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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the editor Pet clinic this Saturday Fences for Fido and part- ners this Saturday, August 13 will host the Warm Springs Pet Wellness and Vaccine Clinic. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warm Springs Fire Depart- ment, 2112 Wasco Street. There is no registration required—Service is first- come, first-serve. This is free to Warm Springs residents only. Masks are required while on the premises. Dog and cat services in- clude physical exam, vaccina- tions, parasite prevention, treatment of minor wounds and infections, and flea and tick prevention. Please have your dog on a leash, and cat in a carrier. For more infor mation please contact Fences for Fido: info@FencesForFido.org Or you can call 402-416- 6506. Sincerely, Fences for Fido. Birth Ellona J’Dae Kalama Simeon Kalama and Sa- rah Kalama of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Ellona J’Dae Kalama, born on July 16, 2022. Grandparents on the father’s side are J’Dean and the late Foster Kalama of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Gwen and the late Charles Leutwiler of Madras. In-state tuition for all Native students Enrolled members of all federally recognized tribal nations will pay only the in- state tuition at Oregon State University beginning this fall. The in-state tuition will apply to Native students re- gardless of where they live. The policy will apply to both new and currently en- rolled undergraduate and graduate students and cov- ers all for-credit courses at OSU. The university was estab- lished under the Morrill Land Grant College Act of 1862. The act resulted in the seizure of nearly 11 million acres belonging to 250 sov- ereign tribal nations, with little or no compensation. Students who are en- rolled members of one of Oregon’s nine tribes may also be eligible for the state’s new Oregon Tribal Student Grant Program. This pro- vides assistance up to the cost of attendance at public and private non-profit col- leges and universities in the state. Meanwhile, Por tland State University also offers in-state tuition to any student who is part of a federally recognized Native American tribe. The university says the tu- ition discount is an effort to provide a welcoming envi- ronment to Native students on campus. PSU’s program is sepa- rate from the Oregon Tribal Student Grant. That covers tuition and expenses at col- leges in the state for students from Oregon’s nine recog- nized tribes. The Airshow of the Cascades is coming to the Madras Airport on August 26 and 27. The Friday show will be in the evening and on Sat- urday the performance is in the afternoon. Tick- ets are available online at cascadeairshow.com Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo August 10, 2022 Columbia tribes, CRITFC release new Energy Vision The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Com- mission and its member tribes envision a future where the Columbia Ba- sin electric power system supports healthy and harvestable fish and wild- life populations, protects tribal treaty and cultural resources, and provides clean, reliable, and afford- able electricity. Dramatic changes in Columbia Basin salmon populations and the West Coast energy planning environment prompted CRITFC to undertake the second major revi- sion of its energy-related recommendations in- tended to protect the tribes’ treaty-secured fish, wildlife, cultural and other resources. Many Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead populations are near ex- tinction. The climate cri- sis is now decades under- way. Without strong ac- tion, this will further re- duce the survival of salmon and steelheadm and damage every part of the region’s economy and environment. Renewable resources will play a larger role in meeting future electricity needs in the region. Under the right conditions they can reduce greenhouse gases and ben- efit salmon. Without proper integra- For years of service Portland Electric and the Confederated Tribes un- veiled a new plaque at the viewpoint overlooking the Reregulating reservoir, hon- oring the service of Jim Manion to the river, fish and wildlife, and power genera- tion in the region. With his transition earlier this year from Power and Water Enterprises to the Tribal Council, PGE wishes to recognize Councilman Manion’s contributions to the partnership on the Deschutes River. Correction and apology Courtesy PGE On hand at Power and Water for the dedication and unveiling of the commemorative plaque. The plaque unveiling cer- emony included leaders from the tribal organization, includ- ing the Branch of Natural Resources, and the PGE team. Visitors can stop by to see the plaque at a pullout on