TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Rusty Butler Selected for Juvenile
Justice Committee
Congratulations to Rusty Butler for receiving an appointment from Governor Kitzhaber
to serve as a member of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC).
The purpose of JJAC is to develop and recommend to the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Advisory Committee (JCPAC) a juvenile justice plan and make recommendations
to distribute funds available under the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act.
Committee responsibilities include:
Addressing the issue of overrepresentation of minorities in the juvenile justice system.
Obtaining input from juveniles currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile
justice system.
Participating in developing the state’s plan to use formula grant funds.
>■ Reviewing and commenting on formula grant proposals.
Monitoring formula grant-funded programs.
JJAC members include Jim T. Brougham, Union County Juvenile Dept.; Rusty Butler,
tribal youth member; Rodney A Cook, Children and Families Office; Faye M. Fagel, Oregon
Youth Authority, Albany; Terenie A. Faison, Sisters in Action for Power, Portland; Mary E.
Kimmel, youth member; Terry A. Leggart, Marion County Courts - Law Enforcement.
Ray Mathis, Citizens Crime Commission - Portland; Richard Miller, specialist -
Eugene; Lolenzo T. Poe Jr., Community and Family Services - Portland; Don G. Probasco,
Services to Children and Families - Salem; Rita Sullivan, Ontrack, Inc. - Medford; James
D. Torrey, elected official - Eugene; Elaine F. Walsh, private organization - Portland;
Michael Ware, Out Front House, Inc. - Portland; Wil D. Warren, public agency - Portland;
and Billy F. Wasson, local government - Salem.
Members of the committee are appointed by the governor and serve at the pleasure
of the governor. Individuals with expertise and/or interest in juvenile justice issues may
be invited by the JJAC chair or subcommittee chair to attend meetings. These individuals
are encouraged to participate in discussions but will not have voting rights.
Mortgage, con’t from page 8
Despite credit challenges such as
bankruptcy, Majestic can refinance the
existing loan and pull cash out for a number
of uses, such as debt consolidation, home
improvements, vacations, or working capital
for a business. Investment properties can
either be owner or non-owner occupied. For
the self-employed, Majestic has non
income verifying home loans and SBA
financing available. Most pre-qualifications
are done in 24 hours and there is no charge
for the initial call.
Majestic Mortgage is an equal
opportunity lender and can originate home
loans in any state where licensing laws
allow. Contact Liz at 1-800-579-8222, ext.
552, or page her at 503-955-0772.
These two mortgage companies
should not, in any way, to be considered
the only mortgage companies tribal
members can use. The Siletz Tribal Housing
Finance Program does not endorse any
particular company Tribal members should
contact Dave Litchy or Bunni Snook at
1-888-870-9051 or 503-304-4064. Real
estate transactions take time. You should
apply for down payment assistance before
applying for a first mortgage!
Additional services provided by the
Finance Program include homebuyer
education, credit consulting, down payment
grants, and advice in most any area of
financing and credit. Finance Program staff
members are always happy to answer
questions and look for solutions to credit,
mortgage, and loan problems. They will
refer to other community resources as
needed and can assist tribal members living
anywhere in the United States.
Rusty Butler
Halloween Dance
a Success
by Lisa Brown
Special thanks to Kelley Ellis and
Wendi Schamp for all their help before,
during, and after the Halloween Dance. Lots
of people came to listen to the music
and play games; 50* youth and adults
were present.
Special gratitude goes out to Siletz
School for making the event possible, plus
Toledo Feed & Seed for the straw bales,
Pepsi for beverages, and Chinook Winds
for its donation to cover expenses. Thanks
to all who helped decorate and clean up
after the party: Andrew Whetstone, Alyssa
Scott, Denae Towner, Ashley Bellamy-
Taylor, Samantha Lynch, Ryan Howell,
Corey Howell, Coby Retherford, and all the
rest of you awesome youth and adults!
The event was a success and we plan to
have more dances in the future.
Special notice: The youth group has
funds available for dances in the future.
Unfortunately, my job description as
Prevention coordinator does not include
what is referred to as “direct services.”
Planning and coordinating events and
activities is considered direct services. I can
assist with applying for and locating
resources and funding to make activities
and events happen in the community.
It is very crucial for community
members to step forward and take an active
role. Our community needs activities for our
(See Halloween on page 11)
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