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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the editor Food gatherers The Culture and Heritage Committee invites all tradi- tional food gatherers to din- ner and a meeting this Wednesday, March 20 at the Agency Longhouse. Dinner is at 5 p.m., and the meeting at 6. The meeting is a chance to share stories and tradi- tional ways, how the tribes took care of themselves for and the sacred foods for many years. Please attend and bring the teachings you have. Culture and Heritage. Color Run ‘24 Warm Springs Recreation presents the Color Run ’24 starting at 3:30 p.m. on Mon- day, March 25 at the Com- munity Wellness Center. Recreation will host a walk around the walking path at the wellness center. After every- one walks one lap around, Recreation will begin the Cer- emony of Colors. For more information call 541-553- 3243. Honor Elders Day in May Hello, I would like to in- vite you for your time, ideas, volunteer help and any do- nations to help develop a spe- cial event that is dedicated to all our elders. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Seniors program has set the date for the 2024 Honor Elder Day on Friday, May 10. This is the time we cel- ebrate our tribal member el- ders, our local community elders, as well as the elders who travel to our event, help- ing celebrate and enjoy the day together. Coming up we will hold planning meetings for the day, and will let you know the days and times. The Honor Elders Day theme this will be, Peanuts— Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Woodstock, Sally, Pep- p e r m i n t Pa t t y, S c h r o e d e r, Marcie, Pig Pen, Franklin, Shermy, Rerun, Violet, Patty, Frieda and more. This is a part of the era that is always fun to remem- ber. The Elder Day cannot happen without wonderful people like you who are a part of the event every year. Or if it is your first time, we truly appreciate your time and ef- forts. Lavina Colwash, Seniors program, 541.553.3313. lavinal.colwash@wstribes. org Friday dental clinic at IHS The Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center is host- ing the Sealant Clinic for young people on Friday, March 22. This is for stu- dents of the Warm Springs Academy. The clinic will include dental screenings, sealant applications, fluoride and SDF application, and oral health education. For more information call 541-553- 2468. Spring Carnival The Springs Kids Carnival is coming up on soon. The carnival is hosted by Warm Springs Prevention, and will be the evening of Tuesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gymnasium of the former gymnasium. The carnival is for the whole family, with games, prizes and tickets (one ticket per game, 15 tickets prize raffle. Livestock, horse clinics The Oregon State Univer- sity Warm Springs Extension office and partners are host- ing a brucellosis (bangs) cattle vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 26. The clinic will be at the War m Springs Rodeo Grounds from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A USDA veterinar- ian will be on hand to admin- ister the brucellosis vaccine to heifers 4-12 months old. This is for livestock owners who are tribal members. The brucellosis vaccine will be $1.50 per dose; and a Ivomec cattle de-wormer dose will be $2. Please let OSU Extension know the number of cattle you want vaccinated and de- wormed. Call Scott Duggan at 541- 480-3091 or 541-447-6228. Or email: scott.duggan@oregonstate. edu A horse castration clinic free to tribal members is coming up Saturday, April 6 at the rodeo grounds, hosted by the Branch of Natural Re- sources and the Oregon State Veterinary School. Spots are limited. Please call Suzi Miller at 541-553-2007. In May will be a horse teeth floating clinic, $25 per horse. Call Suzi. Head Start Graduation The Warm Springs Head Start and families are having a 2024 Graduation fundraiser from now through the spring. Head Start parents are funding-raising to cover costs of the June 2024 Head Start Graduation. The fundraiser is accepting bottles and cans with the drop- off location at the Early Child- hood Education Center front 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 offices 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 Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo March 20, 2024 office. Please pre-bag all donated cans and bottles. Drop-off times are Monday through Fri- day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please, be considerate of the ECE staff and their time. Academy career day The Warm Springs Acad- emy Career Day for the middle school students is this Thursday, March 21. Career Day focuses on careers in the sciences. The day’s events will happen during the week of the Academy middle school Science Fair and Family Sci- ence Night. Gena Bennett, assistant principal, War m Springs Academy: gbennett@509j.net Use caution Tribal Public Utilities urges residents to use caution while approach the gas pumps at the Vehicle Pool on Holliday Street. A steel plate for an electrical upgrade is in place for the roadway access to the unleaded gas pumps. Note: Unleaded gas pump No. 2 is opera- tional; and diesel gas pump is also active. BAAD tourney The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians, the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center and Native Youth Rise Above are hosting the Thirty-Fourth Annual Bas- ketball Against Alcohol and Drugs—BAAD—tourna- ment this Friday through the following week, March 22- 29 at the Nixyáawii Commu- nity School and Umatllia tribes After School gyms. The tournament is held annually during spring break for youth to engage in alco- hol- and drug-free activities in a positive and healthy en- vironment Events start at 5 p.m. this Friday with a free kick-off dinner at Nixyáawii Commu- nity School, followed by a Rise Above program at 6 p.m. and a ceremony to honor BAAD dignitaries at 7. First place teams will re- ceive jackets, while second place teams will get hoodies. Third