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.