Page 2
Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
March 10, 2021
Featured on
OHA billboard
campaign
Scott Kalama is featured on the
Oregon Health Authority full-sized
billboard campaign promoting the
safety measure of wearing a mask.
Because of its prominent display,
“My first thought when I saw the
billboard in Madras was ‘Oh, Man!’”
Scott says. The billboards can also
be seen in Klamath Falls, Eugene,
Portland, and at the Oregon Coast.
Scott is the underage drinking
prevention coordinator for Warm
Springs Health and Human Ser-
vices. The Oregon Health Author-
ity earlier this year advertised for
people to apply to be featured in
the billboard campaign.
Scott applied and won the com-
petition. “I encourage people to
apply for these kinds of things,”
Scott says, “because they do choose
people from Warm Springs and
Central Oregon.”
He adds, “I decided to apply
because I felt like it would be a good
opportunity for me to gain
more experience, and help with the
Masks Save Lives campaign. And
it was a fun opportunity.”
Scott worked with Weeble
Mountain Casting on the project.
You can see their webpage at
weeblemountain.com
“If you’re interested in acting or
modeling, I encourage you to apply
at this talent agency for upcoming
opportunities,” Scott says.
D.McMechan/Spilyay
Scott Kalama, the tribes’ Prevention underage age drinking coordinator, featured on the highway billboard in Madras.
Tribal youth work program accepting applications
The 2021 Student After-School
Work program is now open. This
is a chance for young people to gain
work experience, and earn high
school credits. Some of the terms
of the program:
The student must have a rec-
ommendation from a high school
counselor, have good attendance,
and be on track to graduate. The
On the Tribal Council agenda for March
The following are items coming up
on the Tribal Council agenda for the
rest of March, subject to change at
Council discretion:
Wednesday, March 10
9 a.m.: Finance position discus-
sion with Alfred Estimo, depart-
ment director.
10: Self-governance Finance dis-
cussion with Robert Brunoe,
Vernon Wolf and Alfred Estimo.
11: Cares Act Funding discus-
sion with Michele Stacona, Secre-
tary-Treasurer; and Alfred Estimo.
1:30 p.m.: Memorandum of
understanding with St. Charles
Medical and Warm Springs Behav-
ioral Health with Laura Dawkins
and Caroline Cruz.
2:30: Master’s research project
discussion with Casandra Moses.
Monday, March 15
9 a.m.: Deschutes Basin habitat
conservation and North Unit Irri-
gation District discussion with Rob-
ert Brunoe and Josh Newton.
1:30 p.m.: Treaty Rights emerg-
ing issues with John Ogan.
3:30: Karnopp attorneys con-
tract discussion with Ellen Grover
and Josh Newton.
4: Integrated Resource Manage-
ment Plan update with the Branch
of Natural Resources.
Thursday and Friday, March
18 and 19: Columbia River Inter-
Tribal Fish Commission meeting
via Zoom.
Monday, March 22
9 a.m.: Secretary-Treasurer up-
date with Michele Stacona.
9:30: April agenda and review
minutes with Michele.
10: Legislative update calls.
11: Covid-19 update and School
District 509-J update.
1:30 p.m.: Enrollments with
Lucille Suppach-Samson of Vital
Stastics.
2: Cannabis Commission update
with Ronald Roome.
2:30: Appeals Court update.
3: Development update with
Bruce Irwin.
3:30: Tribal Employment Rights
Office update with the TERO
Commission.
Tuesday, March 23
9 a.m.: Human Resources up-
date with Cheryl Tom.
9:30: Finace update with Alfred.
10: Governmental Affairs up-
date with Louie Pitt.
10:30: Managed Care update
with Michael Collins.
11: Administrative Services up-
date with Michele.
1:30 p.m.: Procurement update
with Libby Chase.
2: Tribal Court update with
Chief Judge Lisa Lomas.
2:30: Public Safety update with
Carmen Smith.
3:30: Natural Resources update
with Robert Brunoe.
Wednesday, March 24
9 a.m.: Health and Human Ser-
vices update with Caroline Cruz.
9:30: Education update with
Valerie Switzler.
10: Public Utilities update with
Travis Wells.
1:30 p.m.: TERO update with
Wendell Jim.
2: Gaming Commission/Sur-
veillance update with Josephine
Johnson.
Items for future consideration:
Kah-Nee-Ta update. Permit, Warm
Springs wastewater treatment plant.
program is open to youth ages 14
to 21. College students, between
ages 18 and 24, may apply.
Work placement will be deter-
mined based on the student’s fu-
ture and current career goals. Work
sites are on the reservation, or in
Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook or
Wasco counties.
Apply online at the Confeder-
ated Tribes job portal. Call
WEDD to complete the intake.
Other terms: Provide tribal iden-
tification, Social Security card,
proof of residency; and a letter
that the youth is available and al-
lowed to work. All students need
a resume. Males of age must be
registered with Selective Service.
For more information call 541-
553-3328. Or email:
wayne.miller@wstribes.org
Or call 541-553-3324; or email:
melinda.poitra@wstribes.org