To the editor:
I would like to express great appreciation to Lavonne, Arthur, Loraine and Rusty
Butler, Maria LaFiniere, the Siletz Tribal dancers and the many CTSI members who
helped make the 2014 Prevention Summit a success.
On behalf of myself and those fortunate enough to attend the sweat lodge cer-
emony and dance, thank you for your kindness and the time you shared to teach so
many about your culture and traditions. It was an experience that I will never forget.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Versteeg
Health Educator
Lincoln County Health & Human Services
Dedication of the Oregon
world war II Memorial
June 6, 2014
Salem, Oregon
Courtesy photos by Shirley Walker
John Roe Jr. and Ed Ben (above)
attend the dedication.
Three young boys (below) take a break
from delivering water to veterans.
The Oregon World War II Memorial
(left)
Siletz library raising funds for
permanent basket display
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different mediums, from beadwork,
metal, carved and painted gourds to
blown glass.
The display is supported in part by
a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust,
investing in Oregon’s arts, humanities
and heritage; and the Lincoln County
Cultural Coalition.
With this grant, local Toledo resi-
dent Caroll Loomis (above) was com-
missioned to carve and paint a gourd
titled Remember the Dance. This is the
first of a number of baskets to be added
to the collection.
Everyone is invited to visit the
Siletz Public Library and watch this
collection grow.
For more information, contact Karen
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The Siletz Valley Friends of the
Library (SVFOL) is currently raising
funds for a permanent art display to
be housed in the Siletz Public Library.
The theme for this display is baskets.
Having access to art is of impor-
tance to the library board and SVFOL
plans to show art in a very unique
and educational way. Stories will be
woven through the artistry of some of
these pieces, showing how an event or
culture can be preserved.
Traditional baskets were used
for gathering and storing. The Siletz
Public Library is not dissimilar to the
baskets on display as the library itself
serves as a vessel for people to gather
and store information.
Baskets currently being worked
on will incorporate a number of
BRINGING SILETZ TOGETHER
AGAIN
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