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4 June 3, 1999 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo E Coosh EEWA: Vie way it is I - MuuL J&j&l Poem "My Name is Cocaine" submitted riJ pom was brought in by a 1 11 take renowned speaker and Teen parenting is not easy I T Memorial Day: A day we reflect to the past to honor all those men and women who died for our country, also to honor those who served their country in time of un-rcst in the world and in wartime. There were services held across the country and miniature American Flags were placed on all Veterans graves, as everyone has lost a relative, friend or a buddy during war time. From the Trenches of France during World War I, where today almost all those veterans are all gone with just a hand full still alive. The battle grounds during World War II, when the U.S. entered the war after the sneak raid on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, were in the Pacific area at Midway, and battles at sea with the Japanese navy. Prior to that there were U.S. Forces stationed in the Philippines who were taken prisoners of war, after resistance and fighting in Bataan, Corrigadore and Mindanao. The Japanese staged the death march of all prisoners where many died along the way. From the time the Japanese joined the Axis forces of Germany and Italy, the Japanese went on rampage in the Pacific taking Island after Island and all through Indo China. The Americans were on the defensive until the landing in the Solomon Islands on Guadalcanal where they first made their offensive move.. From there it was a long slow process of taking the Islands back from the Japanese. Big battles raged at Peleliu, Truk, Tarawa, Siapan, Iwo Jima to name some of the biggest battles where many many lives were lost. Both land and sea battles with the Japanese.. In Europe the Americans started the offensive by invading North Africa Pushing the German forces back to Italy where the foot soldier did most of the fighting. The elements were tough as the weather was bad in the winter where the troops were in deep mud. D-Day on June 6, 1944, where the troops hit the beaches of Normandy, which turned the tide on the picture of the war in Europe. There some tough battles during that time like the battle of the bulge, and many more before peace was restored in Europe, as fighting raged on in the Pacific. But in August the U.S. dropped the atom bomb on Japan, and that ended the War. "The 38th Parallel." What's that? Well that's the dividing line between the North and South Korea. And on June 25, 1950, the North Korean army invaded South Korea in full force starting that war, and as South Korea asked the U.N. for assistance President Truman announced he had the u.S. Troops go the aid the South Korean army to restore peace, just a little police action as they referred to it at that time. Little did they know the opposition was so tough and were not to be handled lightly. The North Korean Army was pushing the South Korean army right down toward Pusan. The U.S. forces joined the South Korean Army at Suwon and met tougher force than they expected and were pushed back right along with the South Korean army. Everything bottlenecked at Pusan, where the U.S. forces dug in to stop the North Korean army A big factor to change the picture was the Inchon landing near Soul, Korea, to cut off supply lines to the North Korean forces. This made a big change as the drive started band North retaking, Soul the South Korean Capitol and on back to the 38th Parallel. They didn't stop at the 38th parallel but they pushed on north taking the North Korean Capitol city of P'yongyang. After that they pushed the North Korean army back to the Yalu River the northern boarder of Korea. Everything was looking good and that the boys would be home for Christmas, when "Wham," another force entered the picture as the Chinese army came down over ran the U.S. and South Korean forces out numbering them at times 20 1 . Forces were cut off at the Changjin Res., where they had to fight their way out to Hungnam on the east coast of Korea. Some of the bloodiest battles raged in Korea, like Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, Sniper Ridge, Old Baldy, Punch Bowl, Lukes Castle to name few of the big battles. Korea, the Forgotten war... When it ended there was some rejoicing but no big deal. The Korean Vets was just a thing of the past and no one really knows how bad it was there. Today as we reflect back we honor all veterans, men and women who have served their country, willing to put up their lives for our country, from WW I, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persan Gulf, and the present day involvement in Europe....AAHH-NAH-CHI-TOON!!! Toe Ness Senseless Census: After $6 million study, government experts determined that cities