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SILETZ NEWS
Delores Pigsley,
Tribal Chairman
Brenda Bremner,
General Manager
and Editor-in-Chief
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Vol. 47, No. 11
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No. 178
Salem, OR
Siletz News
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
November 2019
Siletz Tribe invites community to 42nd annual Restoration Pow-Wow on Nov. 16
The public is invited to join the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians on
Saturday, Nov. 16, as it holds its annual
Restoration Pow-Wow at Chinook Winds
Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore.
This free event begins with a grand
entry at 6 p.m. American Indian vendors
with jewelry, beadwork and other items for
sale will be available throughout the day.
This is the 42nd year that the Siletz
Tribe has celebrated the signing of Public
Law 95-195, which re-established government-to-government relations between the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and
the federal government. The Siletz Tribe
was terminated from federal recognition
in August 1954.
In the late 1960s, it became apparent
that the only way to preserve and revitalize
Siletz Tribal sovereignty, community and
culture was for the Siletz Tribe to regain
its status as a Tribe recognized by the
United States.
In November 1977, after years of
intense lobbying, Congress and President Jimmy Carter approved Public Law
95-195, which reinstated recognition of
the Siletz as a federal Indian Tribe. The
Siletz Tribe was the second in the nation
– and the first in Oregon – to achieve
restoration.
Dedicated to improving the quality of
life of its more than 5,400 members, the
Tribe puts strong emphasis on the education, health and social well-being of all
its members.
Significant Tribal accomplishments
since Restoration include opening the
original health clinic in 1991 and a new
much larger clinic in 2010; building more
than 150 homes and multiple dwellings
for Tribal members, including 28 units at
Neachesna Village in Lincoln City that
have opened since 2009, 19 apartments
in Siletz that opened in
2010 and 20 homes in the Tillamook
subdivision in Siletz that have opened
since 2013; completing the Siletz Dance
File photo
Kaye Stainbrook at the 2018 Restoration Pow-Wow
House in 1996; opening the Tenas Illahee
Child Care Center in 2003; opening the
Tillicum Fitness Center and a new USDA
food distribution warehouse in Siletz in
2008; and opening the Siletz Rec Center
in 2009.
Through its economic development
division, the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation, the Tribe purchased the Lincoln
Shores office complex in Lincoln City in
2001 and opened the Siletz Gas & MiniMart in Siletz in 2004, the Logan Road RV
Park in Lincoln City in 2004 and the Hee
Hee Illahee RV Resort in Salem in 2006.
Tribal offices in Portland, Salem and
Eugene are housed in Tribally owned
buildings. The Eugene office moved to
its current location in 2005, the Salem
office did the same in 2006 and the Portland office moved to its current location
in 2008.
The Tribe also played a lead role in
opening Siletz Valley School in 2003
and Siletz Valley Early College Academy
in 2006.
The Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage
Society (STAHS) was formed in 2013 as
a nonprofit to enhance the Tribe’s ability to
develop the Siletz Tribal Cultural Center.
STAHS also helps the Tribe with acquiring
object and archival collections.
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln
City opened in May 1995. In 2004, the
Siletz Tribe purchased the former Shilo
Inn adjacent to the casino and opened
Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Chinook
Winds Golf Resort opened in 2005 when
the Tribe purchased the former Lakeside
Golf and Fitness Center in Lincoln City.
The combination of Tribal employees and those at Chinook Winds Casino
Resort has made the Siletz Tribe the largest employer in Lincoln County.
The Siletz Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by
distributing more than $ 17___ million
through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and other Tribal resources.
Chinook Winds has donated more than
$6.5 million in cash and fundraising
items since 1995. It also provides in-kind
donations of convention space for various
fundraisers as well as technical support,
advertising and manpower for events.
Visit Indian Fair at casino on Nov. 23
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) is proud to present the
2019 Siletz Indian Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Sponsored by STAHS in cooperation with the Siletz Tribal Culture Department,
the fair will be held at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. The public is invited to attend
this free event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 2019 Indian Fair commemorates the 104th anniversary of the very first Indian
Fair held in Siletz in 1915. It will be reminiscent of those earlier Indian Fairs as a
time of sharing traditions, history and culture.
A wide array of items created by Native artists and craftspeople will be on display, including regalia, baskets and other art forms both historic and contemporary.
Native vendors will have items for sale to help with some early Christmas shopping.
You are invited to join in this educational celebration of the rich culture and
history of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
STAHS is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 2011. Its mission is to
support and promote the practice, conservation and restoration of the Tribal cultures
of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians.
For more details, visit our website at siletzartsheritage.org, find us on Facebook
at Huu-Cha~ or contact Angela Ramirez at stahs.board@gmail.com.
Chairman’s Report
It’s been a busy couple of months for
the Tribal Council.
Council members attended the
Museum at Warm Springs’ fundraising
event that honored Virginia Beavert of
the Yakima Nation for her lifelong commitment to teaching their culture. Also
honored was Howie Arnett for his lifelong
achievements and providing legal services
to the Warm Springs Tribe.
The council held a government-togovernment meeting with the Ute Tribe
of Utah to discuss the economic ventures
of both Tribes.
Run to the Rogue was awesome this
year. Our friends in Port Orford provided
a wonderful meal that was well-attended.
The runners were ahead of schedule and
arrived a bit early at Oak Flats. They were
greeted by the very large number of Tribal
members and friends. We are grateful to
the organizers, helpers and runners for
making this one of the Tribe’s biggest and
most important events.
The Native American Youth and
Family Center (NAYA) hosted its annual
pow-wow in Portland in September. Paul
Lumley, NAYA executive director, honored several community members for
their work and support in the Portland
community, and our Tribe for the work
and development of the new affordable
housing being built in Portland. We are
thankful for the services NAYA provides.
Robert Kentta, Sharon Edenfield, Bud
Lane and I traveled to Washington, D.C., to
meet with our legislative delegation and
several key officials regarding legislative
initiatives, including Chemawa Indian
School. We summarized the discussions
as very positive for the Tribe.
Sharon Edenfield, Brenda Bremner
and I met in the Portland Regional Office
to negotiate the coming year’s self-governance compact. We are hopeful that the
projected BIA funds are appropriated,
as the funding at this point is only until
mid-November.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s
Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal
government will not discriminate in
selection because of race, creed, age,
sex, color, national origin, physical
handicap, marital status, politics,
membership or non-membership in an
employee orgnization.
CTSI constantly is looking for
temporary employees to cover vacancy,
vacations, maternity leave and extended
sick leave. If you are looking for temporary work that can last from 2-12
weeks, please submit an application
for the temp pool.
The Chemawa Station Board of
Directors (Siletz and Grand Ronde) met
recently to finalize plans for the Chemawa
Station property. We have not yet signed
leases but are very close to it. Infrastructure work on the property has begun.
The Siletz Tribal Business Corporation will be reorganized as discussed
in a recent workshop held by the Tribal
Council. Currently, the accounting functions have been moved to Siletz from
Lincoln City.
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest
Indians (ATNI) Annual Convention
was held in Suquamish, Wash., in early
October. Loraine Butler, Reggie and Lillie Butler, and I attended along with our
Tribal planner, Pam Lind.
We all attend the general sessions as
well as breakout sessions of interest. The
resolutions that are agreed on and passed
go to the National Congress of American
Indians (NCAI). The NCAI Annual Convention and Marketplace will be held in
Albuquerque, N.M., this month and we
will be in attendance.
The Tribal Council’s regular monthly
meeting was held in Brookings, Ore., in
Delores Pigsley
October. This allows members in that area
to attend and obtain enrollment cards if
needed.
The Restoration Committee held its
final meeting last month as we prepare
for this year’s Restoration Celebration at
Chinook Winds. I look forward to seeing
and visiting with family and friends who
join us in this celebration.
Tenas Illahee Childcare Center
Board of Directors Vacancies
Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of
Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions.
If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
Vacancies are open until filled.
Elders Council Meeting
Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
Nov. 9 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Golf Resort
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For more information, contact the Elders Program at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.
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Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Department
at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollment@ctsi.nsn.us. All others – call the newspaper office.
Deadline for the December
issue is Nov. 8.
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Siletz, OR 97380-0549
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Fax: 541-444-2307
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Nov. 4 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 2 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Nov. 12 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 9 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Nov. 5 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 3 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Nov. 13 – 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 10 – 6-8 p.m.
Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also
are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members
of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages.
We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in
grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use
the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment.
For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department
at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
2020 CTSI Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft
A 30-day public comment period begins Nov. 1, 2019, and
runs through Dec. 1 2019.
Tribal members/community members can comment on any
aspect of the updated MHMP.
Hard copies will available for review at the Tribal admin building
and the Siletz Public Library. Digital PDF copies are available
on the Tribal website (ctsi.nsn.us).
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
USDA distribution dates for November
Siletz
Monday
Nov. 4
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday
Nov. 5
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday
Nov. 6
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday
Nov. 7
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday
Nov. 8
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
from income include child care paid or
child support paid. If you are an elder
or disabled, we can deduct any monthly
medical bills, such as hearing aids, prescriptions, glasses, health care premiums,
rides to and from appointments, home
health care workers and more.
