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
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