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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Wanted! People Interested in the Welfare of the Siletz Community and Siletz Tribal Members November USDA Distribution Dates Hunting and Fishing Reporting Incentives Siletz The Natural Resources Committee Do you have suggestions for improving the Siletz community and the lives of tribal members living here and elsewhere? Do you have ideas on potential grant opportunities that could improve tribal facilities, utilities or services? The CTSI Planning Department is beginning a process to prioritize where we should seek out grant money for tribal programs, development and improve ment of such things as roads, housing and services. We want to hear from you! Watch for next month s edition of Siletz News for information regarding how you can share your thoughts and ideas with the CTSI Planning Department and others in our community. has decided to implement an incentive program this year for reporting hunting and fishing tag successes. It's the tag holder’s responsibility to report to the Natural Resources De Monday. Nov. 5 Tuesday. Nov. 6 Wednesday. Nov. 7 Thursday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 9 9 9 9 9 9 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. - - - - - 3 3 3 3 3 p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m partment when the tag has been filled. Salem Everyone who reports filling their tag will Monday, Nov. 12 HOLIDAY Tuesday. Nov. 13 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. be entered into a drawing for prizes. The drawing will be held at the first Natural Resources Committee meeting following the end of the fishing season (December meeting) and after the end of 2008Tribal Council Application Application for Names to be Placed on the 2008 Ballot for Candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council Election the last hunting season (April meeting). Incentives for the 2(X)7-2(X)8 seasons will be gift certificates to Sportsman's Warehouse in Salem. There will be one $50 gift certificate for salmon tag re Name:_________________________________________ Roll#: ___________________ Mailing Address:________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: _______________ ZIP: _____________ porting and three gift certificates for hunting tag reporting ($100, $75, $50). Remember, it’s the person whose name is on the tag who must report if it is filled. This will be the person whose Telephone:______________________________________________________________ name is entered into the drawing. E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________ I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2007. 1 also under stand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by Dec. 23, 2007. Otherwise, my name will appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot. Signature: ________________________________________ _ Date: ______________ Mail your application to: CTSI. Election Board. P.O. Box 490, Siletz, OR 97380. Voter’s Pamphlet & Statement If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the voter's pamphlet, please submit your statement and recent 3x5 photograph of yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements and pho tos is Dec. 18, 2007, at 4 p.m. Statements and photos will appear only in the voter’s pamphlet. Mail your statement and photo to: CTSI Election Board P.O. Box 490 Siletz. OR 97380 -OR- e-mail it to dianerCctsi.nsn.us (Call I-800-922-1399. ext. 1291. to confirm receipt of your candidate's statement - Candidates are responsible to ensure receipt by the deadline). Tribal Council Election Deadlines 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Dec. 18, 2007 Dec. 18, 2007 Dec. 23, 2007 Week of Dec. 31-Jan. 4 4 p.m. Jan. 25, 2008 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008 4 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008 Deadline to file for candidacy Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate's state ment for inclusion in the Tribal Voter's Pamphlet Deadline to withdraw name from candidacy and not have your name appear on the ballot Absentee ballots mailed out Deadline to request a mail-in ballot In-person Voting - Tribal Elections, Tribal Com munity Center, Siletz Deadline for returning absentee ballots We once again have reached the time of year when it's very important to pay attention to your scheduled ap pointment time. For example, all Siletz Tribal offices will be closed Nov. 12 for Veterans Day. Nov. 19 for Restora tion Day, Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Day and Nov. 23 also. For that reason, we will distribute in the Salem ware house a week early, starting Nov 13. If you need assistance, you can call Joyce Retherford at the toll-free num ber. 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1393, or call direct at 541-444-8393. Have a great month. Happy Meals! Elder and Disabled Persons are First Priority for Energy Assistance Energy assistance through the tribe's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was prioritized first to elder and disabled tribal members in October. All other tribal households will be served beginning Nov. 1. Eligibility for LIHEAP services is based on income. If you meet the income eligibility requirements (see table below) and need energy assistance, please call the tribal office for your area to schedule an appointment. Phone numbers and staff members to call for assistance are as follows: Salem Office 503-390-9494 Edwinna Flagg Charmon Cook Cecelia Tolentino Bev Owen Portland Office 503-238-1512 Anna Renville Eugene Office 541-484-4234 Mary Haidar Nora Moore Lou Carey Siletz Office 541-444-8311 Angela Martin 541-444-1220 Bonnie Petersen Staff will begin taking phone calls for appointments on Oct. I. 2007. II you have any questions, please contact Angela Marlin at 541-444-831 I or 1-800- 922-1399. ext. 1311. Size of Gross Annual Gross Monthly Family Unit Income Income 1 2 $19.1 10 $1.592.20 $24.990 $2.082.50 3 $30.870 $2.572.50 4 $36.750 $3.062.50 5 $42.630 $3.552.50 6 $48.510 $4.042.50 7 $49,613 $4.131.41 8 $50.715 $4.226.25 $1,102.50 $91.87 Each add’l member November 2007 • Siletz News • 7