FDPIR Net Monthly Income
Salem
Monday
Nov. 18
Holiday
HH 1
$1,208
Tuesday
Nov. 19
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
HH 2
$1,577
Wednesday Nov. 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
HH 3
$1,945
Thursday
Nov. 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
HH 4
$2,324
Friday
Nov. 22
HH 5
$2,724
HH 6
$3,123
HH 7
$3,491
HH 8
$3,860
By appt only
It’s a new year for the USDA program, which means the income guiderate
changed as of Oct. 1, 2019. If you think
you might be eligible, give us a call and
we will try to get you certified for food.
Look at the guideline and determine
gross monthly income. Have all necessary
paperwork available for each household
member who has any kind of income, such
as Social Security, Supplemental Security
Income (SSI), GA, VA benefits, per capita
if it is received monthly, child support
received or paid, or retirement income.
We can also deduct $400 if you pay
any utility or rent. Additional deductions
Each additional member +$369
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Tribal FDPIR. We would like to
see more people sharing their
recipes on our FB page. Like
us at SILETZ TRIBAL FDPIR
Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393
Proposed Enrollment Ordinance Changes
The Enrollment Ordinance has proposed changes that have been posted in
the Tribal member area of the website under the Enrollment Posting tab. Tribal
Council has requested that Tribal member review and make comments prior to
its approval.
The primary changes are DNA testing requirements for every new application
for enrollment and a six-month waiting period for new enrollment for anyone who
has relinquished membership from another federally recognized Tribe. The other
primary changes are format and organization of the ordinance.
If you are unable to log in to the member section or want a paper copy, contact the Enrollment Department at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or
angelar@ctsi.nsn.us.
The Enrollment Ordinance will also be presented at the General Council
meeting in November if you wish to ask questions in person.
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Attention Siletz Tribal Artists
The Pow-Wow Committee is once again having a logo contest for the upcoming
pow-wow in August 2020. All Siletz Tribal artists are encouraged to submit a powwow themed logo.
The winning logo artist will receive a cash prize of $300 and a professional banner
with your logo. The winning artist will have his/her logo highlighted on the Nesika
Illahee Pow-Wow flyers and merchandise.
Please submit your artwork to the Cultural Education director’s office at the Tribal
Community Center or mail it to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Pow-Wow
Logo Contest, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
All entries must be received no later than March 2, 2020.
Royalty Crown Proposals
The Pow-Wow Committee is now accepting proposals for 2020-2021 royalty crowns.
Proposals are being accepted for Miss Siletz, Junior Miss Siletz and Little Miss Siletz.
Proposals for a crown are required to include art design, size of the crown and a
bid for the crown or crowns of your interest. Proposals can be submitted for individual
crowns, two crowns or you can submit a bid for all three crowns.
Crown proposals must be turned in to the committee no later than March 2, 2019.
Proposals can be sent to Siletz Pow-Wow Committee, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
If you have any questions, contact Buddy Lane at 800-922-1399, ext. 1230, or
541-444-8230.
Culture Craft Night
Nee-Dash ‘vm-nitlh-ts’it
(Feather Dance
we are learning)
Sammy Hall, Waehouseman/Clerk
541-444-8279
Culture Craft Night
San-chvn Tuu-‘i’
(Acorn Soup)
Siletz Tribal members and their
families – Come join us and learn how
to make acorn soup. Acorns are a staple
food for all Tribes on the West Coast.
Learn how to shell, pound, leach and
cook one of our traditional foods.
Contact Bud Lane at 541-444-8320;
800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or budl@ctsi.
nsn.us for more info.
Sponsored by the Education and
Culture Departments
Nov. 4 • 5-7 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Nov. 5 • 5-7 p.m.
Eugene Area Office
Nov. 12 • 5-7 p.m.
Portland Area Office
Nov. 13 • 5-7 p.m.
Salem Area Office
Come and learn to dance our traditional dances.
The Feather Dance is handed down to us from our ancestors.
Come and learn about our ancient dances and protocols.
Tribal members and their families welcome.
Siletz
Portland
Tribal Community Center
Dec. 2 • 5-7 p.m.
Portland Area Office
Dec. 9 • 5-7 p.m.
Eugene
Salem
Eugene Area Office
Dec. 3 • 5-7 p.m.
Salem Area Office
Dec. 10 • 5-7 p.m.
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Power is in the kitchen: Children nourished through food, family, relationships
By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD,
Siletz Tribal Head Start Nutritionist
We must feed ourselves to be sovereign, free and healthy. As part of my
role as consultant nutritionist to Siletz
Tribal Head Start, I offer information for
families and remind the readers that I am
available to support Head Start families
by discussing nutrition-related concerns
via telephone at no charge through the
program (ask your teacher or the director
for support from the nutritionist).
The kitchen is a power center because
that is where people are nourished through
food and relationships. Kitchen and childrearing duties have been primary roles for
women. In modern times the value of this
role was diminished. It is time to take back
the power of the kitchen!
Nutrition is a community concern.
Everything that is important in Head Start
is also important to the community. Nutrition is the foundation of health. Health
requires access to wholesome, safe, clean
foods. Embracing the concepts of traditional foods and eating close to nature
supports optimal nutrition for healthy
growth and development for all concerned.
It appears to me that the loss of
traditional practices has contributed to
growing health problems. I believe that
an important way to prevent and treat
diabetes and other chronic disease is to
transition back toward this traditional diet
or to a holistic approach with nutritionally
equivalent foods.
Traditional foods have many advantages, yet in many ways are a challenge due
to limited access to land, potential con-
tamination and limited time (especially
for busy Head Start families). Traditional
foods include nutrient-dense foods that
are low in starch and sugar.
For many busy families, nutritious
foods need to be easy to prepare. Nutritionally equivalent foods can bridge the gap
toward traditional foods. I invite families
to move toward culturally optimal nutrition.
Please note: Traditional foods do not
include wheat, milk or sugar (also known
as white f lour, milk, cheese and soft
drinks). People might be confused by the
USDA commodity foods that are in direct
conflict with traditional foods.
In the kitchen children can be empowered to learn to cook, to help and to connect with family to share what happened
each day and more. The kitchen is a place
where children are nourished, not only by
nutrients and flavors, but by affirmations
that help them know just how special they
really are.
Remember to include your children in
nourishing cooking projects. Remember
to have the dinner table be a place of love,
support and sharing.
Children need to feel secure with a
certain amount of routine around when
and where meals and snacks are offered.
Young children learn from making choices
and are empowered with success when
presented with healthy selections.
This nurturing work is ongoing. From
my perspective, much of that nurturing
is powerful magic that happens in the
kitchen. Keep your kitchen a place of love,
empowerment and magic.
Everything is connected – nothing in
our body stands apart. Nutrition is at the
core of health, yet it is not limited to what
we eat (or the nutrients we take in). Even
when nutritious vital food is consumed,
stress and trauma interfere with how our
body uses our food (digestion).
Stress and trauma are Tribal concerns.
When we learn about and support children’s needs, we help Head Start children
and their families.
Likewise, if we didn’t get the support
we needed as children and we address it
now, we also help children, their families
and a much greater world. Let our connection be rooted in the power of the kitchen.
How does Head Start support
kitchen power?
Siletz Tribal Head Start is an important and influential program. As a federally funded program, Head Start meets
specific nutrition requirements and performance standards. Head Start focuses on
the needs of children and helps connect
needs with services.
Head Start provides nutritious food
choices through snacks and family-style
meals supported with nutrition curriculum. Students are coached to explore
foods by tasting and describing them,
growing them, and learning about why
some are nutritious and how they may fit
as traditional foods or their nutritional
equivalents.
Food safety and sanitation is followed,
monitored and taught. Additionally, the
program tracks health screening to support access to health care. Screening
includes measurements of height and
weight (to calculate BMI, Body Mass
Index), hearing, vision, blood pressure,
lead, hemoglobin, immunizations, dental
and physical exams.
Furthermore, to support health, the
program assesses whether students have
medical and dental homes as well as
health insurance. In this process, referrals
are made, as needed, and follow-up is also
documented.
Sometimes referrals are made for
growth measurements of height and
weight (after a BMI calculation). A
referral does not necessarily mean there
is a problem, but a low or high BMI currently provides an opportunity for a child
to receive attention. A referral may be in
the form of a letter requesting a follow-up
with a doctor.
If you receive a referral like that,
another option would be to talk to me, the
consulting dietitian/nutritionist, because
we could talk about meaningful nutrition information in a personalized way.
This service is available to all Head Start
families, even if BMI is normal. Parents
can request a nutrition consultation by
asking the teacher or program director.
There is no financial cost to the family
for a telephone consultation.
Another purpose behind measuring
health indicators is to measure outcomes
and therefore, possible success or shortcomings of the program. If the program demonstrates success, funding seems more likely
to continue. On the other hand, if health
indicators indicate increased risk, a closer
look is needed. This could mean changes
to the program to better support families.
We must feed ourselves to be sovereign, free and healthy. There is power in
our kitchens. Head Start supports kitchen
power as a community resource for its
students and their families with widereaching benefits.
2020 Census jobs available in all Siletz
service areas. Help Tribal members be
counted in survey
Work as a 2020 Census enumerator
pays $15-$18/hour and also has a mileage
reimbursement.
Since 1790, the Census Bureau has
conducted a national population
survey. This is mandated
by the U.S. Constitution.
