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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
Tribal update from Council Chairman
Dear Tribal Members:
Itukdi wigwa ku nix
pachwai. Over the past few
weeks, the Tribal Council has
been discussing the 2016 pro-
posed budget.
This year, pre-budget
meetings were held to provide
Tribal Members with addi-
tional opportunities to provide
input and ask questions.
This was the first time
we’ve done this, and appreci-
ate the feedback that we re-
ceived through the process.
As outlined in the Tribal Ap-
propriation Ordinance, the
proposed budget must be
posted by October 1.
Earlier in the week, the
Tribal Council has adopted a
proposed 2016 budget that
will be posted this week for
Tribal Members to review.
The Districts will hold
meetings to provide further
opportunity for Tribal Mem-
bers to review and comment
on the proposed budget.
I highly encourage Tribal
Members to review the bud-
get before attending your dis-
trict meeting.
District meetings are
scheduled as follows: Agency
District, October 26;
Seekseequa District, October
27; Simnasho District meet-
ing date still pending. Dinner
will start at 6 p.m. followed
by the meeting at 7. As per
Ordinance 67, Tribal Coun-
cil must adopt a final budget
no later than December 1.
Hunting season
Another important deci-
sion that Tribal Council made
recently was the adoption of
the 2015 Reservation Hunt-
ing Season Regulations.
Deer season runs from
October 3-25 and elk season
is open November 7-29. Ad-
ditional hunting seasons have
been opened for bear, cou-
gar, big horn sheep and birds.
There are specific bag limits
for each tribal member.
I encourage you to contact
Natural Resources for infor-
mation on the hunting regu-
lations, and to obtain your
hunting tags. As always, hunt-
ers should practice safe fire-
arm handling.
Oregon Tribes
I continue to participate in
the Oregon Tribes meetings
held several times annually.
One of the items that dis-
cussed in June was Measure
91, legalizing marijuana for
recreational use in Oregon.
The discussion provided
opportunity for Tribes to
share how they are approach-
ing the legalization and poten-
tial impacts to the sovereignty
for respective Nations.
Additional discussions held
since have been on coal and
fossil fuel rail transport
through the Columbia River
basin and along the
Deschutes River.
Tribes have been reaching
out to Governor Kate Brown
to share concerns and oppo-
sition to fossil fuels transpor-
tation along these critical wa-
terways.
Native Youth issues were
also discussed and this will be
a topic at the next meeting.
In closing, I’d like to wel-
come two individuals who
have recently joined the Tribe
in key positions.
The first is Glendon
Smith, who Council appointed
to the position of Secretary-
Treasurer/CEO; and Alyssa
Macy, hired as the Executive
Deputy Director. Welcome
to you both and we look for-
ward to working with you.
Thank you,
Austin Greene Jr., Tribal
Chairman
September 30, 2015
Flu shots are available
Flu shots are now available in Warm Springs. Stop
by the clinic, or look for the Community Health
nurses giving shots around the community.
If your kids are in school, remember to sign their
permission slips that will come home in their school
folder. The kids can receive their flu immunization
at school with your consent.
Be wise and immunize: Your flu shot protects you
and your community. How to get a flu shot at the
Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center:
Make an appointment, or come in and see a nurse.
You can call the Community Health Department
in Pod A at 553-2460; or Medical Nursing in Pod C
at 553-2610.
If you are 18 or over, you can get your flu shot
from a pharmacist in clinic pharmacy. You can ask
your provider for a flu shot at any appointment in
the clinic.
Remember the phrase, “My flu shot protects you,
and your flu shot protects me.” Please get your flu
shot early to protect yourself and our community.
Everyone six months of age and older should get
vaccinated against the flu.
A note from Sanitation
Rock Your Mocs in Nov.
The Culture and Heritage
Department and Community
Counseling invite youth and
parents to evenings of fun
and creativity, as they prepare
for November and the Rock
Your Mocs Week.
They will meet this Thurs-
day, Oct. 1, from 4-6 p.m. at
Community Counseling.
Warm Springs Sani-
tation reminds residents
that the Landfill is open
weekdays from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m., and the
Transfer Stations are
open 24/7.
Please, if you have de-
bris or large items, make
sure they are disposed of
properly.
If you need assistance
call the landfill at 553-
3163.
Warm Springs Community Calendar
Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM
Thursday, Oct. 1
Warm Springs k-8 Cross
Country has a meet today at
4 p.m. at Obsidian.
Snapshots School Pic-
ture Day for Warm Springs k-
8 Academy is today.
There is White Buffalo
soccer action today. The
Boys host Gladstone at 4, as
the girls travel to Gladstone.
Madras volleyball plays
Gladstone today at 4.
