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Dear Tribal members: We have at least 1,000 eligible but not registered Tribal members who are missing out on the opportunity to vote. This year, the Election Board has the mission to get as many Tribal members registered as possible. We encourage everyone to take the time to fill out their Signature Card and return it to the Election Board. All eligible but not registered members and those who will be 18 on or before the election on Feb. 2, 2013, were mailed a Signature Card in November. Additionally, if you can’t remember the last time you filled out a Signature Card, you can request a new one to update your card on file. Signatures change over time and it would help ensure your vote is counted. Please remember to update your address with Enrollment to receive your ballot in a timely manner. If you have any questions about the Tribal election, please feel free to contact any Election Board member at 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444- 8256; or elections@ctsi.nsn.us. Thank you, Election Board 2013 election Calendar election Deadlines Week of Jan. 1-4, 2013 9 a.m. – Noon 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 12, 2013 Jan. 25, 2013 Feb. 2, 2013 4 p.m. Feb. 2, 2013 Absentee ballots mailed out Candidates Fair, Chinook Winds Deadline to request a mail-in ballot In-person Voting – Tribal Elections, Tribal Community Center, Siletz Deadline for returning absentee ballots 2013 election Board Members CTSI election Board Kurtis Barker Michelle Runyan Tracey Worman April Middaugh (alternate) P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 541-444-8256 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1256 541-444-2307 (fax) Photo by Diane Rodriquez Vet rep asks Tribal veterans to call in – All Siletz Tribal veterans are asked to call Tony Molina, Honor Guard director and Tribal veterans representative, to verify their DD214s and enrollment numbers so he can process their names to be placed on the Veterans Memorial on Government Hill. Molina can be reached at 541-444-8330 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1330. Betty Helmig, 1943-2012 Betty Helmig, 69, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 28, 2012, in Salem. She was born June 25, 1943, to Elmunt and Henrietta Koehler in Marion County, Ore. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Thoi) Helmig, Tony (Leona) Colling, David Colling and Jackie (Michael) Hove. Betty was a wonderful grandmother to her four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. At her request, there were no services. She was laid to rest at the Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz. Bateman Funeral Home handled arrangements. James H. McCormick, 1947-2012 James H. McCormick, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and a resident of Independence, Ore., died Dec. 6 at Salem Hospital with family by his side. James was born to Edythe Logan on May 8, 1947, in Otis, Ore. He grew up in Otis on the Logan family farm. He graduated from Taft High School in 1966. He proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. James lived in California prior to coming to Monmouth and Independence in the early 1970s. He worked at the Kings Valley Mill prior to working at Willamette Industries in Dallas, Ore. He retired as lead millwright electrician in 2004. James was a long-time member of BPOE #1950 Independence Elks Lodge. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including water skiing, whitewater rafting, softball, family road trips, camping, hunting, crabbing, clamming and fishing. He was an avid cribbage, pinochle and dominos player. James loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed teach- ing them how to do the things he loved and passing down his ways to them, and they all enjoyed learning. He enjoyed watching them play sports and dearly enjoyed their company. He was very proud of them all. James was known by many and is greatly missed by all who knew him. He is a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, of Independence; sons, Ryan (Liz) McCor- mick of Independence, Chad (Michelle) McCormick of Lincoln City, Ore., and Matt Franklin of Independence; daughter, Cassie Franklin (Shane Stull) of Jefferson, Ore.; nephew, Shawn (Brittney) Thomas of Dallas; sisters, Elaine Thomas of Dallas, Patricia (Jim) Fredrickson of Neotsu, Ore., and Sylvia Butler of Siletz, Ore.; brother, Charlie (Sally) Butler of Siletz; grandchildren Terran, Sydney, Joey, Malachi, Josh and Lily; great-nephews Kyler and Brayden; and tons of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Buck Butler. Funeral services were held Dec. 13 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Visita- tion took place Dec. 12 at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Private interment is in the Logan Family Cemetery in Otis. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit dallastribute.com. Dallas Mor- tuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. 8 • Siletz News • January 2013 Dave Lapof (third from right), chief of the Siletz Valley Fire District, accepts a $15,000 donation from the Siletz Tribal Council at a council meeting in November. Pictured l to r are Reggie Butler Sr., Lillie Butler, Loraine Butler, Delores Pigsley, Sharon Edenfield, Robert Kentta, Tina Retasket, Lapof, Bud Lane and Jessie Davis. Siletz Valley Grange fundraiser The Happy Humor Hour fundraiser for the Siletz Valley Grange is set for Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the grange. The Happy Humor Hour, coordinated by Elizabeth Kosydar, will feature humorous stories told by local residents of all ages. Tickets to this family friendly event are $5 per person, with group/family rates available. For tickets or more information, please call 541-444-1212.