After the April 1, 2020,
response date, the
bureau will use enumerators to go to the
homes of people who
have not responded
to the survey.
Native Americans
in general and the
Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians specifically
have been undercounted.
The hardest to count groups
are children and minorities in rural areas,
but this is true in urban areas as well.
The undercount has resulted in being
underrepresented and receiving less
money from the federal government for
the Tribe’s transportation and welfare programs. In order to be fully counted,
a response is needed from
every Tribal household and
member.
Show your Native
pride and support
your c ommunity
by working in your
community. Apply
online at 2020Censusus.gov/jobs or call
855-JOB-2020.
For general information about the 2020 Census, contact Terry Altemus at
TerranceA@ctsi.nsn.us or Angela
Ramirez at AngelaR@ctsi.nsn.us.
Siletz Community Dental Clinic
Contact the Siletz Community Dental Clinic if you experience dental pain or a
dental emergency. Staff will do everything they can to see you as soon as possible.
Morning check-in time is Monday-Thursday from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and Friday
from 9-9:30 a.m. Afternoon check-in time is Monday-Friday from 1:30-2 p.m.
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Need Rental Housing?
The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the
Low-Income Rental Program waiting list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and
Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms – Neachesna Village).
Applications can be obtained at any Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem, Portland,
Siletz) or online from the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow links – Tribal
Services-Housing-Low Rent Apartments & Home Ownership.
Questions? Call 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322; fax: 541-444- 8313
CTSI Estuary and Wetland Curriculum
Tribal Council approved the new 6th
Grade Estuary and Wetlands Curriculum
Workbooks to be available as a free
download from the CTSI website.
FREE
Available
Online!
The workbooks are a partnership developed with the Institute for Applied Ecology. Staff from Natural Resources, Culture,
Diabetes, and Healthy Traditions have
worked together to steer the development
of the workbooks to include tribal history,
culturally inclusive hands on classroom
activities, and important native plants to
keep on the landscape. We continue to
teach our families everyday values such
as the importance of maintaining our
relationship to the land, plants, and animals.
Natural Resources has propagated over
6000 cuttings, and bulbs for restoration
and enhancement projects on Tribal properties. Program staff have identified areas
for Tribal Council to approve for habitat
conservation and to prioritize restoration
projects.
Take a photo of
the code using
your phone!
http://www.ctsi.nsn.us/Siletz-Tribal-Services-Umpqua-Clackamas-County-Tillamook/other-departments/curriculum
Cultural Site
Fishing Season
Open
through
December 16th
Practice Your Traditions!
Healthy Traditions can provide a net to help you catch your fish!
Transportation provided from Siletz to a fishing site for Tribal
members and their families *
For information contact: Kathy Kentta 541.444.9627
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Every Wednesday
Women’s Trauma Support Group
Behavioral Health Group Room
5:30 - 7pm
Every Wednesday
Youth Game Night
Siletz Valley Library
4:00 - 6:00pm
November 11th
Veteran’s Day
All Tribal Offices Closed
November 18th
Restoration Day
All Tribal Offices Closed
November 21st
Wellness Luncheon
Tribal Community Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
If you vape, whether it’s cannabis, nicotine or other products, please quit. These are
addictive substances and can cause serious health problems.
What we know
As of October 1, 2019, 1,080* lung injury cases associated with using e-cigarette, or vaping,
products have been reported to CDC from 48 states and 1 U.S. territory.
Eighteen deaths have been confirmed in 15 states.
All patients have reported a history of using e-cigarette, or vaping, products.
Most patients report a history of using THC-containing products. The latest national and
regional findings suggest products containing THC play a role in the outbreak.
Approximately 70% of patients are male.
Approximately 80% of patients are under 35 years old.
16% of patients are under 18 years old
21% of patients are 18 to 20 years old
What we don’t know
The specific chemical exposure(s) causing lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, or
vaping, remains unknown at this time.
No single product or substance has been linked to all lung injury cases.
The outbreak is occurring in the context of a dynamic marketplace for e-cigarette, or
vaping, products, which may have a mix of ingredients, complex packaging and supply
chains, and include potentially illicit substances.
Users may not know what is in their e-cigarette or e-liquid solutions. Many of the products and substances can be modified by suppliers
or users. They can be obtained from stores, online retailers, from informal sources (e.g. friends, family members), or “off the street.”
More information is needed to know whether one or more e-cigarette or vaping products, substances, or brands is responsible for the
outbreak.
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A safe-space support group for women who would like to
begin the process of healing from trauma.
Community members welcome ~ age 18 and up
Questions?
Call the CARE Program
541-444-9680
Wednesdays
5:30‐7pm
Siletz Health Clinic
Behavioral Health Room
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REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR 10 RECOMMENDED DIABETES CHECKUPS!
1. A‐1‐C blood glucose test (This lab test should be done every 3 to 6 months. It is
different from blood testing you do yourself. The A‐1‐C tells what your blood glucose has been dur‐
ing the last few months.)
2. Blood pressure (at every office visit)
3. Blood test to measure “good” cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood
(once a year)
4. “Dilated” eye exam to see if the blood vessels inside your eye are healthy (once a year)
5. Urine test to see if your kidneys are healthy (once a year)
6. Complete foot exam to see if the blood circulation, nerves, and skin in your feet are healthy (a
complete exam once a year, a brief foot exam at every office visit)
ARE YOU UP
TO DATE?
7. Exam of your gums and teeth (every 6 months)
8. Weight (at every office visit)
9. Flu shot (at the beginning of flu season every Fall)
10. Pneumococcal vaccination (ask your doctor if you need it)
To schedule an appointment for your
examinations contact the clinic at:
541‐444‐1030
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2019/2020
HUNTING/FISHING/GATHERING
INCENTIVES
Reminder to all Siletz Tribal members:
Please report all harvests of deer, elk,
salmon and shellfish to the Natural
Resources Department. The name on the
tag/permit will be submitted into a
drawing after the seasons end and could
receive one of the following Cabela’s gift
card incentives.
HUNTING INCENTIVES
$100
~
$75
~
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARDS
FISHING INCENTIVE
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARD
SHELLFISH INCENTIVE
$50
CABELA’S GIFT CARD
Please report all harvests to:
Mike Kennedy
541-444-8232
mikek@ctsi.nsn.us
or
Denise Garrett at
541-444-8227
deniseg@ctsi.nsn.us
Tribe seeks to update its record of Tribal veterans
It is important for the Tribe to
keep a current updated record of our
Siletz Tribal veterans. So often we are
totally unaware of Siletz veterans who
have served our nation, especially our
younger veterans.
We are also trying to track how
many Vietnam-era veterans have served
and also how many were “boots on the
ground.” I would appreciate it if you
could help supply us with this muchneeded information. Thank you!
Tony Molina, Tribal Vet Rep.
Low voltage license #2025LEA
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
800-922-1399, ext. 1330
Direct: 541-444-8330
Cell: 541-270-0569
Information for Veterans
A veteran or a family member whose
veteran is enrolled in the VA only has
72 hours to report a non-emergency
room hospital visit so as not to get
billed.
There is a new program for veterans
called Veterans Appeal Improvement
Modernization Act – for those veterans
who have been waiting too long for
their appeal to be addressed. Again,
this is a new program.
For veterans who are enrolled into the
VA system – you can also apply to join
My Healthy Vet to have access to your
local VA doctor, prescriptions, etc. This
is a very useful tool.
Also, some veterans have joined the
EBenfits logon application to try and
do their VA needs online, but first you
must be eligible to apply for VA ben-
efits. I’m here to help you in that VA
enrollment process. It’s your choice
to try EBenefits or let me assist you.
The VA can be a very complex
program and very trying to one’s
patience – and I have experienced
certain road blocks. So please give
me a call and I will do everything
within my means to make sure you
can enroll in the VA system.
Our VA presumes that spinal bifida
in biological children of certain
Vietnam-era veterans who were
exposed to Agent Orange was
caused by the veteran’s military service. Eligible children may receive
VA benefits.
Contact Molina if you have questions on any of these items.
SUBOXONE THERAPY
Available at the Siletz Community Health Clinic
Our providers Lisa Taylor, FNP, and
Jalien Dorris, DO, are now licensed to
prescribe suboxone for Siletz Tribal
members and/or community members
who are struggling with heroin, prescription drugs or substance abuse.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is
available at ctsi.nsn.us.
We are contracting with Eric Davis,
MAC, CADCIII, with his expertise in
medication assisted therapy (MAT), he
will assist with the implementation of
our new suboxone program.
Wondering what suboxone is?
Suboxone is a medication that helps
your family members who are struggling with heroin and opioid addiction
by taking away the symptoms of opiate withdrawal and drug cravings that
are normally associated with quitting
heroin and opioids.
We encourage you to contact the
clinic and ask questions about our
program. We want to assure you that
we will provide compassionate and nonjudgmental care from staff members who
understand the challenges associated
with addiction. We would love to help you
with taking the first step toward recovery.
If you have questions regarding the
suboxone program or would like to make
an appointment, please call the numbers
listed below.
