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Howlak TichumAllen A Spencer, 1964-2010Allen A. Spencer of Mission was killed Friday, July 23, 2010 in Pendleton. He was 46. Mr. Spencer was born June 6, 1964 in Pendleton to Rosenda Shippentower and Vernon L. Spencer. He was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He was raised in Mission and attended schools in Pendleton, Eugene and at the Chemawa Indian School. He worked for a time at Wildhorse Resort as a general laborer. Mr. Spencer liked baseball and basketball, and enjoyed making wagers on various athletic events. He also liked to tell his friends about the activities that his nieces Sierra and Frances James were involved with. Mr. Spencer had many friends and family in the Pendleton area. He was married and divorced from Katrina Burnside and Joanne Draper. Mr. Spencer is survived by his children Fabian and Jerry Spencer; mother Rosenda Shippentower; a sister Carmen James-Dixson; his grandchildren, Lennox Lamone, Mekhi, Malana and Keli Spencer; several nieces and nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts, all from Pendleton, and stepfather J.P. Patt of Warm Springs. Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his father, his brother Jerry M. Spencer, son Nolan Spencer, his maternal grandparents Alex and Blanche Shippentower, and his paternal grandparents Johnny and Matilda Spencer. A dressing ceremony was conducted on Monday, July 26 at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held Monday at the Agency Longhouse in Mission, followed by Washat Services. Funeral services were held at on Tuesday, July 27 at St. Andrew’s Church in Mission, followed by burial at Agency Cemetery in Mission. Kenneth Van Pelt 1932-2010Kenneth Van Pelt, an enrolled member of Umatilla Tribes, died June 11, 2010 at the Vibra Specialty Hospital in Portland after battling a stroke. He was 77. Mr. Van Pelt was born in Pendleton on November 5, 1932 to Nora Charley and Levi Van Pelt. He grew up living near the Tutuilla Presbyterian Church with his family, then later moved to Mission, across the river, and he was educated in Pendleton. During his younger years, he enjoyed participating in war dances, celebrations, fishing, and hunting all over the Blue Mountains and Boardman for rabbits and geese. He also worked various farm jobs throughout the area. He then moved to Portland and made a living by picking berries and working in orchards. He really enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and he loved fishing with them in the lower Columbia, Sandy and Willamette Rivers. Upon returning to Pendleton, he went to work for the Yellowhawk Clinic Seniors Program for the last 17 years until his passing. Kenny enjoyed taking pride in his home, fixing cars, lending a hand to those in need, including delivering senior dinners each week, and laughing with family and friends. Kenny is survived by his nephews: Patrick Luke of Goldendale, Wash., Myron George Jim of Mission, Ore., Marcus Luke II of Pendleton, Delvin Jim of Mission, Phillip Greyfox of Mission: nieces Tracey (Jim) Allen of Mission, Julianna Luke of Thornhollow, Nora Jim of Pendleton, and Michelle Greyfox of Portland; as well as many grand nephews and nieces. Kenny was also closely related to the Van Pelt, Shillal, and Scott families, located throughout Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Kenny left us to join his father Levi Van Pelt, mother Nora Charley, sisters Thelma (Kishwalk) Jim, Vivian L. (Starr) Greyfox, brothers Mike E. Starr, and Marcus L. Luke Sr., and a nephew Perry S. Luke. Corbin Benard Ike (Bi-Pux-Aut-a-Wana-Shut), 2004-2010 Our Son, Ut-Wai Corbin Benard Ike (Bi-Pux-Aut-a-Wana-Shut), born September 5, 2004 to Venus Hunt and the late Thomas Cody Ike in Yakama, Washington, made his journey to the other side on March 25, 2010 and is in that beautiful place with our Creator, having been laid to rest in Warm Springs before noon on March 26, 2010. Corbin was an exceptionally loving, caring and considerate young soul who was living proof that happiness truly is loving someone and being loved back. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Cody Ike, his Pusha Fred Ike Sr. (Rock Creek Chief), his Great Ulla Elsie Billy (long time Rock Creek Longhouse leader) and Lupa Tyrone Dereke Ike Jr. He is survived by his Ix-La Venus (Hunt) Tasympt, his Tuta Dereke Tasympt/ Tyrone Dereke Ike Sr., brothers Jonathan Jack, Joel Hunt, Tarver Ike and Thomas Caleb Ike; Sisters Jeneva Ike, Josephine Hunt, Joliza Hunt-Feltman, Janea Ike and Jamie Kim Ike; his Ulla Daisy Ike; his Tilla Virgil Hunt Jr.; his Kux-la Joan Hunt; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. We love you with all our heart, Sonny. You are now our Elder.
