Siletz news /, December 01, 2001, Page 22, Image 22

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The Season
by Eva Clayton
A scene from a bygone era in Siletz, courtesy of Woody Muschamp
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The Siletz Tribe would like to
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wish everyone a safe and
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joyous holiday season.
: We hope that peace fills your heart
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and that your days are filled
• with warmth, caring, and understanding.
Hiding from the chill of Jack
A bundle of chit-chat, needed talk.
(or Jill) Frost,
Time to be merry play a joyful song,
An extra cover warm socks, a thought.
Gather friends and family to sing along.
The holidays are coming what on
With chestnuts roasting on a
earth am 1 to do,
warm cozy fire,
I am poorer than a church mouse
Dream sweet memories kindle
living in a shoe.
tomorrow desires.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Listen to the herald the angels are singing,
This season’s smile is not one bit jolly.
Let the bells of good tiding
The stockings are hung here and there,
keep on ringing.
With a saddened feeling, who really cares.
Within the shadows of the silent night,
A room fill of boxes with oversized bows,
Find comfort and peace, new insight.
Filled with lament boohoo and woes.
Weather forest green, desert brown or
Not a gift package with my name on it
a white Christmas snow,
beneath the tree,
Trim the doorways with fresh twigs
Can it get any worse for poor ole me.
of mistle toe.
Certainly there must be a better way,
A gift I make for you, boxes and beads,
Where s old Saint Nick his reindeer sleigh.
Remember thoughout the year
I’ll bake a batch of my favorite
others ’ need.
cookies, a loaf of fresh bread,
Thanksgiving, just a warm up
Run that important errand
for you and me,
for Uncle Ned.
It’s time to truly give thanks as we
A garden flower carefully grown,
trim the holiday tree.
To a special friend and a good home.
"May all find the sparkle
Share with mother that
within the season. ”
Merry Holidays
inspirational walk,
Siletz School Honors Veterans
Far left: Bennie Marzan receives a
;
Happy Holidays!
gift from Kellie Kaiser.
Left: Janice Metcalf acknowledges
the crowd.
Below: Kenneth Running Crane Real,
Siletz Tribal police officer, addresses
the audience.
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