Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
May 22, 2019
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Good to know about Warm Springs Holistic Health
ity of life.
by Alicia Oberholzer
W.S. Holistic Health
The journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single
step. - Lao Tzu
Warm Springs Holistic
Health opened its doors in
October of 2016, making
acupuncture and physical
therapy accessible on the
Warm Spring Campus.
Since that time, our clinic
has grown in terms of space,
staff, specialties and patients.
As we look forward to
further integrating into the
community, we would like to
address some commonly
asked questions regarding
the Physical Therapy expe-
rience.
W hat
is
Physical
Therapy?
Physical therapy is a con-
Alicia Oberholzer
servative medical approach
used to reduce pain, restore
movement, and optimize
function.
Our specialties include
orthopedics, sports injuries,
women’s health, balance,
and cardiovascular rehabili-
tation.
Physical therapy is appro-
priate for people of all ages
who need help getting back
to their normal daily activi-
ties and improving their qual-
W hat should I expect at
my first visit?
The initial evaluation is a
one-on-one consultation with
a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
The appointment will be in
a private treatment room,
lasting approximately one
hour.
Your physical therapist will
listen to your story, perform
diagnostic tests, and measure
your baseline level of func-
tion.
You will collaborate with
your physical therapist to cre-
ate meaningful goals and de-
sign a plan that supports a
safe and efficient recovery.
W hat can I expect at a
physical therapy treatment?
Treatments are one-on-
one sessions with your physi-
cal therapist, generally one to
two times per week.
Our current treatment lo-
cations include War m
Springs Holistic Health,
Warm Springs Community
Center, and Madras Aquatic
Center. Sessions are typi-
cally a combination of edu-
cation, hands-on care, and
exercise structured around
your needs and goals.
How long will I need to
go to Physical Therapy?
It depends. Our ap-
proach is not cookie cutter,
and each physical therapy
program is designed based
on a patient’s individual
symptoms, ambitions, and
lifestyle.
Your physical therapist
will be your guide and your
teacher.
Our expectation is that
once your goals are met,
you will also be empowered
with tools to prevent re-in-
jury, self manage symp-
toms, and continue your
journey towards long-term
Pastor, wife return, start new church
Greetings Warm Springs,
Please allow me to intro-
duce myself, and-or reintro-
duce myself.
My name is Desmond
‘Desi’ L. Wheeler (Osaias).
Many of you know who I
am and many don’t.
I am from Warm Springs,
a tribal member, and I have
been away from home for
many, many years.
I did not stay away from
home just to stay away. As
many of you know, I am a
Pastor, and my wife Ranee
and I have been very busy.
wife and I back to Warm
Springs.
We have been home for
about three months, and cur-
rently I have started a new
church. We are The Door
Christian Fellowship Church.
We are located at the old Full
Gospel Church location.
When you come to visit us
you will see our church sign.
Our heart is to serve our
community, to preach Jesus,
and see your lives and fami-
lies strengthened through
Christ Jesus.
I look forward to seeing
many old friends and making
new ones. Brothers and Sis-
ters, it is good to be home and
we look forward to seeing all.
Pastor Desi Wheeler
About our Father’s
business
Pastoring has taken me
around the world and state
side. I have just returned
from Tanzania, East Af-
rica—five years there—
where we left a strong
church. Then we felt it was
time to come back to the
Northwest.
Little did I know that
God was going to bring my
Summary of Tribal Council
(Continued from page 2)
· Motion by Glendon
approving Joe to attend the
Northwest Indian Gaming
Conference. Second by
Raymond M. Question: 8/
0/0, Chairman not voting.
Motion carried.
· Motion by Anita adopt-
ing Resolution No. 12,595
approving the transfer of
Managed Care Carryover
savings to the Environmen-
tal Health Carryover in the
amount of $500,000 for the
purchase and maintenance
of a minimum of two sani-
tation vehicles. Second by
Graduates: Academy Promotion
The Warm Springs Acad-
emy Eighth-Grade Promo-
tion Day will be from 11:15
a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on Mon-
day, June 10 at the Madras
High School Performing
Arts Center.
The school district board
will hold a regular Monday
meeting on June 10 at 7 p.m.
The Jefferson County
School District last day of
school for non-seniors Tues-
day, June 11.
Early Childhood Educa-
tion
Gradation days at Warm
Springs Early Childhood
Education are scheduled for
Thursday and Friday, June
13 and 14.
The ceremonies for stu-
dents in A pod are on June
13 starting at 9 a.m.; and
for the students in B pod on
June 14 also at 9 a.m.
Note: The graduate pages
will be in the June 5 Spilyay.
Health: team award
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The Ambulatory Care
Nurses: Lois Arata, Dee
Devore, Shirley Eder,
Shanalee Peterson, Annette
Sampson and Sheldon Sloan.
And the Ambulatory Care
Medical Assistants: Tama
Carpen, Michelle Spaulding
and Christine Zacarias.
Wilson. Question: 8/0/0,
Chairman not voting. Mo-
tion carried.
Chief Operations Of-
ficer update.
Public Utilities up-
date.
Request for past Tribal
Councilwoman to attend
Pastor Desmond ‘Desi’ L.
