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Roscoe (Rocky) Leroy Baptiste – 1929-2013 Roscoe Leroy Baptiste passed over to be with his ancestors on Oct. 16. He was born May 9, 1929, to Joseph Louis Baptiste and Rose Marvel (Copaugh) Baptiste in Pawhuska, Okla., on the Osage Reservation. He was a proud member of the Potawatomi Tribe and was the regional representative for the Tribe for 10 years. After retiring from being the representa- tive, he continued to represent his culture in his participation at local pow-wows. He enjoyed Gourd Dancing and teaching his culture to the young ones. He is a descendant of Louis Pahies (Pawese?) (Wab Che Qwa) Baptiste and Chief Joseph (Wam goe see) Laframboise (his third great-grandfather) and Theresa E. Peltier of Michigan on his mother’s side. Roscoe served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean War. He helped build an air strip on Guam. He blamed the heat and the Navy hat for his bald head. He asked Maxine Reid of Toledo, Ore., to marry him for the third time and she said yes. He said, “OK, I’ve got a 10-day leave.” They got married on March 17, 1951. They took their honeymoon on a motorcycle and lost his wallet out of his back pocket, which had his military pass in it. He had to spend time in the brig for that. He was a construction millwright for the union and worked on power plants. One job was in Page, Ariz., where he befriended some Navajo co-workers and learned how to make silver and turquoise jewelry from them. The girls in the family sure enjoyed that. He worked as a golf course super- intendent for many golf courses around Oregon, including two in McMinnville, the Michelbook Country Club and The Bayou. He picked up on the golfing hobby quickly. He enjoyed the times his sons and sons-in-law would get together for fam- ily golf tournaments on Father’s Day. And some of the highlights in his life included spending time golfing with his nephews, Murriel Jr., Louis Jr., Sam and Thomas Leroy. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, camping in an old wall canvas tent with a wood-burning stove, like his dad and mom did. But through the years, as it got harder to trek through the woods, he took up bench target shooting and building his own bench guns. He won many trophies that were displayed all through his room. He loved the outdoors, camping and fish- ing with the family. Rocky couldn’t pass up a garage sale, always finding something Mom “needed” in the kitchen or something for his children. He told Maxine once that he always wanted to give her the world, so he bought her a world globe. Rocky was always quick with a joke and loved to tease the grandkids. He has left a very rich legacy of love and fond memories not only for his fam- ily, but also many friends. Roscoe Leroy Baptiste was placed to rest Nov. 1 at Willamette National Cem- etery with full military honors. U. of Arizona offers courses in indigenous governance The Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy, in collaboration with the James E. Rogers College of Law’s Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program at the University of Arizona, is pleased to announce the mas- ters of professional studies and a graduate certificate in indigenous governance. Courtesy photo Roscoe (Rocky Leroy Baptiste He was preceded in death by his par- ents and four brothers, Joseph Edward, John Reginald, Merle Lloyd and Louis Divonnis. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Eileen (Reid) Baptiste; daughter, Regena Rose Story; son, Joseph Louis Baptiste; daughter, Ramona and husband, Kevin Kruger; son, Steven Leroy and wife, Darci Baptiste; daughter, Rebecca Cecilia and husband, Bill Davidson; 13 grandchil- dren; 22½ great-grandchildren; and a “little bear” (Mko), the dog who barks too much. From your friends with the US Forest Service (Multicultural workforce Strategic Initiatives) and the BIA’s National Center for Cooperative education 2. You are a college student majoring in a natural resources field – forestry, range, civil engineering, soil science, hydrology, archeology, natural resources management, etc. 3. You represent a college, Tribe or other organization that works with American Indian college students in natural resources fields. Hiring season is almost here 1. All hiring for Pathways permanent intern and temporary intern programs is now done through USAJobs. You should immediately go to usajobs.gov and establish an account. Once your account is set up and your résumé is posted online, it will be quick and easy for you to apply for any job announcement. Check USAJobs often for new job announcements for summer 2014. 2. Announcements for permanent and summer temporary intern positions with the U.S. Forest Service are posted on USAJobs now. Apply for the jobs that interest you and are in your field of study. If you are American Indian, please self-identify on your application. You need to apply for these jobs immediately – like this week. 3. Announcements for permanent and summer temporary intern positions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs were posted on USAJobs starting in December. Remember that the BIA uses “Indian Preference” in its hiring process. If you are not American Indian, you might consider other government agen- cies – BIA only hires non-Natives if a qualified American Indian applicant is not available. The programs – taught by leading experts in indigenous law and governance from the U.S., Canada and Australia – pro- vide practical guidance on addressing the challenges and opportunities confronting indigenous communities and are designed for anyone working in or with indigenous communities and organizations. Students also can enroll in individual classes without applying for one of the full programs. Tuition scholarships are available to eligible students. To learn more about these two new programs, visit indigenousgovernance. net/, call 520-626-6497 or email law- iplp@email.arizona.edu. Tuition, con’t from page 1 Please read this if: 1. You want to work for the Forest Service or the Bureau of Indian Affairs summer 2014 – or you know someone who does. These two new degrees join the con- tinuing education certificate in indigenous governance as new ways to gain skills and knowledge in indigenous nation building. Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. Jan. 9 Noon Siletz Community Health Clinic 200Gwee-ShutRoad,Siletz The November vote approved only revisions in 2013-14 tuition rates; 2014- 15 rates will be approved by the State Board in conjunction with the new cam- pus institutional boards next spring. “This is great news for students and families in Oregon. Between this year’s reduction and the freeze next year, afford- ability will increase for Oregonians and the cost barrier will lower,” said Melody Rose, interim chancellor of the Oregon University System. “We are grateful to the governor and Legislature for providing resources for our students across the state who need tuition relief to help them stay in school and complete their degrees. We all benefit from the more robust economy that our graduates help create.” Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and women’s and Men’s Transitional Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org January 2014 • SiletzNews • 13
