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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Treatment plant down to one pump Community members are asked to conserve as much water as possible, as only one pump is working at the wa- ter treatment plant. Over-watering the yard, for instance, is to be discour- aged, said Roy Spino, tribal water and wastewater engi- neer. There are about 1,600 connections to the water sys- tem. Last year, during a simi- lar situation, the community was great in its response to conserve water, Mr. Spino said. Utilities is hoping the sec- ond pump arrives back at the treatment plant this week, he said. The department sent this pump to Portland for repairs, after it caught fire while in operation. Once it arrives back at the treatment plant, the second pump could be back on line within several days, with the hope being sometime next Spilyay photo. was built in 1982. Water is drawn from the Deschutes and treated at the plant, then pumped to the community water tanks. These tanks are located at various neighborhoods: Greeley Heights, West Hills, Kah-Nee-Ta, etc. A long- term issue for the tribes is the increasing age of the treatment plant, with repair parts for some equipment difficult to find. The treatment plant on the Deschutes River. week to have the two in op- eration again. The pump under repair was installed with a new mo- tor in 2013, so is not old equipment. What exactly went wrong is not clear. The tribes carry insurance for repairs, although the deductible is $25,000. In the ideal situation, there are three pumps in operation. When only one is in opera- tion, the pump is running for 18 to 20 hours a day, pump- ing 3,000 gallons a minute. Treatment plant chief op- erator Steve Courtney Sr. said the areas affected include Greeley Heights, West Hills, the casino and museum, Up- per Dry Creek, Sunnyside, Wolfe Point and Kah-Nee-Ta. The water treatment plant $ Reward $ $ Reward $ For the return of salmon cooking sticks that were left at the Warm Springs Agency Longhouse. No questions asked. Contact the Senior Program, 541-553-3313. July 20, 2016 Grant helps address domestic violence Tribal Council ap- proved a grant that will fund one full-time victims’ advocate, and a part-time domestic-family violence counselor. Chief tribal prosecu- tor Nancy Seyler, and Health and Human Ser- vices general manager Caroline Cruz made the grant presentation to Council last week. The information pre- sented to Tribal Council says the incidence of do- mestic-family violence on the Warm Springs Reser- vation appears greater than the national inci- dence, and is high com- pared with some other Native populations. Having another vic- tims’ advocate, and do- mestic violence counse- lor will help to address the problem, Nancy Seyler said. Council agreed, and passed the resolution as presented. Warm Springs Community Health Services launched their Facebook page last week: See @CTWScommunityhealth Please like them and request notifications. The informational posts are beginning this week. Kacey Conyers, Registered Dietician at Community Health, created the page, and is managing also. Warm Springs Community Calendar Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM Thursday, July 21 On today’s fitness schedule: at noon there is Functional Fitness class in the Community Center so- cial hall, and Turbo Kick class in the Aerobics room. 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 Counseling, Positive Indian Parenting class is from 4:30-6:30 at the Counseling Center, and a Narcotics Anonymous meeting this evening at 6 at the Shaker Church. Friday, July 22 Today at Summer Rec they are playing Lacrosse at 10:30. There’s a Morn- ing Walk Raffle and it’s Free Play Friday. Fitness Opportunities today include: Senior Fit- ness class at the Senior Center at 10:45. Functional Fitness class in the Aero- bics room. And at the Health & Wellness Center, Pilates Yoga class is at noon. The Warm Springs Out- door Market is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the Re-Use It Thrift Store by Warm Springs Market. The market features vendors homegrown or value-added food and drinks, arts and crafts. And there is fresh produce grown in Central Oregon. WIC Farm Direct Checks are accepted. Nutritious meals are provided free of charge to all youth 18 and younger thanks to the Summer Food Service Meal Program, pro- vided by the Jefferson County School District. Breakfast is served at the Warm Springs Youth Cen- ter in the Boys & Girls Club from 8:15-9 and lunch from 11:45 to 12:30. Today for breakfast is cold cereal and fruit, and for lunch it’s corndogs, vegetarian beans and applesauce. Saturday, July 23 There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting this morning at 10 at Commu- nity Counseling. Sunday, July 24 The Warm Springs Food Bank is located at the Presbyterian Church. They are open today from 11:30-1:30. All food banks and pantries do take dona- tions of non-perishable food or cash Monday, July 25 A Women’s Prayer Group meets Mondays from 12:05 to 12:35 at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. On the Tribal Council agenda: In the morning, Emergency Management Review; Natural Resources Review. Today at Summer Rec kids can go on the morning walk and water the children’s garden. It is Mario Monday in the game room, Manicure Monday and Kickball League. The Soaring Butterflies - Warrior Spirit class meets today at 3:40 at the Warm Springs K-8 Commu- nity Room. This is for 3rd to 8th grade youth and in- cludes culturally based teachings, hands on activi- ties as well as drug and al- cohol prevention education. The Community Health Program at the Health & Wellness Center has a Be- havior Health Clinic every Monday and Friday. Walk- in appointments are avail- able between 1 and 5 p.m. Services include screening, assessment, crisis interven- tion, referrals to mental health, medical, substance treatment, or other commu- nity resources. Children, adolescents and adults are welcome. 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 options at an orientation or by calling 553-4952. Fitness Opportunities today include: Senior Fit- ness Class at the Senior Center at 10:45. Functional Fitness in the Aerobics room, and at the Health & Wellness Center, Pilates- Yoga Class is at noon. There’s a Survivors of Suicide Support Group from 9-10:30 this morning and an Aftercare Relapse Support Group today at 5:30 at Community Coun- seling. Victims of Crime Ser- vices has a Women’s Sup- port Group this evening at the VOCS office, 1108 Wasco Street, behind the Old Boys’ Dorm. It’s from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 On today’s fitness schedule: at noon there is Functional Fitness class in the Community Center so- cial hall, and Turbo Kick class in the Aerobics room. Today at Community Counseling: There is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at noon, Adult Al- cohol Education class is at 1:15, Relapse Preven- tion class is at 3:30 and Positive Indian Parenting class is from 4:30-6:30. On the Tribal Council agenda: In the morning, WSFPI Receivership up- date. Afternoon: WS Timber LLC update. COCC is offering an infor- mation session about its Allied Health programs at 9 a.m. on the COCC Bend Campus. The programs in- clude Dental Assisting, Mas- sage Therapy, Medical As- sistant, Pharmacy Techni- cian and Veterinary Techni- cian. It is not necessary to be enrolled at COCC to at- tend this session. Reserva- tions are not needed. The Jefferson County Food Bank is located at 556 SE Seventh Street. They are open for distribution this afternoon. All food banks and pantries do take dona- tions of non-perishable food or cash. The Warm Springs Voca- tional Rehabilitation pro- gram has orientation today at 3 p.m. at Community Counseling. If you or some- one you know has or may have a disability that is a barrier to employment or employment advancement, they can learn about their options at an orientation or by calling 553-4952. Powwow, hoop dance and drum practice for be- ginners and anyone who would like to practice is to- day 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 gar- den. It is Tournament Tues- day in the game room and Active Afternoon activities start at 1:15. There is a Nail Art Contest from 1:30-3:30. 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 27 Little Miss Warm Springs meetings are held Wednesdays from 6-7:30 at the Community Center. All interested girls and parents are welcome. Today at Community Counseling: Women’s Group meets at 1:30, An- ger Management group is at 3:30, the Wellbriety group will meet at 5:15 and there is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 7 p.m.