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PAGE 4 November 10, 1993 Warm Springs. Oregon SpilyayTymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor "Spikaif WWW t W WW M d At one lime I thought of Ar mistice Day as a day out of school and not realizing what the day stood for. As a kid it was just a day to mess around and stuff. Well let s sec, when the Ar mistice day was first observed was when World War I, ended in Europe, in 1 9 1 7, and al 1 the Yanks came home from the front lines. After that each year on November 1 1, Armistice Day has been ob served. As World War I, ended which was supposed to have been the end of all wars but with the economy the way it was sort of put things in a mess. Well things began to happen and Hitler began invaded Poland, and then World The United States didn t enter when Pearl Harbor was bombed by cans were sort of caught un-prcparcd at that time, as Japan swept across the South Pacific, taking Philippine Islands and many, many more south sea islands before the offensive. The Draft was put into effect their country and many enlisted on their own to get into action. Those were scary days during the World War II, where a person could imagine what could happen here in men were ready to protect what we the end if necessary. As the United States got into Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, and invaded North Africa to get on the offensive in Europe. This was had to battle up the Italian mainland and finally the invasion of Normandy, which really put the U.S. on the ollcnsivc. The battles all along the way where men had fallen in the path to victory. Battle in Europe was a long hard struggle but after the Normandy invasion really put the allies on the offensive. And finally victory in Europe In the South Pacific it was just from Island to Island, until they were ncanng the mainland of Japan, but in August of 1945 the A bomb the war. Even with the war at an end there the Communists became restless Korea, which started the "Forgotten I take a little police action to get things under control it was said. But the Communists meant business and were ready to fight. Well here we go again the draft was put into effect once again and many boys answered the call of the country to where there were some of the bloodiest battles I in anymans war. The Chinese joined in the battle with the North Koreans which made it a real problem as the Allies were out numbered I almost 20-1, with the Chinese army. I Chosen Reservoir, where the men coast to be evacuated and regroup. Lukes Castle, Old Boldy, Sniper dous odds which were against them. Well this war finally came to an end and no glory was held out when the troops came home. Not a word of any kind. Well then came the Vietnam Crises, where the U.S. was there to protect the innocent, until the commies started invading the U.S. Camps which put them on the defensive. The word was to protect yourself and finally it came down to where it was a search and destroy I situation. This was a war that caused a lot or problems here in the United States among all the young Idraft. To go fight a war where we didn't belong. Yet the United States lost many young men doing so. Today there is still hate felt by many I young men who served in that war. It were involved in that war. Today we young men who were involved in that crisis. We are proud of those who were willing to put their lives on the line for what? But they did anyway. The first landing at Cam Ranh Bay, the battle of Khe Sanh, muang in, neiKU, cnu Lai, uong na, cicn noa.ine ueua anu an those battles that took many lives. Today we solute those who served I tin Vietnam. Than comes the Desert Storm, when will it ever end? We had young men in that war which we are glad it worse than what it was. Even today the world at an unrest stage. Like time. Today Armistice Day is a day to country and were willing to protect Chi-Toon!! TOE NESS Mother: "Son, do you like the new Billie: "Nope, I'd like to bite her YIKES SS SS Little Boy: Daddy, I read a book in a new fur coat every winter. Dad: Shhh! Mommy is in the next Happy Birthday dear niece tina, Just want you to know that we are thinking of you onyour special day. Hope you have a great day! We love n' miss you dearly. Cod bless you abundantly, Coronado's of Everett, YA SpBdlts" W fEDfroR his climb to power and in 1 939, he War II got underway. the war until December 7, 1941, the Japanese Empire. The Amcri United States could get going on the where all young men were to serve the U.S.A. if ever invaded. All the have and were willing to fight to the offensive they