TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
The Canary
Sings, The
Eagle Flies
First row, toddlers: Douglas Bayya, Deanna Miller, Dennis Hines (Bostwick)
Second row: Irene Dowd/Lawson, Lillian Lawson/Bayya, Matt Miller (center), Rosemary Lawson/Ricketts, Mae Lawson/Bostwick
Third row: Bish Lawson, Samuel Bayya, Neva Lawson, Mary Lawson/ Miller, Harry Lawson, Earl Hines
The Lawson Family
by Shelley' M. Lawson/Dowd/Ricketts/UpChurch - Mom, Grandma, Cousin, Auntie, and Sister
At this “per capita” time, I feel it’s
important to share this picture with you,
my family out there who are descendents
of Bish Lawson and Irene Dowd.
Please take a moment when you re
ceive your monies to thank them and give
them the honor and respect they deserve.
They are the first two on the left in the
picture above. Unfortunately, (Uncles)
Sidney Lawson and Manuel Lawson are
not in the picture because at that time, they
were overseas fighting in the war.
I know there are family members out
there who do not have a face to put with
the names of their “ancestors” and feel
this is a good time to share this picture.
Please remember when you get your “per
capita” checks that these folks are the
ones whose blood runs through our veins.
And without them, we would not be here.
I would give the money back tenfold if I
could have them here with us today.
I remember them well and the memo
ries of their laughter and guidance live
Howell Again Takes First in Race
with me still. As a child, they helped
to mold the person I am today. I miss
them so.
To my children and grandchildren,
now you will have a picture of your
ancestors for the rest of your lives. I
am currently putting together a family
tree and hope to be finished with it
shortly. I will send you one when I have
it completed.
Wishing all of you love, respect, honor
and a peaceful journey though life.
Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton
At the time of this tribal newsletter,
culture camp will have come and gone. If
ever an important event it’s culture camp!
Young and young in spirit come together
as one. One heart, one cultural soul.
Our vivacious children, grandchil
dren. With the vitality of a babbling
brook, the voices to sing like canaries and
the strength to fly like eagles need the
support of family, community for the
wind beneath their wings.
Their magical heartbeat is rhythmic
melody to our sacred drums. Precious
treasures that bring a vast richness into
our lives. With charismatic moonbeam
smiles, a sprinkle of starlight, their sunshine
penetrates the deepest hollows, leaving
behind a residue of warmth and afterglow.
We may speak of fortune, econom
ics, but there is no greater wealth than that
of our children. Wise wisdom looks to
need. The silent rain speaks loudly, bring
ing life to everything it touches.
In our silence we must be careful not
to smother the life of the child of direct
descendency. We have children who are a
breath away, one raindrop from acceptance.
Our children venture out into life all
too soon, into a throwaway world of im
patience. Cobblestone alleys await. Fun
damental endurance of self, pride, integ
rity is a pretty good combination for our
world travelers to tuck into their pockets.
On the journey of old, common
hearts, strength, self-preservation was a
dream that all children might grow strong
with the assurance of love and equality.
Dedicated to our children who
dance just outside our circles of fire, one
sparkle away.
Hibdon
Ties the
Knot
by Larry, Vai, Lynette,
and Heidi
Congratulations,
Gyrrad and Lissa Hibdon!
They got married July 9,
2005, at the Siletz Tribal
Community Center.
We would like to wish
them the best for their fu
ture life together. We hope
all of your dreams come
true. You are a wonderful
couple!
We love you!
Congratulations to Corey Howell,
who turned this start into another first-
place finish at Albany Motorsports Park
during the Western 4-Stroke Nationals
held in Albany, Ore., on June 25-26.
More than 20 people were in his class
and once again, Corey came out on top.
The following are the top five finishers:
125 Beginner: 1. Corey Howell
(Yam); 2. Tyler Brown (Yam); 3. Wes
Williams Pequot (Yam; Corey's distant
cousin); 4. Justin Watt (Kaw); and 5. Ryan
Hart (Yam).
Gyrrad and Lissa
Hibdon
August 2005
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