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How 2007 Changed Us

By Jay Harris and Mary Hudetz
CrowNews.Net

With the final hours of 2007 upon us, we are taking a look back at who our Crow news makers were, and what changes the tribe saw, enjoyed or endured during the last 12 months.

Mid-Season Woes for Rams

By Leo Hudetz
CrowNews.Net

The Little Big Horn College Rams traveled to the eastern part of the state to face Miles City Community College on December 19 and fell, losing 107-79.

“We were not playing as a team against Miles City," said Gordon Real Bird, the team's head coach. "We have a lot of talent, we just need to decide that we are a team and play together.”

At the halfway point of the season the Rams have a record of 4-12. The next games will be at home at the  Apsaalooke Center, or Crow Agency's Multi-Purpose building, on Jan. 2 against Bismark State of  North Dakota.

“We are going into conference play now," Real Bird said. "I think this team is capable of winning  and having a better record than last year’s team.”

Tuff Harris Set to Play in Dolphins' Season Finale

By Jay Harris
CrowNews.Net

Finally!

Christmas arrives a little late this year for Tuff Harris fans but better late than never when it comes to playing in the NFL.

The Miami Dolphins coaching staff informed Tuff earlier this week that he will start on special teams for the team's season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals (6-9).

After a full season of hard practicing and seven weeks on the 53-man active roster,Tuff, a rookie safety, is getting this much anticipated opportunity to play.

“Ever since I was activated from the practice squad, the coaching staff has told me to be ready to play,” he said over the phone for CrowNews.Net.

On Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans lead a 2007 Crow Fair parade. Photo by Adam Sings In The Timber.

By Jay Harris
CrowNews.Net

We modern Crows have honored our modern warriors through a Veteran's Park, a Veterans Day Pow-Wow, and other important events and programs.

From U.S. army scouts who served in the Great Sioux War to the soldiers and sailors fighting today in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Crows have been on the frontlines in virtually every major military operation the United States has engaged in since the establishment of the Crow Reservation in 1868. 

But not only have our men and women been in the fight, Crows have made many significant contributions and many have distinguished themselves with military honors. 

This holiday season many Crows and thousands of American Indians from other tribes will not be home to spend time with their friends and family. They'll be busy serving our nation in the armed forces. They are the American soldiers, sailors, and airmen that represent tribal nations across the country and their selfless service is deserving of the highest thanks we can possibly give them.

A Soldier's Return Home

Zita Yellowmule, left, and daughter Denica, right, stand by Emma Yellowmule with photos of Pfc. John Yellowmule displayed behind them.  

Story and photo by Tyler Wilson
CrowNews.Net

After an 18-month tour in Iraq with the U.S. Army and a short stay in Hawaii with his unit, Pfc. John Yellowmule will return to his family, horses and home in Wyola for a visit.

The family is expecting him this evening and his stay will last two weeks, said his sister Zita Yellowmule. When the visit ends, he might return to Iraq for another six-month tour, the last in his four-year military contract.

As the Holidays Near, a Plan for Peace

By Pius Real Bird
CrowNews.Net

I love this country and the people in my heart and spirit. I am an 83-year-old full-blooded Crow Indian and I have seen much in my life and thought deeply about this land. I never want to see it bombed and burned or turned to ashes.

In thinking about this, an idea came to me to try for peace on this earth. Native Americans are closely connected to nature and love Mother Earth and because of this we are respected throughout the whole world.

I believe a committee of seven traditional Native Americans, representing different tribes, who are involved in the sun dance, sweat lodge, Native American Church and other spiritual ceremonies should be selected to deliver this message to the U. S. government: You have tried your ways and have not been successful.

For the Rams, a New Team Record Is One Win Away

By Mary Hudetz
CrowNews.Net

A win and a loss against the Salish Kootenai College Bison this week means the Rams will go into their holiday break having won just as many games as the Little Bighorn College team did throughout their entire 2006-07 run.

On Monday night, the Rams won 124-112 with top-scorer Frank Hugs pouring in 40 points during the grand opening of SKC's new $5.5 million athletic center in Pablo. DJ Piapot was SKC's top scorer with 27 points.

Though Hugs came back Tuesday night to lead the team with 31 points, the Rams couldn't pull out the win. Piapot and the Bison rallied back from Monday night's game to beat the Rams 134-114.

Lady Rams 0-2 in Pablo

For the Little Bighorn College women's team, Miranda Rowland and Adree Hugs were high-point players in Pablo, though the Rams lost both of the games they played in Salish Kootenai College's new athletic center.

On Monday night, SKC won 86-75. Before the half, SKC's Dani Augare scored 15 points and LBHC's Miranda Rowland led the team with 21 points. In the second half Dani Augare added another 10 points while LBHC's Adree Hugs scored 16.

The following night, SKC women won with 88 points to LBHC's 56. The leading scorer's for that game were SKC's Angie Redstar, who had 10 points, and LBHC's Hugs, who had 15.

Slain Missionary Served in Lodge Grass

Here is the Billings Gazette story about Philip Crouse, who was one of the people killed in Sunday's mass shooting in Arvada, Colo.  The piece, written by Luella Brien, tells his story through the memories of some of the people he befriended while building a house for Dana and Keith Bartlett in Lodge Grass.