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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the editor The phones It has been many weeks since our phones have been working normally. We’ve been told the phones will be working nor- mally again in a few weeks, as Telecom is waiting for another switch to come in. Please note that the tribes’ Office of Information Sys- tems does not place the work orders for the phones; those go through Mail and Recep- tion. Raynele can also place them out when needed. I appreciate OIS staff, Raynele, John and Todd for everything they are doing. Please call me at 541-553- 1161 if you have any ques- tions. Thank you. Martha Winishut, Mail and Recep- tion. Save money during summer We are now seeing the first real heat this summer with temperatures nearing 100 degrees. This year is also the first anniversary of last year’s deadly and history- making ‘heat dome’. The Energy Trust of Or- egon is a nonprofit that helps utility customers reduce en- ergy use. Here are five tips to help you save energy and keep your home cool. Plus, with energy prices climbing, these simple home improvements can provide much-needed fi- nancial relief. Power down heat-generat- ing devices: Home appli- ances, electronics and incan- descent light bulbs create heat when on. Power down and consider upgrading to LED—light emitting diode— lights, which operate more efficiently and don’t give off excess heat. Skip the oven and use the microwave, stovetop or grill outside, if possible. Use your windows strate- gically: Less light means less heat. Close windows, blinds, shades and curtains to keep heat outside. Light-colored window cov- erings also help reflect heat away. Close windows and window coverings in hot weather during the day to keep hot air out and open windows at night or early morning to let cool air in. As a longer-term strategy, consider planting trees or tall shrubs to filter sunlight be- fore it enters your home. A ceiling fan can help cir- culate cool air from your air conditioning. Keep hot air out and cool air in: Sealing air leaks and insulating your home can re- duce cooling and heating costs. Make the most of air con- ditioning: When no one is home, set the air conditioner or heat pump thermostat a few degrees higher than nor- mal. Check the system air fil- ter regularly and change it when it looks dirty. A dirty filter makes the system work less efficiently and reduces airflow. Make sure all vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet floors, walls and ceilings. Hannah Mullin, the En- ergy Trust of Oregon. Revival in Warm Springs A Revival with Sister Genevieve Skidmore is com- ing up at the Warm Springs Pavilion, by the Community Center, in July. The Revival will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 22-24. The Friday event will start with dinner at 5 p.m., and the 6:30 pm. Kingdom Council Call. Saturday starts with breakfast at 8 a.m., and the Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo June 29, 2022 Donation for water The Confederated Tribes wish to thank the Laborers’ International Union of North America. The union presented two checks to the tribes for a total of $3,000 to help address the ongoing wa- ter crisis. Last year the union delivered pallets of water to Warm Springs, and this year donated the funds. Presenting the checks were union manager and secretary-treasurer Zack Revival at 10; followed by noon lunch, Revival at 1:30 p.m.; dinner at 5 p.m., and Revival at 6:30 p.m. The Sunday breakfast at 8:30 a.m. is followed by the Revival at 10. For more in- formation contact: Val Fuaiva at 541-977- 7695. Sue Harrison at 541- 556-2368. Urbana Manion at 541-419-4821. For pets of the reservation The Oregon Humane So- ciety veterinary care team and Fences for Fido partnered with Warm Springs Fire and Safety to host a wellness and vaccine clinic in Warm Springs in mid June. Fences for Fido is a non- profit that builds enclosure for pets. The June pet clinic al- lowed people to come and receive medical care, vac- cines, food and more for their dogs and cats. The clinic cared for over 100 animals, providing vac- cines, wellness exams and more. The Oregon Humane Society also took 18 surren- ders of puppies and kittens. Additionally, Fences for Fido distributed 6,500 pounds of food to residents. To be invited on the res- Courtesy HHS Culver, and director of or- ganizing Ben Nelson, pictured here with Dan Martinez, tribal Emergency Management; Caroline Cruz, general man- ager Health and Human Ser- vices; and Senior pro- gram director Council- man Wilson Wewa. ervation to work with the community is sincerely a tribute to the staff members and volunteers who made this possible. Sam Lee, Oregon Hu- mane Society staff mem- ber. KWSO and kwso.org for up- dates. Warm Springs Community Wellness offers adult basket- ball at the old elementary school gym on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8:30 pm and Friday at noon. ment Hood River Office - CRITPD-Police Officer - Multiple Vacancies. Salary: $53,061 - $57,948. Enforcement Depart- ment Hood River Office - CRITPD-Dispatcher/Com- munications officer - Mul- tiple Vacancies. Salary: $41,135 - $44,971. Fishery Science Depart- ment Hagerman, Idaho - Genomics Researcher. Sal- ary: $51,068 – $65,906. Community