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Pago 10 July 12, 2001 All Warriors Society The Veterans Corner Far left is Fluhr being sworn in. Fluhr graduates from police academy The family of l.ynn M. (( irahael) liuhr would like to con gratulate Iht recent graduation from t lie police academy in Goldcndalc, Washington. I luhr applied for and was hired as a reserve patrol with the Kliikit.it County Police Depart ment. ( )uee hired, she was required io complete an extensive training program. She has spent the last 3 months in training and finally com pleted it this month. She graduated, along with four other people from the academy, on Saturday June If). I'luhr is also a certified EMT in Sherman County. Birthday Happy 5lh Birthday To Suzanne Sam-Smith We miss lots of love! From your Auntie, Jennifer Smith, Grandma, Mary, Brothers Troy and Hamley, And cousins, and Ame, Joey Bonius Happy Belated Birthday To Felicity Dawn VanPelt Hope you had fun on your birthday. Always, Auntie Val, Ashley, Georgie, & Evelyn Happy Birthday to Uncle "Cheezy Lips" From Mary and Jr. To our niece Veronica Baez: You are a special niece and we wish this and all you future birthdays will be great and happy for you. Always, Your aunties and Uncles from Upper Dry Creek Hey sister! Well, Veronica it's 18 years... We always had our fun times and we all look towards more fun time. The past has been good and the future will be better... Your cousins: Garrett, Jefferson, Benj. Francis, Buster, Quinten, Irkie Joe, Gary, Gabe, Lupe Verbena, Alexyz Verbena, Stephanie, Allie, Jamie, Rhonda, Your Nieces: Angelina and Korina. ..I ' p '1 A -1 S Birth Announcements A nun a Mabel Bisland Benjamin f ranklin James Bisland and Roxannc Marie Johnson-Bisland welcome their little girl Amaya Mabel Bisland on June 28, 2001. Amaya wiighed 6lls, l .V.ioz and was 19 inches long. Amaya's paternal grandpar ents are 1 rank and Sharron Bisland of The Dalles, and her maternal grand parents arc I rma and Armando Garcia of Madras, Thcron and Judy Johnson ot arm Springs. Marquise Phillip Boise Young Phillip Boise and Roselynn Scott welcome their son, Marquise Phillip Boise on July 2. Marquise weighed Tibs, 5.1oz and was 20 Vi inches long. Tremagne Jordan Williams I Jin W illiams of W arm Springs welcomed her son, Tremagne Jordan William, on ulv 3, 201. Tremagne weighed 8Ibs, 15oz and was 20 I'uhiv l'in;. lie joins a ststcj-, ("hanrel who is 4. Tremagne maternal grand p itvtm arc I lna and Kennedy Smith of Toppcnish, Washington. His great I'f.iTiJpan nt is Norma I.ucei ako from Toppcnish, Washington. YVe would like the people of Warm Springs to know of Lynn's accomplishment and join us in con gratulating her. Her husband, Glen, was an officer with the Warm Springs Police Department for sev eral years. They moved to Grass Val ley, Oregon about two years ago, where Glen is a patrolman for the Sherman County Police Depart ment. Glen and l.ynn have a son, Zachary who is 2 years old. I'luhr is the daughter of Karlynnc Squicmphen and the granddaughter of I -arl and Rita Squicmphen. greetings Happy Belated Birthday To Felicity Dawn Take everyday one day at a time. Lots of love, Mayanne Catherine Aguilar & Allen Mitchell I want to wish my daughter (Umesha) the best happy birthday on June 27, a day before her twin sisters (cousins). You have been such a great young lady and I appreciate your time, energy, thoughtfulness, caring ways, and love that you give to your family. You are a good person and I may at sometimes seem like a mean old lady but if I did not care or love you my child I would let you go down the wrong path of life. I am only trying to guide you to a better life than I did for myself. So, please forgive me if I seem too mean, but you are my only daughter and I want the best for you. Please take care of yourself and continue to be a good person. It may seem hard at times, but those that put you down or make fun of you are the ones that need your forgiveness the most because they may be hurting or not happy in some way. Again, my child, continue on with your life on the right path. Love, Your Mother To our favorite sister: we wish you the best Birthday for 2001 . You are 18 years old and ready for the big world out there. We hope you the best year every year and take care, please... Ramon Greene and Luis "Brutus" Baez To my auntie: Happy Birthday to you. I wish you many more to come. Love you always, Jake Frank Happy Birthday to Uncle Earl From A.J. & Kandice New Hume Loan Program It's official! The long-awaited home loan program for post 1 976 Oregon veterans previously denied eligibility by the Oregon Constitu tion is now available. The new pro gram is the result of the passage of Ballot Measure 83 last November. More than one million Oregonians voted to expand eligibility for the home loan program to Oregon vet erans who entered military service after 1976. In announcing the roll-out of the new program, Jon Mangis, director of the agency stated, "We have been working hard over the last six months in order to provide a qual ity home loan program for veterans who previously were not eligible. If you are a vet and considering a home purchase in the near future, you should talk to us about the many benefits of our program." The fixed interest rate for the ini tial wave of qualifying homcbuycrs will be 6.25 percent. This