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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo April 17 Resource plan update open for comment The tribal community is invited to comment on proposed updates to the tribes’ Integrated Resource Management Plan, the IRMP. The comment period is open until May 15. The draft document was pre- pared with input from the tribal public, tribal executive committees, the Branch of Natural Resources resource specialists, Tribal Coun- cil and members of the Project In- ter-disciplinary Team and the Re- source Managers Interdisciplinary Team (RMIDT). The document that is available for public comment represents a practical workbook, delineating how the tribes manage cultural and natu- ral resources; and also serves as a statement for the honored history and importance that traditional knowledge holds for the people of tribes. During the comment period, community members can suggest further revisions. At the end of the 30-day period, the comments will be compiled and presented to RMIDT for their consideration. The RMIDT will then vote for fi- nal approval. There is a link to the document: forms.gle/QHQmWbaeTGstDUP6 You can also pick up a copy at the Branch of Natural Resources office. Or contact Max Oakes, Wildlife Biologist at: max.oakes@ctwsbnr.org Some of the major changes so far, as the Branch of Natural Re- sources explains: The document has been reori- ented for ease of accessibility. Three new issues are addressed: Cli- mate change, significant plants, and agriculture. Changes and modifi- cation to goals, standards and ob- jectives. Implmentation includes and requires more tribal commit- tee input and feedback. Register to vote in May Primary by end of April The last day to register to vote in the May 21 Oregon Primary is April 30. Most ballots will be in the mail on May 1. The last day to conduct a public certifica- tion test of the vote tally system is May 14. Partisan positions up for the vote during the Primary are for federal offices like the President and Vice President, and Repre- sentative; and state offices such as Treasurer and Attorney Gen- eral. One position on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (non-partisan) is up for election with seven nominees: Ara Erdekian, Cindy Sue Brockett, George (Wes) Curtiss, Set Taylor, Shawn Stanfill, Rick Molitor and Brandie McNamee. The Madras Aquatic Center board of directors has one posi- tion on the ballot with five candi- dates: Jillisa Suppah, Lindsay Fos- ter-Drago, Jinnell A. Lewis, Deanna Seibold and Jean McCloskey. On May 21 Election Day, the County Clerk’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot the Aquatic Center is also asking to create a new rec- reation district, replacing the cur- rent one, that would address a funding matter through a tax- rate increase. There is a drop-off box in Warm Springs by the Agency Fire Hall. May 28 is the last day the clerk can accept ballots post- marked by May 21. The Warm Springs community is voting pre- cinct 14, where there are 1,466 reg- istered voters in precinct 14. CRITFC grant supports Eenergy Vision, salmon The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission received an En- ergy Futures grant, supporting re- newable energy that can also ben- efit salmon. The $500,000 grant award will be used to assist in guid- ing the region to a renewable en- ergy portfolio that allows for fish- friendly hydro operations. The grant through the Depart- ment of Energy supports the ‘Modeling for a Salmon-Friendly Energy Transition’ program. The project will help enhance the eco- nomic and cultural sovereignty of the War m Springs, Yakama, Umatilla, and Nez Perce tribes, while also contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for everyone. The Tribal Energy Vision plan offers recommendations to tribal, federal and state agencies; hydro- power operators and public utilities; and private electricity consumers with a path to make an energy tran- sition that helps address climate change in a way that doesn’t nega- tively impact salmon or the tribal cultures that rely on them. Employment ies technician III. Probate assistant. Fisher- ies biologist I. Fisheries biolo- gist II. Tribal veterans representa- tive (part-time). Resident care coordinator. Secretary. Legal aide advocate (two positions). Personal service assistant (two positions). Personal com- puter, network technician. Mental health therapist. Sanitation technician. Head Start lead teacher. Correc- tions officer. Police officer. Lamprey program supervisor. Hood River fisheries pro- gram supervisor. Controller, non-treasury. Registered Nurse. Community Health pro- gram manager. Director of Information Sys- tems. Treasury controller. Conservation properties pro- gram supervisor. Project Ar- chaeologist/principal investi- gator (two positions). Mater- nal child health Nurse. Com- munity Health Nurse. The following are some of the job openings with Indian Head Casion and the Pla- teau Travel Plaza. For de- tails see the website: indianheadcasino.com The following are posi- tions recently advertised with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. For information, contact the Hu- man Resources office, lo- cated in the tribal adminis- tration building, 1233 Veter- ans Street, Warm Springs. Staff are available to an- swer questions related to the application process. By phone they can be reached at 541-553-3262 or hr@wstribes.org Tribal Member preference is exercised in hiring pro- cesses as defined in Tribal Personnel Policy PER 202. Administrative assistant/ secretary. Deputy prosecutor. Fisheries biologist III (multiple positions). Advocate. Fisher- Indian Head Casino: Food and beverage manager. Cook. Revenue auditor. Cof- fee station attendent. Cottonwood server. Cotton- wood kitchen steward. Mainteance worker II. Lead security officer. Plateau Travel Plaza: Store supervisor. Security of- ficer. Community notes... Warm Springs Head Start is recruiting for next school year for children who will be 3 or 4 years old on September 1. If you have a child that age, please call the Early Childhood Edu- cation Centerat 541-553-3241. And let them know you want to get on the Head Start list. You will need to share your name and contact information, plus your child’s name and date of birth. The Health and Wellness Center will be holding two Head Start round-up dates this summer; so sharing your contact details will help with no- tifying you of those dates and the process. Homeowners living in Warm Springs, who are elders 55 and older or disabled, can apply for the construction of a wheelchair ramp at your home at no cost. If you are interested, please call Dorothea Thurby at 541- 647-9001. She will sign you up, or provide more information. Warm Springs Children’s Protective Services will host an event recognizing National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The ‘I am a Warrior for Child Abuse Prevention’ event will happen this Thursday, April 18 on the lawn area by the Behav- ioral Health Center from 12- 1:30 p.m. and feature speakers, a meal and round dance. Social Dance Class is ev- ery Thursday 3:30-5 p.m. at the Community Center aerobics room. All ages are welcome. No sign-up is needed, just go to class on Thursday. Any questions, contact Deanie Johnson at Cul- ture and Heritage.
