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Kathleen VanPelt Forster – 1927-2014 Kathleen VanPelt Forster was born Aug. 15, 1927, and passed away March 7, 2014, from complications of pneumonia, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86 years old and had lived in Siletz, Ore., with her husband, Richard, since 2006. Born in Requa, Calif., Kathleen and her folks moved to Waldport, Ore., opening commercial cabins. The family moved to Forest Grove, Ore., where Kathleen finished high school, entered a beauty college in Portland, Ore., and was a beautician in Portland for 10 years. While attending college, Kathleen joined a ladies-only big band. Becoming a great saxophonist, she performed with five big bands (including the Yachats Big Band) in Oregon and Washington and had numerous appearances in concert bands. She also played the violin. Kathleen possessed Indian blood quantum in the Tututni, Chetco and Tolowa Tribes of Oregon and California. Survivors include her husband, Rich- ard, to whom she had been married for more than 46 years; two sons by a former marriage, Mick and Ken Courtwright, both of Washington state; three grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held March 9. No other service is planned at this time. Standing Committee Vacancies on Natural Resources Committee CeDARR Deadline for consideration is June 18, 2014 Community efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Any Tribal member interested in serving on the Natural Resources Commit- tee for the vacancies listed below must fill out the following form and return it to the address below prior to the end of business on June 18, 2014. Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380- 0549; fax: 541-444-8325. Mission Statement: Working together as a whole community, we will utilize our resources to eradicate and prevent the use of all illegal drugs, underage drinking and abusive use of alcohol, delinquency and community violence. Name: _________________________________________Roll No: _________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ________ ZIP: ___________ Telephone: Day ( ) _______________ Evening ( ____Natural Resources Committee ) ___________________ MC Arena Director Host Drum Honor Drum Nick Sixkiller Jason Stacona Southern Express Stonechild Friday Grand Entry 7:00 pm Saturday Grand Entry 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Saturday Dinner 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday Salmon Bake 12:00 pm at University of Oregon Many Nations Longhouse Competition Pow Wow for Adult & Teen Categories 1st - $300.00 2nd - $200.00 3rd - $100.00 Mother/Daughter Special All Ages Grass Dance Special For more information contact Native American Student Union 541-346-3723 - asuonasu@uoregon.edu This event is free and everyone is welcome! "Sponsored in part by The Office of the President and the Vice Presidential Offices of: Student Affairs, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Innovation, University Relations, Finance and Administration, and Enrollment Management at the University of Oregon." “NASU is not responsible for lost or stolen items, vehicles, or spouses” Siletz News • Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz For more information, call 541-444-8267. May 2014 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 May 09th - 11th Matthew Knight Arena University of Oregon Eugene, OR • May 8 Noon Lunch is provided (1 vacancy for term ending 02/15) (1 vacancy for term ending 02/16) Tribal Council will approve appointments at the Regular Tribal Council meeting on June 20, 2014. If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, Tribal Council executive secretary, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203. 6 She is buried next to her great-great- grandmother, Kitty, in the Paul Washing- ton Cemetery in Siletz. Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