Charles Thomas Edwards, 1932-2009 Charles Thomas Edwards passed from this life peacefully with his loving family at his side, on Nov. 14, 2009. He was 76. Mr. Edwards worked on the Warm Springs Reservation starting in 1983. He found his work in the Utility Department to be most rewarding. He retired in 1997 to Lake Almanor, Calif. Mr. Edwards was born on Nov. 23, 1932 in Santa Monica. He and his family later moved to Redmond, Ore. He was married to Jessie Acord, a longtime childhood friend, and they had two sons and a daughter. In passing Mr. Edwards leaves his loving wife of 56 years; son Fred and wife Brenda of Lake Almanor; daughter Nona and her husband Paul Daley of Rockwall, Texas; his grandchildren. Harvey Joseph George, 1944-2010 Harvey Joseph George passed away on February 17, 2010 at the age of 66. Mr. George was born on January 23, 1944 to Isaac George and Julia Edwards in Kuper Island, British Columbia, Canada. Mr. George was employed at Warm Springs Forest Products for 23 years of his life, until his retirement. When he was younger, he enjoyed participating in cattle drives. Harvey enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked to go to yard sales. He encouraged cultural development and established warm and loving memories with his grandchildren. Mr. George is survived by his daughter Evette George of Surrey, B.C. Canada; step-children: Frank and Geraldine Brunoe, Glenn Brunoe, and Amy Payenna all of Warm Springs; sister Catherine George of Surrey, B.C., Canada; grandchildren Chatherine Sandra Payenna, Glenn Brunoe Jr., and Thomas Brunoe. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sandra; brothers Herman, Ronnie, Herman Seymour; sisters Madelien Seymour Catherine George.
Frederick A. Lawrence, 1970-2009 Frederick A. Lawrence of Goldendale, Wash., died at his home on December 26, 2009. He was 39. Mr. Lawrence was born in Goldendale on November 29, 1970 to Gale and Lorraine (Shike) Lawrence. He graduated from Goldendale High School in 1990. Mr. Lawrence worked as a laborer for the Seattle Conservation Corps and the Yakama Nation in the forestry division. He was a member of the Yakama Nation, and enjoyed all traditional activities, hunting and fishing. He was the "best Uncle Fred ever." Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by five brothers, Victor R. Wilson of Wapato, John A. Lawrence of Goldendale, Nathan Shike of Billings, Emmett Washines of Toppenish and Daniel Lawrence of Warm Springs; five sisters, Roberta Norris of Goldendale, Kathryn Schwartz of Bremerton, Agnes, Valerie and Stacy Snyder, all of Warm Springs.
Awawanita -- Mavis Mayanne Kirk, Awawanita went on her journey into the Spirit world on December 16, 2009. She was born to Mildred Quaempts of Pendleton and Oliver Kirk Jr. of Warm Springs October 13, 1978. May leaves behind her fiancé Leander Williams Jr. and her two precious children, Sunhawk Miliana Hope and Leander Sundance Williams III; her mother Mildred and father Oliver; grandparents Lolita Greeley of Warm Springs, and Oliver Kirk Sr. of Ganado, Ariz, and Donald Joe of Ardmore, Okla.; her siblings Merle, Annie, Derek and Cecelia; her treasured nieces and nephew Keeyana, Marcella and Kaiwin; and all family of Warm Springs, Umatilla, Yakima and Arizona and many friends. She was preceded in death by Uncle Gabriel Selam, Uncle Ronnie Morning Owl and Great-Grandmother Annie Joe of Umatilla. May lived most of her life in Warm Springs and in Pendleton. She enjoyed meeting new people in the Food Service profession at the Deschutes and Kah-Nee-Ta, and working with the elders at the Warm Springs Senior Program. Throughout May’s lifetime, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, softball, art, beading, poetry, cooking, traveling, and attending traditional and social events and motherhood. She has many friends and relatives who will miss her, and we all know we will meet her again as long as we keep the creator in our hearts.