invaded the a long road to the end where they as hard lor the lighting men, going was dropped on Japan which ended was still unrest in the Far East as and North Korea invaded South War." A little scrimish that would Well there was the big siege at had to battle their way out to the Many remember Pork Chop Hill, Ridge where men fought at tremen men who protested against the was a bad situation for those who here in Warm Springs praise our never developed into something we have boys in the service with something is about to burst at any salute all those who served their what we have today. Ahh-Nahh- maid?" on the neck like daddy docs." SS school where it said animals get room. YIKES Happy Birthday Daddy!! We love you very much dad. Thank you for being our dad & friend. we will always be thankful to you, Dad! 'Have a great time on your special day" (So we can too)! Love n' Kisses to you dad. Bins, Gilbert & Christina Absent member expresses gratitude, thanks T.ik.LVU.. I ,.:. r....,:i:.. .. U ... . inili itirmnf hie r..'iliv Dunn Uinlu Hirt lln kjf ; 1 1 l To the Kdilor, Enmccnaimooma! There arc three different events that I wish to ac knowledge with much gratitude. I miss our family barbecues and was caught off guard when my fam ily honored mc and Bobby Jo during my vacation. I want to express my appreciation to Mom and Charlotte for preparing the food. It is a won derful memory to look at the pictures that I took of the fun games and laughter wc shared that day. We arc blessed with a big family, and have suffered many pains and losses it was refreshing to be with you for a celebration. It was a treat to have elk steaks because they don't exist in Minne sota. Thank you, Benny, for the elk steaks, and the exquisite Cameron shield. Thanks to the following who showed their love and generosity: Marena Miller for the beautiful beaded clutch purses, Aunt Liz for the KNT souvenirs and unique tur quoise and silver pen, Tcddie Tancwasha for the purpose yarn necklace and earrings, Ol scn Mcanus for the eagle fluff, Kathleen Heath for the antler necklace, Levi and Pearl VanPclt for the turquoise feather earrings, Amelia and Carla Tcwcc for the fan, Norma Smith for the summer outfit, Ursula Little for the beaded earrings, Lamont and Pat Brown for the feather antler necklace, Roger and Winona Stwyer for the earrings, Chet and Becky Van Pelt for the turquoise feather car rings, Eliza Greene for the necklace, Antoinette Pampcrein for the crystal crosses and the following relatives Are you setting To the editor, I sec a lot of happy innocent little faces in this newspaper showing that newspapers would not be a good in it is their birthday. So many children fluence. For when they start going to and right along side their pictures, what do you see? Apologies for driv ing under the influence. Is that an example adults want to set for these children who will be the adults of tomorrow? True, it will be years Mom will be remembered To the editor, As I sit here thinking of all the times Mom and I sat here in my room talking having a teaching session. She was forever telling me of my pu'sha, and his family. Hardly ever telling mc of her own side of the family. But she was a good teacher to me, and my family. One of her say ings was "Gee! you know when I come here into your home, I feci like areal life queen? All of your kidsjust spoil me, I have my own room, my own cup & plate. Just a real life Queen. Don't have to do anything." Now all we have is just beautiful memories. She meant the world to me and my family. So now on behalf of myselt and my family we'd like to ask all of you to excuse my sister for her actions at the Longhouse. We thought it was very uncalled for. You know mom, enjoyed visiting with all of you, no matter where she met you. Now to give thanks to everyone where help was given. For the food, flowers, the cards or the speeches that was given on behalf of Mom. . r , rrmtrr onrl AMrnnr VJ 13161111 TOT COiTITOrt alia SUppOll To the editor, Our family has felt the loss ot lite through a recent miscarriage. We are a long way from home and were not able to return our baby to Montana for burial. We are very grateful for the comfort and support that we re ceived from members of your tribe. We would like to acknowledge them: Sam and Jcannie Danzuka, thank you so much for allowing us to bury Happy Birthday to my dear hubby: Babe, we've been thru a lot together and we're going to go thru a lot more but as long as we're together, we can go thru it together! I give the Lord all the glory for bringing us together!! And babe, I love you very mucn. "You (and