STAHS presents virtual award to Mayor Dick Anderson, STCCF board member
Four years ago, the Siletz Tribal Arts
and Heritage Society established an
award to be given out at Lincoln City’s
annual Community Days Banquet. The
award is presented each year to a person
who has taken measures to promote,
celebrate and share the unique quali-
ties, history and culture of indigenous
peoples of this continent.
The banquet is held annually to
recognize the contributions and accom-
plishments of citizens who through
volunteerism have improved the quality
of life for those residing in the area. Vol-
unteerism is huge in Lincoln City and the
banquet is a high point in the community
during the early spring months.
Not to be deterred by the arrival
of COVID-19, many Community Days
events became virtual events. Not quite as
exciting as live and in person, but we still
celebrated by going right ahead with the
award presentation – no tuxedos, no spring
dresses, no wonderful feast – but we did
it anyway. Almost the same theme as the
Grinch who stole Christmas, coronavirus
didn’t win this round.
This year’s award was presented vir-
tually online to Dick Anderson, mayor
of Lincoln City and member of the
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contributions
Fund board.
Courtesy photos
Dick Anderson (above) and the STAHS
award (right)
Anderson has served on the board
for many years and has proven to be an
ardent supporter of the Siletz Tribe. You
can find him at nearly every function
held in Lincoln City, many of our Tribal
functions and until our recent quarantine,
he set aside one morning each week to
host coffee with the mayor at a different
restaurant each time.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Tribal construction skills bank being developed
The Siletz Tribe Housing Department is compiling a list of Tribal members who
are willing and able to work on the workforce housing construction project that will
commence soon in Neotsu. The project is funded in part with Indian Housing Block
Grant funds that require Indian preference in employment and contracting. The list
will be provided to the contractor and subcontractors who will ultimately make the
decision in hiring.
If you are interested and available to work, please contact Valerie Hibdon at the
Siletz Tribal Housing Department office – 541-444-8322; 800-922-1399, ext. 1322; or
valerieh@ctsi.nsn.us. You will need to provide your name, phone number, enrollment
number and construction trade.
If you do not have construction experience, you will be added as a potential laborer.
Be safe. Stay home. Stay well.
Native’s Classroom at
Head Start of Lane County
Ages 3-4 by September 1
Beginning September 2020
Whiteaker Head Start Center- Eugene
Open to Head Start eligible families identifying
as American Indian or Alaskan Native
Focus on Native American heritage & culture in
the Head Start Classroom with American
Indian/Alaskan Native teachers
Extended Day, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-2:00PM
Self-transport
• Apply now hsolc.org
or call 541.747.2425 to request an application.
Head Start of Lane County is an equal opportunity provider
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