Siletz news /, July 01, 2002, Page 9, Image 9

TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
Moceikis
Graduates from
Univ, of Oregon
Siletz Tribal member Misty
Moceikis graduated from the
University of Oregon's Elementary
Education Program on June 15, 2002,
with a bachelor of science degree. She
has been accepted into the University
of Oregon’s graduate school and will
receive her teaching certificate and her
master’s degree next year.
Congratulations to Misty Marie
Moceikis!
Taylor Helps Teach Tribal Court Law
College of the Redwoods, a
community college in Northern
California, will offer a unique set of
courses this summer and fall in tribal
court law.
The classes are designed for people
who want to serve as advocates or
spokespersons in tribal courts or those
interested in social work, public health,
law enforcement, or the legal system.
Students will learn about tribal courts,
jurisdiction, and procedures. If a person
is currently a tribal spokesperson, their
skills can be improved or refined.
“One does not have to be a law
student or graduate of law school to
be eligible to take these classes.’’ said
Keith Taylor, one of the instructors and
a former tribal judge and prosecutor.
“These courses are not offered at
any other two- or four-year school in
the country.”
The program consists of three
courses: Introduction and Overview,
Case Development and Presentation,
and Appellate Level.
The first course, Introduction and
Overview, will be offered on July 13
and 14. The second course, Case
Development and Presentation, is
scheduled for Sept. 6 and 7. The third
course, Appellate Level, will be held
on Oct. 19 and 20.
“These classes will help students
to become better advocates in tribal
courts or in any court of law,” said Gary
Sokolow, another instructor and also a
former tribal judge and prosecutor. “It
is geared toward people who already
work in the tribal courts.”
College of the Redwoods is located
about five miles south of Eureka, Calif.,
and approximately 275 miles north
of San Francisco. Call College of
the Redwoods at 707-476-4136 for
more information.
Allison Faye Griffis -1955-2002
Allison Faye Griffis, 47, died May 24, 2002, at Henderson Hospital in Las
Vegas. Nev. She was born May 14, 1955, in Portland, Ore.
Allison was a retired stunt woman in the entertainment business and a member
of the Screen Actors Guild. Some of her films included Earthquake and Damien
Omen ll. She also was in the Guinness’ Book of World Records for setting a
record for the highest fall from a helicopter.
She was a 16-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, Nick Griffis, daughter Barbara, and son
Nicholas, all of Las Vegas; parents Janice and James Walters of Pico Rivera,
Calif.; and sisters Tamara Logsden of Los Angeles, Calif ; Bambi Cronin of
Waterbury. Conn.; Desiree Campano of Allentown. Penn.; Elizabeth Potts of
Northridge. Calif.; and Debra Biagi of Greenwich. Conn.; and 15 nieces and
nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother. Richard Logsden.
Edward Rilatos Sr. -1925-2002
Edward R. Rilatos Sr., 77, of
Palmer, Alaska, died of cancer May 1,
2002, at his home. He was born March
1, 1925, in Logsden, Ore., the second
child of Pearl and R.T. Rilatos.
He married Dolores Caston on
Dec. 29, 1943. They celebrated 56 years
of marriage.
A World War II veteran, Edward
served in the Navy in both the
Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He
received an honorable discharge on
Christmas 1945.
A 42-year resident of Alaska, he
was well-known and respected for his
knowledge and ability throughout the
Edward Rilatos Sr - 1925-2002
logging industry. He was logging
superintendent at various camps from Wrangell, Basket Bay, and Corner Bay in
southeast Alaska to Afognak Island. He retired nine years ago.
Edward supported Special Olympics, the Peace Officers Association, and the
American Cancer Society. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
American Legion, and Elks. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores. Survivors include
daughters Gloria Ingle of Napaskiak, Alaska, and Elaine Smith of Wasilla, Alaska;
sons Edward Rilatos Jr. and Donald Rilatos of Wrangell, Alaska; a brother, Phil
Rilatos, of Waldport, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were at the Siletz Tribal Community Center. Interment was at Paul
Washington Cemetery in Siletz, Ore.
Howard “Paul” Mason -1947-2002
Howard “Paul” Mason, 54, of Lincoln City, Ore., died June 3, 2002, in
Portland, Ore.
He was born in Portland on Oct. 9, 1947. He graduated from Waldport High
School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1967 to 1969. He
worked at the Georgia Pacific Toledo Mill for a time and had been employed by
Chinook Winds Casino since May 1995.
He was a member of the Moose and Elks organizations and of the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. He enjoyed cooking, beading, leatherwork,
gardening, playing ping-pong, and baseball.
Survivors include two daughters, Sheila M. Mason and Wendy Ann Mason,
both of Waldport, Ore; three brothers - Todd Mason and Tim Mason, both of
Siletz, Ore., and Tad Mason of Salem, Ore.; and eight sisters - Sharon Mason,
Pamela Rilatos, Dorene Rilatos, Diane Troyer, and Judy Payne, all of Siletz,
Tamara Morrow of Yachats, Ore., Cindy Urbach of Newport, Ore., and Monica
Bessette of Tidewater, Ore.
Memorial services were held at the Siletz Tribal Community Center. Interment
was at Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz.
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