God) light up my Death Do Us Part, or til' The Lord Comes After Vs. Your wife, Sue Happy Birthday Wishbone November 19 Love you, R.T. and their families w ho were support ive and ihoughtuil: Debbie Scott, Orthclia Miller, Charlotte and Enos Herkshan, Evalinc Patt, Thclma and Eagle Greene, Davis Siwycr, Robert and Marclla Sam, Helena Jones, Sandra Danuka, Lawrence Shikc, Jr. Shikc, Itta Van Pelt, 1 lildaCulpus, F.ffic Culpus and Grandma Louise Mellon and Popcyc. I am truly blessed. Violet Heath showed her sweet disposition and traditional upbring ing when she presented mc with her first-making yarn clutch purse. I will treasure it and use it as a reminder of the Warm Springs values of patience, sacrifice and generosity. I want to extend a special thank you to Eight Ball and Ella Jane Jim for the keepsake from my dear cousin, Liz Cross. It will case my healing process when I wear her turquoise and silver belt. A special thank you to aunt Daisy Ike, Onhclia Miller and Clifford Washincs for the honor song and prayer song at the NANACoA conference in Minne apolis and the beaded medallion from Daisy. Your expressed support goes a long way during times of rough waters. I have bittersweet memories of the Huckleberry Feast: Grandpa Herb's camp next to the river, the rodeo and cultural festivity. The spiritual renewal of welcoming the fall season was needed after living in the fast lane in Minneapolis where wc only know two seasons long winters and short summers! My son.Ty Eagle Speaker had the privilege to be a part of the dance a good example for kids? before they become adults but for them to crow ud sceinz this in the school they learn how to read. Do these people who arc driving while drinking "stupid water" think children won't look in the newspa pers? Do drinkers want children to grow up and become like them? Also special thanks to the following. Clifford Moses for riding with Mom out to Simnasho, at the last minute notice. Frederick Boise for hauling Mom's casket and the flowers to the cemetery. Nelson Moses and Louie Charles for officiating. The ladies Margaret Boise and Tillie Moses for dressing Mom. The Ladies Auxiliary for their part in the service. The cooks who labored so hard in the kitchen. The drummers for their all night ser vices. To Bern ice Mitchell and my yi-ya Cowhand for the speeches at the cemetery. The doctors the hospi tal the people at Bel-Air Funeral Chapel for fixing Mom so beautiful. Oh if we forgot anyone it isn't inten tionally. May God bless all of you. Thanks again, Robert & Justine Luton, Leona Margaret Maass, Robert Leroy Luton Maass, Harlan Luton & family, Lacy Luton & girls, Duke & Sheeny Luton, Marci & Gibson Moody, Valena Sargeant & family our baby on your property-providing us with peace of mind (HA HO). Ce Ce White Wolf, thank you for communicating and understanding our needs we drew strength from your presence at a time when we became overwhelmed. Wilson Wewa, thank you for singing the honor song for our un born, and for your words of comfort (HA HO). Carl Kalama, thank you for help ing bury our baby and respecting this time with us (HA HO). Julie Quaid, thank you for your refreshing view of hope in working with children (HA HO). Jeri Smith, Jerrett, and Jeremy Rod (HA HO) for being warm at a cold time. At sunrise each day my mind goes to the spot where we stood (Septem ber 23, 1993) and 1 rejoice that my little one is in a place of rest and peace comes over mc. Wc will be returning, when time permits. . . but we will never forget your thoughtfulncss. Thank you so much, Elmore and Tena Limberhand, III, Sean, Cinna mon, Nina & Tena Limberhand, Jr. Northern Cheyenne Portland, Oregon initiation of his relative, Ryan Windy Boy. Thank you Gcraldine and Wiiford Jim for this special honor, the fine woven powwow chair and Warm Springs style doll. I am happy that my son has the opportunity to know his traditions in the midst of an ever changing world. My son and I contributed our $50 winnings back for next year's powwow and contrib uted $50 to the Simnasho Northcndcr singers in memory of Grandpa Herb who served as the treasurer for the powwow for many decades and participated in the Huckleberry feast services. I am pleased that my Simnasho Tribal Council representatives arc doing a god job. Uncle Dclvis Heath has kept in contact with me and was instrumental in bringing the Tribal Council to my place of employment at Mystic Lake Casino. I thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It was fun rolling out the red carpet and doing business with my people! Thank you for tak ing the time to check out a premier