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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: In this year of Restoration, I am so grateful for the footprints my birth mother left me that I might share as a new member of a Proud People. 1 am coming to you in the hope that someone will be able to help in my long search for connection to my history and lineage. These are the only facts as I know them: I was born full-term on Dec. 30, 1939, at approximately 12:15 p.m. at a hospital in Sacramento, Calif. I weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. My birth mother was 24 at the time of my birth. She was % Norwegian, '4 Holland Dutch, and at least *4 Coos To the editor: The Olalla Center in Toledo would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for the generous donation of $9,500 toward the roof repair at the Olalla facility. This photo shows the workers from Sprick Roofing Company of Corvallis during the September project. The center serves Lincoln County School District children ages 3-13 and recently opened the TYKE programs (Treatment for Youth in a Kindergarten Environment) that provides services for preschool-aged children. Thank you, Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. Sincerely, Ray Burleigh, M.Ed. Executive Director Indian. She was 5 feet, 5 inches tall, with dark hair and brown eyes. My maternal grandmother was */2 Holland Dutch and '/a Coos Indian. Records indicate she died of pneumo nia prior to my birth. My maternal grandfather was 52 at the time of my birth and was of Nor wegian descent. At the time of my birth, my birth mother had three siblings - a sister age 28, a brother age 26, and a younger brother age 19. My birth father was 42 or 43 and of French, Scottish, and English descent. My birth mother was a waitress and my birth father was said to be a bus driver. Although not married, my birth mother and birth father already had two children at the time of my birth - two boys. My oldest brother was 2-4 years old and the other 1 year of age. I do not know if my birth father stayed in the picture as he already had a wife and two daughters at the time of my birth. I do not know the ages of my half-sisters. Records show my birth mother kept in touch with the California Children's Home Society, checking on me until I was adopted. At one point, she came in to put my two brothers up for adop tion also, but must have changed her mind for she never returned. Her young life must have been such a struggle. I have been searching since 1989 when this information became avail able to me. My birth mother would be about 92 and her youngest brother about 86. My full brothers would be about 70- 71 and 68-69 at this time. Please, if you can help, my mailing address is: P.O. Box 476; New Cuyama, CA 93254-0476. I shall be forever grateful. Sandra (Sandie) Speake To the editor: Tribal Graduates The Siletz Tribe has always placed education as one of our top priorities. We have become one of the most progressive Tribes in our country because of the outstanding leadership that education has provided us with. Our tribal members understand the importance of support from family and friends to our young students from pre-kindergarten through college. At one time our Tribe only had a handful of college graduates. Today we have over 100 students in college. This is something that has not happened in 30 years without a commitment from our whole Tribe and staff. Now we need to celebrate that success. College graduation should be one of the highlights of our entire year. Col lege graduations should become one of our biggest celebrations. Our graduates should be introduced at our restoration celebration as some of our most honored guests. Graduation is not just about the individual but the entire family and friends as well. Let’s start giving it the status that it deserves. Mike Darcy To the editor: My name is Eva E. Clayton. I would like to announce I will be running for a position on Tribal Council 2008. I will bring to council a positive, professional agenda. I am a highly motivated, totally competent profes sional businessperson with over 30- plus years of business experience. I have a set agenda; it’s called business. I understand the importance of having a will to succeed. My positive attitude keeps me very focused, an eye Siletz News Letters Policy Send letters to: Siletz News. a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from read ers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone num ber in order to be considered for publication. 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I come before you with the confi dence that I can and will as your coun cil member work diligently to help bet ter the interest and concerns of the people, regardless of where you reside. I will serve with integrity, honesty and dependability. Your voice is your vote. I respect fully ask for your vote. Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton (------------------------------------------------------- I I I I । I I I 1 Name: ' । Address: ■ Deadline for the January issue is Dec. 10. Submission of articles and Phone: photos is encouraged. Please read the Passages Policy on page 24 when submitting items for Passages. Member of the Native American Journalists Association Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all oth- ers, a $12 annual subscription fee applies. 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