Team Taylor – 541-444-9665
Team Dorris – 541-444-9634
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
42nd Annual Restoration
Pow-Wow
November 16th, 2019
The Confederated
Tribes of Siletz Indians
of Oregon Invites you
to celebrate with us
at our 42nd Annual
Restoration Pow-Wow
To Be Held At:
1777 NW 44th Street,
Lincoln City, Oregon.
GRAND ENTRY: 6 PM
Whip Man: Tony Whitehead
Whip Woman: Shirley Walker
MC: Nick Sixkiller
All Drums And Dancers Welcome
Information: Buddy Lane: 1-800-922-1399 ext. 1230 or 541-444-8230
This is a family event; drugs and alcohol will not be tolerated.
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chinook Winds Casino Resort
are not responsible for injuries and lost or stolen items
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Get There – New online carpooling tool launches in Benton, Lincoln, Linn counties
Get There, previously
Drive Less Connect,
helps Oregonians match
carpool partners and
plan trips, reducing need
to drive alone
The Oregon Cascades West Council
of Governments (OCWCOG) is partnering with the Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT) on the launch of
ODOT’s new online carpooling tool – Get
There, formerly Drive Less Connect.
Get There helps match carpool
partners who want to share rides within
Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties via
a web-based ride-matching and tripplanning tool. GetThereOregon.org makes
it easier than ever for Oregonians to take
advantage of transportation options like
carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking
or riding transit.
“The availability of multiple modes
of transportation options – including carpooling and vanpooling across our region
Most Often Requested
Numbers
812-2004; or visit OCWCOG.org/Transportation/Options.
The Get There platform allows users
to be matched with a passenger or a driver
looking to share a ride, available transit,
or distance and time to walk or bike to a
specific destination. Using the tool helps
travelers choose the best mode for their
specific trip and share the cost; it also
reduces automobile emissions that harm
the environment.
“Our goal is to help people have
more choices for the way they travel,”
said Kris Strickler, administrator, ODOT
Highway Division. “With more options,
we usually see fewer vehicles on the road
and that means less congestion and frustration for everyone.”
In October, Get There will host the
annual Get There Challenge, formerly the
Oregon Drive Less Challenge. This year’s
challenge will feature a range of prizes for
people who live or work in Oregon to log
trips made without driving alone.
Statewide sponsors include Providence Health & Services and Bike
Friday; local sponsors include MidWillamette Family YMCA, Izzy’s Pizza,
Mo’s Restaurant and the Lincoln City
Community Center.
Get details and sign up at GetThereOregon.org. It’s free, easy and secure!.
For more information, contact Katie
Trebes at ktrebes@ocwcog.org or 541-
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Contract Health Services (CHS) –
800-628-5720
C h e m awa H e a l t h C l i n i c –
800-452-7823
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Siletz Clinic – 800-648-0449
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599
B u re a u o f I n d i a n A f fa i r s –
800-323-8517
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
Chinook Winds – 888-244-6665
Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
– is critically important to connect the valley and the coast,” said Dann Cutter, mayor
of Waldport, and an Executive Committee
member of OCWCOG’s Board of Directors. “Get There is a great option for our
residents, allowing them to save money on
gas, helping our environment and removing cars from the roads. We appreciate
ODOT for making the platform available
and for continuing this longstanding partnership with OCWCOG.”
OCWCOG’s program, Cascades West
Transportation Options (CWTO), is the
regional administrator for the Get There
program in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln
counties. CWTO provides outreach, education, carpool/vanpool matching services
and Cascades West RideLine, an emergency ride home program for commuters
living or working in the three counties.
About OCWCOG
Oregon Cascades West Council of
Governments (OCWCOG), on behalf
of the member governments, carries
out a variety of local, state and federal
programs. The majority of funding is
provided through contracts to administer
specific services.
As an Oregon intergovernmental
entity, OCWCOG can provide for, or on
behalf of, its member governments any
service that they are authorized to provide. Whether it is helping a business find
appropriate capital, helping seniors and
persons with disabilities plan for independent living or coordinating local road
improvement priorities, OCWCOG offers
these and many other innovative services
to the local governments and residents of
Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties.
Fo r m o re i n fo r m a t i o n , v i s i t
OCWCOG.org.
477/SSP Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program is coordinating monthly
trainings/presentations on a variety of topics in all of our area offices.
These are open to the community and anyone is welcome to join.
December 2019 – Presentation by the Siletz Housing Department, with an overview of
programs and services.
10 a.m.-Noon – Light snacks will be provided
Dec. 2 – Portland Area Office
Dec. 3 – Salem Area Office
Dec. 4 – Eugene Area Office
Dec. 5 – Siletz Area Office (Housing conference room)
January 2020 – Presentation by Kathy Kentta with Healthy Traditions
1-3 p.m. – Light snacks will be provided
Jan. 7 – Eugene Area Office
Jan. 14 – Salem Area Office
Jan. 21 – Portland Area Office
Jan. 28 – Tribal Community Center
February 2020 – Presentation by Eli Grove on Emergency Preparedness
10 a.m.-Noon – Light snacks will be provided
Feb. 6 – Eugene Area Office
Feb. 13 – Portland Area Office
Feb. 20 – Salem Area Office
Feb. 27 – Tribal Community Center
Contact Jessica Hibler, 477/SSP coordinator, at 541-484-4234 if you have any questions.
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Grants to StrongHearts Native Helpline will expand culturally based services
EAGAN, Minn. – Within three years
of launching its collaborative project, the
National Indigenous Women’s Resource
Center (NIWRC) announced in October
the StrongHearts Native Helpline (StrongHearts) is receiving two grants from the
Office of Victims of Crime under the U.S.
Department of Justice for a combined
total of $2,768,168 to enhance services
over the next three years.
The awards – provided by the Office
of Victims of Crime Advancing the Use of
Technology to Assist Victims of Crime and
the Field-Generated Program to Improve
Services for Victims of Crime – will be
utilized to extend the helpline’s operating
hours to 24 hours a day, develop advocacy
training and services to assist survivors
of sexual violence, as well as implement
digital chat services to help increase accessibility and address caller safety.
Launch dates for the digital chat
service and 24/7 operating hours will be
released at a later time.
“Considering Native women are 2.5
times more likely to be raped or be a victim of sexual assault than other groups,
the StrongHearts Native Helpline serves
as a potential lifeline for survivors of these
crimes,” said Lori Jump, assistant director for StrongHearts. “We also know in
remote areas, some victims may not have
phone service or may fear their abusive
operations,” said Lucy Simpson, executive director of the National Indigenous
Women’s Resource Center. “Now with
these two awards, we can realize the collective vision of having a dedicated Native
helpline to serve survivors of violence in
a culturally rooted way at all hours of the
day and night.”
About the StrongHearts
Native Helpline
partner overhearing them in an attempt
to call, so providing a digital chat service
option is crucial for increasing access for
everyone in our communities.”
American Indians and Alaska Natives
suffer from the highest rates of violence in
the U.S., according to the National Institute of Justice. In March 2017, the StrongHearts Native Helpline (844-7NATIVE)
began providing callers with culturally
based support for domestic violence and
dating violence, along with a connection
to Native resources.
Grounded in an understanding of
Native cultures, Tribal sovereignty and
traditions, Native advocates are specially
trained to provide callers with emotional
support, crisis intervention, personalized
safety planning, and a referral to a Native
and Tribal service provider if needed. Currently, the helpline is available every day
from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Central).
“Since the very beginning, StrongHearts staff listened to the critical
needs of Native communities across the
country and identified the need for 24/7
Created by and built to serve Tribal
communities across the United States, the
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally appropriate, anonymous, confidential
and no-cost service dedicated to serving
American Indian survivors of domestic violence and dating violence, along with their
concerned family members and friends.
By dialing 844-7NATIVE (844-7628483), callers can connect one-on-one
with knowledgeable StrongHearts advocates who can provide immediate support
and a connection to Native resources to
enable survivors to find safety and live
lives free of abuse.
StrongHearts is available daily from 7
a.m. to 10 p.m. (CT). Callers reaching out
after hours can connect with the National
Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799SAFE) by selecting option 1.
For more information, visit strongheartshelpline.org.
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
A big shout out to the
September 21, 2019
Elders Woodcut Volunteers!
Sam Anderson
Oscar Hatfield
Charlie Ben
Samantha Hatfield
Chester Ben
Tadee Hatfield
Jayden Ben
Chvnne Holmes
Maryellen Ben
Max Hoover
Pam Ben
Jordan Hoover
Ray Ben
Joshley Howell
Jeremiah Bower
Mike Kennedy
Bennie Brown
Joe Lane
Lisa Brown
William Lane
Mitzi Brown
Kendall Logan & Family
Darelle Butler
Craig Ollian
Jerry Elam
Julian Reed
Tanya Fawver
Dennis Tufts
Becky Gamble
Mari Woosley
Denise Garrett
Steve Woosley
Rachelle Garrett
Nora Williams-Wood
Randy Garrett
Randy Wood
Greg Goodell
THANK YOU!
ELDERS WOODCUT
VOLUNTEERS
Their hard work made it possible to deliver over
13 1/8th cords of firewood to Siletz Elders.
Courtesy photos by Samantha Hatfield
A big shout out to the
September 21, 2019
Elders Woodcut Volunteers!
