NOTICES
Charitable Fund Provides Display Cases, Platforms for Museum
by Anne Hall, Director-Curator
New display cases and platforms at the North Lincoln County Historical
Museum in Lincoln City were funded by a grant from the
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.
The North Lincoln County Histori
cal Museum reopened July 31, 2004,
thanks in large part to the Siletz Tribal
Charitable Contribution Fund.
A grant of $5,000 allowed us to
build two custom display cases as well
as construct all of the platforms needed
for the downstairs exhibit area. These
are not only quality cases designed with
artifact conservation in mind, they also
are custom-built to our specifications.
The new cases and platforms look great
and add a professional and polished
look to the museum.
This grant is the second received
by the museum from the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. Our
first grant of $2,500 helped us construct
a display about Siletz basket making.
That display, now a part of our new ex
hibit, features four baskets made by Bud
Lane in various stages of construction.
Our Native American display is
very beautiful, showing examples of
baskets and beadwork as well as other
artifacts. It’s designed to educate the
viewer about the original people of this
area as well as the tribes that were
brought here under extreme, heart
breaking conditions.
Our goal for our exhibits is for
people from all ethnic backgrounds to
learn about their heritage. As children
learn about the hardships of Native
Americans, we hope they come to ap
preciate the lives and culture of the
original peoples.
Our hope for adults is that more will
realize that they play a part in an ongo
ing endeavor to create a better future for
the generations to come through aware
ness, preservation, and conservation.
Through your Charitable Contribu
tion Fund, the Siletz Tribe helps make
this mission attainable. On behalf of
a grateful community, please accept
our thanks.
Title VII Parent Committee Seeks Members
The Lincoln County School
District’s Indian Education Program
serves all Native American students in
grades K-12 enrolled in Lincoln
County’s 19 schools. Our program is
designed to “meet the special educa
tional and culturally related academic
needs of our Indian students.”
Currently, we have four paid staff
and more than 600 students registered
in the program. Last year, our school
district had the second-highest number
of Native American graduates in Or
egon. We give thanks for the involve
ment of all parents/relatives who help
make this possible.
Once a year, we have elections for
the Title VII Parent Committee. Parents/
guardians of Indian students, adminis
trators, teachers in the district, and Title
VII high school students are eligible to
serve on the board and vote in the elec
tion. The Parent Committee is the
strong force and voice for our Native
students to the schools.
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We’re looking for Native
American people who:
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Will commit to monthly evening
meetings at various schools
throughout the district
Help decide how and where the
Title VII funds are spent
Help make decisions on any issues
that may arise regarding our Native
students
Offer support to help with tribal
history and cultural classes
Are knowledgeable, or willing to
commit time to attend conferences
and trainings, about Indian education
We’re now taking nominations and
will have the elections Oct. 27. All
ballots must be turned in by 5 p.m. on
Oct. 27, 2004, at Siletz Valley School.
If you’re interested in running or know
someone that you think will serve on
this committee, please contact one of
the Title VII representatives in your area.
Thank you!
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Is It your turn to serve on the Title VII Parent Committee?
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Title VII Representatives
Fred Rider, Title VII Coordinator,
Toledo HS, 541-336-5104
Patty Savage-Socha, Indian Education
Assistant, Siletz Valley School,
541-444-1134
Juanita Whitebear, Indian Education
Assistant, Taft HS, 541-996-2115
Ann Goddard, Indian Education As
sistant, Newport HS, 541-265-9281
Visit Northwest’s Largest
Orchid Show
See hundreds of beautiful and
unusual orchids at the Fall 2004 Orchid
Show and Sale on Oct. 16-17 in Hills
boro, Ore., at the Washington County
Fair Complex in the Main Exhibit Hall.
Floral show hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(after judging) Oct. 16 and 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Oct. 17. Sale hours are 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 17.
Bring your overgrown orchids and
learn from experienced growers at the
Repotting Clinic at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
both days (repotting charge). You also
can buy orchid plants, books, and grow
ing supplies. A vireya tropical rhodo
dendron show/sale rounds out the event.
Admission is $3 and children under
12 are free. Parking is free. For show
information, call 503-649-4118 or visit
www.ipns.com/calypso.
The Oregon Orchid Society, Inc.,
was established in 1945. Monthly meet
ings feature informative speakers, or
chid displays, raffles, and orchids for
sale. Guests are welcome.
Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. on the
third Tuesday of each month at the
Multnomah Arts Center at 7688 SW
Capitol Highway in the Multnomah
Village area of Portland. For meeting
information, call 503-657-5664. For
driving directions, call the arts center
at 503-823-2787.
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