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I T Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Mgy 16, 2012 Pqge 5 Howlak Tichum Remembering when... Cordelia Charley-Miller, “Sup-yowks,” June 24, 1942 — May 5, 2012 Photos courtesy o f Faye Waheneka. The picture above is of a huckleberry feast parade. Can you tell where this picture was taken, and when? Regarding the picture at right, How many of these Magpie players do you recognize? It may seem like only yesterday, but what year was this picture taken? bered as a kind, loving, generous and devoted sis ter, mother, aunt, grand m other, g reat-g ran d mother, cousin and friend. She was a lifelong homemaker, she worked with the Headstart pro gram from 1982—1989. She was a member of the Warm Springs 1910 In dian Shaker Church from a very young age, and was very strong in her faith and beliefs. As a child she loved the ranch and farming life; horseback riding, swim ming, camping, and gath ering foods with her fam ily- She made beautiful beadwork. She was very caring, gende and had a big heart. She touched many lives and will be re membered lovingly. M ichael Spaulding . (Answers in the next edition of the Spilyay.) Water quality discussion with EPA Leaders from the Colum bia River basin met last week to discuss water quality mat-, ters with U.S. EPA adminis trator Lisa P. Jackson. Fifteen tribes were repre sented at the meeting, held at the Portland office of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. During the 90-minute discussion, Jackson and the tribal lead ers discussed toxics reduction efforts, and the lack of fed eral funds for such efforts. They discussed environ mental justice, climate change, coal transport, mining issues and water quality standards. , They discussed Oregon’s success, and the hard fought batde at setting the highest fish consumption rate and strictest water quality stan dards in the nation. Based on a 1994 fish con sumption report that was de veloped by CRlTFC’s mem ber tribes, Oregon’s success at developing new standards is leading to similar processes in W ashington and Idaho. Both states are currendy. ex ploring processes to change their fish consumption rates so they are protective o f Cordelia Charley-Miller Charley, Rosalind Samp-son, passed away May 5, 2012, Rose Charley, Merilda Char at the age of 65, of natu ley, Judy Charley, Frank Char ley, and Russell Charley Jr. ral causes, in Madras. Cordelia was born June Also nieces and nephews, and 24, 1946, in Simnasho to extended family. She is preceded in death Margaret Peters Charley by mother Margaret Peters and Russell Charley Sr. • She is survived by three Charley, gran d so n Lance sons: Leffert D. Miller of Miller, father Russell Char Warm Springs, Emerson S. ley Sr, and daughter Norma Miller of Warm Springs, Lynn Cbarley. Monday, May 7 Dressing and Travis E. Miller of ceremonies were held at the Towoac, Colo. . G randchildren: Eric Warm Springs 1910 Indian Elmer Miller of Republic, Shaker Church; officiated by Wash., Renee Lynn Miller Rosalind Sampson and Angie o f. M adras, Tama J. Smith; overnight services G onzales o f M ontana, were officiated by H arriet and A nthony K am eron M iller o f Strom , Vancouver, Wash., Kaylyn Washines, of Satus, Wash. Tuesday, May 8 interment Miller and Kyle Miller of services, Skookum Creek Towoac, Colo. G reat-grandchildren: Charley family cemetery, Oriel Michael Leal and Charley Canyon Road. Beloved by family and Amilia Betzy Velasquez, of Madras. .Siblings: Melissa friends, Cordelia is remem Courtesy photo. From Warm Springs, Ryan Smith, Chief Delvis Heath and CTWS Water Board member Erland Smith met with EPA administrator Jackson. tribal communities. Tribal leaders and Jack- son discussed the role of the Fifteen Tribes Coalition in the renegotiation o f the Co lum bia River treaty, and EPA’s desire to reduce toxic contaminants including pes ticides throughout Indian Country. Administrator Jackson has long-recognized the role of tribal governments in setting environmental standards, ac cording to CRITFC, During her discussion with the tribal leaders, Jackson recognized the commitment of the tribes' to work together to address these problems. “I am so impressed with how the tribes come together and make working together a priority,” she said. “It is very striking and heartening.” PIONEER ROCK & MONUMENT Michael Spaulding was born in Seatde, Wash., to Robert E. Spaulding and Carol Towne. M ichael served in thé U.S. Navy from March 1973 to Sep tember 1976. He was sta tioned in Hawaii for three years. After he got out of the Navy, he received his Associates D egree as a Chef from the Culinary Institute o f America in N ew York. Michael worked in many fine res taurants throughout Wash ington and Oregon. Michael is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kat Spaulding of Madras; sis ter Jill Spaulding o f Puyallup, Wash.; daughter, Alicia Spaulding of Seatde; family: Nichole Hanion of M adras, C olette . (Jim) Munson of Lake Stevens, Wash.; five grandchildren: Kirstie Morrison, Mikayla Collins, Brittany Munson, DJ (David) Munson and Joshua Munson; and one great grandchild, Dominique Cueves. They all loved their “Papa.” Ralph Queahpama was the big brother he always wished for and Mark Grant was his BFF. Michael was preceded in death by his mother and fa ther. Michael volunteered for the Model Diabetes H eart Dinner for 16 years. He pre pared a meal for 300-plus Warm Springs and Madras com m unity m em bers. Michael served his family many gourm et meals, but everyone’s favorite was his barbecue ribs. Michael had great respect for Washut, powwows and huckle^ berry picking. H e also loved bowling, playing pool, golfing, playing darts, camping, Scrabble, the Seahawks, the Huskies,, M ariners and spending time with his wife and fam ily. Michael will truly be missed by all. Michael’s p ro u d est m om ent was when he was baptized and received sacraments at the St. P atrick ’s- C atholic Church on Holy Saturday, April 7, 2012. Michael’s wish was to have services at the Simnasho Longhouse and burial at Simnasho Cem etery with Military Funeral Honors. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was dressed on April 18, 2012 with overnight services and laid to rest on April 19, 2012. A Gathering o f Hutes 2012 June 8 -10,2012 HeHe Longhouse, Warm Springs, Oregon All are welcome! 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