David Lee Harding, 1952-2009 David Lee Harding passed away on December 8, 2009 after collapsing during a basketball game at Plummer, Idaho. Mr. Harding, a resident of Worley, Idaho, was 57. He was born on March 30, 1952 at Devils Lake, North Dakota. He served as an administrative tribal judge for Native American tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Mr. Harding is survived by his sons Jacob, Joseph, Marcus and Samuel Harding; his companion Jill Brislin and brothers Don Harding, Dick Harding and Wayne Trotier, and sister Nancy Harding. Services were held on December 11 at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley.
James Leslie Waley Sr., 1939-2009 James Leslie Waley Sr. of Newport, passed away on Nov. 17 at his home after a short-lived battle with cancer. Mr. Waley was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Eureka, Calif. to mother Clara-Mae Barry and father George Waley. He was a high school graduate who was raised, along with seven other half brothers and sisters, by his mother Clara, and adoptive Yurok grandmother Aileen Figuroa, who taught him the language, cooking, and crafts of the Yurok people. James grew up in California, then moved to Idaho, where he met his wife, Marjorie Pierce. He eventually moved to Oregon in 1981, where he and his eventual family of eight chose to remain. Mr. Waley served in the military during the Korean war from 1956 to 1963, with two years served in the Navy, and then 5 years served as a Merchant Marine. After ending his service with the Merchant Marines with honorable discharge, he worked as a night shift security guard at a mill in Toledo, Oregon for eight years, and then worked as a gas station attendant for Siletz’s only Chevron station for 12 years. Mr. Waley never became an official member of any local church, but one fine day in the Spring of 2005 asked Jesus into his life as Lord and Savior, and in 2006 began attending the Siletz Assembly of God in 2006. Mr. Waley is survived by former wife Marjorie Waley; three sons, James Jr., Vernon and Raymond Waley, all of Newport; three daughters, Amee Waley and Amanda Waley of Newport, and Terri (Waley) Gano of Madras. He was also survived by four grandsons, and four grandaughters. He will be sorely missed by many who have been blessed to have known him.
Births
Maureen Saludo-Sanchez is pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ikiaka Anthony Dorian Sanchez, on July 10, 2010. Grandparents are Daniel and Carol Lawrence, and Maury and Kari Sanchez. Sam Gray Cloud Jackson Sr. and Suzette Dawn Boise are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Kenneth Vernal Lee Curt Jackson, who was born on June 27, 2010. Kenneth joins his brother Sam Jackson Jr., and his sister Le-Quisha Jackson. His grandparents are Gregory Jackson Sr. and Louella Squiemphen on his father’s side. His grandparents are Patricia Kalama and Tony Boise on his mother’s side. Adrian Gill and Merima Made of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Jicelle Marie Adri Gill, born on June 27, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Deanna Dixon of Milwaukie, Ore., and James Edward Gill of Portland. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Toni Made of Warm Springs, and Esmade of the Micronesian Islands. Erickson James Lucei and Crystal Morningstar Spino are pleased to announce the birth of their son Erickson James Spino-Lucei, born on July 5, 2010. Erickson joins a sister, Raylynn Monai Lucei-Spino.Grandparents on the father’s side are David Lucei of Yakima, Wash., and Fawn Frank of Warm Springs.Grandparents on the mothers side are Adwai Wesley James Spino II and Trudy Thompson of Crescent City, Calif.
Michael and Liana Holyan of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Riley Beth Holyan, born on April 8, 2010. Riley joins sister Brinley Mae, age 2. Grandparents on the father’s side are Lexy Terry and JoAnn Holyan-Terry from Crownpoint, New Mexico. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Lee and Cheryl Tom of Warm Springs.
Mychal Allen VanPelt and Timinway Sally Selam-VanPelt of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Nathan Chester James Selam-VanPelt, born on March 31, 2010. Nathan joins sister Grace Sapphire Selam-VanPelt. Grandparents on the father’s side are Chester Curtis VanPelt II, and Rebecca June Danzuka. Grandparents on the mother’s side are the late Ned Selam and Marjorie George.
Marion Brent Graybael Jr. and Kishon Fuiava Graybael of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Warrian Breshon Brent Graybael, born on April 4, 2010. Warrian joins brothers Marion, 8, and Latrell, 4. Grandparents on the father’s side are Rosa Graybael and Marion Brent Graybael Sr. Grandparent on the mother’s side is Valerie Fuiava.
