Chairman’s Report
Graduation
Congratulations to all our high
school and college graduates! Your
dedication to achieve this milestone
in your life is truly rewarding for you,
your family and for our Tribe.
Chemawa Station
The development of new busi-
nesses is underway at Chemawa Sta-
tion, just across Chemawa Road from
the very successful Keizer Station.
Several businesses are under
discussion/planning as the land is
currently under construction. Those
business names will be announced
at some time in the very near future.
The Siletz and Grand Ronde board
for Chemawa Station meets regularly
to plan for future development. Siletz
board members are Bonnie Peterson,
Loraine Butler and myself.
Passing of Dean Adams
It was very sad to say goodbye to
our good friend and former chair-
man of the Burns Paiute Tribe, Dean
Adams, this past month. He was a
strong advocate for his Tribe as well
as an accomplished silversmith.
He will be greatly missed.
Kah-Nee-Ta Reopening
Bud Lane and I were given the
opportunity to stay at the new Kah-
Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort when we
attended the Warm Springs Treaty
Day celebration, Pi-Ume-Sha.
The resort isn’t open yet but we
were asked to spend a couple of nights
Sert-a-Plug developers return to Siletz Clinic for
second study with Tribal members
J3 Group LLC (Siletz member owned/operated) and Sert-A-Plug will be
at the Siletz Community Health Clinic on Aug. 22-24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
for the second Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) study. Tribal members
who work in an occupational setting are encouraged to participate.
Siletz Tribal members who participated in the first PAR study in April
are encouraged to return for this follow-up PAR study and to participate
on Aug. 22.
The first 40 PAR participants who pass the hearing test and complete
the PAR study will receive a $50 gift certificate.
Contact John Johnson at john@sertaplug.com or Tribal Execu-
tive Health Director Miranda Williams at mirandaw@ctsi.nsn.us or
541-444-9655.
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there and give some feedback on the
facility. There was no staff on board
but we were able to walk the facility
and view all the new amenities.
The resort is quite beautiful,
offering several pools, cabanas, hot
springs and many other amenities.
We were grateful for the offer to spend
two nights there. The grand opening
should have taken place in July.
Culture Camp
Culture Camp was in full swing
during the second week in July. It was
very rewarding to see our members
attend in large numbers to learn a
new activity – basket weaving, shawl
making, flint knapping, etc.
All appeared to have a good time
as they improved their craft, especially
the young kids. A big thank you to all
Delores Pigsley
the teachers who are so skillful in their
area of expertise.
Elders Council Meeting
No meeting in August due to the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow.
The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting
on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Shasta Room at Chinook
Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elders Program at
541-444-8212.