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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Herrmann Wins Contest Chelsey Herrmann, 9, of Salem, Ore., is the winner of a Sonicare toothbrush (valued at $150). Chemawa Orthodontic Clinic and Dr. McCollough sponsored the contest offered to young Native American patients currently in braces at Chemawa. Three criteria were established for eligibility for the drawing: good oral hygiene, no broken brackets, and on time for appointments. Patients meeting these requirements were eligible for the drawing. It took a big commitment and lots of work just to have your name in the box! The winner’s name was drawn in April. Congratulations, Chelsey! Chelsey Herrmann Keller Oversees Fifth Fishing Season I’m Kim Keller, wife of tribal member Jeff Keller (grandson of Dan and Dolly Fisher). We live in Valdez, Alaska, and we receive Siletz News every month. My husband is too humble to toot his own horn, but I think he deserves some recognition, even though we don’t live in Oregon. We’ve read about cousins, aunts, uncles, and their achievements, so I think it’s only fair that I bring to your attention the achievements of my husband. He had a dream to be a commercial fisherman and fish for Chinook and sockeye salmon on the Copper River Flats near Cordova, Alaska. He researched the cost of a boat, insurance, and fishing permit, then saved fordown payments, and now he’s in his fifth fishing season and doing very well. Jeff Keller He’s a perfect example of a Native American who has worked hard, received little help financially other than a bank loan, and was persistent enough to fulfill a dream. Nothing was handed to him, nor did he expect it. Norton Graduates from OCCC Congratulations Tribal Graduates! Siletz Tribal high school graduates participate in the Eagle Feather ceremony sponsored by the Lincoln County School District’s Indian Education Program. Craig Whitehead. Selene Rilatos, and Fred Rider are pictured with the graduates. Tribal member Lisa Norton has earned an associate of arts transfer degree at Oregon Coast Community College. The community college held its 13th annual graduation and awardsceremony on June 14 at the Performing Arts Center in Newport, Ore. Lisa was honored with more than 250 students receiving associate of arts degrees, professional/technical certificates, and GED certificates. With a 3.4 GPA, she is transferring to Eastern Oregon University and will pursue a degree in interdisciplinary studies via distance education. Lane Awarded Scholarship Clockwise from top left: graduates Brandon Case, Brandee Logan, Marcus Butler, and Chrystal Williams. Alissa Lane, a senior in public health/pre-nursing at Oregon State University, has received the $5,000 Helen J. and Harold Gilman Smith Scholarship, established by the Helen J. and Harold Gilman Smith estate. More than $100,000 in scholarship awards for the 2001-2002 academic year have been announced by the Oregon State University Foundation Scholarship Awards Committee. The scholarships will aid more than 35 students from throughout the country. The OSU Foundation scholarship program consists of several different scholarship funds established by individuals, firms, or organizations to assist students attending OSU. Incorporated in 1947, the OSU Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation that works to aid and promote excellence in educational, research, and charitable activities at OSU by seeking, receiving, and administering private gifts for the benefit of the university. Congratulations, Alissa! July 2001 □ Siletz News □ 11