Deanna Williams is pleased to announce the birth of her son Jerron Joe Blackwolf, who was born on March 3, 2010. Grandparents include Rose Johnson of Warm Springs.
Lynette Marie Danzuka of Warm Springs is pleased to announce the birth of her daughter Melissa Raye Danzuka, born on March 4, 2010. Maternal grandparents are Kathy Ruth Danzuka and the late Joseph Tias of Warm Springs.
Mitchell Johnathon Whitefoot Sr. and Laneda Sherene Thompson of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Romeo Rain Whitefoot, born on March 17, 2010. He joins brothers Delmer J. Whitefoot, 9, Walt J.L. Incawanup, 6, and Mitchell J. Whitefoot Jr., 5; and sister Elaina R. Incawanup, 4. Paternal grandparents are the late Delmer Whitefoot Sr., and Veronica Smith-Goviea. Maternal grandparents are the late Leland Thompson Jr., and Laureen and Derris Keahna of Tama, Iowa. Edward E. James Jr. and Christine E. Bigelow of Bend are pleased to announce the birth of their son Nickolas Michael James, born on March 14, 2010. He joins sisters Jessica and Emelia James, both age 9. His maternal grandmother is Lara Jo Buffalo Boy, of Standing Rock, North Dakota. Laurissa E. Bellanger of Warm Springs is pleased to announce the birth of her son Keian Taine Barney, born on March 19, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Dorothea Barney and Ted Barney Sr. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Joseph P. Bellanger and Lavina L. Colwash. Randall Hansen and Amanda Peterson of Culver are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth June Hansen, born on March 16, 2010. Elizabeth joins brothers Conner, 2, and Randall, 1. Grandparent on the father’s side is Ann, of Bend. Grandparent on the mother’s side is Shirley, from Culver.
Brandon Craig and Rachelle Herkshan of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their son Elriq James Craig, born on January 18, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Kathy Smith and Maurice Smith of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Danni and Leevi Herkshan of Warm Springs.
Kelly Simmelink and Karla Simmelink of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Marlee Renee Simmelink, born on December 31, 2009. Marlee joins brothers Wade, 5, and Reed, 2. The grandparents on the father’s side are Chuck and Kay Simmelink of Madras. The grandparents on the mother’s side are Robert and Judy Yoder of Mollala; and Linda and Dan Reed of Portland.
Mark A. Hill and Heather Shepherd of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Destiny Marie Hill, born on December 27, 2009. Destiny joins brother Damian, age 16 months, and sister Trinity, 4. Grandparent on the father’s side is Denise Hill. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Darlene Shepherd, and Riley Wallace. Anthony J. Caldera Sr. and Natalie R. Fuiava Caldera of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Anthony J. Caldera Jr., born on December 16, 2009. Anthony Jr. joins brothers Farani and Kade. Grandparents on the father’s side are Rebekah M. Aguilar and Raphael Frederick Caldera, both of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Valerie A. Fuiava and Frank W. Fuiava Sr., both of Warm Springs. Jose G. Medina and Matilda R. Wallulatum of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Hazen Adarius Wallulatum, born on December 17, 2009. Grandparents on the father’s side are Sally Charley and Aristeo Medina. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Fred and Olivia Wallulatum. Wil and Rachel Sando of Redmond are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Maylie Brynn Sando, born on Nov. 4, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. At birth, Maylie weighted 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. The grandparents are Doug and Kriste Lofting of Madras, and Mike and Mary Emhoolah of Warm Springs. The great-grandparents are Flora Moschetti and Barbara Lofting of Madras, and Mabel Sando of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Calvin John Charley and Desirae Dawn Boise of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Accalia Dairenne Charley, born on December 5, 2009. Accalia joins two sisters, Doralyn Cali Charley, age 3, and Denyce Dawn Padilla, age 4. Grandparent on the father’s side is Rachael Charley of Portland. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Randolph C. Boise Sr. and Birney Greene Boise of Warm Springs, and mother Regina McConville of Yakima. Andrew P. Gilbert and Allegra "Sasha" Gilbert of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Thomas Virgil Logan Mireles, born on December 8, 2009. Thomas joins sister CheyLene. Grandparents on the father’s side are Nancy Culps of Warm Springs, and the late Sammy Culps Sr. of Wishram, Wash., and the late Thomas Jefferson Mireles Jr. Grandparent on the mother’s side is Amanda Robinson of Warm Springs. Haley Wahnetah of Madras is pleased to announce the birth of her son Bradley Joseph, born on December 7, 2009. Grandparents are Michael and Linda McCoy of Madras. Lance Hunter Boise and Dawn Jacquelyn Hoptowit of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter LaRose Marie Hoptowit, born on November 18, 2009. LaRose joins three sisters, Danielle, Ikeana and Tamera. Grandparent on the father’s side is Elizabeth Ann Yaw of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Tamera Jay Kalama of Warm Springs, and Dondi Jay Hoptowit of Warm Springs. Eric Thomas Kauffman Sr. and Sherry Lynn Saunders of Madras are pleased to announce the birth of their son Samuel Alexander Kauffman, born on November 17, 2009. Samuel joins brothers Thomas, Steven, Eric and Joshua; and sisters Sarah, Vanessa, Sharlene and Katie. Grandparent on the father’s side is Kaye Kauffman of Madras. Grandparent on the mother’s side is Judy Shepler of Kuna, Idaho.
