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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS Jäiden Rose Joins Family Red, White, and Blue Welcome to the world - Jäiden Rose Rablin on Feb. 26, 2004. Jäiden is the daughter of Melissa Rose Williams and Casey Rablin of Keizer, Ore. Her proud grandparents are Mike and Becky (Downey) Williams of Molalla, Ore.; Margie Brown of Scotts Mills, Ore.; and Matt Rablin of Vancouver, Wash.; and great-grandpa Roy Downey Jr. and great-grandma Mary Jean (Speakman) King. Jäiden weighed 8 pounds, 5.2 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She’s a little doll and we’re so excited that she’s here! Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton Jäiden Rose Rablin Iola Alfarata “Olie” Larson May 4,1911-March 3,2004 from the Hillsboro Argus in Hillsboro, Ore., (reprinted with permission) Iola Alfarata “Olie” Larson, 92, of Forest Grove and Woodburn, died March 3, 2004, at the French Prairie Care Center in Woodbum. Graveside services were held on March 8 at the Forest View Cemetery Mausoleum in Forest Grove. Entomb ment followed at the cemetery. Mrs. Larson was bom May 4,1911, in Sunset Beach to Alfred and Nellie (Jackson) Aasen. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. She was raised and educated in Coos Bay and at Chemawa Indian School in Salem. She married Earl D. Edmonds, Sr., in February 1929. The couple had two children. The family lived in North Bend and Coos Bay until 1942, then moved to Forest Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948 after 19 years of marriage. In May 1950, Mrs. Larson married George A. Anderson in Forest Grove. She was preceded in death by George in October 1963 after 13 years of marriage. Mrs. Larson married William A. Larson in February 1979, and lived in Aloha and Bandon before recently moving carrier in Gaston, and finally retired from Tektronix after 10 years. Mrs. Larson was a member of the First Christian Church in Forest Grove and a member of the Pythian Sisters, having served as a chief. Mrs. Larson enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting, reading, crocheting, and taking scenic drives. She was preceded in death by her par ents and two brothers, Oscar and Alfred. Survivors include her husband; daughter Uria Ann Fife of Georgetown, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Earl D. Jr. and Mary Edmonds of Independ ence; two stepchildren and their spouses, Larry and Carole Larson of McMinn ville and Linnea and Marty Edwards of Newberg; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grand-children; and four great great grandchildren. The family suggests remembrances be contributions to the Monmouth Christian Church Building Fund, 959 W. Church St., Monmouth, OR 97361. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove was in charge of the arrangements. Siletz News is looking for infor Mrs. Larson worked at the Evans Veneer plant, Hudson House Cannery mation about tribal members similar to the articles you see on these pages, positive news about you or someone Chrystal Williams, Tyler Lautenschlager, and Rylee Nicole Rylee Joins Family Chrystal Williams and Tyler Lautenschlager would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Nicole, bom at 8:25 p.m. on March 1,2004. She weighed 7 pounds, 11.6 ounces, and was 21 inches long. SVS Students Receive Awards Siletz Valley School, a newly formed charter school, has 164 students. On the first Monday of every month at our morning assembly, we select students in grades K-8 to receive awards for attendance, academic achievements, citizenship, and positive behavior. Students receiving award certifi cates included: Kindergarten: Clarinda Black, Kaetlin Bayya, Jordan Glickert, Joshua Leckie 1st Grade: Morgan Crawford, Sierra Gerttula, Windy Hill, Daniel Regan, Nicole Wilson 2nd Grade: Chrissy-Joe Perkins 3rd Grade: Patrick McDivitt, Kellie Kaiser, Danielle Clark Tribal Member News Wanted to Woodburn. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last month. in Forest Grove, as a substitute mail The volunteer with a commitment to succeed or achieve for the betterment of just cause is the unsung hero, the backbone, the mover, and the shaker. This is our memorial month for all who serve in numerous capacities. Individuals who are enlisted into positions of responsibilities and many far exceed the job description. How our world is seen and appreciated comes from the courage of the visionaries who serve our nation. To my father, Jim’s father, WW11 veterans, my uncles, aunts, and all the people of the era, thank you. To my brother Terry a Vietnam veteran, cousins, friends, and the people of my era, we are blessed. To those who maintain the rights of the unfortunate, Gods Speed. To the families who have sacrificed and gave for the cause, God Bless. Our strength as a nation and community, is forever grateful for the heroism that is as bright as our red, white, and blue. 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. 4th Grade: Ashley Bisson, Darian Dorman, Jazmine Theim 5th Grade: Andrew Coats 6,h Grade: Julia Austin, Dakota Burgins, Carson Edwards, Kyle Wallace 7th Grade: Kalee Abbas, Jennifer Easter, Levi Grove, Tabitha Little, Josh Warren 8th Grade: Nick Kowtko, Chyann Payne, Chris Schuler, Shelby Wallace P.E.: Dylon Bisson, Alexis Metcalf, Daniel Regan, Nicole Wilson, Logan Butler, Sidney Rilatos, Kellie Kaiser, Avery Perkins, Darian Dorman, Cody Blacketer, Nick Wallace, Sasha Labreck, Carson Edwards, Joel Hunter, Mariah Garza, Shelby Wallace, Raeloni Belgarde We also had three drawings for those who received an award. The winners of a backpack are as follows: K - 2nd Grade: Nicole Wilson 3rd - 5th Grade: Kellie Kaiser 6"' - 8th Grade: Dakota Burgins May 2004 □ Siletz News □ 19