Sam Anderson
Oscar Hatfield
Charlie Ben
Samantha Hatfield
Chester Ben
Tadee Hatfield
Jayden Ben
Chvnne Holmes
Maryellen Ben
Max Hoover
Pam Ben
Jordan Hoover
Ray Ben
Joshley Howell
Jeremiah Bower
Mike Kennedy
Bennie Brown
Joe Lane
Lisa Brown
William Lane
Mitzi Brown
Kendall Logan & Family
Darelle Butler
Craig Ollian
Jerry Elam
Julian Reed
Tanya Fawver
Dennis Tufts
Becky Gamble
Mari Woosley
Denise Garrett
Steve Woosley
Rachelle Garrett
Nora Williams-Wood
Randy Garrett
Randy Wood
Greg Goodell
Above: Three generations of the Ben family – Charles, Maryellen, Jayden, Pam and
Raymond – help out at the Elders woodcut on Sept. 21.
THANK YOU!
ELDERS WOODCUT
VOLUNTEERS
Their hard work made it possible to deliver over
13 1/8th cords of firewood to Siletz Elders.
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Below: A large number of volunteers spent part of their day getting wood ready for
Tribal elders to burn this winter to heat their homes.
STAHS spends afternoon learning about an ancestor of Simmons, other families
As part of their mission to build a
cultural center with a museum component
in Siletz, whenever the opportunity arises
the members of the Siletz Tribal Arts &
Heritage Society make it a point to visit
museums and cultural centers.
This provides an opportunity to gather
ideas on how cultural items can be displayed, what will be of particular interest
to children, new and innovative ideas that
have been found to help display information and interactive displays that have been
successful. Along with that, it’s just fun,
educational and entertaining.
On Sept. 14, Gloria Ingle, Teresa
Simmons, Shawna Gray, Angela Ramirez,
Celesta Lee and Grace Elting Castle, all
members of the society, ventured to the
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum for
a reason of more personal interest to the
Siletz Tribe. Information including photos and articles can be found there about
Webley Hauxhurst and his wife, Mary,
parents of Nelsen Hauxhurst, who with
Lydia Simmons were parents of Hoxie
Simmons, a patriarch of the Simmons and
many other families of the Siletz Tribe.
History indicates that Webley was a
man of distinction and principle. Information taken in part from an unspecified
publication tells us he was born in 1809
at Long Island, N.Y. In the early 1830s, he
sailed around the horn to Monterey, Calif.,
and later, in the company of Ewing Young
and others, he came to Oregon. He settled
in Champoeg and built the first grist mill
in Oregon.
Webley met, fell in love with and
married Wat-tiat, daughter of the Chief
of the Yamhills, who took the name of
Mary upon her baptism. Webley voted
for the Oregon Territory at Champoeg.
The family moved to Salem and, in order
to provide an education for his children,
he subscribed a permanent scholarship to
a fledgling school that became known as
Willamette University.
As Webley gained popularity in political circles, Mary said she would leave as
she would be a handicap to him. Webley
sold his mill, resigned from his activities
and taking his wife and 11 children, moved
to the Bayocean spit near Tillamook. He
captained the schooner “Champion,” taking the settlers’ produce into Oregon City.
Webley and Mary lived out their
lives on Bayocean, which eventually was
reclaimed by the currents of the Pacific.
Webley died Jan.23, 1874. Mary followed
several years later in 1907. They are both
buried in Trout Cemetery in Tillamook.
Courtesy photos by Teresa Simmons
Above: Princess Wat-Tiet
Above right: Webley Hauxhurst
Right: Mary Hauxhurst Day, daughter of
Webley and Mary
Below: A gift to Mrs. Webley Hauxhurst
from her husband’s mother in Long
Island, N.Y., when Mr. Hauxhurst visited
her in 1852. Upon his return, he brought
many presents from his mother to his
wife and children.
Below left: A gift to Hauxhurst’s 7-yearold daughter, Mary, upon his return from
Long Island.
Patient portal now available at Siletz Clinic
The Siletz Community Health
Clinic is thrilled to offer you a new
feature – The Patient Portal! This is a
convenient, secure online tool available
24/7 so you can:
•
Exchange secure messages with
your medical team
•
Access your health record
•
Search patient educational material
•
View visit summary documents
•
Send your health records to other
providers
•
Attach your dependents’ medical
information to your portal account
Parents and legal guardians can
attach minor’s medical information to
their portal account. To do so, the parent/legal guardian must send a message
request from their portal account or
come into the clinic.
If you have any questions regarding
the enrollment process, call our patient
care coordinators at 541-444-1030 or
800-648-0449, Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Siletz Tribal Court Filing Fee/Copy Charge
2019 Education Committee Vacancy
Position Open Until Filled
Any Tribal member interested in consideration for serving on the Education
Committee is encouraged to fill out this form and return it to the council office.
Please mail your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn:
Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549; or
fax to 541-444-8325.
Adoption
$100
Appeal, Filing Notice of
$50
Audio Record (tape)
$5
Name: ______________________________________ Roll No: ______________
Copies, standard
$.25 per page
Certified Copy
$5 +$.25 per page
Certified Copy Guardianship letter
$5 +$.25 per page
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: __________________________ State: ____________ ZIP: ______________
Telephone: Day ( ) ____________________ Evening ( ) _____________________
____ Education Committee (1 vacancy for term ending February 2021)
If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal
Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
For more information about the
Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, visit siletzartsheritage.org.
Volunteers needed to cut firewood for elders
The Natural Resources Department periodically receives inquiries from Tribal
elders asking if there is anyone who would be willing to cut Tribal firewood for
them. We are starting a list of volunteers willing to cut firewood for Tribal elders
and a list of elders who want someone to cut firewood for them.
(Effective July 1, 2019)
Civil Action
Less than $10,000
$100
$10,000 – $49,999
$200
$50,000 - $1,000,000
$400
$1,000,000 or more
$800
Contempt of Court
$1,000
Dissolution
Co-Petition
$200
Election Challenge
$25
Electronically stored case documents (hard copy)
$3/each request
Emancipation
$100
Guardianship, individual petition
$50
Mailing Costs
Actual Cost
Marriage Application
$100
Marriage Solemnization
$50
Name Change
$50
Small Claims, Enforce Judgment under $2,500
Petitioner
$25
If you fit either category, please call the Natural Resources Department – Denise
Garrett at 541-444-8227, Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or either at 800-9221399. We will then pair up volunteer firewood cutters and elders in need.
Small Claims, Enforce Judgment over $2,500
Please note, this is a volunteer activity. No one will be paid to perform this
service and elders should not be charged anything to receive firewood.
Vehicle Repossession
A Tribal firewood permit is required and is issued by Natural Resources.
Petitioner
$50
Petitioner
$75
Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation
Program (STVRP)
th
535 SE 12 Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
971-673-1588
888-202-5463
TTY 971-673-1577
http://oregon.gov/Blind/
Kate Brown, Governor
The Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) is proud to help Oregonians who are blind establish career paths and work
to support themselves and their families. When provided access to opportunities, training and tools, Oregonians who
are blind can be successful in any job of their choosing.
OCB’s experienced counselors, teachers and employment specialists provide highly specialized training and
services, including job readiness and everyday living skills, to qualified Oregonians all across the state.
If you are an employer interested in diversifying your workforce by hiring a qualified job seeker who is blind or
by offering job exploration opportunities to someone who is blind entering the workforce for the first time,
please reach out to us! We provide our participants with paid internships at NO cost to employers and cover
workers compensation insurance for OCB clients in a Work Experience. A diverse, skilled workforce is stronger
and can deliver more for your business and the community that you serve.
In addition to providing job readiness training and services, the OCB Independent Living Program for the Older
Blind serves people 55 and older with vision loss who are at retirement age or not interested in working; it is
not necessary to be legally blind to participate. We also have an independent living program for participants
under 55 who do not wish to work, but they must be legally blind in order to qualify. Both programs cover the
entire State of Oregon and are totally free!
How the Independent Living Program works: Experienced teachers will come to your home to do a low-vision
assessment and make specific recommendations to make it more accessible. Teachers share techniques on
how to perform the daily tasks you need most, including traveling safely, using household appliances, using
technology for planning and communication, keeping organized and doing daily tasks, and more.
If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, contact your local OCB office today to learn more
about our great services!
Portland: 971-673-1588
Salem: 503-378-8479
Eugene: 541-686-7990
Medford: 541-776-6047
Central/Eastern Oregon: 541-699-5090
Email: ocb.mail@state.or.us
Website: oregon.gov/blind
STVRP is here to assist members of ANY federally recognized Tribe to overcome barriers to employment. We work with
individuals who have disabilities and are living within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 11 county service area.
Examples of Services:
Guidance and Counseling
Referral to Services
Employment Services
Resume Writing
Interviewing Techniques
Job Coaching
Culturally Relevant Individualized Services
Evaluations and Assessments
Training Placement Opportunities
Adaptive Equipment
For more information about the STVRP, please inquire at 1-800-922-1399. Services are provided in ALL area offices,
however, to inquire about services, ask to be transferred to the office nearest you listed below.
