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PACE 2 August 9, 1991 WARM SPRINGS, OREGON SpilyayTymoo Cacfef participates in Idaho search A recenl four-day trip took 16-year-old Rain Circle Courtney into an isolated wilderness area of north eastern ldaho--to help search for the body of a 43-year-old Texas woman missing since November 1990. Courtney, a member of the Warm Springs 4-H Search and Rescue Cadet program and Jefferson County Search and Rescue, and club leader Keith Baker were among 14 searchers and trackers to make the trip into the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness 25 miles west of Hamilton, Montana July 11. According to reports, the woman, an avid birdwatcher and lover of outdoors, wan dered away from their camp, located in rugged terrain, to do some bird watching. Her husband and a hunting guide informed authorities of her disappearance and a week long search was conducted. No sign of the woman was found. Courtney and Baker joined other searchers and trackers, including six dog teams, four trackers, a cook, the woman's brother, a guide and the local county sheriff. "I liked the way the Inter-Agency Fire Service got us in and out of the area and the wav the dogs Watch for ticks With summer comes hot weather, outdoor activities and the threat of having one of those little hard-shcllcd ticks attaching itself to you. Certain diseases arc associated with ticks, including Lyme disease. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause a disabling type of arthritis or a serious heart problem. The west coast variety of Lyme disease is carried by the deer tick which arc rarely, if ever, found east of the Cascades. However, if you picked up a tick in southwestern Oregon or northern California, there could be cause for concern. According to experts, those areas arc known to be the "hotbed" of Lyme disease in the Northwest. The deer tick is very different than the species found in Central Oregon. The deer tick is about the size of a pinhcad, while the most common ticks found in this area are much larger. Doctors advise that if a tick becomes imbedded in the skin, gently pull it out and if it appears to be intact after it's removed, there should be no problem. But, if it looks like something is still in the skin, and the person becomes ill, a physician should be consulted. Spilyay Staff Members MANAGING EDITOR SID MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR DONNA BEHREND PHOTO SPECIALISTWRITER MARSHA SHEWCZYK REPORTERPHOTOGRAPHER . . SAPHRONIA COOCHISE TYPESETTERRECEPTIONIST SELENA THOMPSON FOUNDED IN MARCH, 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the base ment of the Old Girls Dorm at 1 1 1 5 Wasco Street. Any written materials to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 PHONE: (503) 553-1644 or (503) 553-3274 FAX No. 553-3539 Annual Subscription Rates: Within the U.S. $9 00 Outside the U.S. $15.00 didn't tness up the tracks. I "The buttons scraped the moss was impressed with how well off the rock as she slid down", people worked together and Courtney said. They were the moral support," said fully aware of what the woman Courtney. was wearing and the trackers Baker, showing his pride, could detect that the tracks said that Courtney was treated they found were made by a as a peer, not as a kid. "He human, wasn't treated any differently "We look for unnatural than anyone else." Courtney, things such as bruised leaves at 16 years of age, was the and scuff marks-humans youngest among all search leave distinctively different participants. Others ranged in signs than animals," said age from 25 to 64. Baker. All cadet program partici- "Finding the tracks was pants are members of exciting," said Courtney. "Not Jefferson County Search and finding the body was disap Rescue, which is coordinated pointing." The group of by Stoney Miller of the searchers ran out of time and Sheriff's office. Courtney, hit a deadend, said Courtney among other club members, is and Baker. "We had to back certified in Search and Rescue track and then search the area under the State's Emergency again to find new tracks." If Management Division. A member of the local club for about a year, Courtney has participated in three other searcn ana rescue operations in the past. Just prior to the Idaho trip, Courtney partic- ipated in a search for a drowning victim in the John Day River. Courtney and Baker left the Madras airport on the morning of July 11 and were flown to Grangeville, Idaho by Sheriff Tim Nettleton of Owyhee County. From there, the pair was taken to the base camp, about a twenty-minute flight, via a Huey 206 chopper that was provided by the Inter-Agency Fire Service. They then spent the next two days searching for signs of the woman. Their days began at 4 a.m. with a full breakfast. They were on the trail by 6. Fifteen minutes into the first day, after a thorough briefing Baker found the first tracks It took Courtney another 10 to 15 minutes to find where the woman had been Seated upon a rock nine months ago. this summer Five cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Central Oregon since 1979. The disease is usually carried by young ticks, whilft the adult ticks usually feed on larger mammals like deer and elk. The early-stage symptoms of Lyme disease include a rash, stiff nick, chills, fever, sore throat, headaches, fatigue and joint pain. The disease, in its early stages, is curable with