To the editor:
I would like to thank the Siletz Tribal
Housing Department for the over-income
housing program. Since my name was
drawn, I want to thank Jeanette Aradoz for
her professional help during my house
hold repairs that were long overdue. I
could not have accomplished this without
the Tribe’s help. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Eugene Dodd
To my friends and family:
I’d like to thank all my friends and
family for their wonderful support the last
three years. On Dec. 1,2011,1 celebrated
three years clean and sober. I would not
have been able to go on this journey with
out the support of my family and friends.
I want to thank my momma and
stepdad, Lou and Dave Carey, for their
unconditional support and understanding.
I couldn’t ask for better parents! I’d also
Dear Tribal members:
like to send a special thanks to my second
After reading a few letters from
mom, Sonya Moody-Jurado. Thanks for
people who have no idea what it is to be
Indian, I feel I must respond.
letting me call you crying, venting and
Indian is totally in the heart and your being happy (thank goodness we both
heart pumps your blood. Blood quantum
Courtesy photo
have AT&T)! A huge thanks to my third
Leon Araiza and Joseph Garver
is crowd control that has gotten way out
momma, Louise Jackson. Thanks for all
of hand.
To the editor:
Some believe if they have a higher your unconditional love and support!
Last year we were approved for a remodel by the Siletz Housing Department for
number blood quantum, they deserve
Thanks to my sisters, Tori Moceikis
our home that was built in 1953. Our house had many issues that needed correcting.
something more. Do they hunt for Elders?
and Nellie Carey. Thanks for just being a
Our bathroom and kitchen floors were old and worn. We needed insulation to make
Do they do things for Tribal members,
heating our home more efficient. We also needed a wheelchair-accessible bathroom
wanting nothing in return? I know of sister when a sister needed one! Thanks to
for our young son who has many special needs.
several families whose blood quantum is
my amazing nephew, Raymond Moceikis.
false unless some of their relations were
Our house was really in need of updating and our son needed his own space for his
You have brought an amazing amount of
Indian
and a half.
many medical devices that help us manage his health. Over the summer, Siletz Valley
joy to your auntie’s life!
Builders worked very hard on making all of this a reality for our family.
Being Indian is how you act. In days
During our remodel, our main sewer line burst, creating a two-inch-deep pond in our gone by, if someone came to the Tribe
Thanks to Hal Darst for being there
basement, thus halting all construction. With the help of Tribal Council, Rob Smith and
and acted with respect, they were made every step of my journey and continuing
the team in the Housing Department, LaVonne Butler of Siletz Valley Builders and lots of part of the Tribe. If I adopted a Chinese
to be there! I wish I could name everyone
elbow grease from Leon Araiza and his right-hand man, Rob, our project came together.
baby and raised him, he would be Indian.
who has helped me along the way but the
We received a repaired sewer line in the basement, a new room downstairs, a new
We are not hang-around-the-fort beggars.
newspaper isn't big enough. So let me
shower downstairs, new kitchen counters, new flooring in the kitchen and bathroom,
Descendency is inevitable.
and my favorite thing, a wheelchair-accessible sink for my Joseph. The work done on
Some of our so-called super Indians
simply say thanks for everything! I’m so
our house was outstanding; it looks like a completely different house!
would sell it all in a moment and forget the
grateful for everyone’s support.
Our family would like to take the opportunity to thank these people for their energy
generations unborn to come. Some dress up
I hope I continue to make everyone
and efforts. Their work makes Tribal families’ lives better and I feel it’s important to
like Plains Indians and that’s OK. We wore
proud of my life. This journey could not
make sure they know how grateful our family is for all of them. Thank you, everyone,
shells, woodpecker and flicker feathers.
for working so hard for the beautiful gift of our home. We love it!
Our ancestors wouldn’t throw our have been done without every encourag
Sincerely,
young away to fatten themselves up.
ing word that was said to me. Please know
Penny Lane-Garver
Think Indian, not greed. Share stories
that all support, whether it was a hug or
and regalia and old pictures. What good
a "like” on Facebook, was taken to heart
is anything if you feel you must hide it
To the editor:
and was appreciated.
from others?
My name is Sharon Edenfield and I am announcing my candidacy for Tribal Council.
With all respect,
Thanks and God bless,
My father is Bennie Brown Jr. and mother is the late Edwina Ann (Simmons)
Phil Rilatos Jr.
Misty Moceikis
Brown, who was also known as Tink or Tinker. My grandfather was Bennie Brown Sr.
and grandmother was Mary Ann (Butler) Brown; my other grandfather was Edwin Sim
mons and grandmother was Clarinda Ann (Smith) Simmons; and my great-grandfather
was Hoxie Simmons.
I have 31 years of experience working with the Tribe and 2Vi years of experience
as a seated member of Tribal Council. My experience with the Tribe is lengthy, but
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if you are a care provider and are interested in receiving more information, |
my strong area is budgets, which is needed with today’s economy.
training and being a part of a support group, please contact Rachelle Endres
I believe in fair and equitable treatment of our membership and clients and believe
at 541 -444-8261 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1261, with your contact information.
m consistency. I have a lot to offer our membership by serving on Tribal Council and
am humbly requesting your support.
Respectfully,
Sharon A. Edenfield
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