TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
Graduates!
Aaron McCord
Aaron McCord
graduated June 10,
2005, from Umpqua
Community Col
lege in Roseburg
Ore., with a degree
in emergency medi
cine - paramedic.
Aaron lives in
Medford with his
wife and two chil
dren. He has trav
eled to Roseburg
two or three times a
week for the last two
years to pursue his
goal. His commit
ment has earned him
top honors in the
paramedic program,
as well as placement
on the President’s
Honor Roll.
“Support from
family and friends
has been the key to
my success,” Aaron
admits. “I would like
to thank my parents,
Aaron McCord
Mike and Larri Pow-
ers, and Chief Bill Sharp, who have all helped me in their own ways.”
Aaron’s parents are Chuck and Kathy Sallander of Brookings, Ore., and Dave
McCord of Ward Cove, Alaska.
Aaron started his career when he became a volunteer firefighter for Brookings
Fire & Rescue in 1992. He continues his volunteer service with Phoenix Fire and
Rescue in Phoenix, Ore. Future career goals include working as a paramedic and later
entering the physician’s assistant program in Washington.
Aaron, who is a descendent of the Chetco Indians, received scholarships and
grants from the Siletz Tribe.
Holly Renae Adams
Nellie Carey
Love always from Mom, Michael, Robert,
and Jeffery (and all the critters too)
Silverton High Class of 2005
Yeah!
We love you soooo much, Holly. We
are so happy you finished.
by Dad and Mom
Congratulations, Nellie!
Nellie graduated June 15,2005, from
Madison Middle School in Eugene, Ore.
She received certificates for Honor Roll
all three years (3.7 or above), Excellent
Work in Pop Art, and the President’s
Award for Educational Achievement for
Outstanding Academic Achievement.
Nellie will attend North Eugene High
School in 2005/2006 and is enrolled in
its International High School.
We are very proud of you.
Love is in the Air
“Hot for each other” Delores
Riding In and Ken Blacketer Jr. ec
statically announce their engagement.
They will marry Oct. 16, 2005,
in Portland, Ore. It’s the third, and fi
nal, marriage for both.
Korisa Kessinger
Love always, Mom and Dad
Korisa Kessinger graduated from
North Salem High School on June 10,
2005. She successfully completed a 4.0
GPA throughout her senior year.
We would like to congratulate you,
Korisa, for a job well done!
On Sept. 19,2005, Korisa will attend
the College of Hair Design in Salem, Ore.
Like always, good luck and have fun with
your next goal.
Healy Baby Due
Next Year
Jenera and Daniel Healy are expect
ing their first baby Feb. 22, 2006.
Grandparents-to-be are Cindy and
Carl Jackson of Salem, Ore.
Great-grandparents-to-be are Donna
and Warren Woods of Otis, Ore.
Cheney, Steve, and Ella Chrisman
Chrisman Gets Real Estate License
Love, your family
Shannon, Cheney, and Ella Chrisman
would like to announce that Steve Chrisman
recently graduated from real estate school.
He completed an extensive training
course June 18,2005, and is now a licensed
Oregon real estate agent. He currently is
employed with Advantage Coastal Real
Estate in Newport, Ore.
Prior to becoming a real estate agent,
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Steve was the sales manager at Chinook
Winds Casino Resort, where he worked
for five years.
For any real estate needs in Lincoln
County, whether looking for property,
buying, selling, or relocating, contact
Steve at 541 -272-1655,541 -265-2200, or
e-mail stevec@teleport.com.
Congratulations on a job well done!
August 2005
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