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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon September 14, 2016 Page 3 Counseling welcomes new director Darryl Scott returned to Warm Springs this year to direct the Community Coun- seling Center. Mr. Scott was working with the outpatient alcohol program at the Yakama Nation before tak- ing the position at Warm Springs Community Coun- seling. Finding a director at Counseling had been a prior- ity for Health and Human Services Branch general man- ager Caroline Cruz. She had known Darryl for some years from counseling conferences and other events around the region. And the position at Community Counseling was a great fit for Mr. Scott, who is originally from War m Springs. Before Darryl came on board in late May, Commu- nity Counseling had been without a permanent direc- tor for some time. This can lead to department manage- ment issues such as trouble in filling job vacancies. Since joining Community D.McMechan/Spilyay Warm Springs Behavioral Health director Darryl Scott Counseling, Darryl has been able to fill five important positions that had been va- cant for a while. The hires include Stephanie Wachter, adoles- cent substance abuse special- ist; Art McConville, adult sub- stance abuse specialist; Tami Foster, adolescent mental health; Mona Cochran, men- tal health-alcohol and drug with a focus on equestrian therapy; and the most recent hire, Floyd Pena, dual diag- nosis therapist. There are 26 workers at Community Counseling, in- cluding the Prevention pro- grams. One of the administrative projects at Counseling is forming a team to pull all the programs together, to better coordinate and support each other, Darryl said. Counseling also works closely with other depart- ments, such as Tribal Court, Children’s Protective Services and Family Preservation, Vic- tims of Crime Services, law enforcement and others. All of this requires leadership, so having Mr. Scott on board is a big step in the right direc- tion. Flu vaccine now available at clinic The flu vaccine for the 2016-17 season arrived last week at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center. You can stop by for a shot, or call for an appointment. The best number to call is the appoint- ment line, 541-553-2610. As fall gets under way, Community Health and the nurses will be making flu-vaccine stops at vari- ous department buildings around the community, offering the service to employees and community members. The schedule is not yet made up, as the vaccines just arrived. Everyone 6 months and older is recommended for annual flu vaccination with rare exceptions such as allergies. For the 2016-2017 season, the Center for Dis- ease Control is recommending use of the injectable flu vaccine. The nasal spray flu vaccine should not be used during 2016-2017, according to the CDC. The Influenza viruses circulates widely in the U.S. annually, from late fall through early spring. Although most persons who become infected with influenza viruses will recover, influenza can cause serious ill- ness and death, particularly among older adults, very young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions. Up to 49,000 in the U.S. died from the flu and its complications from 1976-2007, the CDC reports. Annual influenza vaccination is the primary means of preventing influenza and its complications. Howlak Tichum YouthBuild in Warm Springs Margaret Runningwolf Buckland ~ 1929-2016 D. McMechan/Spilyay Heart of Oregon YouthBuild work crew at Elmer Quinn Park. A work crew with Heart of Oregon YouthBuild spent a day last week in War m Springs, cleaning up Elmer Quinn Park. Nine of the crew members were tribal members, said Butch David, 509-J school district liaison. Heart of Oregon YouthBuild is a program for youth ages 16 to 24. The program teaches job skills, and provides a chance to earn high school and college credits. The students even earn money as they work through the 12-month program. YouthBuild, and the other Heart of Oregon programs, are important for students who otherwise might not graduate: They are given a chance to earn enough credits over the course of a year to earn their degree. And Heart of Oregon is a job resource once the student has com- pleted the program. YouthBuild focuses on building houses for Habitat for Humanity. Butch David hosted a summer Heart of Oregon crew that worked on natural resource projects on the reservation. Successful completion requires commitment on the part of the student, but the benefits are many. “They teach job skills, and help with our education,” said LeiOnah Scott, 17, who joined YouthBuild in January. “I’m looking forward to making a career with what I’ve learned,” LeiOnah said. You can learn more about the YouthBuild and other Hearth of Oregon programs at the website: heart- oforegon.org Or call their office at 541- 526-1380. Margaret was born December 13, 1929 to Myles Runningwolf and Myrtle Smith. She was born in White Swan, Washing- ton, and was raised in Browning, Montana. She attended school in Browning, and upon graduating Margaret went on to pursue her education at Haskell, earning her degree in Business. Margaret went on to Chicago, Illinois to work in business, and married Fabian Wabanimkee. She moved back to Browning and began working as a secretary to the BIA superintendent. She later moved her family to Reno, Nevada, working at the Health Department as a Coun- selor. Upon her eldest daughter graduating, Margaret decided to move to Warm Springs, where she started work- ing as a Tribal Council secretary, Probate clerk, and finally the job she liked best, at Community Counseling as an alcohol and drug counselor for the Confederated Tribes. She worked many years for the tribe. Margaret was very so- ciable. She loved traveling and going to powwow with the seniors and her family. Margaret was very active with the AA groups and sup- ported many clients and oth- ers who were in recovery. Margaret was very fam- ily oriented, and loved be- ing involved in her commu- nity. She will be missed by her family, friends and rela- tives. Margaret had a great smile and a big heart. She loved getting her picture taken. Some of her activi- ties included serving on the Housing board, AA meet- ings, senior aerobics and activities. Margaret passed away August 28, 2016 in her home with her fam- ily by her side Her wishes were to have services here in Warm Springs, and be taken to Montana to be buried by our dad Daniel Buckland. My family will travel to Browning, Montana on September 22 for a wake, Rosary on the 23rd, and burial on Sep- tember 24 at the Little Flower Church. Burial will be beside her hus- band Dan as she wished Margaret is survived by her daughters Sheryl Courtney of War m Springs; her daughter Carla Buckland of Prineville, who she lived with in the last few months of her life and who was her caregiver; and her grandchildren Nikiya Courtney, Steven Courtney and Sheena Courtney. She was pre- ceded in death by her late grandson Shawn Courtney.