Memorial Day Ceremony
May 30, 2011
Veterans Memorial
Paul Washington Cemetery
Siletz, Oregon
Photos by Natasha Kavanaugh
A crowd gathers for the ceremony
(above) that included a procession to
the Veterans Memorial from the Tribal
Community Center, a welcome from
Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley, an
address by William “Buster" Lane, a
presentation of flowers, a gun salute
by the Honor Guard, drumming and
singing by the West Coast Boyz and a
lunch provided by the Cultural
Heritage Committee.
Ed Ben (right) carries the eagle staff
as he leads the Honor Guard to the
Veterans Memorial.
William “Buster" Lane gives the
Memorial Day address, flanked by
Ed Ben and Alan Fish.
Over-income rehab construction
grant program opens for applications
The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over- income families
with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own
or families who have possessor rights to their home.
Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home but does not include
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 (NAH ASDA).
These are listed below:
1
2
3
Base 4
5
6
7
8
39,050
41,200
46,350
51,500
55,600
59,750
63,850
68,000
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 proof of homeownership,
must be submitted to the Housing office by July 29 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 in
August on a date approved by the Tribal Council.
If you have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316,
or 541-444-8316.
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