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Gus Parr – 1956-2016 Our loving father, grandpa, husband and friend, Gus Parr, made his journey home to be with his son on the morning of June 26, 2016. Gus was 60 years old, born March 8, 1956, in Portland Ore., to Robert and Laverne Parr. He was raised in the Siletz/Logsden area where he graduated high school and began his first logging job, which was the beginning of what became one of his greatest passions in life. Gus logged for 30 years for outfits throughout the Siletz, Clatskanie, Sheri- dan and Willamina areas. He work hard and enjoyed it, most of his lifelong friend- ships were made on the landing. He was always the life of the party, whether showing off his dance moves or keeping the room laughing with his one-of- a-kind sense of humor. If you were a friend of Gussy’s, you already know how blessed you are. My daddy’s loyalty ran through his veins, a heart made of solid gold and a love that was given from deep within his soul. My daddy was a man’s man who loved the simple things in life. He enjoyed hunt- ing, fishing, mechanics, wood working, dancing, his Captain and most of all time spent with his best friend Skookum. My daddy was a proud man, his proudest moments in life came from being a grandpa to Treigh, Gus, Chelo and Dae Shine, being a loving father to Joshua, Jessica and Kota, and from being a kind and loyal husband to Mona. Courtesy photo Gus Parr Gus is survived by daughter Jessica Garcia; wife Mona Fisher; grandchildren Treigh Parr-Garcia, Gus Garcia, Chelo Garcia and Dee-Yun-Ne Shine Garcia; son-in-law Oscar Garcia; son Dakota Burgins; best friend Skookum; brothers Steve Parr, Dan Parr, Steve Jackson, Dan Allen Smith, Richard Smith, William Smith and Terry Smith; sisters Teresa Smith and Marie Smith-Vinson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Gus was preceded in death by his son Joshua Parr, parents Robert and Laverne Parr, and grandparents Lester and Ethel Hopkins and Jess and Dorothy Dancy. Courtesy photo Chewescla William DePoe performs the wedding ceremony for his niece, Rosina DePoe, as she marries Rick Larson at Neah Bay, Wash., on July 9. The family would like to ask that all who knew and loved Gus honor him in your own way, put on some Brooks and Dunn, and have a glass of Captain. General Council Meeting Aug. 6, 2016 • 1 p.m. Siletz Tribal Community Center • Siletz, Oregon Programs Culture – Pow-Wow Minors’ Trust Report Call to Order Invocation Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Tribal Members’ Concerns Chairman’s Report Announcements Adjourn For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. Siletz Tribal Youth Council Meeting Date: Time: Location: August 2016 meeting TBA TBA TBA Lunch/dinner will be provided. CEDARR Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore 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. Aug. 3 • Noon Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend with youth. Transportation: Youth carpool from the area offices. Contact us as soon as possible if you would like to join. Area Office Contact Numbers: Portland: Katy Holland, 503-238-1512 Salem: Sonya Moody-Jurado, 503-390-9494 Eugene: Nora Williams-Wood, 541-484-4234 Siletz: Sharla Robinson, 541-270-3212 2016 Siletz Tribal Youth Council Calendar 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 8 • Siletz News • Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org August 2016 Meeting Date Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15 Saturday, Dec. 3 Location TBA TBA Activity Description Siletz Tribal Youth Conference Meeting and fun activity TBD Youth Council Objective: The objectives of this group shall be to provide a collective voice and represent the Tribal youth in all matters that concern them; to serve as a means of mobilizing and coordinating the actions of youth, other community members and organizations toward positive goals; to promote the development of future Tribal leaders; to help solve problems facing Tribal youth; to coordinate school and community service projects and provide opportunities for the youth to interact for fun and fellowship.