EUGENE AREA OFFICE
2468 West 11th
Eugene, OR 97402
SALEM - TONI LEIJA, Counselor/Job Developer
SILETZ – RACHELLE ENDRES, Counselor/Job Developer
• Emotional
•
201 SE Swan Ave
Siletz, OR 97380
• Spiritual
“Expanding Opportunities for Oregonians with Vision Loss”
Siletz News
SILETZ ADMIN. OFFICE
EUGENE – JERAMIE MARTIN, Program Director
If you are an employer interested in diversifying your workforce, contact our Business Relations specialists:
Business.Relations@cfb.state.or.us
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3160 Blossom Dr NE, Ste 105
Salem, OR 97305
November 2019
• Intellectual /
Mind
Siletz
Tribal
Voc.
Rehab.
• Physical
NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE
Mental Health Services & Life Alert
Mental Health Services
What services are available?
•
Counseling Services – individual or
family
•
Psychiatry Services
•
Psychology Services
Up to 8-visits annually (more if medically necessary)
Who’s eligible?
•
Siletz Tribal members eligible for
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC),
formerly Contract Health Services
(CHS)
How do I get benefits?
• Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541444-9648 to speak with Rhonda
Attridge, PRC Tech I.
• Prior to making an appointment with
a provider – confirm the provider will
accept PRC as payment.
•
Benefits are limited, first-come, firstserved.
What you need to know:
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After calling PRC for benefits, the
patient will receive a letter with program details. The letter also provides
information that the patient can give
to their provider for payment processing information.
You will not be required to use other
resources first. This will allow you to
go to a provider who does not accept
Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your
private insurance.
Life Alert
Please contact your local community
health advocate (CHA) if you think
you or another Tribal elder could
benefit from Life Alert.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Enrolled Tribal member eligible
for PRC
Mail order pharmacy and refills
To use mail order pharmacy to order your refills after hours and on weekends:
Please call the Siletz Clinic 7-10 days before you need your refills. This allows
us time to contact your provider, if necessary, and for mailing.
•
Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins – you’ll
be transferred to the refill line.
Or call the refill line direct – 541-444-9624.
•
Steps to get Life Alert:
•
Contact your local CHA –
•
The CHA will determine if you meet
the criteria for Life Alert (examples:
live alone, health condition, etc.)
•
Community Health Clinic will cover
the cost.
Work with CHA to determine need
and apply for local services
The CHA will assist you in applying
for Life Alert at no cost through community options. If you do not qualify
for Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz
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You can reach the community health
advocates at:
Siletz – Amy Garrett or Hannah
Glaser at 541-444-1030
Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503390-9494
Eugene – Adrienne Crooks at 541484-4234
Portland – Verdene McGuire at 503238-1512
2020 Tribal Council Application
Application for names to be placed on the 2020 ballot for candidates in
the Siletz Tribal Council election
Name: ________________________________________ Roll # _______________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ______________ ZIP: ___________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be
filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2019. I also understand that
if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I
must withdraw in writing by 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2019. Otherwise, my name will
appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet and on the ballot.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
N O R T H W E S T N AT I V E A M E R I C A N C E N T E R O F E X C E L L E N C E
Tribal Health Scholars
Clinical shadowing opportunity for high
school Juniors & Seniors!
Tribal Health Scholars is a 13 week paid clinical shadowing experience at your local clinic. As a Tribal Health
Scholar you will shadow 10 different health professionals to see firsthand what it is like to serve your community
as a health professional. The last 3 weeks of the program you have the opportunity to choose what field you want
more exposure too. We want to make sure you get plenty of time to see the career that inspires you the most.
Shadowing rotations include:
-Medicine
-Nursing
-Dentistry
-Pharmacy
-Optometry
-Laboratory
-Prevention
-Diabetes Clinic
-Reception
You will also have mentorship from the Health
Pathway Coach during weekly check-ins.
Mail your application to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement
If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the Voter’s
Pamphlet, please submit your statement and a recent 3x5 photograph of yourself
along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is 4 p.m. on
Dec. 13, 2019.
Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be
derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and
photos will appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot.
Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR
97380-0549.
The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement
by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certification
by the Election Board.
Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email
elections@ctsi.nsn.us to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement.
Election Deadlines
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
Requirements
-You must be a high school junior or senior to participate.
-Attendance is important and required every week for
the full length of the program.
-You will also be expected to meet with the Health
Pathway Coach weekly, they want to provide you with
an opportunity to ask questions you forgot to ask in
clinic or other college/career advice you may need.
For more information or to request an application, please contact Sarah
Rasmussen-Rehkopf 503-494-0977 or rasmusss@ ohsu.edu.
www.ohsu.edu/nativehealth
Dec. 13, 2019
Dec. 13, 2019
Deadline to file for candidacy
Deadline to submit a photo and/or candidate’s
statement for inclusion in the Tribal Voter’s
Pamphlet
4 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2019 Deadline to withdraw in writing from Tribal
election
4 p.m.
Dec. 20, 2019 Certified Candidate’s List posted
Days of
Dec. 30-31, 2019 Absentee ballots mailed out/Voter’s Pamphlet
Candidates Fair – Aces Bar & Grill, Lincoln City
9 a.m. – Noon
Jan. 11, 2020
4 p.m.
Jan. 24, 2020
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020
In-person Voting – Tribal Election, Tribal
Community Center, Siletz
4 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2020
Deadline for returning absentee ballots
November 2019
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Siletz Clinic: No-show optometry patients must
use walk-in clinic
In the Siletz Clinic’s Optometry
Department, after one no-show patients
will not be able to schedule appointments for six months.
Patients will have acces to our
walk-in clinic on the last Thursday of
the month from 8:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Siletz Tribal
Behavioral Health
Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and
Women’s and Men’s Transitional
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
General Council Meeting
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 • 1 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Community Center • Siletz, Oregon
Thursdays
Nov. 21
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
No walk-in date in December
Patients will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Programs – Cultural Activities Fund
CEDARR
Enrollment Ordinance Amendment
Community Efforts Demonstrating
the Ability to Rebuild and Restore
Tribal Council Candidates Declarations
Tribal Members Concerns
Mission Statement
We will utilize resources to prevent
the use of alcohol and other drugs,
delinquency and violence; we
will seek to reduce the barriers to
treatment and support those who
choose abstinance.
Chairman’s Report
Announcements
Adjourn
Salem: 503-390-9494
Dental Walk-In Clinic
Portland: 503-238-1512
1. Dental and Optometry
a.
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help
Line – 877-233-4287
Nov. 6 • Noon
For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
Siletz Community Health Clinic
200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz
Savvy Caregiver
These free classes offer care
strategies, resources and support
to the caregiver. Savvy Caregiver
training teaches the caregiver to
know the stages of dementia.
Knowing the stage allows the
caregiver to use activities and
tasks that better fit the abilities and
capabilities of their loved one,
resulting in more hours of
“contented involvement.”
in Indian Country
Training
Training will be provided by staff
from the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians. To sign up for
this important informational
training, contact the staff
person for your area.
Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country
is a six-part group program, which
lasts approximately two hours per
part, for Native people.
It’s designed to help caregivers
provide care and support for
someone with Alzheimer’s
or dementia.
Siletz: Hannah Glaser
541-444-9613
Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country
is a culturally adapted program
developed by Dr. J Neil
Henderson (Oklahoma Choctaw),
executive director of the Memory
Keepers Medical Discovery Team
on Health Disparities at the
University of Minnesota
Medical School.
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November 2019
First No-Show
Patient will receive a letter providing notice about the no-show
appointment and their requirement to utilize the department’s Walk-In Clinic
for appointments. Walk-in availability is first-come, first-served. Patient will
be required to utilize the Walk-In Clinic for six months, after which patient
will be able to return to scheduling appointments.
The Dental Clinic will see walk-in
patients every other Tuesday from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
with check-in by 3:30 p.m. Patients will
be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services offered at the walk-in clinic
include denture/partial adjustments and
chairside relines, fillings, first step root
canal, extractions and exams.
Walk-in dates
Nov. 12 and Nov. 26
Dec. 10 and Dec. 24
Excluded visit types: Partials,
dentures, crowns, implants and hygiene
appointments will need to be addressed
during a regularly scheduled appointment with your primary dentist.
Salem: Dana Rodriguez
503-390-9494, ext. 1862
Portland: Tamra Russell
503-238-1512, ext. 1411
Eugene: Jeramie Martin
541-444-8385
After-hours crisis line now available at
541-444-8286 or 800-600-5599
Because mental health and relapse
crises do not always happen during business hours, Siletz Behavioral Health has
arranged a collaboration with an afterhours crisis line called Lines for Life.
On weekends and during the weekday
hours of 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the number to the
Behavioral Health front desk is forwarded
to Lines for Life, where you will be connected with a live mental health counselor.
The counselor will do everything he/she
can to help de-escalate, advise and support.
Afterwards, this information can be
shared with our mental health counselor
so follow-up care can be provided.
Of course, if there is an emergency
and you fear that you or someone else is
in imminent danger, please call 911. That’s
always the fastest way to get help.
Fellowships
Scholarships
•
Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
•
Big Future (scholarship search engine)
•
Pacific Northwest Scholarship
Guide (scholarship search engine)
•
OregonStudentAid.gov.
