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E Coosh EEWA: The way it is Letters to the editor Great Pumpkins Warm Springs Recreation this month will present the Spooktacular Great Pump- kin Party at the Community Center. The party will be on Wednesday, October 22. Carving begins at 5:30 p.m., and judging at 7. Categrories are: Best Jack. Scariest Sally. Creepiest Oogie Boogie. Zombiest Wolfman. Spooki- est Sqwatch. The evening is for the whole family. For questions, please call Recre- ation at 541-553-3243. Spooky Indian Nite Out The Spooky Indian Nite Out and Drummers Jam session is coming up this month at the Community Center gymnasium. There will be potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. (bring your favor- ite dish), and the powwow at 6:30. The Nite Out will be on Monday, October 20. There will be a Clown Dance contest, so bring your clown outfits. The evening is open to all drum groups, dancers and fami- lies. Master of ceremonies will be Captain Moody. For more information call Rec- reation at 541-553-3243. This is an alcohol- and drug- free event. Smart Reading volunteers at W.S. Academy What if one hour of your week could help shape a child’s future? Smart Read- ing at the Warm Springs Academy is calling on local residents to be that differ- ence. The Warm Springs Acad- emy Afterschool program Smart Reading has a high need for community volun- teers in Warm Springs in or- der to provide weekly read- ing support and free books to local students. You can commit just one hour a week to read with a child or classroom in a local school. No special experi- ence is required—just a love for books and a desire to help kids thrive. All training is provided.Smart Reading is Oregon’s longstanding children’s literacy nonprofit. As the organization kicks off its thirty-fourth year, it’s seeking volunteers to bring the joy of reading to students for the 2025-26 school year. You can learn more or sign up at: smartreading.org Or call 541-797-7726. Prevention Fest, trainings this month The Fourth-Annual Pre- vention Fest is coming up on Wednesday, October 15. The celebration event will be from 4-6:30 p.m. at the field outside of the Prevention building. There will be s’mores, hot dogs, caramel apples, fam- ily fun and a pumpkin patch. Admission is free. The Warm Springs Pre- vention team in October will also host an Adult Mental Health First Aid training, and two trainings for Non- violent De-escalation. The trainings will be with Kevin Seyler, Behavioral Health consultant with the Portland Area Office, at the old elementary school caf- eteria. The Adult Mental Health First Aid training will be on Friday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited to the first 30 individuals to sign- up. If you are working, please do not sign-up to par- ticipate until you have the approval of your supervi- sor. We look forward to your participation and a full class. Page 4 Spilyay Tymoo October 1, 2025 To sign-up, contact LeMinnie Smith, Prevention team office manager, at: leminnie.s@wstribes.org Please send her your name and email address. A confirmation email will be sent back to you. If your plans change, please let us know as soon as possible so the paid training slot can be given to another employee. Any questions, contact Ron Hager at: ronald.hager@wstribes.org Or call 541-615-0038. The Nonviolent De-esca- lation trainings will be on Thursday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fri- day, October 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, for a total of 10 hours of training. As above, seating is limited. Sign up in- formation above also applies to the Nonviolent De-escala- tion trainings. Tribal fishery The four Columbia River tribes set the follow- ing fishery plan, and the Columbia River Compact has concurred. The zone 6 fishery is from the present time through 6 p.m. on Fri- day, October 3. Gear is set- and drift gillnets with an 8- inch minimum mesh size restriction. Sanctuaries are the standard river mouth and dam closed areas appli- cable to gillnet gear. The Spring Creek hatch- ery sanctuary is reduced to a 150-foot radius around the hatchery ladder. Allow- able sales: Salmon any spe- cies may be sold or kept for subsistence. Shad, yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish and carp may also be sold or retained for subsistence. Fish landed the during the open period are allowed to be sold after the period closes. Sturgeon may not be sold, but sturgeon 38-54 inches fork length in the Bonneville pool and stur- geon 43-54 inches fork length in The Dalles and John Day pools may be kept for subsistence purposes. MAC board The Madras Aquatic Cen- ter Recreation District is ac- cepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors. The new appointee will serve through June 30, 2027. The Aquatic Center board is comprised of a five-mem- ber board. Each member is elected by the registered vot- ers of the district to serve a four-year term. Applicants must be registered voters and reside within the district’s boundaries. Interested candidates can download an information packet, which includes infor- mation about the district, position, and application/se- lection process, from the district’s website: macrecdistrict.com/gover- nance Or by contacting Courtney Snead, executive director, by email: executivedirector@macrec district.com. The deadline to submit applications for this vacancy is Friday, November 7. For more information, please contact