with the largest populations are those that have the most people in them. YIKES tribal member whose child reauested this be placed in the Spilyay Tymoo. Courtesy of the Universal Press Syn dicate. Dear Abby : A good friend of mine wrote the enclosed poem for his daughter. After she read it, she got off cocaine. I just found out that my daughter has been using cocaine. I am sending her a copy. I hope it will also help her. Abby, I pray that you will put this in your column. My Name is Cocaine by Larry Jackson My name is cocaine-call me coke for short. I entered this country without a passport. Ever since then I've made lots of scum rich. Some have been murdered and found in a ditch. I'm more valued than diamonds, more treasured than gold. Use me just once and you too will be sold. I'll make a schoolboy forget his books. I'll make a beauty queen forget her looks. Help offered Attention Tribal Members 1. Have you been taken to Tribal Court for an Informal Hearing? 2. Was there a warrant issued for your arrest for an Informal Hearing? 3. Did you spend time in jail on a warrant issued by the Tribal Court for an Informal Hearing? 4. Did you or do you have a gar nishment of wages from an Informal Hearing Judgment order from the Tribal Court? If the answers to the above men tioned statement is "Yes", your rights were violated by invalid procedures of the court. If you want more infor mation regarding these issues, you can contact me at Bruce and Barbara Jim residence, 6608 Wolf Point Road, -Warm Springs, OR. ' Please note: All appointments to be made after 5 p.m. or any time during the weekend. There will be an appointment book left at the Small Business Center for people who would like to make an appointment, please leave your name and number where you could be reached. Stoncsctting and Memorial for Christopher Courtney Heath Sr. (May 19, 1968 to December 16, 1997) on June 19lh, 1999-Saturday Slonesetting 10 a.m at the Simnasho Cemetery-.... Memorial Dinner & Give-a-way at the Simnasho Longhouse Elders, family and friends all welcome. Also stoncsctting for Dolores Heath Scclatsec (mother) at the same time. make him a bore, I'll take your mother and make her a whore. I'll take all your rent money and you'll be evicted. I'll murder you babies or they'll be addicted. I'll make you rob, and steal and kill. When you're under my power, you will have no will. Remember, my friend, my name is "Big C". If you try me one time, you may never be free. I've destroyed many actors, poli ticians and heroes. I've decreased ban accounts from millions to zero. I'll make shooting and stabbings a common affair. Once I take care, you won't have a prayer. Now that you know me, what will you do? You'll have to decide-it's all up to you. Listen to me, and please listen well, When you ride with Cocaine, you're headed for HELL, Poem sent I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handi capped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only tempo rary. I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by product of tribulations, it isn't granted, it is earned. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you bless ings. Happiness is up to you. I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. I asked God to make my spirit grow. - God said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things. I asked God to help me LOVE other, as much as He loves me. God said Ahh, finally you have the idea. (If you love Jesus, share this with ten people) To the editor, Hello from Pastor Rick. A word about parenting teens. Parenting is not a science and not an art. It's a sport. While some players may have more natural talent and others may study the game plans harder, you can never predict the outcome. The bet ter conditioned you are, the better you scout it, the more likely you will be to win the game, but how each game proceeds cannot be mapped out in advance. Parenting is a risk. It requires that we invest thousands of dollars, hours, and emotional energy in a project over which there is not guarantee of success. Parenting is an act of faith. Faith that it is worth it to teach and model responsible living; faith that sooner or later the lessons will sink in; and faith that this enterprise of parenting is worth pouring our heart and soul into. For more on pouring out our heart and soul-read 2 Corinthians 11:23-29 and 2 Corinthians 12:14 15. New Testament Bible. Some truth about the effects of gambling on the people of Warm Springs. Go check out the pawn shop in Madras. Sit on the corner before pay-days, and Mondays and watch Warm Springs come to "buy" some thing at the shop. We are running a Presbyterian Church special on Sundays. Bring back any song books borrowed, pots and pans borrowed, chairs and tables etc. and get a free seat during wor ship. Starting June 6, our