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Tribe surpasses $9.5 million in overall giving, including $126,729 in Mav Next deadline for STCCF applications is June 6 The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribu tion Fund distributed $ 126,729 to 48 organi zations on May 4 as it continued its quarterly donations to non-profit organizations. The checks were presented at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore. The Siletz Tribe has made contribu tions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has dis tributed more than $7.4 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tra dition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $9.5 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated nearly $2.3 million in cash and fund- raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events. The next deadline to submit applica tions is June 6,2012. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: " Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Mult nomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) 7 Native American entities and activi ties located anywhere in the U.S. ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mail Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-con- tribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399, Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380- ing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution 0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com. May 4, 2012 - Distribution of $126,729 Arts - $9,545 Bay City Arts — basalt stone hand chisel workshop tools Willamette Girlchoir — Mardi Gras-themed concert Willamette University, Hallie Ford Museum - conservation of historic American Indian baskets Bay City, OR Salem, OR Salem, OR $2,500 $1,045 $6,000 Cultural Activities - $12,704 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians — conference sponsorship PSU Native American Honor Day Graduation — supplies and equipment Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - game tickets for military personnel/families to attend Patriotic Tribute Santa’s Workshop - toys to distribute to East Lincoln County children The N chi Wanapum Canoe Family — marine rescue platform Siletz, OR $5,005 Portland, OR $1,500 Keizer, OR $1,960 Toledo, OR $1,000 Warm Springs, OR $3,239 Education - $19,882 B nai B’rith Camp LLC - summer camp scholarships Kennedy High School — lab station equipment Native American Rights Fund — summer law clerk program Oregon Coast Aquarium - The Sea & Me exhibit Santiam Canyon School District - T-183 Plus calculators Strengthening Rural Families - preschool equipment, tabletop puppet theater, storage shelving unit, Study Buddy Toledo Jr./Sr. High School — student incentive program Beaverton, OR Mt. Angel, OR Boulder, CO Newport, OR Mill City, OR Philomath, OR $2,400 $2,844 $6,800 $5,000 $1,300 $1,038 Toledo, OR $500 Health-$31,924 American Cancer Society, Relay For Life — sponsorship American Cancer Society, Relay For Life — sponsorship Cornerstone Associates Inc. - AMS 150 strip cut shredder Food Roots - upgrade computers Helping Hands Gleaners - food Linda L. Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation/Play for a Cure Oregon - sponsorship Linn County Child Victim Assessment - ABC House Girls Circle group Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council — drug abuse prevention event centered on professional baseball game Mary's River Gleaners - food RSVP of Lincoln County - grab bar program Sisters of the Road - hot meals/barter program Sweet Home Gleaners - food Ten Rivers Food Web - Cooking Matters kits and groceries Lincoln City, OR Newport, OR Corvallis, OR Tillamook, OR Albany, OR Salem, OR Albany, OR Salem, OR $1,000 $1,000 $2,074 $2,990 $5,000 $1,800 $600 $1,000 Corvallis, OR Toledo, OR Portland, OR Sweet Home, OR Corvallis, OR $2,500 $3,260 $2,500 $5,000 $3,200 Corvallis, OR $5,000 Corvallis, OR $5,000 Historical Preservation - $5,000 Benton County Natural Areas & Parks Department - relocation of Fort Hoskins commander’s residence to original site and build foundation Courtesy photo Suzanne DePoe referees the 2012 WIAA 2B Girls Basketball Championship game on March 3 at the Spokane Arena. She is standing next to Coach Don Jones of White Swan. DePoe again refs championship Suzanne DePoe, daughter of Bill DePoe, was a referee in the 2012 Wash ington state 2B girls high school bas ketball championship game in which Reardan defeated Brewster 65-57. During the season, DePoe referees boys and girls high school games in the King County area, including games involving teams from White Swan, Adna, Neah Bay, Almira Coulee Hartline, Cusick, Sunnyside Christian and Pe Ell. “What a great experience; a lot of hard work and dedication got me back to the championship,” said DePoe. “I love basketball, what a great sport.” Housing - $5,000 Mario Pastega House — lodging for Lincoln County residents Prevention - $11,747 CASA of Lincoln County — computer equipment Celtic Mat Club - tournament entry, Team Oregon gear, singlets, regional sweatshirts City of Adair Village - summer youth program Corvallis High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Forest Grove High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Nestucca Valley School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Northwest Kidney Kids Inc. - blood pressure monitor program Philomath High School — senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Siletz Valley Early College Academy — football uniforms Siletz Valley Early College Academy - girls basketball camp materials and supplies Siletz Valley Early College Academy - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Sprague High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Toledo High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Waldport High School - senior alcohol- and drug-free activity Newport, OR $1,700 Keizer, OR $747 Adair Village, OR $500 Corvallis, OR $500 Cornelius, OR $500 Cloverdale, OR $500 Portland, OR $1,500 Philomath, OR $500 Siletz, OR $1,800 Siletz, OR $1,500 Siletz, OR $500 Salem, OR $500 Toledo, OR $500 Waldport, OR $500 Public Safety - $30,927 Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue Volunteer Assoc. - rope rescue team equipment City of Depoe Bay - emergency outdoor warning siren Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council - specialized Tracker Aware training Siletz Valley Fire District - emergency fire boots Waldport, OR Depoe Bay, OR Oregon City, OR Siletz, OR $7,950 515,000 $5,120 $2,857 $126,729 June 2012 • Siletz News • 11