place teams will earn long sleeve shirts. Concessions will be sold daily, and a free barbecue will be held March 28. Ad- mission is $5 a day with $2 programs available. Ag show The Central Oregon Ag- ricultural Show invites you to upcoming Small Far m School event on Saturday, April 6. This one-day event will cover a broad spectrum of topics including land planning, business development, animal health, and irrigation manage- ment. Sessions will be led by some of Oregon’s leading small farm experts. For more information, to view the full schedule, or to register, please visit: schoolofranch.regfox.com/4- 6-23-small-farm-school For more information, con- tact Scott Duggan at Exten- sion, 541-480-3091. Or email: scott.duggan@oregonstate. edu Board, committee positions Tribal Council seeks to fill the following board of direc- tor and committee positions: The War m Springs Telco, one position, non- member. Letters of inter- ested and resume of appli- cants interested in serving on the Telco board can submit no later than 5 p.m. on April 5. Drop off at the tribal ad- ministration building, ad- dressed to the Secretary- Treasurer/CEO. Or by email to: Secretar y-Treasurer/ CEO, PO Box 455, Warm Springs OR 97761. Please sign a criminal and credit background check. For ms can be mailed or email to you. Information will be submitted confidentially to the S-T/CEO. The War m Springs Tribal Employment Rights Office, TERO: One position. The application pro- cess is the same as above. The Education Commit- tee: One tribal member posi- tion, and one tribal member alternate. This is the advisory body to the Tribal Council in the development of educa- tional programs and oppor- tunities for tribal members. The application process is the same as above. Summaries of Tribal Council (from page 1) February 20 Motion by Carlos adopt- ing Resolution No. 13,125, that the Tribes wish to re- new its affiliation with IAC through the remittance of the 2024 annual dues of $200 (membership runs January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024), and appoint Lincoln Jay Suppah as Voting delegate, Joseph Moses as Alternate, terms ending December 31, 2024. That this resolution re- scinds Resolution No. 13,084, adopted September 25, 2023. Second by Jim. Question. All in favor, mo- tion carried. · Indian Health Services update with Tammy Wilson. · Health and Human Ser- vices update with Caroline Cruz and Taw Foltz. · Managed Care update with Michael Collins. · Other business with Rob- ert Brunoe: The federal lobbyist in- formed the Secretary-Trea- surer that the Transportation Sub Committee voted for safety corridor federal dollars for the tribe. Motion by Alvis to ad- journ at 3:31 p.m. February 21 The meeting was called to order at 9:10 by Vice Chair- man Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody. Roll call: James ‘Jim’ Manion, Carlos Calica, Alvis Smith III, Chief Joseph Moses, Rosa Graybael, Lin- coln Jay Suppah. Michael Collins, Acting Secretary- Treasurer. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. · Gaming Commission update with Mariam Tias and Sandra Main. · Indian Head Casino HVAC update with GM Shawn McDaniels: Will re- port back in March. · Board and commission appointments with Michael Collins: Credit Board: Motion by Alvis adopting Resolution No. 13,126, that the follow- ing be appointed to the Board of Directors of War m Springs Credit Enterprise with the term as indicated, with correction: Yvette Picard, term ending on Janu- ary 1, 2026 and Lupe Katchia, term ending on Janu- ary 1, 2027. Second by Jay. All in favor, Carlos/abstain. Motion carried. Telco: Motion by Carlos adopting Resolution No. 13,127 appointing to the Warm Springs Telecommu- nications Enterprise Board with terms indicated: Lupe Katchia, tribal Member, term ending on December 31, 2025. Second by Jim. All in favor. Motion carried. · The Class II, Non-Tribal member position will be re- advertised. Water Control Board: Motion by Alvis adopting Resolution No. 13,128, that the following be appointed to the Water Board with terms indicated: Ryan Smith Sr and Carina Miller, terms ending October 30, 2025; this reso- lution rescinds Resolution No. 13,015 in part, passed 10/ 17/2022, appointing Carina Miller and Ryan Smith Sr., both with terms ending 10/ 30/2023. Tamera Coffee ap- pointed to term ending 10/ 30/2024; Second by Carlos; Question. Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, 6/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. Warm Springs Composite Board of Directors: Motion by Carlos affirming Taw Foltz and Sara Dowty. Second by Alvis. Question. All in favor. Warm Springs Housing Authority: Motion by Alvis adopting Resolution No. 13,130 that the following are hereby appointed Commis- sioners of the Warm Springs Local Housing Authority: Levi VanPelt, term ending May 30, 2027; Sharlayne Rhoan and Mona Cochran, terms ending May 30, 2026. Second by Carlos. All in fa- vor, motion carried. Warm Springs Tribal Em- ployment Rights Office (TERO) Commission: Mo- tion by Jim accepting Aurolyn’s application. Second by Alvis. All in favor. The vacant Commission position will be readvertised. War m Springs Indian Head Casino Board of Di- rectors: Motion by Carlos adopting Resolution No. 13,132, that the following be appointed to the Board of Directors of Indian Head Casino, with initial terms of office to end on the dates specified: Michele Hensel, Class I, Tribal member and Tena Jackson, Class II, Non-Tribal member, terms ending on December 31, 2026. Ques- tion. All in favor, motion car- ried. Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprise Board: Motion by Jim adopting Reso- lution 13,133, that the follow- ing persons be appointed to the Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprise Board with the term indicated: Ronald Suppah, Sr., Class II, Tribal member and Kevin Nordt, Class II, Non-Tribal member, Terms ending on January 1, 2027. Second by Alvis. Ques- tion. All in favor, motion car- ried. Motion by Jim to adjourn at 11 a.m.
