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8HB.VED: NEWSLETTER FILENative American Studies Collections Happy Father’s Day Scholarship Application Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day. Take a moment to say “thanks.” Apply now fo r the Arthur Bensell Memorial and Siletz scholarships. Page 9 Siletz NLH Charity Golf Scramble j Chinook Winds offers cash prize o f $10,000 as part 1 o f community involvement. Page 12 News A monthly publication by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Nostalgia at Chinook Winds TERESA MILLER Public Relations t will be a proud and heart warming look back at the bittersweet sounds of World War II July 1 and 2 as Chinook Winds Casino hosts "A Big Band Salute to America!" Veteran singer Beryl Davis, who performed with the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra during the war years, will take the stage with Ted Herman and his Orchestra. They will perform those Swing-era sounds we remember so well recalling a time when the nation laughed, cried, and danced amidst joy, sorrow and fevered hope for final victory. Beryl Davis, daughter of band leader Harry Davis and his lead singer, was discovered in London by Glenn Miller who enlisted her I Tribal I.D. Machine Lisa Norton will be bringing the Tribal - I.D. machine to the Portland Area Office oh the following date: June 16,1998 2:00-6:00 PM to sing with his highly acclaimed Army Air Force Orchestra. Over the years she has performed with die Glenn Miller Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monore and David Rose and His Orchestra. Her rendition of "I'll Be Seeing You" has become her vocal trademark and is always dedi cated to the memory of Major Glenn Miller, whose tragic death i a plane crash during the war stunned the world. Ted Herman and His Orchestra are masters at that unique " B ig Band" sound that has never really lost its appeal. Today, a whole new generation is discovering its charm. Having worked with the biggest names in entertainment, including Harry James, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Sammy Davis, Jr„ Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis, and Liza Minelli, Ted brings a rare combination of absolute professionalism and an infectious passion for the music to every performance. For the past two seasons, the Ted Herman Orchestra has performed to rave reviews and sell-out audiences each week during the highly-acclaimed "America Swings!" series at Fantasy Springs Casino in the Palm Springs area. Voi. 26, N o. 6 JUNE 1998 Ad Hoc Constitution Committee meetings Committee members Gladys Bolton, Teresa Collins, Dave Viles, Don Hudson, and Edell Richards thank all who have offered their concerns and ideas, regarding the revision of our tribal constitution. We will be meeting on a monthly basis at our four area offices, and ask for your continued support and participation. Call 1-800-922-1399 for informa tion about our next scheduled meeting, or write us, in care of: P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380. Please come and join us. Call LaVonne Butler, Language Project Coordinator, at (541) 444-8208, ext. 208, if you would like to volunteer. Glen Campbell arid Wayne Newton will appear at Chinook Winds to help with anniversary celebration. .(Seepage 12.) Siletz News NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 PAID BULK MAIL Ethnic Studies Library 30 Stephans Hall #2360 UoC Berkeley CA 94720 Pat Duncan, Tribal Chairman Mike Kennedy, Temporary General Manager Toll-Free 1-800-922-1399 www.ctsi.nsn.us The Language Program needs stoiytellers. SILETZ, OR 97380 PERMIT NO. 1
