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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: To the general manager, Brenda Bremner; Siletz Tribal Council; clinic director, Judy Muschamp; Siletz Community Health Clinic; Dr. Randall Teich, and Dental staff: I feel like I need to tell you about my experience with SCHC’s Dental Department. Those folks over there went way out of their way to make me feel comfortable and at ease with their procedures that started many months ago. For their efforts, I have a million dollar smile and all because of the great dental staff you employ. You guys (meaning you, the GM, and your Tribal Council), always get notes and letters about what’s wrong with all your politics and such, and I feel this is a great and wonderful story to share with you. I feel so grateful to have the opportunity to have access to such a good health facility that you offer this community. Once again, those folks deserve recognition for their professionalism, patience, and drive to give the best dental care possible to their patients. And once again, I want to thank your great SCHC Dental Department. Respectfully, Mary Dederick To the editor: I am a tribal elder. I am 72 years old. I signed up for wood. We have young tribal members who work for Forestry. They brought me wood and it was all knots. Here is a picture of the Siletz News Letters Policy 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, personal attacks, or unsubstantiated statements. 2 \ □ Siletz News □ To the editor: My name is Laurie Brown- Godfrey. My roll number is 1522. My grandmother was Marge Lane and my great-grandmother was Christine Martin Selsic. I currently reside in Springfield with my husband, Chuck Godfrey, and my son, Evan Brown-Godfrey. I also have a daughter, Jade Brown-Godfrey, who has blessed me with two wonderful granddaughters. I’m writing this letter to announce my candidacy for the 2003 Tribal Council elections. I believe that I will be a good candidate for the following reasons: ♦ I have nine years’ prior work experience with CTSI in the following positions - tribal services wood. So we called Reggie to have them come and get the wood, as we cannot cut it smaller to bum. This is what they think of elders. Victoria Nelson 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. 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 Assistant: Natasha Kavanaugh December 2002 specialist, social service worker, Linn, and Benton counties. Youth education specialist, and com participants coordinated meetings, munity health representative. planned activities, attended AIDS I have a long-term commitment in training, went golfing, attended the the community, working with Run to the Rogue, learned about organizations to advocate for their culture, hosted an activity/ education and social justice rights, movie event for younger tribal as I have more than nine years youth, and went snow boarding. of service with two local human rights organizations. My work history gives me a I served on the Springfield Police working knowledge of program task force for one year. services offered through the tribe. I’m I have volunteer committee committed to youth and enhancing experience with CTSI on the services and life opportunities for all following: Education, Pow-Wow, tribal members. My commitment for and Gaming Revenue. I’m proud respect and social justice for all people, that I was a member of the regardless of race, income, or Education Committee when we education, has been proved through my drafted the plan to have a computer work in the local community. in each Siletz household. It was I believe that there will always be very rewarding to see this plan work to do to improve ourselves implemented this year. individually and as a tribe. I value the I served for two years as a volunteer tribe’s commitment for lifelong learning coordinator of the STYLE (Siletz in formal and informal settings. Tribal Youth Leadership Experience) Most importantly, we must treat each Program. During these two years, I other with respect and work together. worked with local youth in Lane, Fighting amongst ourselves will not serve our tribal membership. We are a tribe and if I’m elected, I will work for the good of the tribe. My long-term goal for the tribe is to see more tribal membership involvement and enhance services for the tribal membership. I hope that you will vote for me and I encourage all eligible voters to turn out and vote! Sincerely, Laurie Brown-Godfrey Send letters to: Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Siletz News 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. 541-444-8291 1-800-922-1399, ext. 291 Fax: 541-444-2307 Name:____________ Address:_________ e-mail: pias@ctsi.nsn.us Phone: ()______ Deadline for the January issue is Dec. 10. Photos are encouraged. 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