Shawn Davis Jim and Christina C. Culps of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Arlene Patrice Jim, born on March 28, 2010. Arlene joins brother Bryson, 2, and sisters Lianna, 17, Patricia, 16, Selina, 12, ShellieAnn, 8, and Clarissa, 5. Grandparents on the father’s side are Melinda Jim of Warm Springs, and the late Warner Jim. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Wilbur and Suzie Slockish of Wishram and Simnasho.
Casey and Amelia Smith are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Rhoda Lynn Smith, born on March 2, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Frank Smith of Warm Springs, and Sheryl Smith of Columbus, Ohio. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Dixon Davis and the late Ellen Colwash-Davis of Warm Springs. Rhoda joins her brother Darius Smith, 7, and sister Kimora Smith, 2.
Kelly Blueback and Ashley Dawn Henderson are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie Rae Henderson, on Feb. 4, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Leana and Kevin Blueback. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Vanessa Campbell and Corey Henderson. Great-grandparents: Connie and Roger Henderson, Dawn Henderson and Ronny Campbell. Monty C. Tewee and Maria A. Garate of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son, James Charles Tewee on Jan. 30, 2010. The boy joins his sister, Annarey Erin Garate, age 1. Grandparents on the father’s side are Ladawn Yallup, White Swan, Wash., and Carl Tewee, Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Lisa LaVonne Garate, Seattle, Wash., and Civilo Garate, Yakama, Wash. Tony Cortazar and Darylynne Cortazar of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Orrin Layne Cortazar, born on February 1, 2010. Grandmother on the father’s side is Dee Cortazar of Pendleton. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Sonya nad Vernon Sr. of Warm Springs; and Guy Guy Hererra of Pendleton.
Chasan Walker and Liz Smith of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lindy Autumn Walker, born on January 7, 2010. Lindy joins her 13-year-old sister, Jariah Thompson. The grandparents are Lani and Rodney Hollingsworth of Culver; Eldred Smith Wesley James Spino III and Shannon Crystal Lucei of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Myla Love Spino, born on January 14, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Wesley Spino II, and Trudy Thompson of California. Grandparents on the mother’s side are David Lucei of Yakima, and Flora Frank of Warm Springs.
George and Delila Spino of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Betty Nariyah Spino, born on January 15, 2010. Betty joins brother Josiah, 8; and sisters Naliesha, 12, and Mylanis, 10. Grandparents on the father’s side are Frenchy Spino (deceased), and Gwen Mitchell of Chiloquin. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Alice Wyena of Warm Springs; and Dwayne Heath (deceased).
Robert Main Jr. and Shirelle Adams of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Johessa Ruth Main, born on January 1, 2010. Grandparents on the father’s side are Sandra and Robert Main Sr. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Denys and Jason Schjoll, and Thomas Adams.
