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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Flag Presented to Tribe Flies at Memorial Day Ceremony At the General Council meeting in May, Tribal Council member Rosemary B. Landis presented a flag to the tribe for her son, Vincent R. lundis, who had just returned from Afghanistan and was on his way home to Pennsylvania. Vincent and his buddy, Don Rahol, were placed on the elders’ prayer list before Christmas. As they were shipping out, Rosemary presented them with the small Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon flags, which they flew on their bunks at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. A plaque also was presented to the tribe, reading: To all who see these proceedings: Let it be known that on the 20th day of February in the year 2003, This Flag of the United States of America flew over Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan Ammunition Supply Point during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM representing America's resolve toward the destruction of terrorism, her commitment to preserv-ing freedom, and her inevitable victory. Presented to Confederated Tribes of Silet^ Indians In recognition of exemplary achievement in support of 351s' ORDINANCE COMPANY AFGHANISTAN. Signed by Arthur Hawkes and Matthew W. Broaddus The plaque is on display at the Siletz Tribal administration building and the flag was flown during the Memorial Day ceremony on May 26,2003. Rosemary is searching for others who have served or currently are serving in the military. Bill Guempelein from Pepsi, Inc. presents a check to Craig Whitehead to help with the expenses of the Nesika lllahee Pow-Wow. Other members of the Pow- Wow Committee and representatives from Pepsi include (I to r) Darren West, Stephanie Morrow, Tami Miner, Don Harland, and Valerie Hibdon. Siletz Tribal Head Start Transition Ceremonies Pordand: June 4, 7 p.m., Brentwood Darlington Community Center Siletz: June 5, 5:30 p.m., Siletz Tribal Community Center Springfield: June 6, 6 p.m., Emerald Park in Eugene Salem: June 7, 1 p.m., Chemawa Indian School Auditorium , Williams, Brown Graduate from Toledo HS by Dad, Deb, Chrystal, and family Congratulations to Matt Williams and Shane Brown for graduating from Toledo High on June 7, 2003. We are so proud of you both! We wish you the best in whatever you decide to do in the future! Tribal Member News Wanted Sikt^ 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, including details on births, graduations, service in the Armed Forces, weddings, engagements, and deaths. Give us a few’ details and we’ll write the story. Or if something has been written Chief Chewescla (William Jr.) DePoe at the Gathering of Nations 2003, carrying on the traditions. 14 □ Siletz News □ June 2003 about you, send us a copy and we’ll get permission to print it in Sikt^News. Send us photos and we’ll be sure to get them back to you.
