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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon July 6, 2016 Oxbow Restoration in final phase Tribal natural resource workers this week are at the Oxbow Conservation Area on the Middle Fork of the John Day River. They will be moving fish from a channel that will then be filled in, creating a more natural river course. This is part of the fifth and final phase of the Oxbow Dredge Mining Restoration Project. Other aspects of the work involve planting thou- sands of trees for shade, and grading and excavation to create a new floodplain. The Confederated Tribes acquired the 1,022-acre Oxbow Conservation Area in 2001, through the BPA mitigation program. The tribes began re- searching the restoration project about ten years ago. Phase 1 began in 2011, Phase 4 was completed last year, and phase 5 will be completed this year, bring- Courtesy BNR Creating in-stream features, during phase 4 of the project. ing the over $6 million project to a conclusion. This part of the river was mined for gold from 1939 to 1942, impacting about 200 acres of river. The process involved a gold dredge, simi- lar to the one in Sumpter, Oregon. This type of dredge worked by pulling up the river bed in buckets. The soil was processed, and the tailings were discarded. The damage to the river was extensive. Confluences of the Beaver, Ruby, Granite Boulder and Butte creeks were affected. The restoration work has also been significant, requir- ing the five-phase, multi-year approach. The work so far has been a success, and the final phase will continue the effort. Tribal Fisheries explains some key aspects of the res- toration work: Creation of 5,800 feet of new river channel, and 1,100 feet of new creek channels. Enhancement of 5,700 feet of existing river channel habitat. Utilization of 2,600 whole trees, comprising at least 260 in-stream structures. Plant- ing more than 40,000 plants. The Oxbow project ben- efits the habitat of spring Chinook salmon, summer steelhead and lamprey. Partners include the BPA, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tion, and others. Market on Friday The Warm Springs Outdoor Market is ev- ery Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the Re- Use It Thrift Store by Warm Springs Market. Contact the Warm Springs Community Action Team to find out about setting up as a vendor. Healthy Cooking Class When: This Thursday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: IHS Clinic Kitchen What: Learn to make healthy, delicious salad dressing plus a Strawberry Spinach Salad! Who: The first 30 people to attend. Call 541-553-2460 if you have any questions Warm Springs Community Calendar Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM Thursday, July 7 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 volleyball in the Community Center gym. 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. 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 and a Narcotics Anonymous meeting this evening at 6 at the Shaker Church. Friday, July 8 Today at Summer Rec they are playing Lacrosse at 10:30. There’s a Morning Walk Raffle and it’s Free Play Friday Fitness Opportunities to- day include: Senior Fitness Class at the Senior Center at 10:45. At noon there is basketball in the Community Center gym, and Functional Fitness class in the Aerobics room. And at the Health & Wellness Center, Pilates Yoga class is at noon. Saturday, July 9 There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting this morning at 10 at Community Counseling. Sunday, July 10 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- perishable food or cash Monday, July 11 A Women’s Prayer Group meets Mondays from 12:05 to 12:35 at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. The Soaring Butterflies - Warrior Spirit class meets today at 3:40 at the Warm Springs K-8 Community Room. This is for 3rd to 8th grade youth and includes culturally based teachings, hands on activities as well as drug and alcohol preven- tion education. The Warm Springs Voca- tional Rehabilitation pro- gram has orientation today at 3 p.m. at their office in the industrial park. If you or someone you know has or may have a disability that is a barrier to employment or employment advancement, they can learn about their op- tions at an orientation or by calling 553-4952. Today at Summer Rec kids can go on the morning walk and water the children’s gar- den, it is Mario Monday in the game room, Manicure Mon- day and Kickball League 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. There’s an Aftercare Re- lapse Support Group today at 5:30 at Community Counsel- ing. Victims of Crime Services has a Women’s Support Group this evening at the VOCS office, 1108 Wasco Street, behind the Old Boys’ Dorm. It’s from 3-5 p.m. There is a food handler’s class from 2-4 p.m. in the IHS atrium. Tuesday, July 12 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 volleyball in the Community Center gym. Today at Community Counseling: There is an Alco- holics Anonymous meeting at noon, Adult Alcohol Education Class is at 1:15 and the Veteran’s Group meets from 1:30-2:30. 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 Pro- gram has orientation today at 3 p.m. at Community Coun- seling. If you or someone you know has or may have a dis- ability that is a barrier to em- ployment or employment ad- vancement, they can learn about their options at an ori- entation or by calling 553- 4952. 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. Today at Summer Rec they will take a morning walk and water the children’s garden, it is Tournament Tuesday in the game room and Active Af- ternoon activities start at 1:15. From 2-4 p.m. they will do Pretty Toes Pedicures! AGLOW weekly bible study is this evening from 6- 7:30 at High Lookee Lodge. It is open to all and a light snack is provided. Wednesday, July 13 Little Miss Warm Springs meetings are held Wednes- days from 6-7:30 at the Com- munity Center. All interested girls and parents are wel- come. Today at Community Counseling: Women’s Group meets at 1:30 and there is an Alcoholics Anonymous meet- ing at 7 p.m. Fitness Opportunities to- day include: Water Aerobics at 9:15 at the Kah-Nee-ta Vil- lage Pool. At 10 there is Se- nior Fitness Class at the Se- nior Center. At noon there is basketball in the Community Center gym, and Functional Fitness in the Aerobics room. And at the Health & Wellness Center, Pilates Yoga Class is at noon. The Soaring Butterflies - Warrior Spirit class meets today from 4-6 p.m. at the Community Counseling Cen- ter. This is for 3rd to 8th grade youth and includes culturally based teachings, hands on activities as well as drug and alcohol prevention education. Today at Summer Rec they will take kids on a walk this morning and water the children’s garden. It is Wii Wednesday in the game room. Active Afternoon activi- ties start at 1:15, and Water Play is from 3-4:30 Thursday, July 14 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 volleyball in the Community Center gym. 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. 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 Counsel- ing and a Narcotics Anony- mous meeting this evening at 6 at the Shaker Church. Friday, July 15 Today at Summer Rec they are playing Lacrosse at 10:30. There’s a Morning Walk Raffle and it’s Free Play Friday 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. Saturday, July 16 There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting this morning at 10 at Community Counseling. The Warm Springs Chris- tian Community Potluck and Prayer Gathering meets the third Saturday of every month (except in December) at the High Lookee Lodge commu- nity room. Potluck dinner is at 6 p.m. and prayer from 7 to 8. Sunday, July 17 The Warm Springs Food Bank is located at the Pres- byterian Church. They are open today from 11:30-1:30.