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Siletz News Page 5 Announcements iw y iBBipraom Happy Birthday to Nelson Jackson. Thank you for being in my life. Love, Mom Keyboarding class offered in Siletz Adult keyboarding dasses will once again be offered at Siletz School. This is a six-week class beginning June 2, 1998, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7-8:30 PM. If you are interested, please contact Bonnie Weaver at 444-2470 evenings. The cost is $65.00 - those interested in applying for Adult Ed. funds should contact Wilma Strong, TSS Specialist. Tribal member appointed Compliance Officer for Chinook Winds Siletz tribal member Cy H ill was recently appointed Compli ance Officer for Chinook Winds Casino. Mr. Hill was an original Tribal Gaming Commissioner for the Siletz Tribe. C y's experience includes four years in, the USMC and over six years law enforce ment including five years as an LAPD officer and one year as Chief of Police for the Sauk- Suiattle Tribe in Washington. , Cy says that he and his family are delighted to be back home on the Oregon Coast. In memory of C.T. “Swede” Castle Alissa Lane awarded OSU scholarship Services were held Tuesday, May 5, 1998, for C.T. "Swede" Castle who passed away April 30, 1998 in Falls City, Oregon. Mr. Castle was bom July 22, 1916 in Siletz, Oregon. He was a friend to many in the Siletz area and shall be missed. A lissa Lane, Siletz Tribal member and Toledo High School senior, is one of eight SMILE participants awarded scholarships through the OSU Scholars Program. SMILE is the Science and M ath Investigative Learning Experience sponsored through OSU. Recipients of this award were chosen for their academic accomplishments, participation in high school and community activities; and their thoughtful responses to essay questions. Their essays were about the responsibilities of educated persons, their commitment to diversity, and their own visions for the future. Congratulations, Alissa! Happy 80th to Port,and Elder «Jg» ALICE BALZA A great big "Happy Birthday" is extended to Portland area elder Alice Balza who just, celebrated her 80th birthday. Alice was honored at the Portland Area Office's May 21 Elder's Luncheon with a cake and many good wishes. Wishing you a very special year, Michelle and Katie Batten A very special Congratulations to our graduates... M elissa Renee Butler is graduating from Oregon State University on June 14,, 1998, with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology degree with an option in Elementary Your fam ily is so proud o f you!! ‘TMetèd&a, S e tte e S fo ttei Congratulations H igh School Graduates? Tanya Cadena, Kenny Ralston, and N eil James. We are ¿very proud of each of you! • Love, I Uncle Bud, Aunt Cheryl, Alissa and Buddy AND „ Uncle Brett, Aunt^ Kelly, | - and Li'l Brett * •n For women wanting to partici pate in p u r Women's Talking Circle, the following is a schedule of our Summer 1998 meetings: June 9 at 5:00 PM June 28 at 9:30 AM July 14 at 5:00 PM July 26 at 9:30 AM August 11 at 5:00 PM , , * > August 23 a t 9:30 AM Education. ; She has been accepted to O.S.U.'s professional teacher education program in which she; will work on her Masters Degree in Education. WOMEN’/ TALKING CIRCLE ' Congratulations Alissa Lariel Alissa is one of this year's Toledo High School's graduates. She has been accepted at Oregon State University. Alissa has been selected as a recipient of thie following scholarships: The , OSU , Mirmie Price Scholarship, a Sally J. Tripp SMILE Book. Scholarship, and an OSU Achievement Scholar ship. OSU Achievement Scholar ships are' offered only to exceptional high school students who have excelled in both academics and commu nity activities. Alissa, a tribal member, is the daughter of Bud and Cheryl Lane. A lissa, you r fa m ily is very proud o f you. You should feel very proud of y o u rself accomplishments. fo r these Note: We have been holding our Talking Circles in the Community Center. Starting in May, we will try to meet in the Dance House for the Sunday morning Talking Circles. A sign will be on the door of the Community Center when we do meet at the Dance House. If you have any questions, call Selene Rilatos at 444-8246 or Sunshine Keck 444-1030. We hope to hear from you. Siletz Gaming Commission Meetings The Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission will be holding quar terly meetings at each area office. Our next location arid time is as follows: If you have any questions, please call the Commission at 1- 800-789-5189. Portland Area Office June 17,1998, 6:00 PM
