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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1992)
2 May 1992 L etters to th e Editor Letters to the Editor All letters received will be printed. Please type or w rite legible, no profane language w ill be printed. LETTERS THAT EXCEED 350 WORDS IN LENGTH WILL BE EDITED. All letters must include vour name and address. Send letters to : Siletz News, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380. PLEASE NOTE: The General Manager of the Siletz Tribe is the Chief Editor of the Siletz Newsletter. To the Tribal Membership: "Solutions" Hopefully, this article will be about solutions. We are aware, especially in light of the General Council Meeting, the Tribe has problem areas. I have no objection to these problems being identified, or talked about. My objection is the method in which these problems are used to try and spread discontent, disunity, and m is-inform ation w ithin and outside the Tribe. There is an old saying, and it is, "If I'm not part of the solution, then I'm part of the problem". Which means that it's very easy to see problems, talk about them, and blame people for them, and blame people for them, but it's very hard to find solutions for those problems. Our problems are being used to discredit, undermine, and as a vehicle in smearing each other. The solution of these problems is secondary to such individuals, they see an opportunity to get up and be recognized, in voice and print. If these problems are a true concern, then solutions would be offered instead of blame. There is a big difference between, "How can I help?", and "Somebody should do something". If, as a Tribal Member, I approached Tribal Council with a problem, have a proposed solution, and evidence that the solution will work, I am 99% sure I will be heard. On the other hand, if Council is confronted and told that what they have done is wrong, the way they have done it is wrong, and what they are planning to do is wrong, the motive is not problem solving, but problem blaming. The solution to problems takes cooperation and commitment. It ta k e s T rib a l M em ber involvement. This election 320 members voted, out of 1500 voters. If per capita were involved, all 1500 members would vote. Much more is involved than per capita though, it is a chance to build a nation and future for ourselves and our children. It can be done if we say "How can I help?", instead of "It's all wrong". There is one last quote that would benefit us, if applied, and that is "P rinciples Before Personalities" To the Editor: It is my opinion on this gaming Casino, that it should be built here in Lincoln County. I do not believe that this locality is so far removed from civilization that people will not come here. If the stakes are high, people w ill come to gamble. Hotel/Motel Business will see to it that there are accommodations. The State will certainly improve the roads to bring people. If the enterprise will put 600 plus people to work, lets keep the money in our own back yard. It probably would be more welcome in Lincoln County then anywhere else. Myself, I would not even cross the street to gam ble, unless I was guaranteed to win, then I would question the motive. Walt Klamath Tribal Member Raymond J. Blacketer In the issue o f A prils N e w s le tte r my b ab ys announcement was printed wrong, and I would like it reprinted the right way . It should say: Tyler Ab Belgarde Cindy Belgarde and Gordon Williams proudly announce the birth of their son, Tyler Ab Belgarde. Tyler was born at Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport on March 13, 1992. Tyler weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. The proud grandparents are Gerald Belgarde of Siletz and Bonnie Rollings of Salem. Thank You Very Much, Cindy Belgarde H appy B irth d a y on M ay 21 to H a rry R o b e rts !! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy Ttotfier 's Day Wedding Announcement P a t M o rre ll, fo rm e r C o u n c il Member, has announced her engagement to Luke Duncan. Luke is the Chairman o f the Northern Ute Tribe in Ft. Duchesne, Utah. The wedding ceremony is scheduled for June 20 in White Rocks, Utah, where the couple will make their home. C o n g ra tu la tio n s a n d B e st W ls h e s ll! Happy Birthday to Laverne Butler! G et WelL Happy Birthday to my cousin, friend, buddy, o le ' pal, Lodynne Mackaravitz and my favorite little cousin, Jared Mackaravitz. Wanda Happy Birthday to Vern Kessinger. I ’d like to wish a Happy Birthday to my wonderful son Huey, my beautiful daughter Rose, my sisters Boo, Gloria, my brother Leonard and my niece Leah. "Morn ” Dottie Soon, CeciX We M iss you, B o n n ie Happy Birthday Jackie!! May you have the best day ever. We love you very much. Love Dad & LeiLani I w ould like to say "Happy Birthday" to my G randdaughter Solinna Monique Butler... from her Grandma Laverne G. Butler. Huey & Shari SILETZ NEWS DEADLINE May 15, 1992 mall articles and photos to: Siletz News, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380
