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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Computer Funding Approved bv Bonnie Petersen Tribal Council has again approved funding for desktops and a limited num ber of laptops for college students. The Tribe is in the process of obtaining bids tor price per individual unit to obtain the most computers tor the least amount of money, these will be new, state-of-the-art computers. Bids closed June 30 and a recommendation should go to Tribal Council in July for awarding a contract. Desktops are for Tribal members who have not received one before and as replacements for those who received computers in 2002 as these are beginning to fail because of use and time. Laptops are for Tribal member college students who have completed two terms with a minimum 2.0 CPA. carrying al least six credit hours and must verify current enrollment in a third term. Households that are non-Tribal but have legal custody of a Tribal child are eligible to apply on behalf of that Tribal child (Non-lndian Custodian Applica tion). The adult is responsible for all taxes associated with receipt of the com puter and if the child should leave the home, the computer must go with the Tribal child. Applications will be available on the Tribe s website — www.ctsi.nsn.us. If you would like more information or need to have an application mailed or faxed to you, please call Darlene Carkhuff, administrative supervisor, at 541-444-8201, or Rosie Williams at 541-444-8200. They also can be reached toll-free at 800- 922-1399. ext. 1201 for Darlene and ext. 1200 for Rosie. Tribal Children Need You Do you value Siletz Native culture and want to help preserve it? If so. please consider fostering for the Tribe. The Siletz Tribe needs loving, stable, nurturing homes in all areas. If you are interested, please contact Shawna Nagunst, foster care certifier, at 541-444-8275 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1275; or visit www.ctsi.nsn.us/icw.html. Time to Gather Basket Materials Spring is here and hazel sticks are ready to pick and peel. Hazel stick gath ering is a must for anyone interested in making traditional Siletz baskets. Spruce root can be dug year round and is used for the weavers or weft of Siletz baskets. Bear grass and maidenhair fern are used for overlay to make our traditional designs or marks in our baskets and both are picked in late summer. Any Tribal members interested in gathering can call Bud Lane at 800-922- 1399, ext. 1320, or 541-444-8320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Basket materials must be gathered in a timely fashion. Here is a general breakdown of gathering times for dif ferent items: July: Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fern August: Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maidenhair fern, hazel sticks (limited), willow sticks September: Bear grass, maidenhair fern, woodwardia fern, spruce roots Deadline Nears for Over-Income Grant The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction Program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary resi dence they own or families who have possessor rights to their home. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not in clude appliances, saunas, hot tubs swimming pools, etc. Over-income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed below; 2 Base 4 3 I $38,150 $43,600 $49,050 $54,500 8 6 7 5 $58,850 $63,200 $67,600 $7 1,950 If you are a Siletz. Tribal member and have not received an over-income grant, call the Housing office to request an application. Applications, including proof of income, enrollment and mortgage statements, must be submitted to the Housing office by July 31. 2008, at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing, which will be held during August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1331, or 541-444-8331. 4 • Siletz News • July 2008 Siletz Community Carnival May 31, 2008 Above: Lynn Whitlow and several carnival goers stop at the concession stand at the Siletz Grange Hall. Photos by Natasha Kavanaugh Left: Christopher LeLaCheur is properly fitted for a helmet at the Siletz Community Carnival. The helmets were donated by ODOT.
