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.
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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.