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Page 2 Spilyqy Tymoo, Wai-m Springs, Oregon November 15, 2001 ", - is Nildya Courtney earns award 25 years ago in the Spilyay Vol. 76, No. 18, November 12, 1976 Veterans of Foreign Wars stage parade Veterans Day was far from a solemn affair in Warm Springs. There was thoughtful remembrance of those veterans who were lost in wars, but the prevailing mood was cheerful pride. VFW members and officials from a number of dif ferent Posts in Oregon joined Warm Springs' Elliott Palmer Post 4217 in its observance of what was termed the "real" Veterans Day November 11. A parade through the campus, a ceremony in front of the administration building and a salmon lunch at the Community Center highlighted the day. Mill pool awaits third life A frog jumps from a clump of cat-tails. Milkweed plants broadcast their feathery seeds nearby. This peaceful autumn scene is not unusual except that it is staged in a concrete hole in the ground that was once known as a swimming pool. Idle since 1969, the old pool at the mill as rapidly returning to its natural state. But it apparently hadn't been forgotten. Plans are sprouting almost as fast as the approaching weeds. The pool has had a varied history since it was built in 1950 for the employees of the Warm Springs Lumber Company. It is the only structure remaining of a whole complex of company homes. The once lively neighbor hood began to decline after the 1964 flood, which ex posed some hygienic problems: the water table was high, creating poor sewage conditions. ... It's been seven years now and although the pool has provided a home for assorted flora and fauna, it may be called back into service by humans. The swimming pool's third life - if it is granted will be quite different According to Persh Andrews, the mill is considering using the pool as a filtering system , for the water used in sprinkling the adjacent log decks. Warm Springs goes for Carter A record turn-out of voters in Warm Springs chose Jimmy Carter for President in the November 2 elec tion. Carter received 129 votes to Ford's 80 to McCarthy's 20. Of the 439 registered voters, 239 made it to the polls. Frances Brunoe, Chairman of the Counting Board, said this was "a really good turn-out," suggesting that it was due to the interest of younger people in politics. Eigh teen to twenty-one year olds accounted for a large part of those registering this year, she said. Wide Spot announces Thanksgiving Pow-wow The events and prizes have been arranged for the annual Thanksgiving Pow-wow to be held November 25-27 at the Agency Longhouse. Sponsored by the Wide Spot Drummers and Singers, the three-day affair should attract participants from Montana, Canada and all over the Northwest, according to Wide Spotter Wilfred Jim. Pepsi Cola Pro-Am Cloudy skies threatened but the rain never did fall on the Pepsi Cola Pro-Am Golf Tournament held at Kah-Nee-Ta November 5-7. The tournament was in two parts the pro-am on Friday and Saturday for which 25 pairs of four competed, and the pro-pro on Sunday which found 14 teams participating. Harvey Hixon won the Pro-Am Tourney with a 3 under par 137. There was a four-way tie for second place that went to Kah-Nee-Ta's Golf Pro Jim Wilkinson, Bob McKendrick, Greg Snyder and Pat O'Donnell. Best ball was earned by Bob McKendrick and his teammates Cecil Conner, Cecil Seyler and John Paulson. Tony Moschetti won Amateur Gross with 1 over par. Tribal member Nikiya Courincy was honored re cently for his outstanding lead ership abilities. A recent gradu ate of Madras High School, Nikiya was honored by Or egon I lealth Reform, at a din ner last month in Portland. Nikiya was nominated for the award by his teacher Martha Ahern, who has been impressed by Nikiya's positive attitude and role modeling amongst peers and die commu nity. Nikiya was one of just two people in the state chosen by Oregon I lealth Reform for the special honor. The two were chosen for their outstanding leadership abilities. Nikiya, the son of Steve and Shcryl Courtney, has never let his disability get in the way of achieving his goals. He has been active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, spokes person for Eas ter Seals and ROTC program and his church. He along with his family have raised funds for and set up the Oregon Games for the Physically Challenged State Games. Nikiya along with four other tribal youths were the first team to compete and rep resent the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs at these Or egon State Games for the Physically Challenged. They took first place in all the events they entered. Being involved in these activities has given Nikiya his leadership abilities to overcome any bar riers, and maintain a positive outlook. While in school, Nikiya had some great support from people who have had a big impact on the person Nikiya is today. He said: "I would like to acknowl edge theni, Martha Ahern$r Delia Russo, Francis my aide for 3 years for pushing me and challenging me daily, Mrs. p t.