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The 1981 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Siletz Paul Washington Cemetery was a great
success. Cloudy and rainy skys didn't put a damper on the day al all.
Stanley Strong opened the ceremony with a prayer, Bob tom, General Manager gave a
short speech on the Johnson O'Malley program and the meaning of the ceremony. Bob
introduced the students who presented the wreaths to the Washington family.
Presenting the wreath for the Siletz JOM was Sharlene Fisher, daughter of Bob and
Barb Fisher o f Siletz. Presenting the wreath for the Salem JOM was Lori Bremner
daughter of Cecil and Rose Bremner, Salem. Tina Merril presented the wreath made
by the Springfield JOM students, Tina parents are Lee and Nancy Merril.
Accepting the wreaths on behalf of the Paul Washington family was Cynthia Washington,
Margaret Wahirigton, and Wilma (Washington) Strong.
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The gun salute "honor guards a t the ceremony were Franklin Simmons and Chuck Ricks.
The Paul Washington Cemetery was in immaculate condition due to the hard work done
by the CETA workers, STOWW workers and Tribal Members weeks before Memorial Day.
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The Springfield JOM Students made another wreath which was presented by Jo McKnight
placed at the Riverside Cemetery in memory of the loved ones
Jo McKnight is the son of Clarice McKnight of Springfield.
After the ceremony at the Paul Washington Cemetery, Pauline Ricks then placed the
wreath at the entrance to the Riverside Cemetery.
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dinner a t the Grange Hall was also a great success. There was even a larger
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turn-out then last year. The dinner served around 250 people, Tribal Members, and
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Everyone seemed to enjoy the dinner of turkey, mussel stew, fried and baked I
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f Edmond Ben from Salem, brought a special birthday cake to honor his father Archie I
Ben, who was celebrating his 81st birthday.
and his life in the Siletz area.
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Edmond gave a short speech about Archie
After dinner and dessert everyone went to the Siletz Baseball field to watch the
baseball tournament between Siletz, Springfield, and Grand Ronde.
There were five games played,, Siletz won four (4) games and Springfield one (1).
Grand Ronde tried hard and were good sports throughout the entire tournament.
(There is always next year.)
The sunshine came out in the afternoon and really did brighten up everyones day.
All in all this Memorial Day was a great success, and one that we will all remembeb.
z Thank you to the turkey chefs, mussel stew cook, the fish cleaner and cook and to
the sm,all but hard working crew in the kitchen.
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SUMMER
PROGRAM
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By: R o b e r t R l l a t o s
Among summer programs planned are skits of Indian legends and the compilation of a
book of short stories about Indian legends and history using information collected
orally on tape from Siletz Tribal elders.
For more information you can call Robert Rilatos the Program Coordinator at 444-2398
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
The Title IV program is funded through the federal office of Indian Education and is
intended to provide tutoring and cultural instruction for the Lincoln County School
district's 305 eligible Indian students.
In addition to tutoring eligible students in regular studies, the program offers classes
in Indian history and language, beading and basket weaving, singing dancing and drumming
and hunting, fishing and tanning hides.