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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1990)
PAGE 1 - SILETZ, OREGON April 1990 . l 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Friends: Since graduation will soon be here, we are again asking for your support of the all night, drug and alcohol free graduation party. Your donation is needed to help insure that the party for the Toledo High School Class of 1990 is a fun and successful event. We s in c e r e ly appreciate your continued generosity in making this a special night for our graduating seniors. Siletz Tribal Member Alton Butler, and his wife Lois M. (Leno) Butler of the Grande Ronde Tribe, celebrated their 40th Anniversary on March 10, 1990. Alton and Lois were married in Grande Ronde in 1950. There they raised five sons: Alton Jr., Randy, Gary, Elvin and Josh. They are now the proud grandparents of nine children and one great-grand child. The celebration was held at their home in Grande Ronde with all of their children present for the event. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Dear editor: The family of Clark John would like to thank all their family and friends for their thoughtfulness during their recent bereavement. It helps to know so many people care. The Clark John Family Letters To The Editor BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Sincerely, JAnn Franklin, Treasurer Grad Nite Committee P.O. Box 106 Toledo, OR 97391 A Note of Thanks: ’ I would like to thank all those who took care of my cousin, Kenneth Blacketer, while he was home sick and watched oyer him 24 hours each day. Special "Thanks" to Ron Butler for looking after him for the past two years and making sure he had food and proper care. All letters received will be printed. Please type or write legible, no profane language will be printed. All letters must include your name and address. Send letters to: "Siletz . News" P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380. PLEASE NOTE: The General Manager of the Siletz. Tribe is the Chief Editor of the Siletz Newsletter. Artwork courtesy of Shiela Corley All rights reserved We would like to extend our sympathy to Arthur and Betti McKnight who recently suffered the tragic loss of their sons, Arthur and Joseph. The Siletz Newsletter Staff Dear Tribal Members: I would like to take this opportunity to thank those members that voted for me in the 1990 Tribal Council Election. I pray that the d e c is io n s m ade w ill diversify, bring employment and p ro fit our T ribal Members. I look Forward to seeing you at our meetings and resolving all potential conflicts. Thank You, Monte Kentta WE MISS YOU SHIRLEY...GET WELL SOON!!! SONG OF THE SKY LOOM Sincerely, Buck Downey Larry and Lawana Thorne of Portland, Oregon are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe' Louise Thorne. Chloe' was born January 16, 1990 at 6:09 a.m. At birth she weighed 8 lbs, 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Buford and Willa Daugherty of Newport; Tammy and Bob Roberts of Beaverton, Oregon; and Lou Thorne of Eugene, Oregon. Chloe' also has a Great-Grandmother, Helen Orton, of Toledo, Oregon. Welcome to the world, Chloe' ill “ “ N O T IC E * * * * The Art McKnight Family of Logsden, Oregon was involved in a car accident on Wednesday, March 21st. They were on their way into Siletz to wash their laundry when the car they were driving went off the highway into the Siletz River; The family is in great need of clothing, bedding, towels, etc... Clothing Sizes: Mens B Pants 34/30, Shirts Ex. Large Ladies - 7 to 9 (Medium) Boys - P a n ts U Slim, Shirts size 12 Infant - 12 to 18 months SILETZ NEWS DEADLINE APRIL 18, 1990 mail articles and B/W photos to: Siletz News, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380 O our Mother the Earth, O our Father the Sky, Your children are we, and with tired backs We bring you the gifts you love. Then weave for us a garment of brightness; May the warp be the white light of morning, May the weft be the red light of evening, May the fringes be the falling rain, May the border be the standing rainbow. Thus weave for us a garment of brightness, That we may walk fittingly where birds sing, That we may walk fittingly where grass is green, O our Mother the Earth, O our Father the Sky. Tewa
