2 JANUARY 1, 2004
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Dear Editor,
We don't always acknowledge the positives in our community, so I wanted
to say "good job" and "thank you" to the staff members responsible for
overseeing this year's revenue distribution. I want to thank Chris Leno
and Liz Ieno and the rest of the staff for being kind and courteous. ;I only
had to stand in line a few minutes and I noticed things were being run
smooth. I appreciate it.
Thank you,
Tribal Elder Merle Holmes
Roll 257
Dear Smoke Signals,
Hello my fellow Tribal members. I would like to
take some time to say hello to my family and friends
from here in Iraq. My name is Frank 1 1. Hostler II.
I am with the 52nd Engineering Battalion Company
B, 2nd Platoon, 4 th Sqaud as a combat and Con
struction Engineer (from Albany, Oregon).
We have been deployed since February and in Iraq
since April.
Every now and then I get news from home, read
ing the Smoke Signals I see the young ones who will guide us someday, be our
briefcase warriors to the housing development welcoming people back home.
It's good to see our Tribal members being taken care of from education to
small business opportunities. We truly have a strong future.
We have come a long way from standing in line for our "commods." The
different Tribes and bands working together for our survival.
Being in a country where i am not the Native has taken sometime adjusting.
It is unknown when I will be leaving. Who will take my place. What I do
know is I miss my family and people.
Life over here has changed so many people's lives, both family and soildiers
are put to the test.
For those involved know that freedom is not free, it is taken; for those who will
stand for it will be watched very close.
There is so much more to do here before it's all said and done. What will be
accomplished? By who?
There are a number of Natives I run across from time to time. It's good to talk
with each other, if time allows.
My fellow members I ask you if you are proud of what, who you are, look into
your children's eyes and tell them you love them!
In closing, if you are going to pray, pray for those who will never be able to see
their friends, family or wife again.
Take care all,
Frank II. Hostler II
Roll 2530
Editor's Note: Come home soon Frank. Come home safe. We miss you and we are
proud of you.
Dear Smoke Signals,
I read with great interest the article Ron Karten did in the Dec. 15, 2003
Smoke Signals. Fourteen years ago we lost a twenty year old son to drink
ing and driving (himself) an i it lives with us every day. The article about
Brad Leno was excellent and puts a perspective on alcohol and speed that
every young person should read carefully. I didn't know Brad and only
knew one of the boys in that accident, but felt the pain for their families.
We know Lonnie and the Bailers and we can relate to the pain and loss
they have felt. Well done Ron and Smoke Signals' staff. This is a timely
story every young person should be compelled to read and think about
seriously. Thanks for a great piece of journalism.
Twila Hill
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Thoughtful Tribal member Veronica Gaston has been donating teddy bears
to the local police station for over seven years. Gaston donated these bears in
hopes that they will find the arms of troubled children. With the help of her
friends, Delbert and Jan Lewis, Gaston gathered, purchased and delivered 169
teddy bears this year.
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