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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1994)
* Hip Program By Howard"P. Roy, HIP Coordinator The HIP program is happy to announce it's new committee members, Jesse Davis Council Representative, and Leilani Cordova Committee Vice-Chairman. Both members are welcome additions to the HIP Committee. Also June Austin Committee Chairman, Gladys Staggs Committee Member, and Cheryl Ben Committee Member are continuing with the HIP committee this year. All these individuals are committed to providing tribal members with decent, safe and sanitary housing. The HIP program is now procuring their own IHS. sewer and water sanitation facilities. This has resulted in several new benefits: (1) A 4% allocation increase on all IHS construction projects which will be incorporated in the HIP budget. (2) More IHS construction projects on scattered sites were done this year than die last four years combined. (3) Opportunities for tribal members to be employed on these construction projects have been encouraged by IHS. (4) Electronic transfer of funds directly to the Tribe for construction costs and administration of IHS facilities have been implemented. This procedure saves time and encourages local contractors to bid on construction projects. A housing inventory survey has been designed with the assistance of Sharon Edenfield and will be implemented over the coming months. We encourage all tribal members to participate as this will help provide needed documentation to increase our current grant money allocation. The HIP waiver request has yet to be approved by the Self- Governance Office in Washington D.C. The Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley, should be commended for her tenacity in writing follow up letters regarding the waiver request. The last follow up letter resulted in a response from Ada Deer stating the waiver would be processed, and a determination would be made in the next few weeks. The HIP program computer data base has been completed and will continue to be improved over die next few months. Data entry will start in July and should greatly improve the HIP administration process for years to come. Crystal Baker, a Siletz Tribal member, is the new part-time HIP secretary. She will be instrumental in the housing inventory project. Crystal shared these words with us: "I am happy to have been hired as HIP secretary, it is exciting to be a part of the team that is in service for our Indian Nation. Thank You." * * Request for Bids * * The Siletz Indian Housing Authority is requesting bids on the following work: Construction of an 18' X 24' addition to the home at 172 Chetco Court, Siletz, Oregon. Work is to include installation of a half-bath in the existing laundry room and the movement of the laundry facilities to the new garage addition. Construction is to match the existing single-story ranch structure. Extension of the concrete slab will be required for the addition. The work to be performed under this contract is on a project to Section 7 (b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (25 O.S.C. 450e (b). Section 7 (b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shaH be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises. Contact Connie Hoffman, Executive Director, at 444-4261 (1-800-922-1399) to make arrangements to visit the site. Bids must be in writing and must be received at the SIHA office no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday July 18, 1994. Bids may be FAXed to 503-444-2307 or mailed to Siletz Indian Housing Authority, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380 or brought to the SIHA office at 250 Gaither Ave., Siletz Oregon. Bids .will be accepted only from licensed, bonded contractors. Bids will be evaluated according to the following factors: 1. Response to Indian preference requirements. 2. Cost. 3. Ability to preform work in a competent, efficient manner. ALTERNATE: Please submit as an alternate the cost of adding an 18' X 24' finished room wit! closet above the garage. the anonymous donor of photos^ b that was received a few weeks ago by the Tribe. S Several are in this Newsletter and many more S 5 will be published this year. Special thanks to g Maude Lane for indentifying so many Of the ^people shown in these photos. July 1994 USDA UPDATE >y: Charlene Holycross, USDA Director Things have been going smoothly in the warehouses. We are getting ready for the cook off during the Pow Wow. It will be held at the STEDCO Apartments again this year. There will be prize money also. We are also on a recipe quest for the cookbook, we need to have as many as possible into us before the end of the July. Whoever submits recipes will have their name published in the cookbook. I have just had contact with the Regional Office this month and there is the possibility of the ground beef in the near future. We will keep you posted as to when this will happen. SALEM SILETZ JULY Last pick up 6, 7 ,8 19, 20, 21 29 AUGUST Last pick up 2, 3 ,4 16, 17, 18 28 SEPTEMBER Last pick up 7, 8 ,9 20, 21, 22 28 Remember to please stick to appointmen dates. Lets see some recipes coming in. **STEDCO Job Opening** Recycling Economic Development Advocate 18-month frill time, temporary position to build Siletz Tribal Economic Development Commission's(STEDCO)capacity for attracting, recruiting and expanding businesses in Lincoln County that utilize secondary materials. Tasks include, but are not limited to, conducting feasibility studies, market analysis, business plan development, product marketing, and mobilizing resources. Requirements include: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, economics, or related field and 3 years experience in related areas. Knowledge of economic development, recycling markets, financial development. Good communication, organization, and technical writing skills. $ 2,250/month plus fringe benefits. Request an application packet from and return to: STEDCO, PO Box 270, Siletz, OR 97380, (503)444-1347. Application deadline: July 30, 1994. Project funded by an Environmental Protection Agency grant.
