Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Achievement Award for health care advocate For some years now, Janice Clements has been a great advocate of tribal health care. She speaks on behalf of Confederated Tribes health care interests, and those of other direct service tribes in the Northwest area. “She can be counted on when a strong voice is needed on an issue, or for her stories and sense of hu- mor, which can have you in stitches. Those who know her would agree that she is a thoughtful powerhouse.” That is from the Out- standing Achievement Award from the Direct Ser- vice Tribes Advisory Com- mittee. Mrs. Clements received the award at the Advisory Committee annual meeting this summer at St. Paul, Min- nesota. “The award honors her tireless commitment over Courtesy Diane Fuller/IHS This summer at the annual meeting of the Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee: Janice Clements, Warm Springs Health and Welfare Committee chairwoman; Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, acting director of the Indian Health Service; and Cassie Katchia, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Joint Venture Representative. many years of service as an advocate on health care is- sues.” Janice has serviced for many years as chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes’ Health and Welfare Commit- tee. With Cassie Katchia, she has been a member of the Advisory Committee since is creation in 2005. The Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee advises the Indian Health Service di- rector on the development of health policy. The committee partici- pates in IHS decision-mak- ing that affects the delivery of health care. And the committee offers advocacy and policy guid- ance by regularly providing recommendations to the agency. The Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee is com- prised of elected and ap- pointed tribal leaders from ten IHS areas with direct ser- vice tribes. Technical assis- tance for the committee is provided by IHS headquar- ters and area-level staff. August 15, 2018 Huckleberry outing at Hood Mt. Hood Meadows and the tribes will host a huckleberry picking trip on Thursday, August 16. Sign-ups are now avail- able at KWSO and the Media Center. The sign up sheet is in the front lobby. There is also a liability release form that participants must sign. A handout is available with more de- tails. Or check out the website kwso.org You can reach the Media Center at 541-553- 1968. The bus on August 16 will leave the community center at 8 a.m., return- ing that afternoon. Be sure to bring a hat and wear walking shoes. Water available so please bring a container. And don’t forget basket or container for berries. Summer Youth Worker profile Helping veteran who lost his home to fire In early July one of our local heroes lost his home to a fire. American Legion Fam- ily #48 is gathering dona- tions to help him to get into another home and back on his feet. Go to any Wells Fargo Bank to make your dona- tion: ALA 48 Donation Fund A thank you On July 21 the Eugene Greene Sr. American Le- gion Auxiliary held a bar- becue fundraiser for our Vietnam veteran who lost his home. The members of this organization wish to publicly express our gratitude to the donors, and those who we enjoyed visiting on that sunny day. We raised over $500 for this esteemed veteran. Thank you to the follow- ing: The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association— The High Desert Eagles. The American Legion Riders Post 44. Mr. and Mrs. Gadberry, Emma Smith, the Baptist minister and his wife, and the community members. Thank you! Susan Guerin, Ladies Auxiliary No. 48. Text and photos by Gerald Tufti Courtesy Susan Guerin Auxiliary fund-raising for veteran who lost home. Airshow of the Cascades flying soon Casino jobs If you are looking for a job, Indian Head Casino is host- ing on-the-spot open interviews at the ca- sino Human Re- sources office. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A job listing of available positions is on page 9 of this publication. The Airshow of the Cas- cades will take off soon at the Madras Airport, specially featuring the U.S. Army Spe- cial Forces Black Daggers. Visit the Erickson Aircraft Collection with vintage air- craft on display, and Warbirds in the air. Take a glider or helicopter ride. This year there will be a motorcycle show. Some other attractions: Friday Fireworks, great food, live music, and so much more. The schedule at-a-glance: Static display, car and mo- torcycle show, food booths and vendors - 4 p.m. Glider, airplane and heli- copter rides start at 4 p.m. Live music by Countryfied from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fish and chips dinner (while it lasts) starts at 5:30 p.m. Metal Mulisha Motocross: 6 p.m. The Airshow performance begins at 7 p.m., and fire- works at 9 p.m. Live music by Countryfied until close. Friday, August 24 Saturday, August 25 Gates open at 2 p.m. Elks Aviator’s Breakfast at 9. Static display, car and motorcycle show, food booths and vendors start at 9 a.m. Glider, airplane and heli- copter rides also start at 9. Live music by Countryfied starts at 10 a.m. Metal Mulisha Motocross at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Airshow perfor mance form 1 to 4:30 p.m. Airshow closes at 5 p.m. Afterburner at Wild Winds Station in down- town Madras starts at 5:30 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. Call 541- 553- 1182 ~ 2321 Ollallie Lane ~ Warm Springs, OR