worship time will begin at 10 a.m. Finally, no booze or tobacco for the kids. Buckle up the kids in the car. Don't hit, hug someone. See you in church. Warm Springs Presbyterian church, on the campus. Rev. Rick R. Ribiero '"- ' fin For sale or take overpayments For sale or take over payments on 1995 Ford Four Winds RV, the re mainder of the loan is $31,888. Be cause of my age I may not have time to pay off this loan, and I do not want to burden my family. I enjoyed trav eling on this RV to powwows. If interested come check this RV out at Wolfpoint 6604 or call house phone 553-8439 or IHS 553-2460. Happy Birthday Barry Ban-Tent Better know as Levi Larry VanPelt May 31, 1957 You are a very loving Father and Husband as Chester Sr. was. I am proud of your responsibilities. Lovingly, Auntie Neda & Uncle You are all cordially invited to attend a steak bar-b-que birthday and graduation picnic for Ty Eagle Speaker, Graduation for Michael Buck, Saturday June 5th, 1999 starting at 5 p.m. at the Elmer Quinn Memo rial Park. Door prizes to be available. Hosts are his grandparents Welcome home little sister from your big brother Welcome Home Tia Jan Marie Bean from your Mom, Dad, brothers Jake and TJ, your sister and all the kids. We are glad your back and hope you have a fun summer here at home. Also I would like to tell you mat you did a good job in school and I hope that you continue. Your Big Brother, Taw James Foltz Jered Moses; Happy Birthday June 9th and Graduation Day June 5th. You made it Jered, Congratulations & Happy Birthday all in one this year. We are all very proud of you. Love Mom, Sister and the whole family!! Barbecue set The 1999 Summer Youth Devel opment Program will kick off a bar becue on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 behind the Community Wellness Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu is hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, potato salad, pork and beans, water melon and beverages to drink. All 1999 summer Youth partici pants and parents are welcome to attend. " T,'JP - , . '17 . ' , . K : " ' ! Seeking work I am a locaTcontractor living on Crooked River Ranch. My specialty is decks, additions, garages and re models. After working on a set of decks for one the reservation residents, I am interested in pursuing more work in your community. My company offers quality work at very reason able prices. Mike Swick Construction PO Box 848 Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 (541)923-3951 (fax) 923-2678 Happy Birthday Kathla Marie Surprise! gotta picture. How old? Have a good one anyways. We love you. Willis, Sage, Leona, Evey, Meredith, Karina, Jr. Happy Birthday to our aunt Another year-happy birthday We love you. Carol, Annette, Dixon, Wayne, Morris, & Wes Happy Birthday Kathla Angie Have a good one Grandma Love, Willis, Sage, Dionne, Evey, Meredith, Korina, Jr. Happy Birthday Bernie, Well, well, well, Happy Birthday "JUST FOR YOU" , from the Polks, Leona, Evey, Meredith, Korina, Annette, Dixon & Lucille, Bud(light)dy, JT, Wes, Carol, Willis, Wayne, Morris Happy Birthday Across the miles Ashley Marie Thompson We miss you. The Thompson family Happy 12th Birthday to one of our grandsons June 13th Patch Adams With all our love, your grandparents Ray & Charlotte SS SS SS Happy Birthday to my brother Leland Thompson, Jr. Thinking of you always. Donl be a stranger. Love, your sister Selena 1 I 1 ' Then. . . Now ' . f iff -AV v S Editor's Note Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, musi be signed by the author. Letters will not be printed unless signed. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in any way the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous or malicious statements. Happy 13th Birthday Tommy Dickson We miss you very much and love you alot. Love, Mom, Leni, Curtiss & Theodore Happy Birthday Joshua Polk-9 yrs old From your cousins. Tommy, Curtiss, & TJ Thelma & Leni Happy Birthday Evey from your aunts, uncles behave & have fun. Wait for the day to spank you. Love you. Carol, Wayne, Wes & Morris Happy Birthday Evey Hurry, Hurry blow out all your candles. We love you very much. Your grandma & grandpa Happy Birthday Evey, From all your relatives from Washington Valley Happy Birthday Evey With all our love, we wish you a Happy Birthday. That all the good things you wish for may come true. Your one of the best-that we had wished for and look how great you had become. We love you with all our heart. Mom & Dad Happy Birthday Sister Evey Even if you're a pest at times, we want you to have a good birthday-and because you're our sister. We love you-not because we have to it's because we want to. Have the best birthday. Love, Willis, Dionne, Sage, Meredith Korina & Jr. "Happy Birthday Ham" From your brother, David LeClaire, Sr. & sister-in-law Anut LeClaire