Robert Warner Sr. and Dawn Rowland of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Sahale Dale Warner, born on January 19, 2010. Sahale joins brothers James, Michael and Robert Jr., and sisters Nikita, Inez and Dyani. Grandparent on the father’s side is Don Rowland Jr. of Mont. Grandparent on the mother’s side is Fritz Miller of Warm Springs. Dennis White III and Nidya Burgos of Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Joshua Luke White, born on July 19, 2010. Joshua joins brothers Angelo, 18, Nathan, 10, Jamal, 8, and Dennis, 2; and sisters Shey, 12, Leslie 14, Charlene, 4, and Tilly, 8. The parents on the father’s side are Dennis White Jr., and Chralene White of Warm Springs. Grandparents on the mother’s side are Carmelo Burgos and Eulalua Burgos, of Madras. Return to HOMEPAGELeslie L. Alexander, 1936-2010 Leslie L. Alexander, a longtime resident of Pendleton, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in the St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. He was 73 years old. Mr. Alexander was born May 21, 1936 in Pendleton. He was the son of Uriah and Lillian (Farrow) Alexander. He was raised and educated in Pendleton, and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1954. After high school he worked for a time for the Bureau of Indian Affairs before he entered the United States Marines Corps. He was discharged in 1962 as a Lance Corporal. After his discharge he lived in Warm Springs, where he worked scaling logs until about 1965. He then returned to Pendleton, where he began working for the BIA. He had worked at many jobs for the BIA including forestry technician, heavy equipment operator, log scalar and fire fighter. He retired from the BIA in 1992. In 1998 He was acknowledged by the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Athletic Hall of Fame for his baseball talents. He had also been acknowledged by the government for his 30 plus years of service. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors as well as gun collecting. He was also an accomplished artist. He was a member of the NRA and an honorary member of the tribal fire department. He had acted as the medicine man for many of the past Happy Canyon Pageants. He also greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. He is survived by his wife Loretta Alexander of Pendleton; two children, Shana Alexander and Craig Alexander, both of Pendleton; step-sons, Armand Minthorn of Pendleton, Kent Minthorn of Tennessee, and Phillip Cash Cash of Arizona; two brothers, Stan and Randy Alexander, both of Pendleton; two sisters, Marie Dick of Cayuse, and Barbara Guerrero of Pendleton; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents. |
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CPS Seeks foster families Children’s Protective Service of Warm Springs seeks local families to provide a safe, temporary environment while their parents work toward reunification. Requirements include: Living in a home where everyone age 18 and older could pass a background check; Having a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance (and ability to show proof); Completing a fingerprint card with the police department. Call Child Protective Service for details, 541-553-3209. Artists wanted for festival in October Artists are invited to exhibit their work at the South Douglas County Festival of Arts on October 16 in the Seven Feathers Casino Convention Center in Canyonville. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is presented by the Riddle Art Guild, sponsored in part by the Douglas County Cultural Coalition. There are a limited number of booth spaces, so apply early. The application deadline is October. Call 541-733-1853 or contact: riddle.art.guild@gmail.com for applications and details. Tribal art show marks anniversary The Thirteenth Annual Tamástslikt Cultural Institute Tribal Art Show opens August 6. The show, Here Forever, will be on exhibit through September 22. Because of the size of the current exhibit, the art show will be installed in space other than the gallery. The Here Forever show will conclude with an awards reception at 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. For more information, call Hilda Alexander, business manager, at 541-966-9748. Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is located at the furthest end of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino grounds, 10 minutes east of Pendleton. Celilo to host education, job, health fairEveryone is invited to the Celilo Village School Committee Work, Education, and Health Fair. The fair will be on August 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Celilo Village. This is a free event. The fair has been planned by the Wy-Am School Committee. Lillian Pitt is the keynote speaker for the event. The fair will offer education, work, and health related services to Native Americans living in the area who might be interested in changing or obtain a job, learn more about higher education, and receive a mini health screening. For more information, call Delilah Begay, 541-370-5015. Or email: AzCarmen@rdiinc.org. Free tickets to state fair If you or someone that you know is caring for a grandchild, foster children, or others, you may be eligible to receive free tickets to the 2010 Oregon State Fair. Last year, Buffy Hurtado distributed more than 50 tickets to families in need in the Warm Springs area. Keep in mind that these tickets are available first come first served, with no strings attached. If you qualify, tickets will be mailed directly to providers. Hurtado is preparing the list of ticket requests to go out July 30. If you think you might qualify as a provider, please contact Buffy at 541-553-3324. Or email:
The Warm Springs Back to School Barbecue is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. The barbecue is held on the campus area. Donations of school supplies may be brought to the Family Resource Center. Back to school barbecue in SeptemberVital Stats ID schedule This is the schedule for getting your tribal identification card from Vital Statistics: Mondays and Wednesdays: 8-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1-4:30 p.m. ID cards are $10. Paper copy IDS, $3. One dollar for copies of birth certificates, Social Security cards, court orders, etc. No checks or credit. Cash only. Call 541-553-3252 for details. Drivers needed for bus Warm Springs Transit plans to begin scheduled runs to Madras beginning in July. Tribal members with a valid CDL are encouraged to apply for drivers positions. For more information, call Dave Conroy at 541-553-4952. Museum hosting dancers Feel your heart beat as traditional dancers move to the drumbeat during a summer dance series at the Museum at Warm Springs. Performances are scheduled in the museum lobby at 1 p.m. on these days: July 14 and 28, August 11, 18 and 25, Sept. 8, 15 and 22. For more information, please call the Museum at Warm Springs, 541-553-3331.
