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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Larson Selected October Elder of the Month Name: Iola Larson of Woodburn, Ore., was born on May 4, 1911. Tribal band: Tootootney Family: Father - Alfred Arthur Marious Aasen; Mother - Nellie Agnes Jackson (Siletz); Siblings - Oscar Aasen, Nellie Anna, and Alfred Aasen Spouse: Bill Larson. They traveled for years after retirement; Bill has taken many beautiful photographs of their adventures. Children: llrla Ann Fife and Earl David Edmonds, plus nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Interests/hobbies: Current hobbies include crocheting, knitting, reading, and crossword puzzles. Advice to younger generation: “Stay away from cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. They’re bad for your health and a waste of time and money.” Honorary Elder of the Month Another Year of Wisdom Happy Birthday! Fearn Blacketer, 11/22 Kenneth Blair, 11/11 John Christensen, 11/10 Willa Daugherty, 11/26 Jessie Davis, 11/4 Elizabeth Dotson, 11/4 Sherry Eddings, 11/15 Raymond Girard, 11/1 Minnie Hegge, 11/9 Geneva Johnson, 11/19 Gylene Jones, 11/20 Lillian Larvie, 11/13 Robert Miller, 11/25 Joy Moses, 11/28 Joyce Phillips, 11/25 Joy Stewart, 11/1 Beverly Youngman, 11/13 Upcoming Events Nov. 11 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation provided from each area office) Dec. 9 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation provided from each area office) (See Elders on page 9) Many people have suggested that we honor one of the most loved and respected elders in our tribal community. Name: Maude Lane of Siletz, Ore., was born on June 1, 1901. Tribal Band: Mother of many members Family: Father - William Porter and Musa Cubler Siblings: 12 siblings Children: Joseph Lane, William Lane, Gladys Bolton, Alfred Lane Jr., Arthur Lane, Donna Woods, Rose Bremner, and Delores Pigsley, plus 32 grandchildren, and roughly 120 great- and great-great-grandchildren. Interests/hobbies: The casino is Maude’s biggest interest. Maude loves crocheting. Advice to younger generation: “Work hard and keep your family together.” I have had such a wonderful experience becoming acquainted with our tribal elders. I think everyone should know a little something about each of them, recognize them, and get to know them. 8 A great big thank you to Rosemary Landis for her generous donation of a golf cart to the elders. The cart will be used to assist elders during events at the Tribal Community Center or wherever the need arises. L to r: Reggie Butler Sr., Greg Gubuan, Michael Harris, Rosemary Landis, Gladys Bolton, Vicki Nelson, Tina Retasket, and Steven Brown stand by the donated golf cart.
