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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: “Speed the Light” This program raises monetary gifts to help foreign and home missionaries who are out presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ. The High Gear Bicycle Tour 2000 was geared to raise the much-needed funds to purchase Bibles, flyers, teaching materials, and business equipment. Nick Brown was one of the 200 bikers who toured for this purpose. We thank each and every one who helped sponsor Nick. $300 was raised for the “Speed the Light’ program. This we praise God for; now the missionaries can spread the gospel more efficiently and speedily. Again, thank you in Jesus’ name, Nick Brown To the editor: Vote for Sharon Branstiter The upcoming election has two candidates for state representative. Although both candidates are very ethical people, I am urging you to vote for Sharon Branstiter. Sharon has been a counselor and worked with our students. She understands the pressing crisis that exists in education and the need for better roads for our county. Sharon better understands the needs of rural To the editor: Hi! My name is Marleen Wynn, daughter of Ila Mae (Downey) Hoiness. I want to thank the tribe for enabling me to attend Mt. Hood Community College this year, where I completed the Travel Career Training Program. Currently, I’m working for Humberston’s Cruise and Travel Source in Portland, Ore. Humberston’s Travel has been in business for 11 years. They are a full service travel agency and a member of vacation.com. We can offer discounts on all travel, which saves you money, plus add value to your vacation plans. Give us a call for any travel needs. This has been an incredible year for me. Thanks again for all your help and support. Sincerely, Marleen Wynn Humberston’s Travel 503-291-9898, humbtvl@aol.com communities like Siletz and Eddyville and how important they are to our citizens. Therefore, when you go to the polls in November, vote for Sharon Branstiter for state representative. Mike Darcy To the editor: How can the Mashantucket Pequot tribe possibly be making 20 times the amount daily that we are? Maybe we should find out what their secret is? Until now, I had never heard of a casino this size only making $100,000 or less in a 24-hour period. Maybe I missed a paper that explained what’s going on with our finances. Could somebody please print a list for us tribal members to see all the different things we own, like timber, mills, property, etc.? I think it would help against people’s accusations. Most are sitting around, looking around for the next guy to do something about our problems or pointing fingers at the Council. Remember, Council is only as powerful as we let them get. They represent us, not run us. Come on, this is not the president or royalty we’re dealing with here. All I know is the majority of other tribes would say handle it the old-fashioned way, work together as a team or put some better- qualified people in office who don’t think they alone are the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Allan E. Huffman LETTERS, DEADLINES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. 2 Send letters to: Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 541-444-8291 1-800-922-1399, ext. 291 Fax: 541-444-2307 e-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 10. Photos are encouraged. Everyone loves to see photos of events, tribal members, and especially babies. Don’t forget those birthday or anniversary wishes for loved ones. The newsletter is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12 annual subscription fee applies. Fill out this form and mail it with $12 (make check payable to Confederated Tribes of Siletz) to Siletz News. Name:_______________________________ Address:_____________________________ Phone: ()_________________________ Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News. Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez Change of address on your newsletter: Tribal members call Lisa Norton, enrollment clerk, at 541-444-8258; all others, call the newsletter office at 541 -444-8291 and leave your new address with the editor.