•
Illustrating Awesomeness Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2019
•
Generation Google Scholarship For
Current University Students
Deadline: Dec. 5, 2019
•
•
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AfterCollege STEM Inclusion
Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2019
Daughters of the American Revolution American Indian Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2020
University of Idaho College of Natural Resources McCall Outdoor Science School Scholarships
Deadline: Rolling
•
McGraw Fellowship for Business
Journalism,
Deadline: Jan. 3, 2020
•
Oregon Sea Grant – Knauss Marine
Policy Fellowship
Deadline: Feb. 7, 2020
•
•
NBC News Summer Fellows Program
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Master of Forest Resources Fellowships
Deadline: Open until filled
•
NW Native American Research
Centers for Health Research Support
Fellowship
Deadline: Rolling
•
•
Other
•
•
The Aspen Institute – Future Leaders
Climate Summit
March 26-29, 2020 • Chicago, Ill.
Deadline: Nov. 22, 2019
Tribal Researchers’ Cancer Control
Fellowship Program
Deadline: March 22, 2020
Northwestern University’s Center
for Native American and Indigenous
Research Undergraduate Fellowships
Deadline: Rolling
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Deadline: Multiple
Claremont Native American Fellowship
Deadlines: Multiple
Internships
•
Code Switch Internship
Deadline: Various
•
HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern
Deadline: Open until filled
•
Pearson Packaging Systems Engineering Internship
Deadline: Open until filled
•
Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural
Incubator Internship
Deadline: Various
•
Saturday Academy Internships
Deadline: Multiple
•
EPA Environmental Research and
Business Support Program
Deadline: Multiple
•
National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for Undergraduates
Deadline: Multiple
•
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Deadline: Multiple
•
Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: Multiple
•
American Fisheries Society
Deadlines: Multiple
For more information about the Siletz Tribal language
program, visit siletzlanguage.org.
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop
Deadline: November 2019
•
Oregon Native Youth Conference
Dec. 7-8, 2019 • Portland, Ore.
Higher ed website is one-stop shop for college grants
•
National Park Service Community
Volunteer Ambassador Program
Deadline: Jan. 3, 2020
From Education Update, Oregon Dept. of Education, December 2016
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission encourages students and
families preparing for college to go to OregonStudentAid.gov to check out the
more than 500 grant and scholarship opportunities.
It’s a one-stop shop for information, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Oregon Promise and the Oregon Opportunity Grant.
The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) awards more
than $80 million each year in state-funded grants and privately funded scholarships
to help students meet their college expenses.
National Park Service Tribal Stewards
Inclusion Program
Deadline: Ongoing
•
Center for Native American Youth at
the Aspen Institute – Generation Indigenous Network Youth Ambassador
November
•
Take SAT tests.
•
Set up scholarship search profiles on
websites.
•
Check your school counseling office
or ASPIRE center for scholarship info.
Proofread and have someone else
proofread all documents completed
up to this point (scholarship essays,
résumé, etc.).
•
December
•
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If you haven’t already done so, take
this last SAT test for seniors.
Get FAFSA forms, available for federal and state financial aid.
Apply for FAFSA pin number – student/
parents must apply separately.
Mail or submit all revised, complete
college applications before the holiday break.
Start scholarship essays.
Start OSAC (Oregon Student Assistance Commission).
January
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Important information
for college-bound
Tribal seniors
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FAFSA forms can be submitted Jan. 1!
Do not delay – do this ASAP.
Complete scholarships that are due.
Check for Student Aid Report (SAR
on the FAFSA website several days
after filing out the FAFSA).
Request mid-year transcripts be sent
to colleges to which you have applied.
Request transcripts needed for OSAC
scholarship application.
Send thank you notes to people who
have helped you.
Students who plan to apply for Tribal
assistance for college must apply for
FAFSA no later than Jan. 31 at fafsa.
ed.gov.
November 2019
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Tribal Council Timesheets for September 2019
Lillie Butler – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
6
Ind
6
1
6.5
1
6.5
Gmg
6
.75
4.75
4.25
4.5
5
STBC
ED
Alfred Lane III – 9/1/19-9/30/19
Tvl
2 9/3-4
Meet w/ Ute Tribe, sign
checks, packets
11 9/6-8
Run to the Rogue, packets
9/9-12 Packets
2 9/13
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg/packet
9/17
Siletz School
9/18-19 Packets, sign checks
9/20
Regular TC
9/23-24 Packets
2 9/25-30 Chemawa LLC, packets
3
.75
4.75
4.25
4.5
5
Loraine Y. Butler – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
1.75
2
.75
2
4.5
4.25
.75
.5
Ind Gmg
1.75
2
.75
2
1.5
5.5
4.5
4.25
.75
.5
STBC
ED
2.5
5.5
.5
.5
Tvl
2 9/3-5
11.5 9/7-8
9/9
13 9/10-11
9/12
2 9/13
9/16-17
9/20
9/24
2 9/25
2 9/26
9/30
Meet w/ Ute Tribe, packets
Run to the Rogue
Packets
OYA
Packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg
Packets
Regular TC
Packets
Chemawa LCC
STBC wkshp
Culture Comm
Reggie Butler Sr. – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
5.5
2.5
3.75
4.25
.75
4.25
4.25
3
1.5
3.75
Ind Gmg
5.5
2.5
3.75
4.25
6
.75
4.25
4.25
3
1.5
3.75
STBC
ED
3
Tvl
2 9/3-5
11 9/6-8
9/9-10
9/11-12
2 9/13
5.5
2
2
Meet w/ Ute Tribe, packets
Run to the Rogue, sign checks
Packets, sign checks
CEDARR, packets
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg/packet
9/17
Siletz School
9/18-19 Sign checks, packets
9/20
Regular TC
9/23-24 Packets
9/25
Chemawa LLC, packets
9/26-30 Housing, STBC wkshp, packets
Sharon Edenfield – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
1.5
3
1.25
4
4.25
1.5
.5
Ind Gmg
1.5
3
1.25
5
4
4.25
1.5
.5
STBC
ED
Tvl
2 9/3
12 9/6-9
9/10
2 9/13
6 9/15-16
9/20
1 9/24
2 9/30
Meet w/ Ute Tribe
Run to the Rogue
Meet w/ City of Siletz
Special TC – gaming
Legislative mtg
Regular TC
SMLLC/STRCP
Hotel design
Gloria Ingle – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
1.5
Ind
1.5
Gmg
STBC
5
.75
4.25
2.75
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.5
4.25
2.5
Siletz News
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ED
Tvl
1 9/3
9.5 9/6-9
1 9//13
.75 9/19
.75 9/20
1.5 9/24-25
November 2019
Meet w/ Ute Tribe
Run to the Rogue
Special TC – gaming
Interviews
Regular TC
Interviews
TC
1.25
1.75
8.5
4.25
Ind Gmg
1
1.75
5
8.5
4.25
STBC
ED
2.5
Tvl
2 9/3
2 9/5
2 9/13
27 9/15-18
9/20
Meet w/ Ute Tribe
Audit/Investment Comm
Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg
Mtgs on Capitol Hill
Regular TC
Delores Pigsley – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
.75
3.25
1.5
2.5
2
.5
4.75
.25
Ind Gmg
.75
3.25
1.5
2.5
2
.5
.5
4.75
.25 5
1.25
8.5
1
4.5
1
3
1.25
8.5
1
4.5
1
3
1.75
3
1.75
3
STBC
ED
Tvl
9/1-2
9/3-4
2.5 9/5
3 9/6
15 9/7-9
9/10
9/11-12
2.5 9/13
2.5
2.5 9/14
18 9/15-18
1.5 9/19
3 9/20
9/21-22
2 9/23-24
2.5 9/25
2.5 9/26-30
6.5
Meet w/ Ute Tribe, mail, agendas
Audit/Investment Comm, mail
UO mtg, mail
Run to the Rogue, mail
Mail, prep for council
Comm on Indian Services, mail
Special TC – gaming, STBC
mtg, mail
NAYA event, mail
Mtgs on Capitol Hill, mail
Mail, prep for council
Regular TC, mail
Mail, agenda items
Self-governance negotiations,
mail, agenda items
Chemawa LLC, mail
STBC wkshp, mail, agenda items
Angela Ramirez – 9/1/19-9/30/19
TC
.5
2
8.25
3
.75
4.25
1.25
11.75
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ind Gmg
.5
2
1.5
8.25
3
.75
4.25
1.25 4
11.75
1
STBC
ED
Tvl
9/1
2.5 9/3-5
14.5 9/6-9
9/10-16
9/17
9/20
2.5 9/21-22
26.5 9/23-29
2.5 9/30
Email, packets
Meet w/ Ute Tribe, email, packets
Casino event, Run to the Rogue
Email, packets
SVS board mtg
Regular TC
Celeb. of Honor, email, packets
OVW summit, email, packets
Casino expansion mtg
Tribal Council Email Addresses
Tribal Chairman: Delores Pigsley
dpigsley@msn.com
Vice Chairman: Alfred “Bud” Lane III
budl@ctsi.nsn.us
Treasurer: Robert Kentta
rkentta@ctsi.nsn.us
Secretary: Sharon Edenfield
sharone@ctsi.nsn.us
Lillie Butler
lbutler@ctsi.nsn.us
Loraine Butler
loraineb@ctsi.nsn.us
Reggie Butler Sr.
rbutler@ctsi.nsn.us
Gloria Ingle
gloriai@ctsi.nsn.us
Angela Ramirez
angelar@ctsi.nsn.us
Natural Resources Department Contractors List
The Tribal Natural Resources
Department periodically solicits bids
from contractors for a variety of work.
