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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
Firewood policy, horse removal at Council
Tribal Council met on two
policy issues last week, one
involving the sale of firewood
at the mill, and the other re-
garding the reservation horse
removal program. There are
aspects of both programs
that Council members are
concerned about.
The firewood sales at the
mill appear to be below-mar-
ket value sales. It seems that
truck loads of wood were
being sold for $150, although
the truck-load amounted to
approximately 10 cords of
wood.
Apparently, sales were be-
ing made to non-members liv-
ing off the reservation, ac-
cording to a report from Sec-
retary-Treasurer Glendon
Smith.
Councilman Carlos Smith
said Forest Products Indus-
try should implement a tribal
member preference regarding
firewood sales from the mill.
The Council also wants to
ensure that tribal elders re-
ceive enough firewood to
make it through the winter.
Horse removal
The horse removal pro-
gram began a few years ago
to address the horse over-
population on the reserva-
tion.
The animals—thousands
of them on the reser va-
tion— destroy fish habitat and
productive rangeland, reduc-
ing habitat for deer and elk
and native vegetation, among
other problems.
Tribal Council February agenda
Tribal Council adopted an
agenda for February, subject
to change as the month
progresses.
An important item is set
for 9 a.m. to noon on Tues-
day, Feb. 9, when the Warm
Springs Forest Products In-
dustries board and manage-
ment are on the agenda. This
will be followed by a meeting
with the Tribal Court judges,
set for 1:30 p.m., Feb. 9.
Other items include the
BIA update from Agency su-
perintendent John Halliday.
The Range and Ag Depart-
ment of the Branch of Natu-
ral Resources has captured
many of the horses, possibly
half of them so far. The
animals are then transported
to buyers off the reservation.
Tribal Council and the sec-
retary-treasurer looked at the
financial aspect of the pro-
gram. They noticed, for in-
stance, that the program had
cost more than was brought
in.
They also looked at the
question of who was receiv-
ing compensation for the ani-
mals that have been removed.
The policy is to compensate
the individual who claims
ownership of the particular
horse.
There appear to be some
problems with this, Council
members and the S-T said.
For instance, the tribes charge
no grazing fee to the owner
who allows a horse to roam
the reservation. But then the
person is compensated for
the removal.
And a few individuals seem
to have received most of the
money that has been paid out,
the S-T and Council said.
Another issue is taxation
of the money being paid. Pay-
ments would appear to be tax-
able income. Tribal Council
directed the Secretary-Trea-
surer to contact the Internal
Revenue Service in order to
make sure the situation is
being handled in accordance
with the IRS.
This is set for 9 a.m. on
Monday, Feb. 8. The elec-
tion on the proposed tribal
Constitutional amendment is
a subject likely to come up
during this update.
Also on the Monday
agenda: A meeting with the
Office of Special Trustee;
and Realty items with Urbana
Ross and Carmen Parkins of
the BIA.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 items
include enrollments with Vi-
tal Stats; a Human Resources
and Education update; and a
review of the Joint Health
Commission. (For the full
agenda, stop by the Council of-
fice at administration.)
February 3, 2016
Raffle for Youth Council trip
Gavin Begay, co-presi-
dent of the Warm Springs
Youth Council, is going to
represent the youth coun-
cil at the Mid-Year
UNITY Conference in
Mesa, Arizona this month.
He’s having a 50/50
raffle fundraiser to help
with his trip.
The drawing will be on
February 10. You can call
541-410-3293 to pur-
chase tickets.
Community notes...
War m Springs 4-H ar-
chers will meet this Friday,
Feb. 5, in the old War m
Springs Elementary cafeteria
for shooting practice. This
will be at 4 p.m.
The archers are getting
ready for competition, but
even if you’re not taking part
in that, you are welcome to
stop by and work on your ar-
chery skills. Call 541-553-
3238 for more information.
Students in grades four
through 12 are invited to en-
ter the Second Annual
Eagle Watch Art Contest.
The deadline is February 15
at 3 p.m. Enter artwork that
shows your love for birds of
prey. Students can submit
artwork to their school, or
the Cove State Park office.
Recreation will host the
Sweetheart Baby Fair on
Wednesday, Feb. 24, from
5:30-7 p.m. at the community
center. There will be a fam-
ily photo shoots and lots of
door prizes. And there’s a
Little Tykes Regalia Fashion
Show from walkers to 5 years
old, and a baby board gallery
where you can showcase your
family’s boards.
