Helen Brown -1942-2012
Helen Brown, 69, of Eureka, Calif.,
died April 26, 2012, at her home in Phoe
nix, Ariz.
She was bom June 23, 1942, to Henry
and Margaret Vanpelt in Eureka.
Helen loved to make arts and crafts
items for her friends and the many local
charities she supported. She also was a
licensed private investigator for about 15
years. But she really loved her family;
she would collect things to give to the
children in her life.
She valued her 42 years of marriage
to her childhood sweetheart.
She was a Siletz Tribal member and
was proud of her heritage.
She is survived by her daugh
ter, Sheri Brown, and a son, Norman
Brown, of Phoenix. Also surviving
are three grandchildren, Kristy Marie
Smaltz, Willie Thompson Smaltz of
Phoenix and Amanda Nicole Brown of
Knoxville, Tenn.
At her request, she was cremated
May 3, 2012, with services and a potluck
lunch held at Paradise Valley Baptist
Church in Phoenix.
She is resting beside her husband,
Norman Brown Jr., at National Memorial
Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
Helen Brown
Siletz veterans office open daily
Tony Molina is available for
all Siletz Tribal veterans. He is in
the Tribal administration build
ing in Siletz on Monday-Friday to
help you get information for your
VA benefits. Additionally, he needs
your help to update our veterans’ roster,
especially for those currently serving.
See below for contact information.
A note from our veterans
coordinator
Courtesy photo
Ryan Alden, quarterback for the Haskell Indian Nations University football
team, has been drafted by the Regensburg Phoenix to be the starting
quarterback for the summer season. This American-style football team is
located in Regensburg, Germany.
By Tony Molina
All of our veterans and families
can call me 24/7 at home at 541-444-
2828 or on my cell at 541 -272-2818.
This will help since I’m only in the
office part-time. My office number is
541-444-8330 or 800-922-1399, ext.
1330. I thank all of our veterans for
their service to our nation.Thank vou!
Courtesy photo
Isaiah Ben works on sticks for a
basket, thanks to his friend Robert
Kenttä.
What do you do with a windfall? Spend, save or should you wait to decide?
A windfall is a lump sum of money
you receive unexpectedly. Most people
will receive a windfall in their lifetime.
It may seem like a silly question at first
to ask, “What do I do with it?” It really
could impact your finances in a positive
way, however, if you make wise choices.
It’s all too easy to get caught up in the
excitement of the moment and spend it on
little things that will fade from memory
the second the ink is dry on the receipt.
The best advice is to just deposit it into a
money market account while you decide
or seek advice.
Don't do anything until you under
stand your choices and form a plan. Here
are some prudent guidelines when dealing
with a windfall:
Pay off your bills. If you have debt
other than a mortgage, consider paying it
down. Consider paying off bills in full or
the highest interest bills first. Paying off
debts early will save you loads of money
on interest payments.
Check your credit report. See if
you have any collections or judgments
that need to be paid. It’s best to pay
those when you have enough money
to pay individual debts in full. You can
check your credit report for free online at
annualcreditreport.com.
account can help you out of many tight
spots and helps you sleep better at night.
Reward yourself. A rule of thumb
Contribute to your retirement.
is to spend 5 percent of your windfall on
something fun. For example, 5 percent of
$ 1,000 is $50. Splurge on something that
makes you happy, just don’t overdo it.
Money saved now can make your retire
ment years a lot more comfortable. Most
employers have a 401K retirement plan.
Another popular way to save for retire
ment is through an IRA. If you have
questions about these sorts of savings
accounts, see a qualified financial planner
or your employer’s representative.
Build an emergency fund. Do you
have at least six months of income saved
for an emergency? An emergency savings
The bigger the windfall, the more
you will want to seek professional help
with your investment choices. Saving or
paying off your debts now means you will
be able to continue to enjoy your windfall
and will bring you more choices.
Mascots, con’t from page 1
The board held more than eight hours of public testimony on the topic and received
more than 700 pieces of written testimony.
More than 100 organizations have endorsed the discontinuation of Native American
mascots nationally, including the National Indian Education Association, the Oregon
Indian Education Association, the Society of Indian Psychologists, the Affiliated Tribes
of Northwest Indians, the Oregon ACLU and the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights.
"Unfortunately for many of our Native American youth, the decision seems to be
between being a mascot and being invisible,” said State Board Chair Brenda Frank
(Klamath). “It is our job to ensure that those aren’t the only choices. This ban is an
important step in removing harmful stereotypes from our schools. However, we also
have to ensure that we are teaching all of our students not only about Native American
history, but also about contemporary Native culture. It is all about the students and
them feeling comfortable in their schools and communities.”
Oregon's ban prohibits using a name, symbol or image that depicts or refers to an
American Indian Tribe, individual, custom or tradition that is used by a public school
as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead or team name.
Prohibited names include “Redskins,” “Savages,” “Indians,” “Indianettes,”
“Chiefs,” “Chieftains” and “Braves.” Schools can continue to use the name “War
riors” as long as it is not combined with a symbol or image that depicts or refers to an
American Indian Tribe, individual, custom or tradition.
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June 2012
Applying for Tribal education funds?
Some requirements and deadlines to keep in mind
1. The once-a-year annual deadline for funding is June 30 of each year (for
funding for the upcoming fall semester or academic year).
2.
Students must apply for FAFS A (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
at fafsa.ed.gov between Jan. 1-31 each year. Your application for Tribal
funding will not be accepted if you do not meet this deadline.
Important information, deadlines
for the college-bound Tribal senior
June
Tribal higher education and adult
vocational training applications are
due June 30!
Attend graduation - congratulations !
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Make arrangements for your final
grades to be sent to colleges and
universities.
Good luck!