If your company would like to be
included on our lists to receive requests
for bids/proposals for any of the services listed below, please contact Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy
at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext.
1232, to be put on the appropriate list.
Tree Planting • Precommercial Thinning
Hazard Tree Removal/Tree Trimming
Mechanical Brush Cutting
Logging Road Construction &
Maintenance • Logging
Log Hauling • Timber Falling
Herbicide Spraying
Concrete Construction
Statistical Analysis
Macroinvertebrate Identification
Water Quality Monitoring/Analysis
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November 2019
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Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Special Events
Entertainment
Nov. 22-23: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
Dec. 6-7: Phil Vassar and Lonestar
8 p.m., $25-$40
Dec. 27-28 Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
Jan. 24-25: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
Feb. 28-29: Comedy on the Coast
8 p.m., $15
Tickets go on sale 90 days
in advance.
Concerts in the showroom are for
ages 16 and older. Comedy on the
Coast in the convention center is
for ages 21 and older.
Rogue River Lounge
Fri & Sat: Ultrasonic DJ, cover
10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sun: 100% Payout Blackjack Tourney
Sparkling Sunday Brunch at Siletz
Bay Buffet (SBB)
Fri:
Seafood Feast at SBB
Sat:
Filet Saturdays at SBB
Pop Up Hot Seats
Chinook’s Seafood Grill
Weds: Kit Taylor (pianist) – 5 - 9 p.m.
Mon: Bearable Mondays
Monday Night Football at Aces
Sports Bar & Grill
Mon-Fri: Happy Hour at Rogue River
Lounge (3-6 p.m.)
Nov. 1-2: Bret Lucich (alternative/rock)
Nov. 8-9: Inner Limits (blues/funk/rock)
Nov. 15-16: Beth Willis Rock Duo (classic)
Nov. 22-23: Branded Band (country/rock)
Nov. 29-30: Mr. B (rock-n-roll)
All 8 p.m. to Midnight
Tue: Boomers Club
$2 Taco Tuesdays at Aces
Wed: Wine Wednesdays at Chinook’s
Seafood Grill
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tickets for all concerts, call
the Chinook Winds box office
at 888-CHINOOK (888-244-6665)
or 541-996-5825; or call
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Second Thursday: Twilight Slots
Nov. 2-24: Heat Up Your Holidays
Nov. 30: Civil War Parties
Through Dec. 29: Pigskin Challenge
Gift Shop Sale
All events, concerts and promotions are subject to
change at the discretion of Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
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at chinookwindscasino.com.
For more information about events in North Lincoln County, visit lcchamber.
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Siletz Tribal Members ONLY
If you want to be part of a great team and looking for a new career opportunity,
During operating hours only
Please call Human Resources at (541) 996-5800 or (541) 996-5806.
No other discounts apply.
Please bring your ID for Siletz Tribal verification.
No discount on tobacco, candy, meds or Tribal books.
www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
Calling all Tribal member business owners
If you would like to be on the
preferred Tribal members business list
with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail,
email or drop off your business card,
brochures, or business information to:
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
1777 NW 44th St.
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Phone: 541-996-5853
Fax: 541-996-3847
erica@cwcresort.com
Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore., offers 24-hour Las Vegasstyle gaming, an 18-hole golf course, headline entertainment from some of music’s
most legendary stars, three full-service restaurants, a secure child care facility and
arcade, and a 243-room ocean-view hotel.
For more information, visit chinookwindscasino.com, or call 888-CHINOOK
(244-6665) or 541-996-5825.
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Tribal members can maintain monthly golfing
privileges at Chinook Winds Golf Resort
Tribal members receive free greens fees and can walk nine or 18 holes at no
charge. If a cart makes golf more enjoyable, it is only $10 for nine holes or $15
for 18 holes. New this year – We offer Tribal members monthly cart lease and
golfing privileges starting at $75/month.
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Tribal individual cart lease $75/month
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Couples membership with cart lease $125/month
• Couple membership is eligible for any individual living in the same
household as the Tribal member.
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Tribal family membership with cart lease $150/month
• Couple plus children in the same household under age 24 will have full
golf and cart privileges (must be a licensed driver to drive the golf cart.)
Golf is an outstanding way to spend some time with your family and friends.
Please take advantage of all of our employee benefits and spend some quality
time outdoors on the beautiful Oregon Coast.
Cory Camilleri is our golf pro at Chinook Winds Golf Resort.
What to expect when you’re approved for hearing aids through CHS
You will be referred to Costco for hearing aids. Costco hearing aids cost 50-60
percent less than other providers with equal quality.
Your Contract Health Services team will help you obtain a Costco membership and help with transportation barriers. We look forward to working with you.
Hotel rates for Siletz Tribal members
Siletz Tribe hotel rates all year round! No longer do you have to guess at what
your rate is and worry about higher rates in the summer. One rate for each hotel type
is now $79 for standard deluxe oceanfront rooms and $99 for oceanfront junior suites.
Now Hiring!
Living near the Oregon coast can be a wonderful
experience, especially if you have a job you love!
We’re looking for a few fun, friendly people to join our
team! It’s a great opportunity to work where
“It’s Better at the Beach!”
Applicants must be 16 or older to apply.
Positions available in:
Food & Beverage • Facilities • Hotel
Environmental Services • Player Services
Visit chinookwinds.com/career to see our current jobs.
Applications may be submitted to:
Recruitment@cwcresort.com
or at our Human Resources Office
Monday–Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
2120 NW 44th Suite B Lincoln City, OR 97367
If you have any questions please call (541) 996-5800
Siletz Reservation Robe Blanket, Size 64” x 80”
Price: Tribal member – $153; Employee – $188; Public – $202
Contact April Middaugh at 541-444-8201 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1201,
for more information and to purchase.
Siletz Reservation Saddle Blanket, Size 68” x 39”
Price: Tribal member – $105; Employee – $129; Public – $138
Plus Benefits!
PAID TIME OFF
All-purpose Leave
Sell Back Option
EMPLOYER PAID
401K
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
25K Life Insurance
Discount Rate for Fitness
Center Membership
Discounted Childcare
Employee Discounts
Employee Recognition
Programs
FREE
Paid Breaks
Employee Shuttle
Golf
Uniforms
Employee Assistance
Program
Employee Dining Room
Siletz News Letters Policy
Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is
published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about
stories printed in Siletz News and other Tribal issues.
All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in
order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any
letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of
a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks
or unsubstantiated statements.
Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council.
Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for
length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142.
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Lincoln City • 1-888-CHINOOK • chinookwinds.com
Please note: The general manager
of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief
of Siletz News.
Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner
Editor: Diane Rodriquez
Assistant: Andy Taylor
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Happy 12th Birthday to Elijah Bean
on Oct. 3! Almost a teenager! Yikes!
Best of luck in your basketball season!
Do your best!
XOXO Love you bunches!
Grandma, Grandpa and the rest of the
family
Happy 12th Birthday to Shaiden on
Oct. 18! Hope you have a wonderful
celebration! We miss you all – wish you
lived closer!
XOXOX Love you bunches!
Grandma, Grandpa and the rest of
the family
Happy Birthday to our beautiful
daughter Chrystal on Oct. 31! Wishing
you a wonderful birthday and year to
come! XOXO
Love you – Mom, Dad and the rest of
the Williams family
Passages Policy
Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police
503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155
child.idkits@state.or.us
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
How time flies – Oct. 18 was the 100th
birthday of Mickey Adams, the first-born
child of Mae Adams Downey. Mickey
later went by the name Genevieve Gray/
Dodds/Gavin. She passed a few years
ago near Everett, Wash., after a long and
event-filled life.
Congratulations to Emma for winning second place in your dirt bike race.
Grandpa’s proud of you!
Submissions to Passages are limited to two 25-word items per person,
plus one photo if desired.
All birthday, anniversary and
holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section.
Siletz News reserves the right
to edit any submission for clarity
and length.
Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission.
Please type or write legibly and
submit via e-mail when possible.
Donate to STAHS through Amazon Smile
Tribal members get discounts at RV parks
Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society
(STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4.
Thank you for supporting STAHS!
Tribal members receive a 15% discount on spaces at Logan Road RV Park
located in Lincoln City, Ore. Call 877-LOGANRV or visit loganroadrvpark.com
for more information.*
Tribal members receive a 15% discount on spaces at Hee Hee Illahee RV
Resort located in Salem, Ore. Call 877-564-7295 or visit heeheeillahee.com for
more information.*
*Subject to availability
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Go to Amazon.com.
In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile.
See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives.
Follow the easy directions.
Celebration of Honor
Sept. 18-21, 2019 • Lincoln City, Ore.
Courtesy photos by Teresa Simmons
Left: Siletz Color Guard members Kevin Goodell, Tony Molina, Alan Fish, Ross
Standiford and John Roe Jr., plus Junior Miss Siletz Halli Lane-Skauge and Miss
Siletz Felisha Howell
Below: Bear Spirit, with (l to r) Richard Lafferty, Madisyn Macrae, Violet
Lafferty, Vera Lafferty, Jessie Jackson, Emery Williams, AJ Warren, Eddie Ehret,
Jimmy Williams and Jesse Cordova
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