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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the editor: I am shocked and saddened after hearing about the behavior of a couple of people at the last General Council meeting. I can’t always be present because of my work. Time limits for concerns need to be imposed. It’s sad to think that anyone would show such little respect to our Tribal Elders who were present. I don t agree with the need for people running for council to attack the current gov ernment and display such disgusting behavior. I hope that Tribal members will remember their behavior when casting their ballots. We need to elect professional people who will make us proud when carrying out their Tribal Council duties and responsibilities. Cindy Jackson Cheryl Schriver’s Art Class Siletz Valley School Dec. 2, 2008 Tiffany Stokes (below) and Samantha Reagan (right) decorate Siletz Warrior ornaments as an art class project. To the editor I serve with a servant’s heart. My track These projects usually partner with clear record motto - accountability, transparen strong vision. cy. goal benchmarks and due diligence. We need to be careful and not over We are in a recession (per President reach our financial stability. Bush. 12/5/08). This will continue to af An infusion of fresh ideas can stimulate fect our Tribal economy for some time. and impact Tribal programs and services. This is a very serious situation, one that Innovative thinkers challenge assumption. should not be taken lightly. Outer Tribal areas need support and Nothing gets changed if you lack lifelines that help them understand and use the ability to make appropriate changes. existing Tribal programs, also, processing Nothing gets changed if you lack cred procedures. This saves Tribal time. Tribal ibility. And nothing gets changed if you energy and Tribal money, not to mention are drowning in over-burden. Tribal members who have respectfully I am all about creative business, set been helped. ting the job done, then moving on to the We need to be ahead of our game many business and personal challenges plan. Work with what works, focus on that face our Tribal members. the rising cost of health care and waste We need realistic assessment, realistic ful spending. We also need to work with plans on getting our business economics budgets that reflect priority and values. moving. This builds confidence along If you will entrust in me, I will with optimism. bring to council my years of dedicated I believe at this point in time with the background in business, also my positive national economy, our Tribal economy, professional optimism. we need to be looking at what I call I will respect your vote, your bread and butter projects (low entry, with confidence. faster returns), also known as shovel to Respectfully, the ground-ready economic ventures. Eva E. Clayton f h 2009 The new year has arrived and new laws are com- Jj^ing into affect. As many of you have heard the new' smoking law says that there will be no more smok- gHVing in or within 10 feet of the following facilities: 1. 2. ^•3. |^4. Honoring Oregon’s Sesquicentennial Birthday January 31, 2009 Oregon State Fair & Expo Center Salem Pavilion Event details to come ÔO è ? Featuring educational booths, craft demonstrations. This event is sponsor'd ty the sovrieign governments of • ■ __ 18 * Siletz News * January 2009 Bars and taverns, including bar areas of restaurants Restaurants Bowling centers Bingo halls 5. Private offices and commercial office buildings j^F/6. Retail and wholesale establishments K«7. Manufacturing plants and mills 8. Truck stops fll9. Child and adult day care * ¡ « 10. Assisted living facilities 11. Movies theaters and indoor entertainment venues 12. Hotels and motels (Exception: up to 25 percent of guest H| looms may be designated as smoking rooms by the owner or entity in charge) " ¡ * i b ? Ml IC M| ¡ You can think of this law as good or bad. I would® SElike to think of it as good. It’s a time for people toM »think about quitting and for people to go places M «without being surrounded by secondhand smoke. K M If you have any questions or would like help quit-M Mg ting smoking or chewing please call. Jamie Mason E Mat 541 -444-9659. M
