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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1995)
January 1995 TO THE EDITOR: As a tribal member, I find it interesting how the Tribal Council works. When it comes to Tribal members concerns, the Tribal Council just sits and listens but nothing is done. When it comes to job openings, for instance the Area Offices' supervisors, the Tribal Council just sits and passes it without any questions. Why are there so many problems in the Portland Area office? There are so many whys but no answers. I did not vote for the Tribal Council to get paid, because we don't have a lot o f "timber dollars", now- look what has happened. They go and spend a lot o f "timber dollars" for instances: $150.00 a plate for someone out side o f our district and two: a fancy dinner for the BIA (a long list o f certain VIP's o f the Tribe that were paid for) and to my knowledge the Tribe and the BIA don't have that good o f relationship. Tribal Council just sits and OK's everything without discussions. Do we need so many people hired? Are there some that are not doing their work? Are they looking for ways to get rid o f money? What about help for our tribal members that are low incomer I'm not talking GA, I'm talking about helping out Tribal members that are in need o f emergency help. Where is the money coming from for the 3 area offices supervisors? Everyone sits and judges one another and everyone has their own beliefs. (I have received quite a few phone calls) But when it comes to morals, I feel that "out o f norm" should be kept at home and not exposed at work. There's a time and place f i r relationships. Siletz is a small tow“i and every one knows everyones business. It is not going to change. Joella Cain TO THE EDITOR: I would like to hear from others who have knowledge o f or are interested in learning about the native plants for food and medicine. Also, would anyone be willing to teach me their native language? Any native language. Please contact Tim Sutherland, PO Box 611, Siletz, Oregon 97380. To the Editor, I would like to thank Nellie Orton for the wonderful gift she gave me at the Pow Wow, and for taking the time to do so. I was so happy that I got to get her address. Also thanks to Mary Jane Robb for her help. Love to Both, Virginia Gongloff To Tribal Members: quantum for those th a t serve on Tribal Council. Once again, we are faced w ith voting on the Blocd degree. L ast time the people voted, this w as defeated. I do n ot think th a t the Tribal Council realizes how much money is needed to p u t additional people on our roll with the high cost of Medical and Education. Happy Birthday Tracy Philbrook. Hope you have a wonderful birthday! You are truly a special, beautiful, and sweet niece, and an equally wonderful mother. Thank you fo r making my life easier. I love you, Aunt Patty There are Tribal Members on the w aiting list th a t can not be helped because there are no funds. We have Tribal Members th a t live ap art from our so called boundaries th a t can n ot be helped and now Tribal Council w ants to add more. Is this personal, for family? Happy B i r t h d a y Mama, s ¡O ro pool 13 This w as defeated the la st time the people voted and can be defeated again. The question is “Is the Tribe really financially prepared, if so why can’t we help our people now?”. Vote no, so our people who can n ot get help, be helped. Those of you who are on a w aiting list, those of you who were told th a t there is no money available and those of you th a t live outside the boundaries, do you really think th a t you are going to move up the list? I doubt it. The is n o t the rig h t time to lower the blood degree. The Tribe is not financially p re p are d . I f we can n o t help Miohaol Shouldn’t our people be first? Happy B irthday, Mama, / love you/ (this was my idea) Jordan Why can’t our Tribe work with other Tribes, see if they will pay the cost for Medical, Education and o ther benefits th a t we have in common and th an reim burse them . We have a chance now to change the Tribal Council. It is time to vote and p ut in new leaders. Maybe William Stanley Strong Tolowa, T u tu tn i and Chetco To Daddy: Happy belated Birthday, Michael Warren (Nov. 10) I love you, Micky we need a blood our people now, how can we help them later. Happy B irth day JackHi Lave you r wife, LelLanl Letter to the Editor To the Membership: I failed to get my background published in the voters pamphlet. I will give you a brief description of my background and experience. I'm the youngest of eight children of Alfred and Maude Lane. I'm married to Don and have three children, Tim, Troy and Quanna and four grandchildren. I have twenty years experience working for the Social Security Administration. I'm currently an Operations Supervisor in Salem. I've actively promoted tribal sovereignty as it affects all governmental functions of our tribe. I've traveled extensively on behalf of our tribe to promote tribal interests that include: * Self-determination through Self-Governance as Chief negotiator. * Economic development through Gaming and other ventures. * Tribal culture and language development. More cultural activities have occurred with greater participation than any other time since restoration. Our plank house is being built and our language program is nearing completion. * Controls on spending - óur budget ordinance is till limited to 21/2% growth annually. Reserve fundó have greatly appreciated. * Health - because of die success of. our Clinic and Self-Governance some health care services will be provk ed to members outside of the service área. * Grants and Contracts - We receive continuous funding from HUD, EDA, ANA, Dept. of Labor, Agriculture, Etc. *Elders Program - I'm personally committed to enhanced services. Revenues are budgeted specifically for their use and benefit, the tribes committed to do more with future revenues. I can proudly say I've lobbied and promoted our tribe to the best of my ability whenever I've had the opportunity. It requires considerable energy, flexibility, understanding, diligence and a lot of family and tribal sunnort. I encourage you to vote for the candidate or your choice and to attend the candidates fairs. Sincerely, Dee Pigsley
