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Pge 10 Howlak Catherine A life spanning 90 years, a dif ferent time, a hardworking person, a wonderful person. Catherine Courtney was born March 30, 1912 and passed away April 4, 2002. She grew up on her parents ranch (Wesley and Annie Smith) during the era of horseback riding and buckboard wagons as a common form of transportation. Catherine always remembered how to harness the horses for the buggies and buckboard wagons. She enjoyed horseback riding, rac ing, and rodeos. As a youngster, when no women would challenge her in horseback racing, she then raced against the men, and won! Catherine also spent part of her youth at Lone Pine, The Dalles, OR. She recalled the pleasant ex perience of the 3-day buckboard wagon trip, loaded with the fam ily, traveling from Warm Springs to The Dalles, camping near Neenee Springs, and raiding the orchards near Dufur. She shared her memo ries about her grandfather Jim Jack son, and her Aunt Ruth and Uncle Joe Estabrook. Before the dams were built, the families fished for salmon and sturgeon. Catherine told us about the hard work of butchering hundreds of pounds salmon, and drying them in the small "dry shacks" at Lone Pine. She loved going to the movies, and would ride her horse into The Dalles, go to the movies, and then ride back to Lone Pine. She en joyed the ferryboat rides from The Dalles to Hood River to visit rela tives. The horses rode on the first level, and the people rode on the top level. She was a product of the Indian Boarding School at Warm Springs and at Chemawa. Catherine was very active in sports and won med als in track events and hurdles. She met her husband of 66 years, Terry Courtney Sr., at Chemawa and at the CCC's (Civilian Conservation Corps). They both worked at the Old Mill Camp and at Helle Camp in the early 1930's. She then entered another era. As newly weds, they lived in a tent where their first child was born, Terry Jr. They moved into a home that they purchased for $20.00, with no run ning water or electricity. Catherine cooked all the meals from scratch on a wood stove, packed water to heat on the stove and wash clothes by hand, canned fruit and salmon, and raised Terry Jr., Gloria, Pat, Pete, and Mavis in this "lil house". She cut her own patterns and made clothes for her children using a treadle sewing machine. She found time to make and sell beadwork. She worked Tommy Tommy Lcc Dickson passed away at the age of 15. 1 le was born May 27, 1986, at The Dalles, lie was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes, and a resi dent of Warm Springs. Tommy was a very good artist, who liked to visit relatives and be with his friends. He liked to joke, and was very easy going. JoHcphlnc Josephine Boner Day, born March 9, 1918, passed away of natural causes April 14 in Warm Springs where she lived the past two and half years. She was 84. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Rilwiro of Warm Springs, her son David Day of Oldtown, Idaho and her great grandchildren, Blake and I turner Day. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Jo lived in San Jose fir 61 years In-fore moving to Oregon to be nearer her In the Howlak Tichum last edition, for Marylena Heath, the name of her father i tichum V. Courtney hard, but also enjoyed life. She and Terry Sr. bought a car, and would pack the kids and dog in the car and make trips to The Dalles, go on picnics on the Reservation, go root digging and berry picking, and take in school activities throughout Oregon. When Terry Sr. got a job with the BIA, the family moved into a luxurious BIA house with running water and electricity! Catherine enjoyed the electric wringer-washing machine, the indoor plumb ing especially the tub, and the ease of cooking on an electric stove. Bernyce and Pinky were born dur ing this time. During the summer, Catherine worked on the fire look out towers. She knew the reserva tion like an eagle knows its king dom; she was excellent at reading the clouds and predicting the weather. All her kids have won derful memories of growing up on Shitike Butte and Eagle Butte. She was in excellent health as she ran up and down the 90-foot lookout towers, rain or shine. When Terry Sr. retired, they again bought a house, this time the house on Greeley Heights. This was a long trip from the "Lil House" to a brand new house. Most people will probably remem ber them living at their Greeley Heights home. Many people knew Catherine during her life. Many Warm Springs kids lived with her family on and off. She was a mother to all. During her retirement