bclow market interest rate will help many younger veterans with their home buying decisions. In addition to the bclow-markct interest rate offered, the program's other benefits include a 95 percent loan, up to a maximum loan amount of $275,000. Veterans have the option of applying for a home loan through the agency's Sa lem headquarters or through any of a statewide network of approved lenders and mortgage brokers. "We offer loans with low down payments and limited closing costs," said Mangis. "But, probably more important, is the fast and friendly service we provide to the veterans. It's a simple process with minimal paperwork." "As an added benefit to the vet eran, these loans will not be sold to some out-of-state servicing com pany. The veteran's loan stays right here in Oregon with us," Mangis continued. "The Oregon Department of Vet erans' Affairs is now ready to receive loan applications. Initial demand is expected to be heavy. We are look ing forward to providing this ben efit to eligible veterans," stated Curt Schnepp, loan program administra tor. Those interested in obtaining in formation about the new program may contact the Oregon Depart ment of Veterans' Affairs toll-free at 1-800-828-8801 or at 503-373-2000. Fair to Honor Veterans The Oregon State Fair will honor veterans and the military with 'Vet eransArmed Forces Day" on Satur day, August 25. A flag raising cer emony with a fly-over will take place at 11 a.m. Special events will include a per formance by the 234th Army Band in the LB Day Amphitheater, a mili tary equipment display outside the Job openings Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino 1 full time cashier position Opens: 706 and closes: 716 ' Makes changes for guests. Cash out jackpot tickets. Verify paper work. Weekend and evening shifts. Qualification: 1 yr. cash handling and 10 key experience preferred. Must be friendly, courteous and have customer skills. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Jefferson County School District 509-J Title IX Education Assistant Interested candidates should contact:Jefferson County School District 509-J, 445 SE Buff Street, Madras, Oregon 97741; E-mail: cthorpe509j.net; FAX: (541) 475 6856. Home School Liaison, Indian Education Title IX Assist Native American students with after-school tutoring; commu nicate with teachers and parents about educational needs. Qualifica tions: demonstrated ability to work with Native American students and families in schools, and two years of ( f J '-NNi'" .... ail -:t,. "v. Kirby Heath and Marvin "Muff" Ike during Fourth of July. main gate on Sunnyview Avenue, and performances by the Oregon Defense Force Bay Pipe Band at the Fountain Plaza Stage. There is no charge for the performances, how ever regular admission to the Fair will be charged. Information concerning the Or egon State Fair can be obtained by calling 503-947-3247 or by visiting their website at www.fair.state.or.us. Veteran Reunion Planned The Commemoration of the 50,h Anniversary of the Korean War has brought about numerous ceremo nies and observances that are being held nationwide. Some are spon sored by national organizations and many others by smaller, local vet eran and community organizations. Early in the summer of 2000, Jon Mangis, Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, sent letters to Oregon middle schools, high schools, colleges, uni versities and also to state and county governments about becoming in volved in the 50 Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorative Com munity Program. There are many important rea sons for becoming involved in this program. Some of these reasons are; to honor and thank the veterans who served in the Korean War, their families and survivors, to remember the prisoners of war and missing in action, to identify the many contri butions of women and minorities, and to acknowledge the support of the folks back home during the war. Another important reason is to pro post-secondary training preferred. 20 hours per week, M-TH. Salary: $10.11-$11.76 per hour DOE. EOE. Position closes: 73001 For an ap plication, call Marilyn Hemerick, Human Resources, R9 ESD, The Dalles (541) 296-3046. Home School Liaison, Bicultural Facilitator Improve the educational success of Native American students in Wasco County schools through stu dent and parent contacts, tracking educational success of students weekly, organizing workshops to promote diversity awareness and improved school performance, im proving referrals to helping agencies. Qualifications: demonstrated ability to work with Native American stu dents and families, as well as educa tors and community agencies, and two years of post-secondary training preferred. Full time, 81501 through 81402. Salary: $10.11 -$11.76 per hour DOE. EOE. Clos ing date: 73001. For an applica tion, call Marilyn Hemerick, Hu man Resources, R9 ESD, The Dalles (541) 296-3046. lead the parade participants vide the American public with a clearer understanding and apprecia tion of the lessons and history of the Korean War. The Bay Area Kor-Vets of North Bend, Oregon, is one of the organi zations that responded to the director's letter and became mem bers of the program. Working with nearby community leaders they have organized a reunion for Korean Veterans in the Western States, which will be held in