Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
Infrastructure:
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For the tribes, on hand
were Council members,
management and Finance,
Health and Human Services,
Utilities, Managed Care,
Emergency Response, Sani-
tation and others.
There were four main
topics of discussion: The
domestic water system, the
wastewater system, solid
waste management and the
landfill, and housing.
Because of the water cri-
sis, the first topic to be ad-
dressed was the water deliv-
ery system. Yet the waste-
water, solid waste—residen-
tial garbage service—landfill,
and housing discussions were
equally concerning. Some
examples:
Russell Graham, tribal
Sanitarian, talked about the
landfill and collection system.
To address issues surround-
ing these services, Graham
estimated that more than $35
million would be needed over
the next ten years.
Sanitation has three gar-
June 19, 2019
Water just one of the pressing needs
bage trucks serving the res-
ervation—and only one of
them is working. The trucks
are beyond their lifespan—
they’re 2001 models—and
the two that are not work-
ing would be too expensive
to repair.
Mr. Graham has a staff
of just three, while eight are
needed. The landfill itself
is a wholly separate and po-
tentially much more serious
problem, Graham said.
One problem is the ille-
gal dumping of hazardous
waste on the reservation.
Some of those responsible
are from off the reserva-
tion, traveling from as far
away as Bend and The
Dalles in order to leave their
hazardous waste.
With no protective lining,
there is evidence of leach-
ing below the landfill; and the
groundwater is only 18 feet
below the surface. The
drinking water treatment
plant is not that far away
from the landfill, another
concern.
Chico Holliday, water-
wastewater manager with
Utilities, discussed the
wastewater system. There
was a break recently below
the War m Springs Jail.
Some may have thought this
was related to the drinking
water system, but it was
unrelated Mr. Holliday said.
The wastewater pipes are
terracotta, an earthenware
material that is no longer
used for piping, Holliday
said. “These are museum
quality pipes,” he said.
With the Shitike Creek
drinking water break hap-
pening at the same time as
the wastewater break,
Housing and Construction
pitched in to help Utilities,
Holliday said.
The ideal solution would
be to replace the terracotta
pipes with actual sewer
pipes, he said.
Danielle Wood, Housing
Authority director, gave the
update for her department.
The waiting list for Hous-
ing is at 415 people, she said.
There are a total of 312
units—tribal, HUD, tax
credit units and the trailer
park—so the number of
people on the waiting list is
actually more than the num-
ber of units.
Housing contends with
methamphetamine contami-
nation in some units. The
staff has become skilled at
the decontamination pro-
cess, Ms. Wood said. But it’s
expensive: Up to $20,000
per unit. There are 37 units
that are not available due to
contamination.
Alyssa Macy gave the up-
date on the domestic water
system. The goal for now is
begin replacing the plant,
located on the Deschutes
River, in the year 2022.
This is a narrow timeline,
with the $31million to $40
million price being the big-
gest hurdle.
The potential funding
agencies expressed their will-
ingness to help, within their
own capacities.
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Kindergarten enrollment
Warm Springs Acad-
emy kindergarten enroll-
ment packets need to be
turned by this Wednesday,
June 19. The office will
soon be closing, and par-
ents need to get new kin-
dergartners in our system.
Dave McMechan
Warm Springs Community Calendar
Brought to you by KWSO 91.9 FM
Thursday, June 20
The Senior Wellness
Center is having Senior
lunch at noon. Seniors 60
and older eat for free, 59
and under are $5 and youth
under 13 are $3 at the Se-
nior Wellness Center.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting to-
day at noon at the Behav-
ioral Health Center; and a
Narcotics Anonymous
meeting at 6 p.m. at the
Shaker Church.
There is Ichishkin class
today from noon to 1 p.m.
at the museum. Bring your
own lunch.
There’s
a
food
handler’s class today
from 2-4 p.m. in the Health
and Wellness Center
atrium. This is the last
class they are doing for
June.
Friday, June 21
A senior citizen fitness
class is held Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at
Employment
The following jobs were
advertised recently with
the Warm Springs Human
Resources Department.
Applicants are encour-
aged to attach cover let-
ter and resume with com-
pleted application.
Incomplete applica-
tions will not be pro-
cessed.
10:45 at the Senior build-
ing. After class, partici-
pants can eat brunch.
There is a Behavior
Health Walk-In Clinic to-
day. Appointments are
available between 1 and 5
p.m. The medical social
workers at the clinic can
help with screenings, as-
sessments, crisis interven-
tion and many other things
for children, adolescents
and adults.
Saturday, June 22
The Rock, Gem & Min-
eral Show continues to-
day and tomorrow at the
Jefferson County Fair-
grounds from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. There are booths, ven-
dors, nightly entertain-
ment, activities and daily
field trips. Parking and ad-
mission are free.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting this
morning at 10 at the Be-
havioral Health Center.
A live comedy night
Questions regarding
application process can
be directed to 541-553-
3262. For full job descrip-
tions see: warmsprings-
nsn.gov
Security officer. Cor-
rections officer. Commu-
nity Health nurse. Warm
Springs Housing Author-
ity construction worker.
