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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Gladys Staggs Named Elder of the Month Name: Gladys Staggs of Springfield, Ore., was born on Feb. 24, 1922. Tribal band: Tootootney/Shasta/ Umpqua Family: Father-Abraham Tom (Grand Ronde); Mother - Aurilla Selsic (Siletz); Siblings - Alta Courville, Alice Werth, Myrt Flagg, Emma Russell, Doris Riding In, and Bob Tom. Children: Tom Staggs, Kenneth Staggs, Susan George, Cheryl Ben, and Julie Hodges, plus 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Interest/hobbies: Anything that benefits the family - crocheting, sewing, canning, and working in the fields. Advice to younger generation: “Keep working at bettering yourself and always be kind to each other.” The elder of the month is selected at random. I have had such a wonderful experience becoming acquainted with our tribal elders that I think everyone should know a little something about each of them, recognize them, and get to know them. Elders Attend NICOA Conference Twenty-one elders attended the National Indian Council on Aging conference. NICOA is a political voice for Indian elders of America. The “Spiritual Message to America” on page 9 was put together by tribal elders at the NICOA conference. Another Year of Wisdom Happy Birthday! Jamie Andrews, 10/26 Della Ault, 10/13 Barbara Boland, 10/19 William Depoe Jr., 10/15 Urla Fife, 10/8 Genevieve Gavin, 10/18 Jeannette Giddings, 10/17 Virginia Gongloff, 10/24 Kenneth Hatch, 10/16 Clarice James 10/1 Rosalie Kentta, 10/2 8 Siletz elders attend the NICOA conference in Duluth, Minn. Dec. 9 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation provided from each area office) Notices Gladys Staggs Martha Moody, 10/27 Ronald Mortenson, 10/20 Veronica Poersch, 10/21 Nancy Simmons, 10/2 Charlotte Squires, 10/23 Kay Steele, 10/8 Gabriella Tiedt 10/25 Janice Walters, 10/20 Upcoming Events Oct. 15 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation provided from each area office) Nov. 11 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation provided from each area office) Nov. 18 - Restoration Pow-Wow - Sign up for one night’s lodging in Lincoln City. Deadline - Sign up by Oct. 6 to ensure space will be available. (There may be an expense if you want a private room - half the cost of the room.) Monthly Shopping - Once a month from each tribal office, we will provide transportation to a shopping center that offers grocery shopping, a variety store, and hair salon. Please call the area office nearest you to participate. Transportation - If you need transportation to appointments such as energy assistance, housing, Social Security, or others of this nature, call your local area office for details. Concert Tickets - These are available at Chinook Winds for tribal elders. Call 1 -888-244-6665 and ask for the “box office.” Tell the box office you are a tribal elder and would like “comp tickets.” They will ask for your name, phone number, concert you wish to attend, and the time. You can get up to two tickets if they are available. When you pick up your tickets, you will need to sign for them. Remember, the sooner you call, the better chance you have of getting the tickets you want. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Marci at 541 -444-8261 or 1 -800-922-1399, ext. 261.