years, she and Terry enjoyed traveling throughout the Northwest espe cially to the Coast, visiting relatives and friends. They both kept in contact with their Chemawa friends, their BIA friends, and many people they met throughout their lives. She will be missed by all and we all have good memories of her. She is survived by her husband, Terry Courtney Sr., her 7 children: Terry Jr., Gloria, Pat, Pete, Mavis, Bernyce, and Pinky. All live in Warm Springs with Pat spending part of the year at Scappoose and Gloria at Otter Rock. She has 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The grandchildren are Dave Courtney, Scott Courtney, Teri Jones, John Brunoc, Lyman Jim, Keely Linn, Kami Curtis, Lori Smith, Steve Courtney, Don Courtney, Tricia Courtney Aguilar, Peco Courtney, Shawnelc Shaw, Tiffany Shaw, Shilo Shaw, Bodic Shaw, Rain Circle, Nevada Beymcr, Waylon Beymer, Nikki Courtney, I-conard Red Fox and nu merous foster kids. Lcc Dickson He is survived by brothers Curtiss Dickson and Theodore Stwycr Greene, and his mother Thelma May Dickson. Tommy's aunts arc Nettie Dickson and Laura Kelly, and uncles arc Gary Chiquito, Bill Stahi, and Albert Stahi. Tommy passed away on March 31. Boner Day family. She worked at San Jose Hospi tal for 30 years as a nurse's aid and after retiring was active in S.J. I los pital Auxiliary. Jo enjoyed walk ing, reading, handcrafts and quilt ing. After retirement she and Bill enjoyed traveling around the West cm United States, Canada and Mexico with their friends. She will cremated with her aOics scattered by her husband's. Contributions can be made to charities of your choke. Rodney Bruno, not Teddy Hruno. 11"? Spilyay regrets the error. Spilyqy Tymoo, VV3mTH!!L5!!L More Fond farewell Dear Warm Springs community, By the time you read this note, 1 will have left Jefferson County, for real this time. I arrived in Jefferson County Oc tober 15, 1994 with the intention of working in Warm Springs for two years then transferring to another res ervation. Seven (and one half years later, with bittersweet gladness, I have set out on a new journey to serve new peoples. The 10 months between myt anticipated final day and my actual departure left many predicting I would "never leave" or that I had "changed" my "mind". A few of my patients had even decided I had just wanted to get rid of them and refused to admit it. (You jcnow who you are!) But, au contraire! . Each of you, including my friends and colleagues at the Warm Springs Clinic and Madras medical commu nity, holds a special place in my heart. I will always remember you fondly. Yes, there were good times and bad times, but these are what make last ing friendships and strengthens ties worth remembering. They are the substance of life. In them, we laugh, we cry, we grow, and then, cherish. I can assure you it was difficult for me to break these bonds; however, sever them I must. I praise God for the 13 months He gave to prepare me for the task. So why break the warm bonds of friendship that had formed? We each have a calling, a purpose to fulfill in life. No two people walk the same path which necessitates the coming and going of friends along the way. My call is leading me to San Diego. God has not yet revealed my purpose there, but I know He will at the ap pointed time. In the meantime, He has answered my prayer to travel a few months and to spend more time with Him and study the Bible. I wish everyone could have this opportunity. It has been an AWE SOME experience thus far. I rejoice in the new things' He is doing in my life already. I have made several new friends and visited many interesting places. So you see, where God takes away, He always provides abundance in its place. Though I leave you with sadness, my heart is overjoyed by the honor of knowing and working with all of Geo V) 4-1 II you can Identify Ihis location, then stop by the Spilyay. The first person to arrive at the office wtih the correct answer will receive $5 cash. letters to the you. You graciously welcomed me into your lives and homes. I thank you. Many showered me with gifts, kindness, hugs, laughter and time. Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for these acts of generosity. I will remember you with warm thoughts. I pray peace and prosper ity for each of you as you journey the road of life. I bid you farewell and pray our paths may cross again. Un til then, may God keep you in His care, Sincerely, Dr. Marti Donnell A thank-you To the editor, The WorkforceYouth Develop ment Department would like to thank all the people who donated time, assistance, money, prizes, etc. for' the Circle of Leadership Youth Conference. First of all a thanks goes out to Tedi Tanewasha and Melinda Poitra for all their good ideas, expe rience and time throughout the whole planning process; to the Natu ral Resources Department especially Sharlynne Garcia and Bear Tracks for the salmon and deer meat donations (can't forget the good ole committee members), Lois Squiemphen and help (Austin Smith Sr., Austin Jr. Louis, Johnny, Leander, Pasha, Leonard and Till) for the delicious meals you prepared, Special Work Projects-Craig Smith, Aldo Antunez, Paul Martinez, Adam Rubio, Eric Williams and Tim Jensen, Sheilah Wahnetah Clements and Jim Quaid for the door prizes and assistance with the Career Fair; Indian Head Gaming for the door prizes. A big thanks goes out to the vol unteers for the ArtsCrafts, Emerson Squiemphen, Debbie Stacona, RoseMary Charley, Judith Charley and Shilicna charley, Archie Caldera and Carol Wewa (for stepping in with your great assistance), Wendell Jim and Kathy Qucmpts (for donated door prizes), the Tribal Elders panel Adeline Miller, Rudy Clements and Irene Towe for great words of wis dom, Carlos Calica for the beautiful songs and assistance with the youth, help keeping them in line; T. J. Bur rows and High School students for bringing in the color guard and for - quiz May 2, 2002 editor all the people who traveled from Washington and California for the Career Fair. To the Youth of the com munity for making this a great suc cess!! See you all again next year. Verleen Kalama Apology letter In regard to Tribal Court Judg ment Order on 032802. I respectfully apologize via Spil Yay for my actions last November 27, 2001. To Tribal PoliceCorrections Officers: Dowty, Perron, Smith, Hutchins and Kimberly Skunkcap. My actions that nite were wrong. The officers who were present at my sen tencing. 'When I faced you and apologized to you in person, you all had smiles that acknowledged my apology. That act of love meant something to me. Thanx. I would also like to say "Thanks" to everyone who has been prayerful and supportive of me these last 2 years. In that time I've found out a lot about myself, a lot of good positive things. Nothing will ever take that away. It's all mine for keeps. As a tribal member, it's comfort ing to know that there are tribal lead ers and friends who have "Big Hearts". Thank you for believing in me and giving me a chance. Your actions of kindness, care, understanding, en couragement and generosity speak for themselves. You truly are a "God send". Owen James Wallulatum Regarding casino To the People of Warm Springs, I am glad to see that that I am not alone in opposing the lies behind told by the management of our tribe re garding a casino being built in Hood River. Many people have told me that they believe that another casino which "will make more money" means that "we", as the people of Warm Springs, will receive more. More what? The casino at Kahnecta is making exactly the amount of revenue that the management of the casino is al lowing it to. What does that mean? It means that all of the high dollars "we" spent on that economic revenue pro jection report says that $4 million dollars is all this casino is going to make. This amount is based on exist ing revenue figures. The "projected" amounts of what another casino will make in another location are based on demographics, traffic, etc. and the assumption that Marketing will ac tually be used to generate revenue. Marketing is a concept that has never been utilized at this location. The casino is empty more that 50 percent of the time. Why is it empty? Because the management of this ca sino has never made an attempt to fill it. Ask "what demographics does our casino have" and you'll be told that it is the same market that has always patronized Kahnecta Resort. Our casino is not a Casino, but an amenity to a family resort. If our ca sino were marketed as a casino, the revenue would increase dramatically. If marketing tools were implemented (which management says would be too "expensive"), the revenue at this location could be doubled or more. My concern about building an other casino, at any location, is the haphazard fashion in which this ca sino is managed. In 1995, 1 quit work ing at the casino in order to become the supervisor at CPS in Warm Springs. Shortly thereafter, our op crating budget in Human Services was cut by 16 in order to pay the operating costs of our new venture, the casino. We were told that, as the casino began to generate revenue, the money would be placed back in the budget. 1 don't sec that the money was ever replaced. Nicole Yaw