To the editor:
On Sept. 16 and Oct. 21, 2011, and Feb. 4, 2012, the Siletz Tribal Council passed
three resolutions making changes to the Tribal Plan of Operations. As a result, the Plan
of Operations (Tribal Code 2.001) increased from 60 pages to 81 pages. Thirty-eight
sections ot the former plan (last amended in 2005) were re-written and re-named, and
seven new sections were added. One major change was the removal of the Tribe’s
adoption of the federal Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. Tribal Council
removed the original section that read: “In essence, the Freedom of Information Act
opens the business of government to public review and the Privacy Act establishes
safeguards for the protection of records the government collects and keeps on individual
persons.” Tribal Council went on to delete: “It is the policy of the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians to adhere to the provisions of the aforementioned legislation ...”
Another change is to the Conduct Policy (new section 2.055). This section used to
read: “All Tribal employees, Tribal council members and Tribal officials, volunteers
and contract employees ... shall be referred to as “employees” and shall adhere to this
Conduct Policy ...” It now reads, “All Tribal Employees, Tribal officials, Judges and
volunteers ... shall be referred to as “Employees” and shall adhere to this Conduct
Policy ... Tribal Council members and contract employees are no longer considered
employees ot the Tribe, as far as their official conduct is concerned. Added was the
sentence. Tribal Council will follow their Ethics Policy and are not bound by this
conduct policy.”
A full description of changes made to the Plan of Operations is not possible in a
single article. For now, it’s important to remember that all of these rule changes are
regulated by the Tribal Administrative Procedures Ordinance. Section 2.703 of this
law is titled, "Public Notice and Comment on Rules.” One month before the effective
date of changes to Tribal procedural rules, Tribal government is required to publish
the proposed changes in Siletz News or a similar publication and allow not less than
14 days for Tribal members to submit comments. The name and contact information
of a person Tribal members can send their comments to must be provided at the time
the proposed changes are published. Neither Tribal Council nor Tribal management
published the changes described here before the three resolutions were passed.
(I earned my bachelor’s degree in political science from Portland State University,
attended Gonzaga University School of Law and have completed the first year of my
master’s degree in social work.)
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Dear Tribal members and relatives:
My name is Diana Murray and I send my greetings and appreciation for the assis
tance my family and I have received from our Tribe.
At a very young age I was separated from my biological parents and would like
to learn more about my Tribal ancestry, extended family members and siblings. My
mother was Winifred Battise Pacleb, related to Jerry Battise and Lucilla Bensell.
I welcome any correspondence and certainly extend my heartfelt appreciation
toward any of you who may be able to send me some information. Thank you.
Mail: Diana Murray, P.O. Box 1864, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
Signed,
Diana Murray
To the editor:
The Fifth Annual Be Jeweled, a recycled jewelry sale fundraiser for Food Share,
was our biggest ever success.
With the outstanding generosity of local donors, excellent community partners,
numerous volunteers and over 400 enthusiastic shoppers, we exceeded our highest
expectations. The public outpouring of jewelry donations was stunning. We received
donations of at least 10,000 items.
This year Lincoln County employees, prompted by Sustainability Manager Mark
Saelens, adopted Be Jeweled as a “green fundraiser, collecting and contributing over
1,000 pieces of jewelry. Employees of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians also
cleaned out their jewelry boxes.
We are so grateful to our sponsors - Nye Cottage Beads, the Newport Shilo
Inn, News-Times, Diamonds by the Sea, Pirates Plunder and Lincoln County Solid
Waste District.
Our thanks to the Newport Chamber, Senior Activity Center, Hair Love, all
branches of Oregon Coast Bank, Lincoln City Cultural Center, Quilter’s Cottage,
Zumba with Heidi, Canyon Way Bookstore and North Lincoln Sanitary, all of which
collect jewelry for us throughout the year. Thanks to Facets for their donation of both
jewelry and cases for the show.
To the many volunteers who helped in every aspect of Be Jeweled, you are amaz
ing. Your wonderful energy and efficiency pulled Be Jeweled together.
As always, we thank each of you in the media for your constant support
and promotion.
Thanks to all for opening your hearts and emptying your jewelry boxes for
Food Share.
With boundless gratitude,
Nancy Smith, Food Share of Lincoln County and The Be Jeweled Gems
(event coordinators)
Contract Health Service requires
uninsured Tribal children to apply
for OHP/Healthy Kids for coverage
Healthy Kids provides no-cost, low-cost and full-cost health coverage options
for uninsured Oregon children and teens up to age 19. Coverage lasts for one
full year and covers all health needs, including doctor visits, dental care, vision,
mental or behavioral health services, prescriptions and more. Children will not
be turned away because of pre-existing conditions or be put on a waiting list.
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American Indians and Alaska Natives who qualify for the low-cost option
do not pay a monthly premium. No family makes too much for Healthy Kids.
Even middle-income families can qualify for coverage on a sliding scale. For
example, a family of four can earn as much as $67,200 per year and may qualify
for the low-cost option.
Enrollment Guideline
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Siletz Contract Health Service requires patients to apply for
alternate resources when they are provided at no cost to the patient.
Healthy Kids is considered an alternate resource.
If a person does not apply for alternate resources when available, they can be
denied Contract Health benefits. A person can apply for Healthy Kids by calling
CHS at 800-628-5720 to request an application, go online to oregonhealthykids.
gov and complete the application or call Healthy Kids directly at 877-314-5678
to request an application.
CHS workers can help you complete an application or refer you to the Siletz
benefits coordinator.
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