-y V f ' ' - V X 1 v h s J Photo by Divi McMechm Nikiya Courtney was honored for role with peers, community. Smith, my personal hairstylist Vanessa and last but not least my bud Jessie who went above and beyond the call of duty for me many times. I truly appre ciate all of you. Oh, I can't for get my personal chauffeurs Doris and Virginia." Nikiya would also like to acknowledge his supervisor Rob Collision for taking him on as a student intern for the past three years in the diabetes program, where he is a health technician. Working at the Health and Wellness Center has given Nikiya an opportunity to work with health care profes sionals and explore the many health career opportunities available. He said: "I would like to thank Russ Alger for giving me my first fulltime position working with the Health and Wellness Cen- sp'lyay Tymoo (Coyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher: Executive Editor: Management Successor: ReporterPhotographer: ReporterPhotoT rainer: Media Advisor: Secretary: Sid Miller Mike Van Meter Selena T. Boise Tina Aguilar Dave McMechan Bill Rhoades Trudee Clements Intern: Orlando Doney (comprehensive planning) Established in March 1976 Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confed erated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1 100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274 FAX No. (541)553-3539 E-Mail: spilyaytymoowstribes.org Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.-$15.00 Outside U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S.-$25.00 For questions on advertising rates and policies, please call Mike Van Meter at 553-3274 or Bill Rhoades at 553-2013. Spilyay Tymoo 2001 copyright For the latest information on advertising rates, subsclptions and (in the future) news from the Spilyay, check us out on the Internet at: http:www.warmsprings.comcommunitynews index.htm tcr here in Warm Springs." Nikiya along with his fam ily, friends and coworkers trav eled to the Benson Hotel in Portland to accept his award and a scholarship from the Oregon Health Reform. The dinner held in their honor was on Oct. 25. Nikiya had to make an ac ceptance speech. I le was a little apprehensive and nervous about speaking to CEO's and managers of health care provid ers and board members. Nikiya thanked his parents and friend Kippo, a close friend who has supported and given him encouragement. Nikiya gave a special acknowledgement to his grandpa Dan, who has passed away, for never leaving him,' and telling him, "If you put your mind to it my boy, you can do anything." Nikiya ended his speech by encouraging anyone with a dis ability or health problem not to let the disability get in the way of achieving their goals. Nikiya would also like to say to anyone who may have a job available, don't look at a person's disabilities, look at their abilities or possibilities as a person who may have a dis ability. He said: "I can guarantee that a per son with a disability will be one of your company's best assets. They will work twice as hard just to prove they can do a good job." Nikiya has been accepted at the University of Montana, and will be transferring to Montana after completing a year at COCC in Bend. I lis plans are to get his Mas ters as a psychologist or nutri tionist. "1 hope someday to have an opportunity to sit on the Governor's Boards as a Self Advocate. I would like to be a voice for our disabled people in Oregon," he said. Declines The next issue pub lishes November 15, i with a November 9 deadline for all letter, story and advertising submissions. The November 29 edi tion has a November 20 deadline. The December 13 is sue has a December 7 deadline. The December 27 is sue has a December 21 deadline. Announcements? The Spilyay encourages organizations and individu- " als to send notices of events of interest to the Warm Springs community. ' ' The preferred method of delivery is via e-mail to spilyaytymoowstribes.org - this saves staff members from having to re-type something you've already printed up, thus allowing us additional time for reporting, pho tography and other tasks. You also may drop announcements in printed and or computer disk format at the Spilyay offices, 1100 Wasco St. on the Warm Springs campus, or send them to Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Our fax number is 553-3539. Please feel free to call if you have story or photo ideas, questions or comments. Our phone number is 553-3274. Finally, please heed our deadlines Friday the week before publication for all submitted materials. Thank you.