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Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
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Letters to the Editor
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The Forgotten War
Who can remember back to
June 25, 1950, when at dawn on
a Sunday morning big guns
echoed through the valley's as
North Korea invaded South
Korea, engaging in a full scale
un-dcclarcd war.
As the communist forces
crossed the 38th Parrallell, Presi
dent Harry S. Truman, ordered
the U.S. air and ground forces
to aid the South Korean forces,
in what was termed at that time,
a minor police action.
Korea, a country about the
size of the state of Minnesota,
maybe a little larger but consi
dered a country that has the
most mountains than any other
country. As the North Korean
troops crossed the 38th Parral
lel on that day, in three days
Seoul fell on the 28th, by the 30th they were crossing the Han
River.
A little police action, well the U.S. Troops met the North
Koreans for the first time just below Suwon and found out that the
North Korean Army was no push over as they were making their
push south. It was fight and fall back, fight and fall back for the
U.S. Troops which made veterans out of their men in no time at all.
Just outside of Pusan they made their stand where fierce battles
raged. The turning point came when the Marines and the 7th
Infantry made their landing at Inchon. Taking the Communists
completely by surprise, cutting them off from their main force.
From there it was forward once again for the U.S. troops- By
November they were on the banks of the Yalu River in northern
Korea. It was Thanksgiving and all the troops enjoyed a hearty
meal just before another enemy entered the war. Chinese troops
came down across the Yalu River and long with the North Korean
army made another drive south cutting some troops off completely
at Changjin Reservoir. From there the U.S. Troops had to battle
their way to the coast of Hungman. Winter was pretty cold in the
hills of Korea and fighting in sub-zero weather made things more
uncomfortable. It was better to take turns sleeping during the day
because it was too cold at night. The weather took its toll on the
troops from frost bite and freezing to death. The weather caused
more casualties than the enemy at times being so cold.
Some of the bitter battles that made the news and will linger in
the minds of the fighting men of that era were those of Heartbreak
Ridge, Bunker Hill, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop, T-Bone, Punch
bowl, the Hook, Old Baldy.
Korea was where the Helicopter made its appearance as marines
took the top of a hill without taking a step upward. From therethe
helicopter became a much used method of moving men in combat
zones throughout the Vietnam war. Well, those were just another
page of what the troops had to face.
Rat Pac t-ball team victorious
For the second time in six years,
the "Rat Pac T-Ball" team went
undefeated. They were very agres
sive and willing to learn. All we
could do was show them and turn
them loose in the game. Kids are
special people, too. Not only are
they what dreams are made of, but
they are our future.
We not only taught them the
fundamentals of the game, but dis
cipline, as well. They're Indian first,
and should be proud of it. To
respect and listen to their parents,
teachers, elders, coaches and sup
port each other on and off the Held.
This could not have been done
without the parents'support. We'd
like to say "thanks a lot." It makes
our job a lot easier when we have
full control of the ball players
without any interference.
I believe our kids have to be
tough, mentally and physically, in
this world. That's why I never baby
my ball players. I believe they get
enough of that at home. Towards
the middle of the season you can
see and feci a great change in atti
tude and knowledge of the game 1
teach them to never question disci
plinary action, especially when
they've done wrong. Hopefully,
most of the parents can see the
change, too. Not all players, but
most do grow up more by the end
of the season.
This year's roster cconsisted of:
Shasta "Snoopy" Smith, Isreal
"Whopper" Scott. Canku "Goose"
Smith. Lori "Bashful" Suppah.
Taralce "Tiggcr" Suppah. Lil Bull
Owl"Lil Rat" Suppah. Raymond
Questions about fish answered
Open letter to Warm Sprints
Elementary (eipecially Aaron,
Shadrack, DabldandRoomll)
Thank you all for your letters,
we appreciate your concern. You
were excellent listeners and ques
tioners when we came to your class
to talk about fish. In your letters
you asked some questions, since
school is out we will answer you
through this letter.
What is it like worklnj at the
Fish Hatchery?
The tribal fish people keep in
close contact with the people at the
hatchery but generally we work
there two or three weeks out of a
year. We supervise fish clippers
who clip a tin lrom the fish to assist
in identification (wild chinook will
be handled differently from the
hatchery spring chinook) and the
rest of the time we work around the
reservation to protect streams and
work in the stream to help the fish
survive better (if you watch the
Shitike Creek this summer you will
see us working in and around the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Forestry
to protect the needs of the fish
Sometimes the work is hard but il
is worth it.