casino in Indian country: Dclvis Heath, Sr., Bcrnice Mitchell. Kathleen Heath, Jacob Frank, Joe Moses, Wilson Wcwa and Doris Miller. I have my bouts of loneliness liv ing far from home an it's nice to be thought of my friends and relatives who came through Minneapolis on business. Thanks for calling on mc: Ma and Pa, Jolcne EsU'mo and AJ, Lucinda Green, Charlotte Shike, Daisy Ike, Orthclia Miller, Carol Parra, Lcnora Doncy, Mary Ann Sando-Emhoolah, Andrea Smith. fcliza Greene, Lisa Sunrihero Rov How wouiu people who drink like this, like for their Chiefs to drink this way? I'm not talking about their personal life but while making deci sions with Tribal Affairs. It would not be wise. I know my words will fall on deaf ears, (alcoholics). As for non-alcoholics, they need to help. Like I've said before it can't be just one per son. Everybody has to get involved or the adults of tomorrow will have this dreadful disease. Alcoholism is a disease the white man gave to Indians. I say give it back to the white man. Tell him you don't want his gift anymore. Do it for yourselves and for future generations. Don't letanything or anybody beat you. Catherine Nelson P.O. Box 552 Hamilton, CA 95951 Congratulations and best wishes Angie and Azarl! from Dane and Helena Happy birthday, Tigerl from Sky, Soap and Toya Circle to be home on leave J , l S ; A : ;v J ,,.,. m in. i in i i To the editor, Private Rain Circle left Warm Springs on July 22nd of this year to begin his tour in the U.S. Army. He will be coming home on leave this "Veteran's Day," November 1 1. He has completed his Basic and Ad vanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Rain was assigned to the 2nd platoon in D Troop of the 51 5th Cavalry for his training at Fort Knox. Alter an early Thanks giving, Rain is due to report back to the Army, ready for duty in Germany on Thanksgiving Day. Being a Cav alry Scout means that he is part of a Dick, Dana Miller, Lawrence SpottcdBird, Charlie Part on, Lorcita and Richard Thompson, Rosita Jim, Louise and Kenny Scabby Robe and the Black Lodge singers. Sincerely, Na-Kish-ayat (Aurolyn Stwyer) Loss is great To our readers, The remaining staff of Spilyay Tymoo would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped us through our recent loss. Wc especially want to thank the Shakers for working on us. The ser vices helped relieve our pain and helped us through a most trying time. Wc know the pain of our loss will subside with lime, but for now, wc arc merely existing. We lost a true friend, excellent co-worker and comrade. Like many departments within the tribal organization, wc were not just individuals coming to work at the same office, wc were a family working together, striving to meet the cvcr-prcscnt, non-stop two week deadline. Marsha's death was like losing a much-loved sister. Again, wc thank you for your sup port and concern. Sid Miller, Donna Behrend, Saphronia Katchia, Selena Boise Thank you To the editor, The family and friends of Marsha Shewczyk would like to thank both the Madras and Warm Springs com munities for the tremendous out pouring of support following her recent tragic death. We arc truly for tunate to have so many friends will ing to give their time and energy to help us through this crisis. Marsha would be proud. Don, Joey, and Cole RatlifT, Joshua Currey Help appreciated To the editor, The family members of Stanley Wahsise Frank and Imagcne Author Frank, Michael and Gena Frank Wahsise wish to express our grati tude to the Warm Springs tribe for the use of the Simnasho Longhouse. Also the Warm Springs tribe for providing the salmon and deer meat for the people. The services provided by the drummers. Special thanks to the people that attended the service for the stone settings. Thanks also to the people who helped serve the food and to those that helped clean the kitchen and dining area. Sincere thanks from, Allen "Tinker" Frank, Leonard "Shooz" Wahsise and family, Regina Wahsise Williams and family, The children of Leslie Wahsise, Sr., aunts, friends and numerous relatives reconnaissance unit that is supposed to ride vehicles to their destination. Tactics of the Cav Scout are to "hit & run," not "slug it out" in combat, that's for the infantry, artillery and armored units. "Hit & run," an inter esting concept for a Native Ameri can in the art of "modern" warfare. With the past history of our military, I'm glad Rain has had a fair amount of experience from his Search and Rescue days in hiking in and out of tough areas. It will be great to have Rain back home for a few days that he has on leave. Bernyce Courtney t I