The Madras Saturday
Market is open 9 a.m. until 2
p.m. today at Sahalee Park.
The Warm Springs Food
Bank is located at the Pres-
byterian Church. They are
open today from 11:30-1:30.
All food banks and pantries
do take donations of non-per-
ishable food or cash
Monday, July 27
At the Boys & Girls Club,
kids have a choice of games
or an activity in the gym each
morning with an outside ac-
tivity before lunch. Afternoons
feature Small group activities,
outside play, art and choices
to participate in gym activities
or play games.
Today on the summer rec-
reation schedule there is
basketball, knock out, and 3-
point shootout for activities.
This week’s featured game is
Headbandz in the game
room, and in Carol’s room
they will be working on the
garden followed with arts and
crafts. Thrusday’s field trip is
to the zoo; remember to sign
up at the recreation office.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation Program
has orientation today at 3 p.m.
at their office in the industrial
park. If you or someone you
knows may have a disability
that is a barrier to employment
or employment advancement,
you can learn more at an ori-
entation or call 553-4952.
The Jefferson County
School District 509-J Board
of Directors meet tonight at 7
p.m. at the Support Services
Building in Madras.
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: a campus walk
break stating at the Diabetes
Prevention Office at 10 a.m.
Also 10 there is Senior Fit-
ness Class at the Senior Cen-
ter. At noon there is basket-
ball in the community center
gym and Function Fitness in
the Aerobics Room. And at
the Health & Wellness Cen-
ter, Pilates Yoga Class is at
noon.
Community Counseling
has their Aftercare Relapse
Support Group today at 5:30.
Adult Soaring Butterflies
& Warrior Spirit class is held
Mondays from 2-4 at the
Warm Springs Community
Counseling
Prevention
Room. Class includes cul-
turally based teachings, crafts
& learning activities. To learn
more call 553-3205.
Tuesday, July 28
On today’s fitness sched-
ule: at noon there is Functional
Fitness Class in the Commu-
nity Center Social Hall, Turbo
Kick Class in the Aerobics
Room, and Volleyball in the
community center gym.
Community Counseling
has an Alcoholics Anony-
mous meeting at noon today.
There’s a Community
Cleanup Project at the Warm
Springs Boys and Girls Club
on from 8 till noon. Refresh-
ments and tools will be pro-
vided for anyone who wants
to help.
Community Counseling
has their Relapse – Anger
Resolution Group for adults
today from 5:30-7:30.
Pacific Power will have a
free workshop on energy effi-
ciency and lowering electric
bills. It’s from 6-7:30 p.m. at
the Inn at Cross Keys Station
in Madras.
On the summer recre-
ation schedule today there is
horseshoes, dodgeball, and
golf for activities. In the game
room its’ tournament Tues-
day don’t forget to sign in
daily. In Carol’s Room they
will have arts and crafts fol-
lowed with yoga.
There’s Bingo at the old
elementary school, plus
prizes and pizza starting at 3
p.m.
Soaring Butterflies and
Warrior Spirit class is this
afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at
Community Counseling in
their prevention room. This
is for all youth third grade and
up.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation Pro-
gram has orientation today at
3 p.m. at Community Coun-
seling. if you or someone you
knows may have a disability
that is a “barrier” to employ-
ment or employment ad-
vancement, you can learn
more at an orientation or call
553-4952.
The Jefferson County
Food Bank is located at 556
SE Seventh Street. They are
open for distribution this af-
ternoon. All food banks and
pantries do take donations of
non-perishable food or cash.
Managing Diabetes Class
is today from 10-11 a.m. at the
Warm Springs Health &
Wellness Center Kitchen
Conference Room. Everyone
is welcome and no sign up is
required.
Culture & Heritage is offer-
ing Adult Cultural Classes
this summer on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–
4 p.m. Today they will do
beaded loom work.
Community Counseling’s
Men’s Support Group meets
today at 3. This is a closed
group.
The Jefferson County Li-
brary Rodriguez Annex in Ma-
dras will show a Movie Mati-
nee today.The Incredibles
will be shown at 2pm.
Wednesday, July 29
The Women’s Group at
Community
Counseling
meets today at 1 p.m.will
meet every Wednesday for ten
sessions