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Elizabeth Jane John – 1946-2019 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of a great woman. Liz’s courageous battle with cancer ended on Oct. 25. She was in her home, surrounded by her family. Liz was born Oct. 23, 1946, to Clark and Eva John in Toledo, Ore. She lived in the area throughout her life and Siletz is where she resided at the time of her passing. For 25 years Liz worked in the fish processing industry on the Newport bayfront. She had been retired for the last 20 years. Liz loved her family like no other, they are her rocks. She cherished time spent with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending her days beading, gardening and going to elders activities. She Native purification ceremony at Waterfront Center From the Edmonds (Wash.) Beacon; originally posted Sept. 26, 2019 More than 30 board members, friends and supporters gathered recently at the future site of the Edmonds Waterfront Center for a Native American purification and blessing ceremony. Chief William DePoe of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians conducted the ceremony. “We wanted to pay tribute to the Coast Salish people who have been stew- ards of the region’s land and Salish Sea for thousands of years,” said Senior Cen- ter Executive Director Farrell Fleming. “Sometimes we forget that Edmonds’ his- tory did not start with George Brackett.” also enjoyed her culture and participated in all things that kept her traditions alive. She was proud to be a Siletz Tribal member. Liz had two very dear cousins/sisters, Kristi Martin-Bayya and Bonnie Petersen. Each one had a unique bond with Liz from weekend getaways to date nights. The three had many adventures throughout Liz’s life. She is survived by her brothers, David and Ron John, and sister, Josephine John; her two daughters, Anna and Delina (Shane); four grandchildren, Darian, Daniel (Alondra), Zoey and Zaiden; two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Rayne; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Eva; her brothers, Jr., Johnnie, LeRoy and Lyndsey; and her sister, Gylene. A celebration of life was held Nov. 2 at the Siletz Tribal Community Center, with a potluck following. For more information about the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, visit siletzartsheritage.org. 2020 Tribal Council Application Application for names to be placed on the 2020 ballot for candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council election Name: ________________________________________ Roll # _______________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______________ ZIP: ___________ Telephone: ________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________ I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2019. I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2019. Otherwise, my name will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet and on the ballot. Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________ Mail your application to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Chief William DePoe of the Confeder- ated Tribes of Siletz Indians Courtesy photos by Daniel Johnson Diana White speaks with Chief William DePoe at the Native American purifica- tion and blessing ceremony. Senior Center supporter Diana White – a member of the Prairie Band Potawa- tomi Tribe (and) Edmonds School Board president – introduced DePoe. “I am so gratified that we are having this ritual here, at this place and this time,” said White, who is running for a seat on the Edmonds City Council. “The new cen- ter will be full of happy memoires, events and celebrations, and this cleansing cer- emony sets the stage for safety, good luck and health for all that will happen here.” Following the traditional smudg- ing ritual involving the burning of sage, DePoe looked to those gathered and said, “We are all new again.” He also spoke about how people are interconnected with all things – the envi- ronment, the past and the future. The Edmonds Senior Center serves about 4,000 seniors a year with a range of programs and activities. During the year of construction, programs are being provided at 16 temporary locations throughout Edmonds. The new Edmonds Waterfront Center will be built on the same site but will oper- ate as a multi-generational activity center and will serve a much larger demographic in an expanded timeframe. More than $13 million has been raised toward the $16 million goal. Contact the Siletz Community Dental Clinic if you experience dental pain or a dental emergency. Staff will do everything they can to see you as soon as possible. Morning check-in time is Monday-Thursday from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and Friday from 9-9:30 a.m. Afternoon check-in time is Monday-Friday from 1:30-2 p.m. Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet, please submit your statement and a recent 3x5 photograph of yourself along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2019. Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot. Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certification by the Election Board. Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement. Election Deadlines 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Dec. 13, 2019 Dec. 13, 2019 Deadline to file for candidacy Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s statement for inclusion in the Tribal Voter’s Pamphlet 4 p.m. Dec. 20, 2019 Deadline to withdraw in writing from Tribal election 4 p.m. Dec. 20, 2019 Certified Candidate’s List posted Days of Dec. 30-31, 2019 Absentee ballots mailed out/Voter’s Pamphlet Candidates Fair – Aces Bar & Grill, Lincoln City 9 a.m. – Noon Jan. 11, 2020 4 p.m. Jan. 24, 2020 Deadline to request a mail-in ballot 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020 In-person Voting – Tribal Election, Tribal Community Center, Siletz 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020 Deadline for returning absentee ballots December 2019 • Siletz News • 13