The Warm Springs Elliot
Palmer VFW Post meets to-
night at 6 p.m. at the Warm
Springs Veterans Hall. They
meet the first Thursday of ev-
ery month.
The High Desert Food &
Farm Alliance and Oregon
State University in Warm
Springs has their Cooking
Matters
class
today from 5:30pm-
7:30pm in the OSU Demon-
stration Kitchen.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting today at
noon at Community Counsel-
ing
Alcohol Education Class
is today 2pm at the counsel-
ing center
There is a Narcotics
Anonymous meeting at 6
p.m. at the Shaker Church.
Warm Springs jurors will
need to check-in at 9:30 this
morning at Warm Springs
Tribal Court.
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 aero-
bics room, and Volleyball in
the community center gym.
Friday, Oct. 2
Today at the Warm Springs
K-8 Academy’s Rise & Shine
before school program, Cul-
ture & Heritage will teach
Ichishkiin language students.
Rise and Shine is from 7:40-
8:50 each school day and in-
cludes activities in the library
and gym for students.
Madras High School foot-
ball hosts Gladstone tonight.
Kick off is at 7.
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: Senior Fitness
Class at the Senior Center at
10:45; at noon there is bas-
ketball in the community cen-
ter gym, and Functional Fit-
ness in the aerobics room.
And at the Health & Wellness
Center, Pilates Yoga Class is
at noon.
Warm Springs Recreation
is open afterschool for kids.
There are Carol’s Arts &
Crafts, the game room, gym
activities, and Snack Attack,
open to youth from 3:30 to 5.
Saturday, Oct. 3
BendFilm presents Com-
ing to Light: Edward S.
Curtis and the North Ameri-
can Indians September at
4 p.m. at the Madras Perform-
ing Arts Center.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting Satur-
day mornings at 10 a.m. at
Warm Springs Community
Counseling.
The Madras High School
football team today is having
a 4-person scramble golf tour-
ney fundraiser at Kah-Nee-Ta
Resort.
Sunday, Oct. 4
White Buffalo Cross Coun-
try travels to South Albany
High School today.
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
take donations of non-perish-
able food or cash.
Monday, Oct. 5
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.
Cardio challenge starts Oct. 5
The 50 Days of Fitness
Community Cardio Challenge
will be October 5 through
November 23.
It is open to anyone 18 and
older who lives or works in
Warm Springs or Jefferson
County.
Categories are individual
male or female, and a team
of four. Entry fees will in-
clude free use of the Madras
Aquatic Center lap swim
times and numerous classes.
Kick-off registration
events are on October 5 at
the Diabetes Prevention Pro-
gram office in Warm Springs
from 11:30 to 1:30. A walk
will follow. And there will be
a registration event at the
MAC from 3:30 to 5, also
Oct. 5. And you can register
online for a small fee at
letstalkdiversity.
Community Counseling
has their Aftercare Relapse
Support Group today at 5:30.
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: Senior Fitness
class at the Senior Center at
10:45; at noon there is bas-
ketball in the community cen-
ter gym and Functional Fit-
ness in the Aerobics Room.
And at the Health & Wellness
Center, Pilates-Yoga Class is
at noon.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
The Warm Springs K-8
Academy’s Rise and Shine
program is open to kids at the
school from 7:40-8:50 a.m.
There are activities for stu-
dents before school starts,
including songs taught the
Culture and Heritage Depart-
ment on Tuesdays.
Powwow, hoop dance
and drum practice for begin-
ners and anyone who would
like to practice is today from
5:30 to 7 at the Community
Center aerobics room.
Warm Springs K-8 Cross
Country has a meet today at
4 p.m. at Sisters. The eighth
grade football team also has
a game at Sisters today at
4:15. Sixth-seventh grade
football will play at home vs.
Three Rivers. Game time is
4:15 at the K-8 Academy.
Warm Springs Volleyball will
travel to Three Rivers for 3:30
and 4:30 matches.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation Pro-
gram has orientation today at
3 p.m. at Community Coun-
seling.
The Mobile Medical Unit
will be in Simansho today. Call
IHS for more information.
Managing Diabetes Class
is today from 10-11 a.m. at the
Warm Springs Health &
Wellness Center kitchen con-
ference Room. Everyone is
welcome and no sign up is
required.
Madras Soccer plays to-
day girls host Crook County
this afternoon at 4 and the
boys travel over to Prineville.
Madras Volleyball plays in
Prineville today.
Today is an early release
day for South Wasco schools.
Students will be released at
2:15.
There is Positive Indian
Parenting Class today from
10 til noon in the Prevention
Conference Room at Com-
munity Counseling. There is
also a class on Wednesday
from 5:30-7 p.m. in the main
conference room. This
week’s topic is Choices in
Parenting.