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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
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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.