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SILETZ NEWS Siletz News Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Vol. 38, No. 5 May 2010 Ind«»c* Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman Brenda Bremner, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief Presorted First-Class Mail U.S. Postage Paid - Permit No. 178 Salem, OR 138 P3 KNIGHT LIBRARY PLQUISITIUNS DEPT/SERI AL 8 1299 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUMENE OR 97403-1205 Siletz Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening, Thanks Partners for Assistance Partnerships with city, federalgovernments provide opportunity to keep jobs at home By Diane Rodriquez In a true demonstration of partner ship, representatives from the Siletz Tribe, Lincoln City and the federal govern ment joined forces April 12 at the grand opening celebration of Siletz Technolo gies, the latest business venture of the Siletz Tribe. Lori Hollingsworth, mayor of Lincoln City; Mike Holden, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce; and Vicki Walker, state director of USDA Rural Development, joined Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley in welcoming the crowd to the celebration. “It’s a pleasure to see you today and welcome you to our new business,” said Pigsley. "This business is one that the city and everybody will be able to enjoy.” Following the official ribbon cut ting with the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, guests were able to tour the offices, talk with the staff, enjoy light refreshments and learn a little more about Siletz Technologies. Funding for staff training comes from a $ 169,000 grant from the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program, a component of USDA, and the Lincoln City Council approved a lease for the space at a signifi cant discount. See Siletz Tech on page 9. ~ 1___________ __________________________ ____ Photo by Diane Rodriquez Dave Tovey economic development director of the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation: Vicki Walker, state director of USDA ural Development; Mayor Lon Hollmgsworth; Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley; and Mike Holden, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, listen to Andy Still of Siletz Technologies discuss the business at its grand opening in Lincoln City. You are Invited to the Grand Opening of the New Siletz Community Health Clinic Youth Council Elects Officers, Sets Sights on Goals, New Members Mentors Also Needed to Help Advise Group By Natasha Kavanaugh S.T.Y.L.E. Youth Council Mission Statement: To protect our future and that of our Tribe with guidance, caring and responsible leadership. Wednesday, May 12 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 200 Gwee-Shut Road Siletz, Oregon 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449 Please come help us celebrate the opening of our new medical clinic. We will have speakers. drum and ceremonial ribbon cutting. building tours, light snacks and refreshments. Out health fair Wiß immediately follow from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tribal youth of the Siletz community and the Siletz Tribe held a Youth Fair in Siletz on March 26. The event presented an opportunity to ask questions and get more information about the council and recruit new youth and mentors interested in becoming a member. At the April meeting, officers were elected as follows; these young volunteers will gain commu nity service hours for school and college applications. The Siletz Youth Council has several goals to lead to the betterment and lead ership development of Native youth. A primary one is to eradicate and prevent underage drinking and abusive use of alcohol along with other drugs, such as to bacco, marijuana and prescription drugs. To do so, youth need to meet people who have chosen the positive road of avoiding alcohol and drug addictions. Also beneficial to participating youth is learning how to work with other young See Youth Council on page 2. President - Ashliegh Ramirez Vice President - Brett Lane Secretary - Drew Dinwoodie Treasurer - Ron Butler Ashliegh and Brett were appointed as representatives of the Youth Council and will maintain their presence at the monthly CEDARR meetings. Youth members consist of American Indians between the ages of 11 and 18. By participating on the Youth Council, What’s Inside Chairman’s Report 2 Tribal News 3 Tribal Council Timesheets 14 Chinook Winds 15 Letters to the Editor 18 Passages j9