North Bend. The reunion dates are August 31, September 1, and September 2. Many activities are scheduled dur ing the three-day reunion. The Or egon Army and Air National Guard and other Armed Forces will have displays of equipment. Fly-overs, various demonstrations, a banquet with live music, plus an air show at the North Bend Airfield, and a spe cial chaplains retreat are some of the events that are planned. For further information and to request a registration form please contact Wayne Wolf, chairman of the Bay Area Kor-Vets at 541-756-2884 or 1-800-472-9176. Seating for the banquet is limited, and an early response is recommended. Army Seeks families of Korean War missing In the last few months, the Army Central Identification Laboratory Hawaii has recovered what are be lieved to be the remains of 50 US service members who did not return from the Korean War. The unparal Howlak Tichum Vincent Daniel Joe Vincent Daniel Joe was born on December 10, 1932 in Aggassiz, B.C., and he passes away on June 15, 2001 in Madras, OR. Vince Joe was a member or the Cowichan Tribe in Duncan, B.C. Family that preceded him in death include: his parents: Joseph and Bernadette Joe, two sisters: Sylvia and Freda Joe, a brother: George Gilbert Joe, and a stepson: Francis Arthur Knight. Survivors include: his wife: Romagene Joe, and aunt: Rita Johnny, a half-sister: Dixie Thorn, a son: Joseph Jack, two step-daughters: Alice Sampson and Lois Knight, 10 grandchildren: Vanessa Andy, Melissa Knight, Marie Knight, Lynn Knight, Charles Selam Sr., Winternight Selam, Vio let Heath, Julia Heath, Sterling Sampson and Sharesa Bates, 4 great grandchildren: Nicole Knight, Cecelia Raven Andy, Charles Selam Jr., and Marissa Andy. Vincent Joe was a farm worker in Washington State in the 60's. Later he started for a logging com pany. He did all the jobs: tree faller, choke setter, and ran the crane. Vince met Romagene Mitchell. He came down to Warm Springs to leled access last year into the North Korean battlefields, holding the re mains of more than 8,10 service members, has renewed hope for many families. Since joint recovery operations began in 1994, a total of 92 remains have been repatriated. Five have been positively identified and many oth ers are in the final stages of the fo rensic identification process. To help identify service members' remains, the Army is trying to lo cate the families of the more than 6,000 unaccounted soldiers. For more than 40 years, the Army has had little or no contact with many families. The Army needs informa tion such as the name, relationship, address, and telephone numbers of the primary next of kin of soldiers who did not return from the Korean War. The Army is trying to locate maternal relatives to obtain a par ticular type of DNA sample to aid in the identification of remains. The Defense Prisoner of War Missing Personnel Office sponsors monthly family member updates in different U.S. cities, giving informa tion on investigation efforts and the latest technologies used to identify remains. At the end of all-day Sat urday sessions, families are invited to privately review details of their own cases. If you are a family member of such a service member or know someone who is, please contact the U.S. Total Army Personnel Com mand, Casualty and Memorial Af fairs Operation Center at 1-800-892-2490, web site http: www.perscom.army.miltagd cmaocrfad.htm. Agent Orange help extended to Korea troops The Department of Veterans Af fairs is notifying veterans who served in Korea in 1958 or 1969 that Agent Orange Review (AOR) examina tions, consultations and counseling will be furnished on request. The extended review was prompted by recently released infor mation that use of the herbicide, employed extensively in the Viet nam War, extended to Korea. According to the Defense Depart ment, 21,000 gallons of Agent Or ange were sprayed in Korea in 1968 69 from the Civilian Control Line to the Demilitarized Zone. Only Republic of Korea troops were involved in the actual spraying, but the DoD says it is possible that U.S. service members may have been exposed to the defoliant. Approxi mately 40,000 U.S. personnel were being deployed to Korea in 1968-69, with a nearly 100 percent turnover each year - as many as 80,000 ser vice members over the two-year pe riod. meet Roma's family. And here they stayed and only went back to pick up Vince's termination check. He was a seasonal worker, picked ber ries in the berry camps in Sandy and Boring Oregon. They would go to Dodge Park on weekends and play cards with the Urban Indians. Or if the week were good he'd go to the stick-games, or to the race track. 1974 Vince was hired for the Tribe. He worked as a janitor at the Community Center. Then trans ferred to Kah-Nee-Ta and worked in the Teepee grounds. When the work got to hard, he transferred back to Utilities to be a janitor. He was a dedicated janitor until he felt to ill. He said, "The janitor co-workers are like my sec ond family." Vince and Roma raised 6 grand children. Then was on the second generation, the great grandchildren. To him all of them were his BA BIES. On weekends he'd still travel to stick-games or go to the casino. Every morning he'd get up to lis ten to Talking Drum. Then would watch The Price is Right Vince was laid to rest in the Simnasho Cem etery on June 19, 2001.