TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Bolton Named
December Elder of
the Month
Name: Gladys Bolton of Seal Rock,
Ore., was born on Dec. 19, 1923.
Tribal Band: Chetco/Klamath/Joshua
Family: Father - Alfred Lane; Mother
- Maude Lane; Siblings - Joe Lane,
Bill Lane, Alfred Lane Jr., Arthur Lane,
Donna Woods, Rose Bremner, and
Delores Pigsley.
Children: William Hudson, Ronald
Hudson, and Donald Hudson, plus nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Interest/hobbies: Current hobbies
include ham radio operation, crocheting,
and gardening. She also is the whip woman
for the Siletz Tribe.
Advice to younger generation: “Get all
the schooling that you can and use it wisely.
Be open to advice from your parents, elders,
or others who have knowledge and seek
them out.”
Become Involved with
Siletz-Area Youth
Gladys Bolton
Upcoming Events
Dec. 9 @ 2 p.m. - Elders Council
meeting at Chinook Winds (transportation
provided from each area office). We also
will have a Christmas party and gift
exchange. The limit for gifts is $10.
Notices
I have had such a wonderful
experience becoming acquainted with our
tribal elders. I think everyone should know
a little something about each of them,
recognize them, and get to know them.
Another Year of Wisdom
Happy Birthday!
Lonnie Andrews, 12/5
Geraldine Ashley, 12/12
Edmond Ben, 12/25
Gladys Bolton, 12/19
Melvin Downey, 12/6
Deanna Green, 12/9
Deanna Howell, 12/13
Anthony Jucutan, 12/17
Elmunt Koehler, 12/10
Dennis Lane, 12/4
Cynthia Lozano, 12/22
Verna Mann. 12/2
Violet Marks, 12/30
Pauline Montana, 12/25
Genevieve Moody, 12/13
Frank Simmons, 12/27
Esther Stutzman, 12/1
Gilbert Towner Jr., 12/25
12
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 Shelley
at 541-444-8261 or 1-800-922-1399,
ext. 261.
The Siletz Valley Partnership and Siletz
School are working with Lincoln County 4H,
through the Extension Office in Newport, to
build
an
after-school
elective program.
The goal is simple. They need
volunteers to teach skills and talents to
youth. There’s quite a list of opportunities
for you to help. The rewards are great when
you see the smile of pride on a student’s
face upon accomplishing a special project,
not to mention how you feel knowing you
were a part of it all!
Principal Jess Kennison, Siletz School,
has placed great emphasis on the cultural
richness of the Siletz area. He would love
to see lessons in weaving (basketry) and
beading, and invites tribal elders to tell
stories. Anyone who would care to share
their skills in sewing, art, gardening,
cooking, grooming, and skin care
is welcome. We even have a kiln and
pottery wheel!
Please contact Kathy Stewart at
541-444-7310 or leave a voice mail at
541 -444-8342 or 1 -800-922-1399, ext. 342.
You also can contact Jess Kennison at
541-444-2523.
Interested individuals will need to
complete a form showing their interest in
teaching or helping in the classroom. A
certified staff member will be present in
each classroom, and a one-time orientation
workshop will be held for everyone involved
in the program.