Do you have more fish thar
what you brought to the classrooms'
The Warm Springs Reservation
has many streams and rivers with
various kinds offish in them. Spring
Chinook, Rainbow Trout, Steel
head and other various trout, as
well as Sculpin. Whitefish. Suckers
are just some of the fish we have in
the streams and rivers. These fish
belong to the Tribe and if we take
care of the water in the stream and
the green areas next to the streams
it will help the fish survive into the
future.
The Natural Resources Depart
ment thanks you for your ques
tions and hope you have a safe and
enjoyable summer. Remember don't
litter.
Thank you,
Orvie, Carmella, Fritz, Bob
and Louie
"Pigmic"Andersori. Jessie "Allalla"
Gilbert. Glendon "Woosc" Smith.
Jacob "Thumper" Harding. Arron
"Elfie" Macy. Edna "Butchie"
David. Jcrimiah "Toad" Johnson.
Fostcr"BamBam"Sahme.Timothv
"Chipmunk" Kalama. Jesse" Wood
stock" Reese. Raymond "Peanuts"
Jones, Lioncl"Chops"Smith. John
"Jumbo" Jefferson and Mario
"Garfield" Smith.
A very special thanks to the spon
sorship received to assist the team.
God bless you all for your consid
eration of the players. I encourage
the parents to have their kids par
ticipate in any sports activity. It's
very helpful to them to be able to
hang around friends their own age,
getting to know their people better.
None of us are born athletes, it's
something we must learn as we
grow up, you never get too old to
learn. That's part of life.
Thanks again to all who helped
and thanks to Alley, Dave and Bob
for the assistance, and totheothers
for transportaiton assistance.
Tony "Big Rat" Suppah
Mercedes M. Suppah
Coaches, Rat Pac T-Ball
Funds to be donated to program
To the Editor,
With high regard to the public
who attended the 1988 Pi-Ume-Sha
powwow and who supported
the fundraiser stand to help our
son, Gerald G. Sampson, Jr., par
ticipate in the International Sports
Exchange (ISE) Program, we are
sad to say that due to circumstan-
U-eek). we may have to ask you to ' Ces bevond our control, the ISE
swim somewhere else for a couple program has cancelled the trip due
of days so be ready,
Is your work hard?
We like fish, they are very impor
tant to our people. Over the years
of working with fish, we have gained
a special respect for this incredible
wild creature. They are real figh
ters in making sure their young will
survive but they need our help.
They need clean, cool water with
adequate depth. We work with the
to the lack of participating high
school students to attend the
exchange program. We are certainly
grateful for the overwhelming pub
lic support we received and to
encourage such existing programs
like the International Sports
Exchange to provide opportunities
for high school age students the
opportunity to travel aboard.
Since our son is unable to utilize
the funds raised, we are currently
searching for a program to invest
the money we have raised and.
perhaps, we may want to develop
such a program and use the money
we have made as a beginning for
such a program.
It's a grand opportunity for our
. young people to broaden their hori
zons and become educated of other
people and cultures in foreign coun- .
'tries. If there are funds available to
assist children to reach their desti
nation aboard it would certainly be
encouraging for the children to
pursue their chance of a lifetime
and to help families who would
love to see their children attend
trips abroad. Yet, there is the cost
to bear, and speaking from the
experience of the grueling work to
raise such funds, it would certainly
be nice for our children to fee'
supported.
So, if anyone knows of such a
program or is willing to help develop
such a program, ideas and sugges
tions are welcome.
Parents of Gerald Sampson, Jr.,
Rosalind Sampson,
Gerald Sampson, Sr.
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Pat Smith:
Happy Birthday, sister!
from,
Pat and Kids
Tommy and family
Mark
Maryann
Family extends thanks for help
To the Editor,
Tom winner of Moses raffle
A fund raising raffle sponsored
by William Moses of Warm Springs
held the drawing on Sunday, June
26 at the salmon bake sponsored
by the Shaker Church.
Winner of the grand prize a 1 982
Chevy pickup was Marie Tom of
Warm Springs. Anita Jackson,
Warm Springs won the Canadian
knitted vest; a Cowichan knitted
small sweater was won by Anita's
sister Debbie Jackson of Warm
Springs; Kenny Billie of Taholah,
Washington was the winner of a
painting of Jesus Christ; Edison
Yazzie of Warm Springs won a
original painting by W.C. Moses
and Mary Sando of Warm Springs
won a pair of knitted slippers.
Moses said it was an experience
putting on a raffle. He went on to
say he was grateful to all of the
people who supported his raffle
and bought tickets.
We really appreciate everyone com
ing to help us honor Aunt Dorothy.
