Library Book Sale in Siletz Saturday

In observance of “Love Your Library Month,” the Siletz Valley Friends of the Library host a book and bake sale at the library Saturday, February 25, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The library is located at 255 South Gaither, next to the post office. Hard bound books, paperbacks, videos and DVDs will all be on sale. The sale coincides with the library’s 58th birthday, which features an open house. The Friends group is raising money to power wash and stain the exterior cedar siding of the five year-old building. The Lincoln County Library District pays for staff, books and computers, but the Friends group, who originally raised the money for the new library, still shoulders many costs associated with keeping the library clean, maintained and operating smoothly. The estimate for the siding work is $18,000 and can only be accomplished in the summer, so the group is trying to raise the funds in the next few months. Donations may also be mailed to SVFOL, P.O. Box 130, Siletz, OR 97380. For more information, call 541-444-2855.

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Fundraiser To Keep Siletz Grange Open

The Siletz Valley Partnership holds a Chili Feed Friday, February 10 at the Siletz Grange Hall in support of the Grange. Hours are from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person and $3 for age six and under. According to volunteer Michelle Schaffer, the funds will be used to pay utilities to keep the Grange Hall open. Schaffer said the facility is used by a variety of community organizations such as Narcotics Anonymous, VFW District Meets, Community Art Classes, Community Christmas Programs, school fundraisers, Reunions, Memorial services and a variety of business trainings. The Siletz Valley Grange is also the location of the weekly Bingo held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. The Grange Hall is also available for rent by contacting Rose Esbenshade at 541-444-2469. The Siletz Valley Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, so all donations made on behalf of he Grange Hall are tax deductible. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Michelle Schaffer at 541-444-1023.

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Tribal Council Elects Officers

Delores Pigsley was selected for another term as chairman of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) Sunday, following elections Saturday. Alfred “Bud” Lane III will continue as vice chairman, Tina Retasket as secretary, and Jessie Davis as treasurer. They were selected after swearing-in ceremonies. In Saturday’s elections, Reginald Butler Sr., Sharon Edenfield and Jessie Davis were re-elected.

L to r: Reggie Butler Sr.; Loraine Butler; Robert Kentta; Delores Pigsley, chairman; Jessie Davis, treasurer; Tina Retasket, secretary; Sharon Edenfield; and Bud Lane, vice chairman. Not pictured: Lillie Butler

Butler, from Siletz, was re-elected with 283 votes; Edenfield, also from Siletz, was re-elected with 237 votes; and Davis, from Salem, was re-elected with 218 votes. Eleven candidates ran for the three open positions and the three who received the most votes were elected, according to CTSI spokeswoman Diane Rodriquez. They will serve with Alfred “Bud” Lane III and Lillie Butler, both of Siletz, and Delores Pigsley of Keizer, whose terms expire in 2013; as well as Robert Kentta of Logsden, and Loraine Butler and Tina Retasket, both of Siletz, whose terms expire in 2014. Six hundred eighty-one ballots were returned and accepted. Enrolled members of the Siletz Tribe who are age 18 or older are eligible to vote in Tribal elections. The Tribe has more than 4,800 enrolled members.

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Three Alarm Fire Displaces 20 Toledo Residents, Destroys “A” Street Apartment

Firefighters attack on the second story

A fast-moving fire early Saturday morning displaced about 20 people, injuring one badly, as it destroyed an apartment building at 711 N “A” Street in Toledo. The most seriously injured victim was “airlifted by helicopter to Emanuel Hospital’s burn unit in Portland with third-degree burns over 15% of his body,” according to Toledo Fire Chief Will Ewing. He added he believes the burns are “survivable.” Ewing said “I want to really commended Toledo Police officers Mike Pace and Jeff Wagner for a quick response to clear the burning building,” which could have saved lives. Ewing said Pace was at Toledo Chevron around the corner working traffic when he heard yelling at the apartment. He ran over and Wagner was summoned from patrol and arrived shortly thereafter. The first alarm went out just before 1:00 a.m. and mutual aid arrived early from the Newport and Siletz Valley Departments to fight what turned out to be a very stubborn fire. Ewing said there were 27 firefighters on the scene for the three-alarm call.

Ewing said the most seriously injured victim was in the apartment where the fire broke out. The other man was injured when he had to jump from a second-story window, after throwing his dog to safety. He suffered lacerations. Red Cross arrived just after 2:00 a.m. and set up services at the Toledo Police Department, located right next door to the burning structure. The basement of the Toledo Library was also used for a rest and rehabilitation area for fire victims, and provided bathroom access.

Toledo firefighters direct water from their "Quint" engine at the roof line at 711 N A Street

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Happy Birthday Siletz Valley Public Library

This papier-mache birthday cake with candle “wishes” was constructed by Carol Schramm, Siletz Library Manager, as a way for the public to donate gifts to the library in honor of its 58th birthday. The “gifts” are supplies needed to help staff and volunteers better serve the public and maintain the library, which are not covered by the budget. Anyone may take a candle and return the item, wrapped or unwrapped to the library during the month of February.

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