Workshop on making baby boards slated The next Back to Boards Workshop will be from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on August 16-17 in the Family Resource Center. Lunch will be provided both days. Materials will be provided. Participants will leave with a finished baby board at the end of the two-day workshop. Call 541-553-2460 for details. People wanting to use their own material should ask whether it is suitable before bringing it to class. Vital Stats wants grads' paperwork To recent graduates, turn in copies of your diplomas and transcripts to Work-force Development of Vital Statistics, in order to receive the fall 2010 Minors Trust payment. For more information, call Vital Stats at 541-553-3252. Mountain View Hospital recruting volunteers Mountain View Hospital recently launched its volunteer program, Give. The hospital district is seeking individuals interested in volunteering as greeters at the hospital. The hospital plans to have greeters available 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The volunteer shifts would be in four-hour increments and involves greeting visitors courteously and directing them to their destinations. The hospital is also seeking volunteers for its auxiliary thrift store, located at 59 N.E. Fifth St., Madras. These volunteer positions would be to perform retail functions such as cashier and stocking shelves. The auxiliary thrift store is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. All volunteers must be over the age of 16 and must sign a service agreement. If you are interested in becoming a Mountain View Hospital volunteer or would like more information, please contact JoDee Tittle, 475-3882, ext. 5097, jtittle@mvhd.org.
Enroll your child in Head Start Warm Springs Head Start is enrolling pre-school children now for the 2010-11 school year. Head Start is a free, federally funded program that offers little ones the following opportunities: • Promoting school readiness by enhancing children’s cognitive, social and emotional development. • A variety of educational activities that support children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts and physical skills. • Program services including nutritional meals, access to medical and dental health services as well as mental health and disabilities services • Family development services including parent involvement, goal-setting and case management. Call 541-553-3241 or visit the reservation’s Early Childhood Education Center, 1257 Kot-Num Road, to obtain an application. School district summer meal service program continues The Jefferson County School District Summer Food Service will begin on June 21, and goes through August 20. On the reservation, meals will be served at two locations: At the skate park across from the community center, and at staff housing area at Kah-Nee-Ta. The program is open to all children ages 1 to 18. Meals will be served from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Kah-Nee-Ta location, and from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the skate park site. Meals will be served weekdays through August 20. Culture Class series begins this month Cultural classes are in session through Sept. 1 in the basement room of the Education building. The classes are open to the community, employees and defendants of the Tribal Court. The defendants can use the class as alternative sentencing. "And all are encouraged to attend all three language courses, because in our history we spoke all three languages," said Leona Ike, supervisor of Parole and Probation, who initiated the classes with Culture and Heritage. Ike explains: "It was tribal practice, whenever a person was in trouble or was in crisis, for our tribe to surround that person to offer support and guide him or her to be a positive part of our community." The classes, from 5:30-7 p.m., are as follows: Mondays (Wasco language); Tuesdays (Warm Springs language); and Wednesdays (Paiute language). The first hour of each class is for the language, and the last half-hour covers tribal history, culture and practices, to vary throughout the eight-week course. There will be a one-week break between each series, and a new series will begin. Classes will be progressive in teaching but adapted to newcomers. Success of this program will monitored by attendance, and attendance is confidential. Well-behaved children are welcome. Museum offers basket exhibit The Museum at Warm Springs will present Baskets Tell a Story, until mid-October. Please contact Natalie Moody for additional information at 541-553-3331 ext. 412, during regular business hours.
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