Courtney Snead at 541-475-4253 or via email. First People’s Celebration at OSU-Cascades Oregon State University Cascades in Bend will host a First Peoples Celebra- tion on Saturday, October 11. This will be an event ex- ploring and celebrating the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Event activities are free to the public, and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bruckner Courtyard on the OSU-Cascades campus. Activities include craft demonstrations, Native dancing and regalia show- case, a round dance with the Black Lodge Singers and more. Flu vaccines Now is the recommended time to get vaccinated to pro- tect from influenza ahead of flu season this winter. The flu shot is available at the Warm Springs IHS Clinic. Walk-ins are available; or call 541-553-1196. $15 million for the Stronghears Native Helpline Spilyay Ty moo (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 StrongHearts Native Helpline has received $15 million to continue serving the Native community na- tion-wide. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser- vices, through the Admin- istration for Children and Families. The grant is for five years. “This award will ensure that StrongHearts Native Helpline continues to oper- ate as the first-ever national Indigenous Domestic Vio- lence Hotline,” said Lori Jump, Stronghearts director. “We are grateful to re- ceive the support from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Family Violence Prevention Services,” Ms. Jump said. “And we are humbled to continue serving our rela- tives when they need us the most.” Authorized by the Family Violence Prevention and Ser- vices Act, StrongHearts Na- tive Helpline aims to help Native Americans impacted by domestic and sexual vio- lence by weaving together a braid of safety, sovereignty, and support. Trained advocates pro- vide culturally appropriate support and advocacy with expertise in tribal cultures, sovereignty, and jurisdic- tional complexities. In addition to providing direct support to survivors, StrongHearts will serve as a critical component of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Training and Technical Assistance Re- source Network. Through the network, StrongHearts will integrate the experiences of Native American communities im- pacted by domestic violence into nationwide efforts to expand the capacity of do- mestic violence programs, inform best practices, and strengthen services across both tribal and non-tribal systems. Additionally, the hotline will continue to: Maintain a comprehen- sive, up-to-date database of tribal and non-tribal service providers. Ensure accessibility for individuals with disabili- ties, limited English profi- ciency, and hearing im- pairments. Collaborate with other national hotlines and tribal, state, and local partners. Conduct public aware- ness campaigns across In- dian Country and the United States. “This investment en- sures that Native survi- vors—many of whom live in rural or under- resourced areas—have access to 24/7 lifesaving support,” said Administra- tion for Children and Fami- lies acting assistant secretary Andrew Gradison. The investment exempli- fies a commitment to ad- vancing tribal-led solutions and addressing domestic vio- lence in Indigenous commu- nities. “StrongHearts was cre- ated in a partnership between the National Indigenous Women’s Resource and the National Domestic Violence Hotline,” Lori Jump ex- plained. “American Indians and Alaska Natives experience some of the highest rates of violence across the na- tion and yet they were not reaching out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for advocacy or support. This realization inspired our parent organizations to take action and thus, StrongHearts was born.” Social Security transitions to electronic payments Federal benefit payments are now primarily issued electronically, with paper checks being phased out in most cases. To prevent any disruption in payments, the Social Security Administra- tion is reaching out to ben- eficiaries who currently re- ceive paper checks and en- couraging them to switch immediately to electronic payment options. Additionally, the admin- istration is no longer offering a temporary check option when processing initial claims. Beneficiaries who request an exemption from the electronic payment requirement must file a waiver with the U.S. Treasury by calling 1-877- 874-6347. SSA technicians are available to assist beneficiaries with this transition and to an- swer any questions. There are two easy ways to receive federal benefit payments electronically: · Direct deposit to a checking or savings account. Old-Age, Survivors, and Dis- ability Insurance (OASDI) beneficiaries can use or sign up for a my Social Security online account to manage direct deposit infor- mation and access benefit details. Supplemental Secu- rity Income (SSI) recipients and international beneficia- ries can call 1-800-772- 1213 for assistance. · Direct Express card, a safe and convenient prepaid debit card option for those without a bank account. To enroll, call 1-800-333-1795 or visit: usdirectexpress.com Please share this infor- mation with your clients and encourage those pre- paring for initial claims to set up bank accounts for direct deposit. This will en- sure new beneficiaries re- ceive their benefits securely and without interruption. Thank you for your con- tinued support and commit- ment to those we serve. So- cial Security Administra- tion.
