January - Page 10

Former CIRI VP Named

to National Lands Advisory Board

CIRI shareholder and former CIRI vice president Margie Brown attended her first meeting as a member of the National Park System Advisory Board last month in Washington, D.C. United States Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt appointed her as a board member recently.

The board advises the director of the Margie

National Park Service and the Secretary of Interior on issues concerning the lands and programs managed by the National Park Service. It also makes recommendations concerning national historic and natural landmarks, as well as proposed national historic trails.
Margie Brown, new member of the National Park System Advisory Board

Members are appointed to terms of no longer than four years. The 12 board members represent various areas of the country and are experts in archeology, anthropology, history, ecology, geology, historical or landscape architecture, biology, marine science, social science, park management or business and financial management.

Steffener Graduates from Western Washington

CIRI descendant Will Steffener graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's degree in political science on December 11. Steffener was also accepted into the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. Will is a 1995 graduate of Washington's Snohomish High School, an Eagle Scout from Troop 32, and a four-year varsity wrestling letterman. He is currently living in Bellingham, Washington, and plans to eventually continue his studies in graduate school while pursuing career options.

The CIRI Board of Directors and staff extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the following shareholders who have passed away:

John R. Andrews, 87

John R. Andrews died November 30, 1999, at "Debbie's Place" in Palmer, Alaska. Mr. Andrews was born in Anvik, Alaska, on June 21, 1912. He is survived by daughters Janet C. Beeter, Elsie Joe, Marie Andrews, Anna Stevens, Anita Litchfield and Stella Lieb; brother Jimmie Andrews; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary Castro, 81

Mary Castro died November 21, 1999, at Alaska Native Medical Center. Mrs. Castro was born in Wrangell, Alaska, on September 11, 1918. She is survived by her daughters Martha Hickel, Laurie Dummler, Shirley Haines; son Arnold Hawkins and 32 grandchildren.

John Baptist Parks, 66

John B. Parks died November 4, 1999, at Providence Extended Care Center. Mr. Parks was born in Holy Cross, Alaska, on August 1, 1933. He is survived by his sisters Jean Parks and Winifred Beard.

Ivan Stickman, 67

Ivan Stickman died November 6, 1999, at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Mr. Stickman was born in Chickaloon, Alaska, on December 22, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Helen Stickman; sisters Louise and Betsy Stickman; uncle Harry Nickolai and Buffy. Mr. Stickman is survived by many relations in the Chickaloon, Palmer, Sutton, Gulkana, Valdez Creek and Copper Center areas.

Allen Lee Tyone, 31

Allen L. Tyone died October 21, 1999, at his home. Mr. Tyone was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 2, 1968. He is survived by his mother and father, Mardell A. and Elmer B. Tyone; brothers Darryl R. Tyone and Clarence Bonewitz Jr.; sisters Crystal B. Tyone and Katherine Henry.

Obituary Guidelines

Obituaries are published for CIRI shareholders, spouses and descendants. Submitted obituaries must contain person's full name; age; date and city of death; date and city of birth; and name and phone number of shareholder or relative submitting the obituary. Maximum word length is 250 words and may be edited if necessary. Please type or print. Obituaries should be sent to CIRI Shareholder Relations.

A Note to Our Shareholders

As you can see, the year 2000 begins with a new look for CIRI's Shareholder Update. Communication with CIRI shareholders is among the highest of priorities for the CIRI Board of Directors and management. As CIRI continues to grow as a corporation, through its investments and expansion of social programs, we felt it was important for our shareholder newsletter to grow as well. It is our intention for the new design and layout to better serve you with the use of color, more visuals and highlighted sections. We hope you like it. It is the start of a new era for CIRI and its shareholders. We think this is reflected in the new Shareholder Update.