Pelton Dam Road. Councilman Manion first joined Warm Springs Power and Water in 1981 at the age of 21, working first as an inspection trainee in the En- gineering Division for the tribes’ hydro plant and the Re-reg dam, then under con- ~ Howlak Tichum ~ Alvis Wesley Smith IV ~ 1992-2022 The previous Spilyay Tymoo contained an egregious error in the publication of the Howlak Tichum of Alvis Wesley Smith IV. The Spilyay apologizes for the error, and is printing the Howlak as submitted, at right. Sincerest apologies for the mistake. David McMechan 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 tion and siting, renewable resources can make things worse for Colum- bia River salmon and other tribal resources. A major theme of this Energy Vision is to ensure that renewable resources in combina- tion with increased stor- age, reductions in peak demand, and increased energy efficiency can provide clean, adequate, reliable, and affordable electricity, support the restoration of healthy, har vestable salmon populations, and pre- vent future damage to salmon and steelhead and other tribal re- sources caused by the electrical system. For the full and thor- ough explanation of the Ener g y Vision see the CRITFC website: critfc.org Aja DeCoteau, Ex- ecutive Director, Co- lumbia River Inter- Tribal Fish Commission. The veterans group ‘For Veterans-By Veterans’ meets every Monday from 4-5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Community-Se- nior Center. Veterans of all eras, active-duty mili- tary, guard and reserve are invited to join for an afternoon social hour. Alvis Wesley Smith IV of Warm Springs passed away June 30, 2022. He was 29. Alvis was born Sep- tember 7, 1992 to parents Alvis Smith III of Warm Springs and Juanita Kalama, in Madras. Alvis attended Madras High School, graduating in 2011. He played foot- ball, baseball, basketball and wrestling. He also par- ticipated in boxing and rodeo. Alvis worked at Bright Wood Corporation, and in Range and Agriculture. He loved the out- doors—hunting, fishing, wild horse racing, rodeo, horses and family time. Alvis was a caring, loving, smart, hard-working man. He touched many lives in his walk here—He will be missed greatly. Alvis is survived by his struction. In time he took on a su- pervisory role, working his way over the years to the gen- eral manager position. During his tenure as gen- eral manager, Councilman Manion oversaw the expan- sion of Power and Water, the tribes’ acquisition of owner- ship interest in the hydro sys- tem, and many other projects. Allison Dobscha, Portland General Electric. father, Alvis Smith III (Vivian Smith) of Warm Springs; mother, Juanita Kalama of Madras; fi- nance, Nicole Goudy and unborn child of Madras; children, Jaida, Raysin, Nakota and Leel; siblings, Sophie, Mallory, Aaron, Sydney, Mateo, Chloe, and Skytus all from Madras and Warm Springs; niece Catalana; nephew, Xavien, and two unborn; and the Kalama and Smith Fami- lies. He was preceded in death by paternal grand- parents Alvis W. Smith Jr. and Lorene M. Smith (Sissy); and all loved ones before him. A service was held July 4 in Warm Springs with burial at the Agency Cem- etery. Aquatic Center seeks to fill one board of vacancy The Madras Aquatic Cen- ter Recreation District is ac- cepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors. The vacancy is the result of board member Teresa Bag gett resigning from the board. The appoin- tee will serve the remainder of the position 5 term, end- ing in June 2025. The MAC board of direc- tors is comprised of five members. Each member is elected by the registered vot- ers of the district to serve a four-year term. Applicants must be registered to vote in Jefferson County and reside within the district’s boundaries. Interested candidates can download an application on the district’s website: macrecdistrict.com/gover- nance For more information on the application process or timeline, please contact Courtney Snead at 541-475- 4253 or via email at: executivedirector@macrec district.com To learn more about serving on the board, please contact Jinnell Lewis, board shair, at: macrdboard2@macrec district.com She would love to share her experience and lessons learned as the district’s most veteran board member. The deadline to submit an appli- cation is Friday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m. The Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District was formed in 2004 as a park and recreation district located in Jefferson County. The MAC mission is to be the hub of a vibrant and healthy community by pro- viding fun, affordable, and safe recreational program- ming. For more information on our goals, please refer to our 2020-2025 Strategic plan, available on our website at: macrecdistrict.com