A special thanks to the people
who helped out by bringing food:
Evelyn Dick, Phyllis Tohet, Made
line Mclnturff, Marcia Soliz, Car
oline Tohet. Carroll Dick and
Stickaame reSUltS Lucille Mitchell. And to the people
tfiiunyHiiie working in the kitchen: Lucille
Mitchell, Janice Wainanwit Gun
show, Sandra Brunoe George, Estelle
and Essie Lawson and Evelyn Dick
and her granchildren.
We would like to thank everyone
who attended our dinner honoring
Dorothy Wally. It was truly a
memorable event to ste all the
branches from the Polk family tree.
Toe Ness
A county agent, a person who knows enough to tell others how to farm,
but he is too smart to try it himself. YIKES
SS SS SS
"I have stood here and watched
the games for quite a while and still
1 can't figure out who is winning or
if anyone is winning," was a com
ment made by a visitor to Pi-Ume-Sha
at the stickgames. The thir
teenth annual stickgame tournament
drew 21 teams consisting of two to
five players. The teams vied for the
$2,000 prize monies.
Winning top honors and monies
was the Luke Wahpat team from
Yakima, Washington. Second place
went to the Sybil Queahpama team
of Warm Springs. The Vera Her
nandez team of Yakima took third.
Ramona Starr of Warm Springs
and her team took fourth.
Each year the game draw the
attention of teams as well as spec
tators and for those who watch the
game for the first time it mystifies
them.
Although gifts weren't expected,
much appreciation to those who
brought them they 11 come in handy
in Dorothy's home. Also a special
thanks to Tribal Council for allow
ing us to use the Longhouse on
such short notice and for the sal
mon. Thanks also to Caroline Tohet
for being our emcee and giving us
direction.
Melinda Polk and family
Winona Strong and family
Leggings for sale Camper for sale
There was this drunk who eot lost eoine home one nitht and enrfpH nn
sleeping in the cemetery. He said, "If I'm alive why am I lying among Rpfflim hnnl(Q
these tnmhstnnps If I'm AA ..,1,., An I k., . .u. u-.l IlWlUIII USJSJIKO
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room?" YIKES
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There is one thing to be said for long hair and beards, they're a boon to
people with ugly faces. YIKES
SS SS SS
A reminder to parents of Mad
ras Jr. High students: If your child
has failed to turn in library books
and or textbooks checked out to
them throughout the school year
or has lost or damaged school
property, they will not receive their
report card. Report cards were
mailed June 17.
Bushwacker leather leggings
in all colors are available in fur or
fleece from Timberline Taxidermy,
1209 West Dry Creek Rd., Ellens
berg, Washinton 98926. The price
is $30.00 for adults, $25.00 for
children. Please allow six weeks for
delivery.
Corrections
The last issue of Spilyay had a
few errors that need to be cor
rected. The photo on page 6, iden
tified as Stan Kneeland, is not
Kneeland. Eliza Brown was identi
fied as Eliza Greene and Milan
Smith spoke at the Bates Heath
wedding, not Woody Smith, Sr.
We apologize for any inconven
ience that these errors may have
caused.
For Sale: Kit Camper Trailer,
15 foot, sleeps six, refrigerator,
stove, new tires. Very good condi
tion, asking $1 ,050. Call 553-1077
Yard sale
Yard Sale: Saturday, July 9 from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 2223
Elliott Heights, the Starr residence.
The blue house south of the Com
munity Center, watch for signs.
Maternity clothes, baby clothes and
household items.
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Happy 25th birthday
Luke
Lovt,
Mom, Keith, Pixii
and Grandma Lino
Birth announced
Stereo for sale
Dorothy M. Yahtin and Ken
neth Whitehair Smith would like
to announce the birth of their son.
Sonny Jay Yahtin. He was born
For Sale:Stereo unit, AM-FM June 9, 1988 at Mt. View Hospital
receiver with eight-track player, in Madras. He weighed 8 lbs. and
Car sunroof with accessories, fits 4.5 oz. and was 21 inches long,
import and dometic cars. Asking His grandparents are Chesley
$200 for both of best offer. Call and Amelia Yahtin of Warm
Jim Scott anytime, 553-1043. Springs.
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The Ultimate
Head Trip
Would YOU dive off a three
story building head first? That's
what it feels like if you hit a station
ary object when you're driving a
car at 30 miles per hour and not
wearing a safety belt. Your head
hits the windshield with the same
force that you would feel if you
dove into hard cement from a
rooftop. A safety belt prevents
that human collision.
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