TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
Carey Joins
Oregon
Children’s Choir
Snook Joins
ORC Board,
Seeks Volunteers
Nellie Carey is a fifth-grader at
Santa Clara Elementary in Eugene, Ore.
She lives with her dad and mom, two
sisters and brother and nephew, her
Grandma, and of course, the three dogs.
In October 2001, Nellie auditioned
for and became a member of the Oregon
Children’s Choir. She sings with the
Junior Girlchoir for girls in fourth and
fifth grade. They work on further
developing their musical skills.
Dr. Randall Moore conducts this
lively group, which also uses many
different musical instruments. From
hand chimes to drums to xylophones,
this choir always has fun with the
classical and folk songs that it sings.
Dr. Moore is the music director of
the Oregon Children’s Choir. He also is
the Music Education department chair
at the University of Oregon, where he
has been a faculty member since 1974.
He received his bachelor’s and
master’s of arts degrees at the
University of Oregon and a Ph.D. at
Florida State University. Dr. Moore
founded the Oregon Children’s Choir
in January 1982 and it has since grown
from one choir to eight.
by Bunni Snook
On March 5, 2002, I became an
official member of the Oregon
Raptor Center’s board of directors.
We’re always in need of volunteers for
the following:
Nellie Carey
In May 2002, the Junior Girlchoir
will enjoy a three-day trip to Kah-Nee-
Ta for its end-of-the-year-trip,
something the girls work toward all year.
Nellie had the opportunity in
February to sing with the African
Children’s Choir, which is on a tour of
the United States. This choir also has
performed at the Valley River Inn, the
University of Oregon’s Beall Hall,
Camp Harlow, and area churches. Later
this year, it will be at the Hult Center
for the Performing Arts in Eugene and
in Springfield.
We want Nellie to know how proud
we are of her. She has grown from a
little girl who cried when she tried to
speak in front of tribal members while
running for Siletz Royalty to a young
girl who sings in front of hundreds. And
believe us, this girl loves to sing.
Facility maintenance: These birds
don’t take a “day off’ from doing what
comes naturally! Help is needed every
day to clean the cages of both the
animals raised on-site.
resident raptors and the “feeder”
Fund-raisers: Brainstorming ideas for obtaining funding is a real challenge.
Oregon Raptor Center (ORC) is a non-profit organization.
Keeping in touch: Providing educational shows with live raptors is becoming
a more competitive pursuit. Hands-on help to staff ORC’s appearances at a number
of private and civic events is always welcome.
Cottage industry: Helpful hands are in demand for putting together equipment
that gets everyday use at Fisherman’s Bend, such as the handmade leather “jess”
straps worn (chewed and stretched) by the trained performing birds. We’re still
called upon to use handmade puppets in place of mother birds to feed orphaned
hatchlings. These puppets also are purchased by other rehabilitation organizations
and help is needed to fulfill these orders.
Patient care: Are you interested in learning the right way to handle a grumpy
great homed owl who doesn’t want to lie still and have her beak trimmed?
The conditions of captivity affect a great deal of a bird’s natural routines for
maintaining bodily health. Resident birds require constant attention from caring
humans to make up the difference.
ORC trivia: Did you know that the Oregon Raptor Center has done 511
programs reaching more than 100,000 people during its nearly 13 years? You can
contact the center at P.O. Box 452, Mill City, OR 97360; 503-897-5315.
Siletz Native Crafts Needed
The Chinook Winds Gift Shop is looking for Siletz tribal crafts
to sell.
Employees of Chinook Winds cannot market crafts through
the gift shop due to company policy, but all other tribal members are eligible.
Contact Nicky Peterson at 541-996-5797.
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,
someone in your family, or someone you know.
Give us a few details and we’ll 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.
You can reach us at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 291 or 293; fax 541-444-2307; or
e-mail pias@ctsi.nsn.us.
10
Siletz News
;
□
April 2002
.
*///» <