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Local VFW Post Benefits from
Tribal Donations
by Laurel Johnson
"Without the help of the Siletz Tribe,
this building would have fallen down a
long time ago,” says Tony Molina, quar
termaster for the Paul Washington Vet
erans of Foreign Wars Post 732.
Molina stands in the main room
adjacent to the recently painted kitchen
of the VFW hall located at 145 SE
Egbert St. in Siletz - the site of the first
Restoration meeting of the Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians.
Since its construction in 1964-65,
the VFW hall also has been used by
the community as a meeting place for
groups such as the VFW, the Auxiliary,
Alcoholics Anonymous, and Narcotics
Anonymous, as well as for art classes
and private parties.
During the past 40 years, the build
ing has seen minor repairs and reno
vations done by volunteers and small
donations. The building is in need of
extensive renovation, however, for fu
ture community use.
Thanks to the $4,727.17 the Siletz
Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
donated in May, the renovation project
is under way. This money will help
purchase supplies to improve the
building's exterior; replace the acces
sibility ramp to be compliant with the
American with Disabilities Act; com
plete kitchen renovations, including
appliances and lights; and purchase
tables and storage cabinets.
During this year's Run for the Wind
event in August at Chinook Winds,
more than 150 people enjoyed break
fast at VFW Post 732. The recent addi
tions of the newly purchased kitchen
appliances, the renovated cabinets,
countertop, floor, and the freshly
painted walls helped make the break
fast a success for the Oregon Coast
Veterans Association (OCVA).
Volunteer laborers assisting in the
post's kitchen renovations included Ray
Taylor, who installed a wtxxlen floor com
plete with bamboo trim, as well as cabi
nets and countertop; and Sue Etherly
and Debbie Fawver, who painted the
walls and completed the finish work.
“More volunteers are needed to help
with the renovation project,” Tony notes.
“We want to get the building ready to rent
it out for community meetings and events.”
The building is in dire need of some
one to put up siding, replace the main
room’s floors, sheetrock and paint the
walls, and build a new entrance ramp.
Other than the contributions from
the tribe and OCVA, additional dona
tions of building materials such as sid
ing. sheetrock, and flooring are needed.
5TH AMMVAL TRADING AT TH€ RIVER
A Gathering of Tribal Enterprises and Native American Businesses
November 1 - 2, 2006
RED LION HOTEL ON THE RIVER AT JANTZEN BEACH
Portland, Oregon
WHO GATHERS?
Indianpreneurs, tribal enterprise managers, planners and policy makers,
tribal leaders, corporate, public, and non-profit representatives,
small business coaches, counselors and teachers in community discussions.
Pre-Registration Ends October 10
www.onaben.org
Join us for:
Plenary sessions
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Red Lion Hotel on the River
at Jantzcn Beach
909 N Hayden Island Drive
Portland OR 97217
800 RED LION
12 other workshops in three tracks
Tradeshow and Exhibits
Evening Reception/Networking Event
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The entrance to the Pau! Washington VFW Post 732
Volunteers also are needed to organize
and sponsor fund-raising events to help
complete the renovation project.
For more information, to make do
nations. or to volunteer, contact Tony
Molina at 541-444-2828.
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16th Annual Poster Contest for
High School Students
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Deadline: Jan. /9, 2007
Scholarship varies: $250 to $L000
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Each poster must be the work of only
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The judges' decisions are final. All entries
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Please visit the Christophers' Web
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Deadline: April f 2007
Scholarship varies: $500 to $2,000
The Global Solutions Flash Movie
Contest is available to high school, college,
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have an interest in international affairs.
You must answer the following
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This contest is open to students of
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This is your chance to inspire
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The National Vocabulary Champi
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school students age I 3-19. To quality,
you must attend a participating school
or complete the National Qualifying
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able on Web sites above.
Fifty finalists will win a trip to the
National Vocabulary Championship
Finals in February 2007 to compete for
$40.000 toward college tuition.
November 2006
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