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Page 8 Spilyay Tyrooo, Warm Springs, Oregon Clements: remembered at Gorge (Continued from page 1) In 1999, the econom ically depressed city partnered with the e q u a lly d e stitu te W arm Springs to promote a casino that would create 1,700 new jobs. In addition, the city began show casing the rich Native American history o f the area in its tour ism outreach. “Rudy had an untiring re solve to make the world a bet ter place for all of us to live,” said former mayor Roger Free born. “He will be greatly missed but surely not forgotten.” “When one of us would get angry, he’d hold out his hand and draw us together. Because o f that I believe our communities are bonded in a significant way,” said fo rm er C ity C o un cilo r Sandra Kelley, who stated the belief that the casino project had bonded agencies through out the county. “During one o f our visits to Raelynn Ricarte/ Hood River News A drum group was part of the ceremony at Cascade Locks, honoring the late Warren R. Clements. i Warm Springs he told us ‘this is peace, this is peace forever,’” said Cascade Locks Port Com missioner Joeinne Caldwell. Carol York, District 1 Countv Commissioner, also spoke highly J j of Clements. She had met the tribal gam ing chair when the battle was first heating up over a contested casino proposal on trust land just east o f Hood River. The two officials im m edi ately “hit it o f f ” and began w o rk in g to fin d com m on ground. York said the end result of the negotiations they orches trated was the com p rom ise plan to site the casino in the largely w illing com m unity of Cascade Locks. “The casino in C ascade Locks will be his legacy and it’s up to all of us to strengthen the partnerships and achieve the project that meant so much to him,” said York. C h arlie T ailfeath ers, Clements’ brother-in-law, led the opening prayer at the service and described Clements as “a pleasant, gentle and helpful in dividual.” The Quartz Creek D rum mers draped an em pty chair with a Native American blanket to show their respect for the deceased musician. Tailfeathers said that in ad dition to teaching youth the m eaning behind the ancient tribal songs, Clements held nu January 19, 2006 merous distinguished posts on and o ff the reservation in a quest to improve the quality of life for his people. “One of his biggest passions was to please and make other people happy. He was a very cul turally spiritual person and it was something he carried on very strongly in our fam ily,” said Margie Tuckta, Clements’ niece. She gave an emotional thank you to Cascade Locks officials for organizing the memorial ser vice. Other Warm Springs mem bers who attended included Anna Clements, Rudy’s widow, C h ie f D elv is H eath , L o uie Pitt, director o f governm ent affairs, and Tribal Councilors Bernice M itchell and Reuben Henry. » “Our way of life is that we share everything because we are only on this earth for a short time,” said Heath. “He under stood that and had figured out what it takes to be happy.” (Note: This article appears through the courtesy o f the Hood River News.) Clements family appreciates the support of many Anna Clements and her fa m ily received an outpouring o f sup p ort from friends and relatives on the reservation, fro m across the state and Indian Country. Anna wishes to share some o f the car ing words she received follow ing the passing o f her husband War ren R. “R udy” Clements. The untimely passing of Mr. Warren “Rudy” Clements was unexpected and met with shock. The late Rudy Clements was such a talented, knowledgeable and experienced tribal leader whp was. always a w arm and dependable friend to everyone. The late Mr. Clements was a great ambassador for the Con fed erated T ribes o f W arm Springs. He was always on a mission to help the tribes, tribal members of his community or special guests attending various events and special tribal festivi ties held on the reservation. The late Mr. Clements had such a great knowledge of the history, culture and traditions of the Warm Springs tribes. He was always up to the task of pro te c tin g and p rese rv in g the tribes’ culture, sovereignty and treaty rights. Mrs. Speaks and I express ou r co n d o len ces to Mrs. Annabelle Clements and family. S ign ed , S ta n ley Speaks, B IA N o rth w e st R e g io n a l Director. Words cannot adequately ex press how deeply saddened we were by the news o f R udy’s passing. Warm Springs as a com m unity owes a great debt of gratitude to Rudy for his con- the river will be greatly missed. D e n n is W a ls h , S h a s h i S u r i, S te p h e n K n o w le s , W alsh B ishop A ssociates. S p ily a y file photo Atwai Warren R. Clements His positive attitude, know ing that the tribes’ goal to re turn to the river would some day be reality, w ill be greatly missed. His prayers to being our meetings was heart warm ing, reminding us that all we have and all we are come from the Great Spirit. James Bussard, and staff at Bussard E ngi neering. >'-■! tributions to the cultural and economic well being o f the res ervation. With heartfelt condo lences, O ln ey P att Jr. and Rosenda Shippentower, Co lu m bia R iver In ter-T rib al Fish Commission. Our thoughts are with you. Cathy Sherick, Portland Metro R egio n al P arks and Greenspaces, Salmon Festival co o rdin ato r. O thers on the Parks staff — Bill Doran, Lora Price and Deb Scrivend — also sent their condolences. His friendship and concern were cherished not only by us but by folks from near and far. Your loss is shared by many. Frank and Anna Halfmoon, Coulee Dam, Wash. His leadership and vision for W arm Springs N ation was a guiding influence on our team and efforts. We extend our con dolences for the loss of a friend and colleague. R udy’s strong passion, warrior spirit and com mitment to the tribes’ return to - h M ü ù ü 3ÜÎ t o i MiKi'Ji?» Dear Anna, Rudy has always been a spe cial person in my life. I first worked with him when he di rected the Community Center and I enjoyed my work there so much. Rudv did a lot toward developing health and leisure time activities for his people at Warm Springs. He worked hard in that area (as well as other ar eas) to develop programs for all ages — from the youngest to the older adult. I hope his contribu tion to his people will never be forgotten. In my person life I will never forget and will always be thank ful to him for providing me with a job at a time when I needed one. Without question, he put me to work for the tribes and I have enjoyed a lifelong career working in the recreation and fitness field — 21 years with Warm Springs and another 15 in my current position at Moun tain View Hospital in Madras. I can only hope that I was suc cessful in contributing even a small portion of what Rudy con- Margie and Joe. Garland and Susan Brunoe. Ed and Urbana Manion. The Warm Springs Gaming The follow ing sent flowers, and Commission staff. David Day. th eir co n d o len ces to A nna Len Bergstein. Clements and fam ily. P eg g y F ow ler, Steve T he M useum at W arm Springs Board of Directors, the Q uennoz, PGE officers and museum Board of Regents, and P elton-R ound B utte project all the museum staff. staff. Tribal Council and staff of Mickey and Arlene Boileou. Alice Scott and Max Jackson. the C o nfed erated T ribes o f C o rey C lem en ts, Jo e l Grand Ronde. Ken and Jeanie Smith. Holliday and Boby. Val Fuava and family. Shirley E. Mark and Jeanette Philips. , Sandtity M brn' and Siblings,! < ■ sister Marene. The Jackson family. tributed to the people of Warm Springs. Eva and Dick Montee The staff at Lava Lanes. Scott and Myrna Clements. Mike Clements and family. The Coquille Indian Tribe. The Tribal Council Confed erated Tribes o f Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw. S u n sh in e, Je rm a yn e and Keno. Leota Sanders and family. (Editor’s note: Anyone whose name was inadvertently omitted, please know it was an accident, and that, your support is greatly appreci ated by Anna and her family.) Toys-Tools-Housewares-Clothing-Crafts-Gifts j Your bargain Connection V All N e w A ll T h e T im e ! 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