LEITERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
We would like to thank the Siletz
Indian Housing Authority for this generous
grant to buy our new home. Without it, we
would have never been able to buy a house
of our own. We could always afford the
payments, but we could never save for the
down payment.
When we saw the notice of the
program, we jumped at the chance to qualify.
We had no idea what we were getting into,
nor did we realize there would be so many
hurdles to overcome, but we believe the
program is well worth it.
To all the people who want to apply
next time, here is some advice: Do not give
up! We probably would have if it wasn’t for
our real estate agent, Kathy Whittam; she
was a godsend. She kept giving
us encouragement throughout the
entire process.
A special thanks to Dave Litchy.
Without your support, and humor, we
wouldn’t have made it.
We would also like to extend our
gratitude to the following:
1)Fred and Betty Helmig (Jackie’s
parents), for all their help and support.
2) Erick Nyquest, for helping us move
and for helping out on some minor repairs
on the house.
3) Bryan Struve, for allowing us to store
our furniture in his garage.
Gratefully,
Jackie and Michael Hove
To the editor:
At our 3/11/00 Siletz elders meeting,
the Siletz elders voted to honor Gary
Daniels at the Spring Pow-Wow with an
Honor Dance. Gary works at the casino and
has contributed to the great success of our
casino. As you know, Gary is not well and
has accumulated medical bills due to a major
illness. We wanted to help Gary with his
medical bills and express our appreciation
to him for all that he has done for us.
I have been criticized for this. Other
members have said you are setting a
precedent for helping others with problems.
We have tribal members who need help. For
your information, the precedent was set
many years ago by our people. My dad
spent many years working for the railroad
and my mother spent her time and what little
money they had supporting many families
in our tribe. If you needed any food, you were
welcome to go to our home and mom would
go to the smokehouse and give you fish.
They would welcome you if you came at
dinnertime. Everyone was always welcome.
I could write a book on all the good things
my parents did for everyone.
I think the success of the Grand
Ronde Tribe is their leaders care about their
people. They work for the betterment of all
of their tribal members. We should remember
that. We need to care about each other and
try to continue to help each other. So, we
are not setting a precedent now. I am just
trying to follow the path of great leaders who
have gone before us.
Shirley Ben Walker
CTSI Elders Chairman
To the editor:
Hau, Kolas. My name is Merlin Eagle
Horse. Full blood Mnikoju, and enrolled
member of Cheyenne River Agency of
South Dakota. I find it of great interest to read
Indian papers from different tribes, what tribal
organizations have done for the people.
There will always be differences among us,
Elma Louise Chapman-Thompson
To the editor:
On behalf of my family, I would like
to express my gratitude and appreciation to
all the people who showed sincere
compassion to us at the time of the death
and ceremony for Elma Louise Chapman-
Thompson. Your concern and participation
helped to relieve some of the pain and grief.
I will always remember your out-flowing
of feelings!
Thank you so much,
George Thompson and family
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and with the right approach of the people,
the directions become clear.
I would like to continue reading your
paper. I would be greatly honored if person(s)
would find it in their heart to provide this
material for me. I would also like to seek
correspondence with females out there in
Indian Country. Hau.
Respect & Prayers
Merlin Eagle Horse
6195092-SRCI
777 Stanton Blvd.
Ontario, OR 97914
To the editor:
I would like to thank those who
supported me with your votes at the last
election. I am only one voice on the Council,
but I will speak for the tribal members.
Reggie Butler, Sr.
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