Wheeler and wife Ranee.
ATNI:
· Motion by Anita ap-
proving lodging, meals and
mileage for Carina to attend
ATNI; Motion failed due to
lack of a second.
Request from Tananawit:
· Request is denied due
to lack of a motion.
Motion by Wilson to ad-
journ at 1:30 p.m.
Census jobs will
be opening in W.S.
A U.S. Census is com-
ing up in 2020, and the
Census Bureau is seek-
ing to fill census taker
positions, including jobs
here in Warm Springs.
The application pro-
cess is easy. You can ap-
ply online at:
2020census.gov/jobs
As part of the appli-
cation process, you will
be asked to respond to
questions that relate to
your educational, work
and other experience. If
you need help, just call
1-855-562-2020.
If hired, your work
schedule will depend on
your position. Generally,
hours for field positions
are flexible. Some posi-
tions require day hours,
and others evenings and
weekends.
Supervisory positions
require employees to be
available for certain day,
evening and possibly
weekend shifts.
The goal of the Cen-
sus Bureau is to place
the Census takers in his
or her own community.
Employees are paid
weekly. Field employees
will be reimbursed for
authorized work ex-
penses like mileage, in-
curred while conducting
Census work. Pay dur-
ing the training period is
a slightly lower rate.
wellness and independence.
How do I get started?
The physical therapy ser-
vices at Warm Springs Holis-
tic Health are accessible to all
individuals eligible for man-
aged care.
Your experience starts
with a visit to your medical
doctor, who can write a re-
ferral if they determine that
you would benefit from
physical therapy.
Once your referral is ap-
proved by managed care, you
will receive a phone call from
the physical therapy office to
schedule your initial evalua-
tion.
I still have questions. How
can I learn more?
Please feel free to contact
War m Springs Holistic
Health at 541-777-2663 for
more information. Our op-
erating hours are Monday-
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community
notes...
The Boys & Girls
Club of Warm Springs
is enrolling now for its
summer program.
Membership forms
are available at the club.
The Summer Pro-
gram will be available
weekdays from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., meals pro-
vided through the sum-
mer.
The member fee is
$25. For more infor-
mation call 541-553-
2323. Scholarships are
available through
Warm Springs Hous-
ing. Stop by their of-
fice to apply.
Canyon Ranch
Kids Camp is coming
up in June. It’s a Chris-
tian Camp for boys and
girls ages 8-13. Girls
camp is June 18-20
and boys camp June 21-
23. For more informa-
tion contact Gladys
Grant, 541-325-2650.
Howlak Tichum
Douglas Ray McConnell ~ 1945-2019
Douglas
Ray
McConnell passed away
suddenly from heart-re-
lated problems on May
13, 2019 at the age of
73.
He was born Sep-
tember 5, 1945 in
McMinnville to Lowell
and
Beatrice
McConnell.
He was a proud
graduate of McMinnville
High School, and served
in the Army National
Guard for six years.
On August 28, 1971,
he married the love of
his life, Pattee Fox, of
Willamina. In 1977, they
had one daughter, An-
gela, his pride and joy.
The three shared a spe-
cial and close relation-
ship.
Doug worked for Mt.
Jefferson Plywood in
Madras, US Plywood in
Willamina, and Warm
Springs Forest Products
Industries, running the
lathe initially and then as
a millwright.
He retired in 2007
after 42 faithful years.
He was a hard working,
disciplined man who
never took short cuts
and always got the job
done right.
After retirement,
Doug enjoyed not going
to work, delivering Meals
on Wheels, working
around the house and
yard, and going on vari-
ous adventures; but, his
favorite things were
camping at the Metolius
River with dear friends,
the Oregon Coast, and
fishing in Alaska.
He was an avid
hunter and fisherman,
Green Bay Packer fan,
model train enthusiast,
loved old rock and roll
(especially Neil Dia-
mond), and enjoyed
cooking and baking.
He loved making a
fruitcake every Christ-
mas and sharing it with
the few who would eat
it.
Doug was always ac-
tive in his community,
generous with his time,
and available to help oth-
ers whenever needed. He
was kind, patient, respect-
ful, selfless, and steadfast.
He was a big man with a
big heart, big morals, and
high integrity.
Doug and Pattee
shared a beautiful mar-
riage which was admired
by many, and full of
love, respect for each
other, laughter, compas-
sion, and compromise.
They always took care of
each other and ended
each day with a kiss
goodnight.
He loved listening to
Pattee play the piano and
would stop whatever he
was doing to listen.
Although his absence
leaves an aching hole in
the hearts of many, may
the pain be slightly less
knowing he was doing
something he loved to do:
enjoying a beautiful day
on a country drive with
his dear wife.
He is survived by his
beloved wife Pattee,
daughter Angela, niece
Jan Snyder, cousins
Sheree Mauro and
Colton Harper, and cat
Whiskers.
He will also be sorely
missed by many nieces,
nephews, extended fam-
ily, and dear friends.
A memorial service is
planned for May 31 at 2
p.m. at the Metolius
Train Depot. A reception
will follow at the Madras
Senior Center. Packer at-
tire welcome.
A graveside service
will be held at a later date
at the Dundee Pioneer
Cemetery.