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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Fishers Open CD Central CD Central, owned and operated by tribal member Chris Fisher and his wife, Brenda, is now open in the Factory Stores @ Lincoln City in Lincoln City, Ore. Located between Helly Hansen and Wilson’s Leather, CD Central offers a wide variety of CDs, DVDs, tapes, records, posters, CD cases, T-shirts, and accessories. The Fishers also buy, sell, and trade used music and Sony Playstation games. New Playstation 2 game units and games were added to the mix before the end of January. Every type of music is represented and special orders are their specialty! “We hope that fellow tribal members will stop by and help support us. We are offering all tribal members a 10 percent discount on everything in the store,” stated Chris Fisher. CD Central’s grand opening will be held Feb. 1-3, with free drawings, promotions, and sale items. Graduates Recognized for Success Native Warriors Guardians of Tomorrow’s Youth is a program geared to bring our youth a better understanding of who they are as individuals, as well as making a better world for all to live in. Real-life stories are told by men who have been down that road of self destruction, gangs, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, sexual abuse, peer pressure, culture clash, and the realities that come with them. We give the youth a different outlook on family values, traditions, and spiritual awareness. It is an honor for Native Warriors Guardians of Tomorrow’s Youth to recognize those who have gone beyond the expectations in this world of self-healing. The following young people are 2001 graduates from our program: Sylvia Butler (above, left) and Lynn Brooks-Whit low (below, right) are honored by the Native Warriors Guardians of Tomorrow’s Youth for their dedication in enhancing the lives of Siletz-area youth. Sylvia is pictured with Tyee Russell and Falcon, and Lynn accepts congratulations from Tyee. Angel Goreham, Richard Lafferty, and Jose Aquilar. Native Warriors Guardians of Tomorrow’s Youth wishes to thank Lynn Whitlow and Sylvia Butler for their continuation in making for a better day, and whether you realize it or not, you have touched many lives. In Spirit, Francisco Padilla, Director NWGTY Kessinger Recognized as Outstanding Employee Tribal Member News Wanted ■ Siletz News is looking for information about tribal members similar to the articles you see on this page. We’re looking for positive news about you, some<wm*ydur family, or someone Give us a few details and we’ 11 write the story. Or if something has been written about you, send us a copy and we’ll get permission to print it in Siletz News. Send us photos and we’ll be sure to get them back to you. Don’t worry - we’ll still keep die birthday, anniversary, and holiday wishes on the back page You can reach us at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 291 or 293; fax 541-444-2307; or 8 • • □ • Siletz News □ February 2002 As a member of the Portland Area Indian Health Service Facilities Program, Vern Kessinger Jr. went to Rockville, Md., to accept the Outstanding Group Performance Award in recognition of outstanding performance from Jan. 1, 1998, through Dec. 31, 2000. Vern is the facility maintenance supervisor at Chemawa Indian Health Center and has been instrumental in ensuring that buildings, grounds, and support equipment are serviceable and always ready to meet the demands of the Chemawa clinic. Vern is very resourceful in working with his staff to find ways to save the Indian Health Service money by doing a lot of maintenance work and building projects independently. Chemawa Indian Health Center thanks you, as does the entire Chemawa community. International Honor Society Honors Moody Congratulations go out to Portland-area Siletz Tribal member Joseph Moody, a Mt. Hood Community College student who recently was honored by Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. Joseph has been accepted as a member of Phi Theta Kappa because of his outstanding academic record. He graduated from Oregon City High School in 1996. After being out of school for almost five years, Joseph started attending Mt. Hood Community College in the spring of 2001 while also working full time. Later this year, he plans to transfer to the University of Oregon. We know Joseph’s family, friends, and tribe are indeed proud of his accomplishments.
