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Nildya Courtney earns award
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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.
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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-
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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.
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