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one o f our Section 8 participants or applicants indicates that they will be looking for housing in the Salem area, we send their filé to that bousing authority. The policies o f the Salem Housing Authority will apply to them while they are living in the Salem area. For the most part, these policies are identical to ours, however there may be some slight differences. I f one o f our participants wishes to move from Salem to some other location within the service area, their file would be returned to our office and we would resume the administration o f it. As w ith any m ove within the Section 8 program , the tenant must properly terminate w ith their landlord and leave in good standing. The last o f our Section 8 funding runs out in 1999. Beginning in September o f this year, we will be using our housing block grant funds to supplem ent our Section 8 program, which w e intend to continue to operate according to Section 8 guidelines, as far as I know. With the transition to the new block grant program, the Housing Board is taking a careful look at ail o f our policies. This will include the policies for the Section 8 program. I w ould encourage anyone with a concern about the Section 8 program to communicate that to the Housing Autiiority in writing. Rehab Project Starts For 54 Homes AHams Construction Management Company, an Indian-owned company, has been aw arded the contract for a $640,000.00 H U D -funded rehabilitation project forthe 54 Mutual Help homes in Siletz, Work started the week o f August 17. The project will involve roofs,exterior painting, fencing, sliding glass doors, wood stoves, floor coverings, smoke detectors, outdoor lighting, and a pathway between Tootootney and Chetco Courts. I Emergency Housing Funds Available Emergency housing assistance is now available through the new housing block grant program for homeless Tribal members and those who are faced with eviction or foreclosure. Applications are available from the Area Offices in Portland, Salem, or Springfield or from the Housing Authority office in Siletz. Payment o f One month’srent can be made to prevent the eviction o rto assist thefam ily with gettinginto a home. A copy o f the eviction notice MUST accompany the application. Temporary housing can also be provided (up to 3Q days). The applicant is responsible for locating the housing where they wish to be assisted. Floor Plans and Drawings In futureissuesof the Siletz News, we will publish drawings o f the floor plans and design o f the homes that we plan to construct during this next year on the Dickenson property on the west edge o f Siletz. Be watching for those plans. ELDERS WOOD CUTTING f < Each year, the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department -- along with volunteers and other staff assistance—hold an Eldets Woodcutting party. This year it was held on Friday, September 11th. This year, 30 people volunteered to help cut, split, haul'and deliver 21 loads ofw oòdtó Elders. They are stockpiling some additional wood to be distributedby Elouise Case, Elders Coordinator. Tribal Elders in need Of firewood for this winter should contact Elouise at (541) 444-8225 - o r - 1-800-922- 1399, ext. 225. This year’s cutting party was particularly dedicated. They had to lèave the Tribal Administration Building at 5:30 a.m. and be Out o f the woods by th è 1:00 p.m. shut down. THANKYOU NATURAL RESOURCES & VOLUNTEERS!!! CONGRATULATIONS TRIBAL EDUCATION GRADUATES: The Confederated Tribes o f Siletz Indians o f Oregon would like to congratulate A T I, o f our tribal graduates, including those listed below: Luke Dickson - attended PacificTJniversity and received a Bacelor o f Science degree in Economics and Creative Writing Rebecca Hatfield - attended Oregon State University and received a Bachelor o f Arts degree in Psychology Melissa Butler - attended Oregon State University and received a Bachelor o f Science degree in Sociology/Elementary Education Natanee Olson attended Willamette University and received a Bachelor o f Science degreem Biology < Amy Niemie - attended Oregon State Uhiversity and received a Bachelor o f Science Degree in Pharmacy Naulena Artiago - attended Apollo College and received a two-year degree in Medical Assisting/Licensed Medical Technician Cathleen Bamhust - attended Linn-Benton Community College and received a two-year degree in Administrative Medical Assistant Julia Kentta-Kefr - attended Chemeketa Community College and received an Associatè o f Arts degree in Accounting M elvin LaChance - attended Pioneer Pacific College and received a one-year degree in Personal Computer Support Specialist Elaine Lanegan - attended Clackamas Community College and received a two-year ÀÀS degree in Computer Science Rayven Settler-attended Heald College and received a two-year degree in Computer Business Administration If We missed anyone, please call Tina at (541) 444-8291. W e’d like to J list your name and degree earned in thé nèxt edition. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR GRADUATES. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES - WHERE TO GO FOR HELP Toll Free Telephone Numbers: VA Benefits -1-800-827-1000 Life Insurance -1-800-669-847 Debt Management Center - 1-800-827-0648 felecommuhication Device for the D eaf -1-800-829-4833 CHAMP VA - 1-800-733-8387 Headstones & M arkers - f-800-697-6947 Persian G ulf Hotline - 1-8090-PGW-VETS , Persian G ulf T D D -1-800-829-4833 VAOn-Line: telnet://vaonline.va.gov/ VA World Wide N et Home Page Server: http://www.va.gov/ -or- Look in your local telephone directory for thè lodai agency serving you. -2 1 -
