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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1995)
A letter o f Encouragement & Congratulations Editors Note: Recently Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley received the following letter from Helen Peterson. Helen was recognized by the Siletz Tribe at the Awards Banquet and also recently honored by the National Congress of American Indians in Denver, Colorado for having served as Executive Director longer than any other Director (1953 - 1962). As executive Director during the 1950's Mrs. Peterson helped mobilize a major, national campaign against Termination. She fought throughout her life for tribal sovereignty and for the rights of Indian Tribes. She served as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and has served on the national boards of the Girl Scouts and the Episcopal Church. She was recipient of a special award from Columbia University and holds two honorary doctorates. She has been a strong supporter and friend of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Dear Dee: f. This letter is long overdue^ J intended to write earlier to express my ■■ thanks to you and the Siletz Council fo r recognizing me at the awards banquet and fo r giving me the opportunity o f seeing old friends again. However, since the banquet, I was involved in a number o f things that delayed writing - 1 moved residences, ended up in the hospital, attended NCAI, etc. Tm settled down once again, long enough to write this b rief note. As you know, I have been a strong and long time advocate and admirer o f the Siletz Tribe - a Tribe that has made amazing progress since Restoration ju s t 1 7 years ago, 10 o f which were under your chairmanship! Your programs in education, health, employment assistance, s e lf govern ance under BIA and IHS ....all attest to the Tribe's accomplishments! The fin e reputation o f the Siletz Tribe is well deserved. Also, I learned recently that your effort to establish a gaming center took a giant step forward under very difficult circumstances. I congratulate your Council - especially your leadership, Dee, and that o f your vice-chairman, Jessie - fo r accomplishing this feat. I follow ed closely, the gaming project as it evolved - the courage and tenacity with which you and Jessie - and the Council - pursued your objective in the fa ce o f terrific odds. As one who has long been involved with Iridian issues on both local and regional levels, I know how difficult it must have been. I assume you have your detractors within the Tribe as well as outside. It's always easier to sit back and criticize than to make tough decisions. Hopefully, even your detractors will come to realize what you have accomplished. You and Jessie have often talked about how thè income from gaming will help the children o f the Tribe the Elders, and the gèner-ations yet to come. Your gaming enterprise and the revenues it will generate will accomplish that objective! Once again, please convey to your Council my deep appreciation fo r honoring me. You can count on my continued support o f your efforts. Sincerely, Helen L. Peterson Consultant American Indian Affairs cIMìOra January 1995 NEW JTPA ORIENTATION STARTS IN SILETZ The JTPA Program will hold weekly orientation for prospective participants. The orientation determines eligibity for services and assist clients with obtaining necessary documentation. The first orientation will be Wednesday at 1:00pm November 9, 1994 an«/ every Wednesday following. The location will be at the Siletz JTPA Office. Plan to spend at least 1 to 2 hours completing your testing and paperwork. The following documentation is required for all clients (please, bring what you have to the orientation): *Tribal I.D., Drivers Licence, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate(s). ♦Residential Address examples are: rent receipt utility bill, addressed enveloped with cancelled stamp to show mail delivery, drivers licence, etc. ♦Income: During the last 6 months or last 12 months prior to the orientation. A. Proof of personal income: (check stubs for employers, etc.) B. Proof of income for other familymembers in same household. * W ork Permit (if you are under the age of 18) Some participants will alsq have to document the following: ♦Number in Family: Marriage Certificate, Birth certicate of Children, listing of number in family on Food Stamp or AFDC forms, etc. ♦Public Assistance: Health Card for Public Assistance Programs, Food Stamp Card, Status from General Assistance, etc. ♦Selective Service Registration: All male participants bom January 1, 1960 or later who are within 30 days of their 18th birthday or older must show proof of registration for Selective Service. Bring the letter sent to you to verify your registration. If you have lost it, or have not yet registered, staff has methods of assisting you. If you have any question please feel free to call Linda Rilatos, Counselor and Darin Rilatos, Assistant Counselor at 1-800-922-1399 or (503)444-4213 or 4263. Thank you. Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You are driven to achieve. Like the mountain goat, you can be stub born in your resolve to clim b higher, whether it be at work or in your personal goals. You don’t like to pause and reflect on what you’ve achieved; for you, time spent resting is tim e wasted. More challenges await just around the comer, and you are eager to get there. But your achievements come honestly. You won’t step on others to get what you want, although you might give them a gentle nudge to the side i f they stand in your way. A t w o rk : Capricorns work fast and hard. They w ill remind you that you reap what you sow; rewards come to those who work diligently. Caprieom bosses are good listeners and w ill support you in your endeavors. But they have their own ambitions that cannot be sidetracked. You don’t want to be on the receiving end o f those Capricorn horns. Famous C apricorns: M artin Luther King Jr.; Don Shula; Howard Hughes; Walter. Mondale; Albert Schweitzer. C O ASTAL S H E LL N E C K LA C E CLASS Submitted by Selene Rilatos-Lynch The Culture Committee have submitted a proposal to T riba l Council through the Cultural Activities Budget to do a Coastal Shell Necklace Class. I f approved, the class w ill be held in February, the class size w ill be fo r 20 tribal members and the deadline to sign up is Jan. 31, 1995. You can sign up by calling me at (503) 444-4292.
