Newsletter - June, Page 08

CIRI Shareholder Participates in National Leadership Program

CIRI shareholder Allison Knox is one of 16 Native Americans nationwide chosen to participate in the 1999 class of the American Indian Ambassadors Program. The highly selective program Đ 16 candidates are chosen out of a field of 100 nominees Đ is based on traditional cultural and tribal values that escort promising young Native American professionals through a one-year program aimed at reinforcing the use of their cultural and tribal values in modern context.

Throughout the year-long program, ambassadors representing a variety of American Indian cultural backgrounds attend four one-week gatherings providing a creative combination of mentorship, personal reflection, dialogue with national decision-makers, community involvement, communications training and a discovery process into tribal values.

ŇEach ambassador exemplifies the mission that we as Indian People have worked so hard for in maintaining our cultural and political autonomy as a transplanted world grew around us. The results are young professional Indians possessing commitment and dedication to their communities and the continuation of traditional cultural values and lifeways,Ó said LaDonna Harris, president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity.

Congratulations Shareholder

Husband Frank Waldron, daughter Jackie Jean Waldron, mother Lenora, step-dad Ed, her brothers, sisters, niece and nephews, wish to congratulate CIRI shareholder Ella May Cooper-Waldron for receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage this spring. Ella May is currently employed at the Denaina Health Clinic in Kenai.

Descendant Cousins Unite

Cheyenne Willow Petro and her cousin Amy Elizabeth Lowndes play together during a recent visit. Cheyenne is the daughter of CIRI shareholder Nancy McCord and Ken Petro and was born March 11th in Anchorage. Amy Elizabeth, the daughter of CIRI shareholder Julie Petro Lowndes and John Lowndes, was born January 25 in Portland, Oregon.

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

Carol E. Crandell, 50

Carol E. Crandell of McAlester, Oklahoma died January 1, 1999 at Colonial Park Nursing Center. Mrs. Crandell was born December 24, 1948 in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Bobby and Zella Kincaid and Shane Kincaid; grandson Casey Kincaid; brothers and sister-in-laws Roger and Vonnie Wallin, Lowell and Marcella Suydam, Steven and Linda Suydam, Wesley and Resa Suydam, Lorraine and Bill Mantor; Dwain and Leon Wallin and numerous nieces and nephews.

Patsy M. Kraft, 69

Patsy M. Kraft of Security, Colorado died April 14, 1999. Mrs. Kraft was born July 21, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado. She is survived by her husband Robert R. Kraft; sons Pete, Rob, Fred, Carl, Carlos and Julian; brothers Carlos, Frank, Julian and Eloy Martinez; sister Lenore Martinez and five grandchildren.

Alf L. Lund, 72

Alf L. Lund of Anchorage, Alaska died May 12, 1999 at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Mr. Lund was born April 2, 1927 in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived by sisters Jean Hansen, Virginia Boone and Agnes McVay.

Lydia M. Resoff-Shelford, 87

Lydia M. Resoff-Shelford of Lynwood, WA died

March 16, 1999 at her sonŐs residence. Mrs. Resoff-Shelford was born February 26, 1912 in Ninilchik, Alaska. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Lee and Gwen Shelford; grandchildren Richard, Scott and Douglas Shelford, Rhonda Jansen and Debora Hobbs; 15 great-grandchildren; stepdaughters Wilma Williams and Aloma White; brother Robert Resoff and sister Theresa Resoff-Dean.

Myron William F. Stineburg, 49

Myron William F. Stineburg of Anchorage, Alaska died April 30, 1999 at his home. Mr. Stineberg was born December 22, 1951 in Palmer, Alaska. He is survived by his son Lonnie W. Stineberg; mother Elizabeth Mills (Ezi); sisters Rebecca and Kristina Stineberg, Maria Coleman, Bernice May, Jeraldine and Beverly Mills; brothers Sam, David, Henry and Mike Stineburg, James, Lundy and Benjamin Mills; uncles Jim and Sam Ezi.

CONDOLENCES

Caroline M. Andersen, 73, Kenai, AK

Teresa Fisk, 44, Anchorage, AK

Dale S. Snyder, 28, Sarcoxie, MO

Charles Thiele, 34, Nikiski, AK

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