Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
July 15, 2020
Summer youth work program cancelled
The Warm Springs Stu-
dent Summer Work pro-
gram is cancelled until fur-
ther notice.
Because
of
the
coronavirus pandemic,
youth safety and health are
more important at this time.
The cancellation will con-
tinue until we have a work
environment safe from
Covid-19, said Melinda
Poitra, director of the
Workforce and Economic De-
velopment Department, and
Workforce Innovation and
Opportuntiy Act program.
Students with any ques-
tions may call the WEDD-
WIOA office at 541-553-
3324. Or email:
melinda.poitra@wstribes.org
The decision to cancel the
summer youth work pro-
gram reflects the ongoing
concern on the reservation
regarding the virus. As ex-
amples of some recent de-
velopments:
Since March, more than
100 people on the reserva-
tion have tested positive for
the coronavirus. This month
Tribal Council members
agreed to self quarantine;
and last week the Tribal
Courthouse closed for two
days because a person who
visited the lower floor of the
building later tested positive.
Water: long-term solution later this year or 2021
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Currently, the crew is
working with Buchanan &
Associates and IHS to de-
velop a solution that in-
volves a 12-inch pipe burst-
ing through the existing 14-
inch pipe.
The ultimate goal is to
provide a permanent fix
with a new 16-inch main-
line to be installed across
the Shitike Creek bridge.
The timeline for a perma-
nent fix is late this year or
early 2021.
Utilities is still request-
ing that the community ad-
here to conservation efforts,
and continue the boil water
notice until we can get solu-
tions to the problematic
mainlines.
Simnasho-Schoolie
system
The Utilities Branch is
currently soliciting pricing to
order and install a booster
pack to replace the anti-
quated booster station for
the Schoolie water system.
The Schoolie system re-
mains a potential failure
risk, requiring constant
monitoring to ensure the
existing booster station is
operable.
Utilities still encourages
folks on this system—par-
ticularly the Schoolie sys-
tem—to conserve water and
to only use water for per-
sonal use. As of this no-
tice, the boil water notice is
still lifted, and normal con-
sumption is allowed.
Sidwalter System
The Sidwalter water sys-
tem is still operational with-
out any community notices.
Utilities is still working to get
the electrical and pump up-
grades to ensure normal
operations.
LeClaire system
Utilities is currently solic-
iting prices to bring the
LeClaire residents on to the
Agency water system, as the
well those serving homes
that have failed. The resi-
dents there are being deliv-
ered water until we can get
them on to the Agency sys-
tem.
Travis Wells, General
Manager, Branch of Public
Utilities.
A welcome and careful reopening
D
id you know the brick-
work pattern of the museum
outside walls includes one
center brick that is out of
place. The overall pattern
resembles the weaving of a
traditional Plateau basket.
Weavers often intentionally
leave one stitch out of place.
This is done to identify
ownership; or as a reminder
that ‘no one except God is
perfect.’ The out-of-place
stitch was the inspiration for
leaving the brick out of
place. The distinctive front
door handles (far right) to
the museum are reminiscent
of a men’s traditional rega-
lia bustle.
Spilyay photos
When you visit the museum, walk around the
building and see if you can find the one center
dark brick that is intentially out of place.
Carptentry: Open—re-
pair sub-floors, facia board,
hard siding, decks and deck
covering.
Electrical: Minor elec-
trical—Light fixtures and
outlets… sorry, no roping
(running new lines).
Roofs: Repairs only—
Flat or pitched, shingles re-
placement or aluminum
(corrugated); and roof
sheathing repair.
Make Readies: To in-
spect any home that is to be
rented and/or sold.
Thorough walk-through of
entire unit (interior and exte-
rior): Doors, windows, cabi-
nets, pain, heating and cool-
ing, plumbing, floors, founda-
tion and coverings, appliances,
roofs, landscape, etc.
Landscaping: Pruning
Tribal Appeals Court
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs seek
to fill one vacancy on the Warm Springs Court of
Appeals. The Warm Springs Court of Appeals con-
sists of judges appointed for a term of three years
by the Tribal Council. Minimum eligibility require-
ments include:
Must be at least 26 years of age; and have a
Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accred-
ited by the American Bar Association. Also:
No felony conviction; and no criminal convic-
tion under the Warm Springs Tribal Code for 12
months preceding application. And:
Demonstrate a high moral character; physically
able to perform duties of a judge; and demonstrate
the ability to solve problems and judge with fair-
ness.
Applicant must pass the tribal bar examination
with six months of assuming office; and uphold the
Oath of Office. An appeals court judge shall not
serve on the Tribal Council or any other tribal board
or committee.
Compensation is set by Tribal Council. If you
are interested, please submit the following docu-
ments:
Letter of Interest, resume, background check
form and credit check form. Applicants can pick
up the credit and background check forms from
the executive management office; or download
online at the tribal website. All documents must be
submitted to:
Michele Stacona, Secretary-Treasurer/CEO. PO
Box 455, Warm Springs, OR 97761
Or drop off at the management office. Dead-
line to apply is Monday, August 13, 2020.
Tribes’ Covid-19 requirements
It is critical that anyone on the reservation who has
been diagnosed with a positive case of Covid-19 com-
plete at least the 14-day isolation period.
That means staying in a room separate from your
family, and not having direct contact with anyone, as
possible.
The Public Health nurses will call to check on you
and assist with resources. For anyone who has had close
contact with a positive case of Covid-19, but who has
either not been tested or tested negative, you need to
stay home for 14 days and take all precautions to keep
others safe.
You may not have any symptoms during the 14-day
incubation period; so it’s best to stay home and isolate
just in case.
Well Rounded Handyman serving Warm Springs
Well Rounded Handyman
Services bringing more than
25 years of experience:
General
ser vices:
Painting—Exterior, Interior,
roll or spray, and drywall.
Plumbing: Repairs
and/or replacement of ex-
isting plumbing fixtures in-
clude sub surrounds,
replumb existing lines; and
water heaters.
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of trees and shrubbery, lawn
mowing and removal of veg-
etation debris.
We have the tools, truck
with cur rent license, and li-
ability insurance. Competitive
in price evaluation.
Please call Desi Wheeler
(tribal member) to enquire
about all work neeed. 541-
419-7521. Or email:
Missiondw51@gmail.com