LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
I had a wonderful opportunity to
attend the Restoration Pow-Wow at
Chinook Winds in Lincoln City, Ore., on
Nov. 17, 2001.1 had a fun time hanging
with my cousins: Lynette, Tasha, Heidi,
and Sam. I love you guys. It was great
seeing my family and friends.
I wanted to say a big thank you first
to the Pow-Wow Committee and the
Tribal Council for paying my airfare to
Oregon. Thanks Aunty Shirley Walker
for picking up my mother and me from
the Portland Airport and driving us
around in Lincoln City. Thanks Aunty
Selene Rilatos for making sure I was
going to be picked up.
Thanks to Delbert and Sharon Bell
for supplying a hotel room to stay in. It
truly touched my heart. Thanks Aunty
Vai and Uncle Larry Hibdon for the
beautiful pin. It will be worn proudly.
Thanks Grandma Maxine Rilatos for
the earrings. I know I will always be
your “Miss Kansas City.’’
Thanks Mom, Marlene Stuart, for
taking the time to make me a new dress.
I truly appreciate and love all of you. May
God Bless Everyone of you in all ways.
I wanted to mention that I have two
brothers. I forgot to include them in the
last newsletter. Thomas Anthony Stuart
Jr. turned 24 years old on Dec. 8, 2001.
Happy Birthday, Tommy! Thomas is
attending Haskell Indian Nations
University in Lawrence, Kan. He will
be graduating next May with a B.S. in
tribal management.
Tiffany Stuart
Timothy Patrick Stuart is 21 years
old. He enjoys cutting his friends’ hair
and is working at a nationally known
credit card company. I would like to
say that I am proud to be a Siletz
Tribal member.
Thanks - Tiffany Stuart
Jr. Miss Siletz 2001-2002
Correction: Brittany M. Mason
was misidentified as Keshena Butler
in the December issue of Siletz
News. Brittany was shown getting
her teeth examined by Dr. Randy
Teich and Linda Kreutzer of the
Siletz Community Health Clinic.
To the editor:
I was first elected to Tribal Council
in 1993. Two-and-a-half years after my
first term, I served a six-month
appointment because of the recall. I was
elected again in the very next election.
I am asking for your vote again in the
upcoming election.
Most past councils have had the
vision to look after the well-being of
both present and future tribal members.
They knew educated, healthy, and
culturally involved tribal members
would look out for our children and our
grandchildren’s children forever.
I also have that same vision. We
must meet the needs of this generation
while ensuring the continuation of our
tribe in the future. That means more
land, a healthy investment portfolio, and
tribal members who are prepared to
become involved in tribal government.
During this last term, we have had
many successes. Financial woes existed
shortly before the recall. This year, we
were able to provide a per capita payment
for all tribal members, especially for those
who go to work every day to provide for
their families and who are not eligible for
most of our programs.
We provided some pharmacy needs
outside the 11-county areas, along with
hearing aids and glasses. We are now
helping our elders with their part B
Medicare payment. Education for any
tribal member and some housing needs
are available. Next year’s profit will be
as good, if not better.
There are always day-to-day issues
that need resolution. As long as
decisions are made in fair and non
biased ways and according to the rules,
I consider that proper. I have always
listened to anyone who came to me and
I took the issues to the whole council
for resolution. On occasion, I have voted
alone because I felt the council was
making the wrong decision. However,
once a vote is taken, I accept the full
council’s decision.
A few issues that I will bring
forward are:
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Buying back our land, whether
it is within our former 1.2
million-acre reservation or on
the Rogue River.
To teach our languages so that our
children will be fluent in their
native tongues.
To diversify our tribal businesses
so we will not have to rely only
upon our timber or gaming to run
tribal government and provide
services for tribal members.
A health plan for all.
To keep our youth in school to
ensure future leadership.
Our elders’well-being.
And protection of our little ones.
If you want an honest, fair,
dedicated, and tireless advocate for the
Siletz Tribe, vote for me.
Rosemary Landis
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January 2002
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