The Mobile Medical
Unit will be at the Senior
Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
You can call also IHS to
schedule an appointment,
541-553-1196.
The Aglow weekly bible
study is Tuesday evening,
Feb. 9, from 6-7:30 at High
Lookee Lodge. It is open to
all and a light snack is pro-
vided.
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T hursday,
Feb. 4
The Warm Springs VFW
Post meets the First Thurs-
day of each month from noon
until 1 p.m. at the Veteran’s
Hall
MHS Sports: Girls fresh-
man basketball play at La
Pine and varsity wrestlers
travel to Molalla.
Warm Springs jurors will
need to check-in at 9:30 this
morning at Warm Springs
Tribal Court.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting today
at noon at Community Coun-
seling, Alcohol Education
Class is at 2 p.m., and there
is a Narcotics Anonymous
meeting at 7 tonight at the
Shaker Church.
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 Cen-
ter gym. Tonight is IBA from
6 to 8:45.
Guiding Butterflies &
Mighty Warriors classes
meet today from 1 to 3 in the
prevention room at Commu-
nity Counseling. The class
is for adults to participate in
cultural-based teachings,
crafts and activities.
The opening reception for
the All Jefferson County Ex-
hibit is from 5:30-7 p.m. at
Art Adventure Gallery in Ma-
dras.
Warm Springs k-8 girls
basketball teams have
games in Sisters today. Sev-
enth grade will play at 4,
eighth grade at 5:30.
A
Positive
Indian
Parenting series begins to-
day at the Community Coun-
seling Center. They will hold
two classes a week, and par-
ticipants must attend all eight
classes to get a certificate.
They will be held Thursday
and Friday from 2:30-4:30.
Friday, Feb. 5
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 class in the aerobics
room. And at the Health &
Wellness Center, Pilates
Yoga Class is at noon.
Positive Indian Parenting
Class is today from 2:30-4:30
at the Community Counsel-
ing Center.
Warm
Springs
Recreation’s Sweetheart
Sale is today from 10 til 4 at
the Community Center social
hall.
The Jefferson County Li-
brary Film Center will show
Cold Comfort Farm, rated PG,
at 7:30 p.m. Films are free to
watch and are shown in the
Rodriguez Annex.
Saturday, Feb. 6
MHS Sports: Varsity wres-
tling has a meet at La Pine.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous Meeting this
morning at 10:00 at Warm
Springs Community Counsel-
ing.
Sunday, Feb. 7
SUN The Warm Springs
Food Bank is located at the
Presbyterian Church. They
are open today from 11:30-
1:30. All food banks and pan-
tries do take donations of
non-perishable food or cash
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Monday, Feb. 8
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. At
the Health & Wellness Cen-
ter, Pilates-Yoga class is at
noon, and there is Ladies
Night Basketball tonight from
6 to 7:45.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation has ori-
entation today at 3 p.m. at their
office in the industrial park.
Learn more by calling 541-
553-4952.
The Soaring Butterflies -
Warrior Spirit class meets
today at 3:40 at the Warm
Springs K-8 Community
Room. This is for third to
eighth grade youth, and in-
cludes culturally based teach-
ings, hands on activities as
well as drug and alcohol pre-
vention education.
Community Counseling
has their Aftercare Relapse
Support Group today at 5:30.
A Women’s Prayer Group
meets Mondays from 12:05 to
12:35 at the Warm Springs
Presbyterian Church.
There is a 509-J school
board meeting on at 7 p.m.
at the Support Services build-
ing in madras.
Warm Springs k-8 girls
basketball teams have home
games today versus JCMS.
Seventh grade plays at 4, and
eighth grade at 5:15.
Tribal Council is in ses-
sion today. On the morning
agenda are updates from the
BIA and Office of Special
Trustee, and Realty Items. In
the afternoon, Legislative
Update Conference Call and
update from the Tribal Attor-
neys.
Tuesday, February 9
MHS Sports: Girls JV and
varsity basketball teams have
home games today vs.
Estacada. JV plays at 5:30
and varsity at 7. JV and Var-
sity boys basketball are on the
road in Estacada.
On today’s fitness sched-
ule: at noon there is Func-
tional Fitness class in the
Community Center social
hall. Turbo Kick class is in the
aerobics room, and volleyball
in the Community Center
gym. There is IBA this evening
from 6 to 8:45.
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.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation has ori-
entation today at 3 p.m. at
Community Counseling.
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.