antibiotics. But in later stages, the disease may be confused with other medical problems which can develop weeks to years after the tick bite. Diabetic exercises continuing now Diabetic exercise classes are still being offered three days a week. This group has now advanced to stair-step aerobics once a week also they have added an outing or field trip out into the community as different sorts of exercise. They went to Kah-Nee-Ta to do water aerobics, the next trip is a trip to the mountains to hike, but also to pick huckleberries for their dia betic breakfasts. This program is designed for all individuals that wish to start on any sort of exercise program, not only for the diabetic people. Tymoo there had been more time, the pair felt confident that they would have found the body. "it's difficult, emotionally, wnen you don t locate the body where you think it should turn up," said Baker, Courtney, son of Bernyce Courtney, will be a junior at Madras High School this fall. He says he will probably "go into the service" following school. This summer he is a "grunt" for Chilkat Enterprises, owned by Kelly and Pinky Beymer. r , .. ,- i. A, i ' .... V ' M ' Educators increase their awareness of Native A mericans and Indian education at summer institute held August 2 at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort. Class c lelonies punishable by NPPC can answer questions about energy, basin planning The close ties between the salmon resources and the Northwest e- conomy are clearer than ever before Columbia River salmon runs are dwindling. HVdropower dams, a griculture, forest practices and fish ing all impact the salmon, but all are also important components of the economy. The difficult task facing the North- 7j' 44 'yrs A teepee set up at elf e during the annual H uck le berry F east reminds one : ' ' Y 'V . M ' Work continues on Warm Springs Q liniHo nnnfcirannc Cflf LLC? C-CC7 OCt Native American families, rela tives and friends of suicide victims will be hosting the United North west t ribes Suicide Prevention Conference III. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington October 2 4, 1 99 1. The event is being spon sored by United Suicide Preven tion conference series and the American Indian Program in Spokane. 1 .. west Power Planning Council is to help devise a recovery program for our great Northwest salmon with out significantly hindering the economy. The Council's Oregon office can provide background information and reference materials on the 1991 Northwest Conservation and Elect ric Power Plan and the Columbia - 1 IS Yv,, Museum. Completion is anticipated I he gathering will consist ot potential suicidal individuals, fam ily members, relatives and friends of suicide victims. Each day will end with confidential counseling. Many topics of suicide will be covered. In the evenings there will be different events. Wednesday will include a banquet, Thursday night consists of a tribal powwow, and Friday will end with closing ceremonies and a traditional sal mon bake. Pre-registration cost will be $45 Trio arrested for disturbing ancient Klamath Indian graves Three individuals have been arrested for the theft of Indian burial artifacts and the vandalism of a Klamath Indian cemetery in Chiloquin last December. Roger Keller of Springfield turned himself in to Lane County authorities August 5 Shawn Baker and his father Gordon Baker, Jr. were also arrested. The indictment charged the Bakers, Keller and a fourth suspect with eight counts of mutilating and injuring Indian graves and with one count each of first-degree theft and first-degree criminal mischief. The theft and criminal mischief charges arc both River Basin Fish and Wildlife Pro gram. Oregon Council members face many challenges. Chief among these are: salmon enhancement, envir onmental considerations and new energy resources. For more information, contact Ted Hallock, Angus Duncan or Richard Recker at (5-3)229-5171. 77 of the old days when such sights were '-,.,., j r i in about a year. f r r Qnrklf onch IUI DjJUrCll IU for adults. $70 at the door or $2U a day. Students pre-registration will be $15 ($30 at the door or $10 a day) Senior Citizens will cost $15. Make checks payable to North west Tribes Suicide Prevention Conference and mail, Attn: Zclma Grcene-Minthorn, P.O. Box 75869, Washington, DC 20013. or Attn: Director, co Sheraton Spokane, N-322 Spokane Kails Ct., Spokane, Washington 99201. The deadline for pre-registration will be September 15, 1991. five years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Research is still being done on the grave robbing charge since the jail term and possible fine for that crime arc not even specifically listed among Oregon's revised statutes. Klamath County District Attorney Ed Caleb stated that the case is very important to the Klamath Tribe. "This is the first case of its kind where we've been able to obtain sufficient evidence to get a grand jury indictment. The case was cracked when an informant, who apparently knew the suspects, contacted tribal members , who in turn notified Klamath County authorities. Looting of the 100-year-old graves in the Wilson Cemetery was no doubt motivated by the high prices paid for Indian burial artifacts. Authorities believe that most or all of the artifact have already been sold. The Wilson Cemetery is one of nine owned by the Klamath Tribe. a common occurrence. n"- . w w -i i ' . . j- ir 77, , ' . J s