Housing Authority main-
tenance worker. Housing
Authority fiscal officer.
with comedians Susan
Rice and Art Krug is this
evening at the Elks Lodge
in Mardras. Doors will
open at 7 p.m., the show
starts at 8. It is a 21 and
over event. Tickets will be
sold at the door.
Sunday, June 23
Warm Springs Chris-
tian Fellowship meets
this morning at 9:30 at the
Senior Center.
The Warm Springs Bap-
tist Church has Sunday
School at 10, and Wor-
ship Service at 11 this
morning.
The Warm Springs
Food Bank is located at
the Presbyterian Church.
They are open from 11:30-
1:30 today. All food banks
and pantries do take dona-
tions of non-perishable food
or cash
Monday, June 24
Senior fitness class is
this morning at 10:45 at
Firefighter-Engines
(eight positions). CPS
Center supervisor. Police
officer. Surveillance officer.
Secretary-Treasurer. Chief
Operaitons Officer. Assis-
tant interagency Hotshot
crew superintendent. Pro-
tective care provider. RN
service coordinator.
Teacher aide. Assistant
enginer operator. Com-
munications officer.
WIC coordinator/regis-
tered dietician. CPS spe-
cialist. Medical social
worker. Teacher assis-
tant. Bus driver (limited
the Senior Center.
There is Women’s
Prayer Group at the
Presbyterian Church from
12:15-12:45 today. All
women are welcome.
Here are the groups and
classes today at the Be-
havioral Health Center:
Women’s Talking Circle at
2, Adult Substance Abuse
Education is at 4 p.m.,
and Aftercare at 5:30.
Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation will
have an orientation ses-
sion today at 3 in the Cul-
ture and Heritage building
conference room, second
floor. Those who cannot
make it to one of the
scheduled weekly ses-
sions, call 541-553-4952
to request a one-on-one
orientation.
Tuesday, June 25
The Summer Food
Service Meal Program
will be available today at
at the Warm Springs
duratio n).
Indian Head Casino
The following are posi-
tions advertised with the
Indian Head Casino:
Slot key person - Con-
tact Kyle Schackmann,
541-460-7777 ext. 7724.
Revenue auditor -
Sean McLane 541-460-
7777 ext. 7705.
Staff accountant -
Sean.
Players Club hosts
(one part-time and two full-
time) - Janell Smith 541-
460-7777 ext. 7729.
Host cashier (part-
time) - Heather Cody -
Youth Center. Breakfast is
served from 8:45-9:15 and
lunch 12-12:30. Nutritious
meals are free to kids 18
and under. Bridges High
School at Westside School
is also serving; breakfast
is from 7:45-8:30 and
lunch 12-12:30; and
Today’s Senior Lunch
is at noon at the Senior
Wellness Center. Seniors
60 and older eat for free,
59 and under are $5 and
youth under 13 are $3 at
the Senior Wellness Cen-
ter.
Today at the Behavioral
Health Center there is an
Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting at noon; a Re-
lapse Prevention group
at noon; Men’s Group is
at 1, and Adult Alcohol
and Drug Education class
at 3:30.
The Jefferson County
Food Bank is located at
556 SE Seventh Street in
Madras. They are open for
distribution this afternoon.
Voc Rehab in Warm
Springs will hold an orien-
tation session today at 3 in
Behavioral Health Center
conference room. Those
who cannot make it to one
of the scheduled weekly
sessions can call 541-553-
4952 to request a one-on-
one orientation.
There is a Warriors for
Wellbriety meeting this
evening at High Lookee
Lodge. They have drum
practice at 6:30 and the
meeting is at 7:30.
541-460-7777 ext. 7710 or
7755.
Line cook - Peggy.
Cofffee stations atten-
dant (part-time) - Heather.
Server (two part-time) -
Heather.
Tule Grill attendant
(part-time and full-time) -
Alex Manzano or Christine
Brunoe541-460-7777 ext.
7725.
Tule Grill cook - Alex
or Christine.
Cage cashier (two full-
time) - Wyval Rosamilia
541-460-7777 ext. 7737.
Security officer - Tim
Kerr - 541-460-7777 ext.
7749.
Casino positions: All
applicants must be over the
age of 21 to work in the ca-
sino. Applicants 18 to 20
may apply for server, host/
cashier, busser, dish-
washer positions.
Applications online:
indianheadgaming.com
Plateau Travel Plaza
Wednesday, June 26
There is Senior Fitness
class this morning at 10:45
at the Senior Center. Follow-
ing class, participants can
enjoy a meal.
Wellbriety Court group
meets at 11 this morning at
the Behavioral Health
Center.There is also a
Women’s Group at 1, An-
ger Management class at
4, and an evening Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting at 7.
The following positions
are advertised with the Pla-
teau Travel Plaza:
Security Officer - Doug
Super - 541-777-2818.
Line cook lead - Esten
Culps - 541-777-2817.
Line cook - Esten
Culpus - 541-777-2817.
Prep cook (part-time) -
Esten.