notes... The Summer Accelera- tion Camp for first- through eighth-grade stu- dents is scheduled for August 1 through the 19. The camp for non-kindergarteners will be weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Warm Springs Acad- emy. And for kinder- garteners the program will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can register online, or at the school district office. For more information call the Jefferson Country Com- munity Learning Center at 541-475-0388. Starting this Friday, July 1, the Warm Springs Acad- emy office will be open Mondays and Wesdnesdays 9 a.m. till noon. The Senior Wellness program is moving back into the Senior Wellness Center this week. They will not have Senior Lunch this Wednes- day, June 29, and will notify seniors about Friday’s lunch once they know. Check out Board, committee positions The Northwest Port- land Area Indian Health Board suicide prevention project—the Tribal Health-Reaching out InVolves Ever yone, or THRIVE—has partnered with the Indian Health Ser vices, tribes and tribal or ganizations acr oss Indian Countr y. Together, they are develop- ing the 988 direct 3-digit mental health emer gency resource. The service is go- ing live in July. Spilyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus in Memorium: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our of- fices are located at 4174 Highway 3 in Warm Springs. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 489, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: 541-553-2210 or 541-771-7521 E-Mail: david.mcmechan@wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $20.00 The Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes is advertising for the following: The Culture and Heritage Committee—Six tribal member positions, plus one alternate per tribe. Two members each of the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute tribes. Person should be community oriented and pos- sess a positive rapport with the community. Education Committee—Three tribal member po- sitions plus one alternate. Health and Welfare Committee—Three tribal member positions plus one alternate. Review and rec- ommend to the Tribal Council on health and welfare service delivery systems, legislation development and implementation on federal and state levels. Land Use Planning Committee—Three tribal member positions plus one alternate. Review requests for land use permits, zoning ordinance changes and possible comprehensive plan updates. Range, Irrigation and Agriculture Committee— Three tribal member positions plus one alternate. Review and recommend to the Tribal Council on range ordinances, review proposed range units, programs and projects. Timber Committee—Three tribal member posi- tions plus one alternate. Fish and Wildlife—On and Off Reservation— Committees—Six tribal member positions plus two al- ternates. The Tribal Council also seeks to fill three posi- tions on the Confederated Tribes’ Telecom enter- prise board. Two of the positions call for tribal mem- bers, and one position is open to a non-member. Please submit letter and resume not later than July 11: Drop off at the tribal administration building ad- dressed to the Secretary-Treasurer/CEO. Or by mail: CTWS Secretary Treasurer/CEO, PO Box 455, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Please sign a criminal background check. Forms can be emailed to you. Return signed form to the Manage- ment office. Information will be submitted confiden- tially to the S-T. CRITFC jobs The Columbia River In- ter-Tribal Fish Commission is advertising to fill the fol- lowing positions: Office of the Executive Director - Deputy Director - Salary: $125,000 - $142,000. Please visit our jobs board to apply, www.critfc.org/jobs Office of Executive Di- rector - Public Information Specialist - Salary Range: $65,137 – $71,651. In-Lieu and Treaty Fish- ing Access Sites - Fishing Site Maintenance Worker - Three Vacancies. Wage Range: $16.58 - $17.69 hourly. Enforcement Depart- To homeowners The Warm Springs Hous- ing Authority is now accept- ing applications for the Ho- meowner Assistance Fund pro- gram that could mean one-time mortgage assistance of up to $4,000 for eligible tribal mem- bers who reside on the Warm Springs Reservation. There is an income eligibility require- ment. Applications can be filled out online, or you can pick up an application at Housing, or the Warm Springs Credit En- terprise office. Birth announcements Nizhoni Ember Wallulatum-Medina Jose G. Medina and Matilda R. Wallulatum of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Nizhoni Ember Wallulatum-Medina, born on June 15, 2022. Nizhoni joins brothers Hazen, 12, and Ezra, 1; and sister Zariah, 9. Grandparents on the father’s side are Aristeo ‘Eddie’ Martinez Medina of Mexico; and the late Sally Char- ley Medina of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Fred and Olivia Wallulatum of Warm Springs. Alexandria Rain Florez Desmond Ray Florez and Ida Frank of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Alexandria Rain Florez, born on June 14, 2022. Alexandria joins brother Anthony, 5; and sister Lawanda, 7. Grandparents on the father’s side are Isabelle Maria Florez and Frank Jim of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Andrea Morales and Eldred Frank.
