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Spilyay Tymoo Coyote News, est. 1976 Big winner at Indian Head A guest collected a very nice jackpot on a slot machine over the Labor Day weekend earlier this month at Indian Head Casino. The exact payout was $161,413. The guest was not publicly identified, though the gaming statement does say the person resides in nearby Madras. The win came on a Dollar Storm slot machine, made by Aris- tocrat Gaming. A statement from Indian Head says, “The Dollar Storm slot machine has once again lived up to its reputation as a harbinger of good fortune, transforming a leisurely weekend at Indian Head Casino into a life changing experi- ence for one fortunate player. “This win underscores Indian Head Casino’s commitment to pro- viding an unforgettable gaming ex- perience and creating moments of pure exhilaration for its valued guests. Indian Head Casino takes pride in contributing to the local economy and bringing joy to its visi- tors.” Shawn McDaniel, general man- ager of Indian Head Casino, said in the statement, “We are overjoyed to celebrate the success of our guest and the incredible win over the Labor Day weekend. This jack- pot win represents the culmination of the excitement and entertain- ment we aim to provide at Indian Head Casino. We look forward to continuing to create thrilling mo- ments for our guests in the future.” The Confederated Tribes own Indian Head Casino, operated by the Warm Springs Casino Enter- prise. The enterprise also includes the Plateau Travel Plaza, also fea- turing gaming. So far this year, In- dian Head and the Plateau have paid out a total of just over $6 mil- lion in jackpot winnings, demon- strating the casino’s dedication to offering exciting games, generous payouts, and memorable experi- ences to its patrons. September 20, 2023 - Vol. 48, No. 19 September – Wanaq’i – Fall - Tiyam ECR WSS Postal Patron U.S. Postage PRSRT STD Warm Springs, OR 97761 Much needed new HVAC for administration For some years now the tribal administration building has had problems with its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, or HVAC. The system would break down during cold win- ter days and hot summer days, requiring the building to close and the employees to take ad- ministrative leave. This sum- mer, the building has relied on large fans, one at each end of the building: These are loud, and don’t always provide enough circulation to avoid the late afternoon shut-downs due to the heat. A solution to the problem will soon be in operation. This Friday, September 22 the ad- ministration building will be closed so that a brand-new sys- tem can run through some fi- nal testing before coming online shortly thereafter. The new system includes a new boiler system, and new chiller, located to the side of the adminis- tration building. The contractor is Alliant Systems, a leading design- build mechanical contractor in Oregon and Southwest Washing- ton. The new system costs $1.3 mil- lion, said Chico Holliday, general manager of tribal Utilities. The funding comes from the CARES Act, the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, Mr. Holliday said. The deadline to access the CARES money had expired at the end of last year, though the tribes were able to get an extension, allowing them to se- cure the funding and complete the project, he said. The former system dated back to the original construction of the administration building in 1980s. Over the years, there have been some repairs and temporary fixes, though the system was past due for total replacement. David McMechan/Spilyay The new HVAC system will be tested this Friday, September 22. The new system will be a great improvement in terms of a more comfortable workspace. The tribes will also save on the tem- porary repairs that in time did not resolve the problems. The new HVAC has a control system that will allow Utilities to off-site trouble-shoot and correct any potential issues. Housing Authority award to help address veterans homelessness At the Pendleton Round-Up, the 2023 Happy Canyon Princesses Susie Blackwolf Patrick and Láátis Nowland ride in the Traditional Parade, and later served as ambassadors for the Happy Canyon Night Show. Photos courtesy of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Cowdeo action Saturday The Fifty-Fourth Annual Jefferson County Cowdeo is com- ing up this Saturday, September 23 at the fairgrounds rodeo arena. Events start at 9 a.m. at the fair- ground. The Cowdeo is open to youth ages 5 to 14. Experience is not re- quired. The events include sheep riding, calf riding, cow riding, goat tail decorating, barrels and the Scurry Race. Also featured are horseless calf roping, breakaway roping, the keyhole race, critter scramble and the stick horse race. The event is presented by Gary Gruner Chevrolet and Bright Wood Corp. Entry to the Cowdeo for spectators will be $5 at the door. Chil- dren under 5 are free. PO Box 489 Warm Springs, OR 97761 Evening at the Pendleton Round-Up Indian Village. The Warm Springs Housing Au- thority has received an award to help address the incidence of tribal veterans who are experiencing homlessness. The award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is in the amount of $135,240. This will be used to provide rental assistance to approximately ten Native American veterans of the tribal community, during the re- newal period ending September 30 of next year. The award helps al- low Housing to continue its veter- ans homeless assistance prorgram. The Warm Springs Housing Au- thority is one of 29 organizations this fall to receive a Veterans Af- fairs Supportive Housing renewal award, and the only one in the state of Oregon. The Northwest Region, includ- ing Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska, received a total of $2.45 million for eight tribal entities. The total amount of the awards across Indian Country was close to $8.6 million. Around the region, with the Warm Springs Housing Authority, the entities to receive an award in- clude the Colville Indian Housing Authority; the Spokane Indian Housing Authority; and the Yakama Nation Housing Author- ity. Historically, American Indians and Alaska Natives have served at higher rates in the military than other ethnicities. A United Service Organization says “Native Ameri- cans serve in the United States Armed Forces at five times the national average.” At the same time, an Urban In- stitute report found that Native Americans experience homeless- ness at a rate five times the rate of the overall U.S. population. The National Council of Urban Indian Health estimates that there are about eight Native veterans experiencing homelessness per 1,000 veterans, compared to 1.5 white veterans per 1,000 veterans. The Housing Author- ity veterans homeless program helps to address this clear inequity. Submit your artwork for 2023 museum member show The Tribal Member Art Ex- hibit—among the most popular shows of the year—is coming up his fall at the Museum at Warm Springs. The museum is inviting community member art- ists to submit items for the show by Friday, September 29. The Thirtieth Annual member show then opens on November 1. Applications are available at the museum. Two applications are available: One for youth ages 17 and younger; and one for adults 18 and older. The appli- cation must be submitted with your artwork. Contact the mu- seum Curator-Exhibits Coordina- tor Angela A. Smith at 541-553- 3331 ext. 412; or email to: angela@museumatwarmsprings. org The 2022 Judges Choice art show winners: Sorayama by Travis R. Bobb, Contemporary (left); and Good Medicine and the Rose by Terry Lynn Stradley.
