Image provided by: University of California, Berkeley, Ethnic Studies Library; Berkeley, CA
About Siletz news / (Siletz, OR) 199?-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1998)
Programs Siletz News HIP deadline extended to March 1,1998 by council HOWARD ROY HIP Officer Dear Tribal members: Tribal council passed a resolution extending the deadline for the Home Improvement Program applications. The new deadline is March 1, 1998. I am sending you an application if you would like to apply for assistance in the 1998 year. Due to the length of time, all applications must be complete when they are returned. Please made sure all verification is with your application. Applica tions sent back without verification would not be considered for 1998. You must also be in the 11-county service area. If you receive this and are not in the 11-county service area (there is a map included in the application), please accept my apology and disregard this letter. If you need assistance or have questions about the application, feel free to call me. I can be reached at 541-444-8261 or 1-800-922-1399. My direct fax number is 541-444- 8361 - this will go directly to my computer. Please return to me no later than March 1, 1998. Applications will not be accepted after March 1, 1998. - Tammy Wagner, Secretary Home Improvement Program Sub-surface facilities provided by the Siletz Tribe in cooperation with Indian Health Service. The Indian Health Service supplies water and sewage disposal systems in the 11-county service area of Oregon. However, in some cases we have been able to provide service in other areas of Oregon with the assistance of other Oregon tribes and IHS working cooperatively. Who qualifies for this program? Any Siletz tribal member is eligible for this program and the good news is there are no income requirements for this program. The question is, what do I do first in order to get sewer or water assistance? You must first obtain an IHS application from one of the area offices or the HIP office in Siletz. Fill out the application and sign it and send it to the HIP office in Siletz. , Septic systems that are spilling effluent onto the ground present a health hazard and should be Tooth Talk: Denture care LINDA KREUTZER Dental Hygienist Siletz Community Health Clinic Everyone knows what dentures and partial dentures are, but some confusion remains as to hdw to take care of them. It is VERY important to keep, both the denture and your mouth clean. Here are some tips: 1. Each day take dentures out and BRUSH them with a denture brush. Use toothpaste, soda, denture cleanser or any pure soap. NEVER use Ajax or Comet. Bleach is not recommended either. When brushing, place a towel in the sink to avoid breaking the denture if they should slip from your fingers. Dentures and partials are made with a special hard plastic that will break if dropped onto a hard surface. 2. Don't forget to brush your tongue with a regular toothbrush and toothpaste. Plaque bacteria builds up bn your tongue and causes bad breath. Rinse your mouth daily with either plain warm water or a mild salt-and- warm water rinse. This keeps your mouth clean and healthy. At night time: Take both dentures and partial dentures OUT! Your mouth needs some air, and the gums need a rest from the constant pressure of the denture rubbing on them, alld ay. So give your mouth a break and leave them out at night. SOAK dentures and partials (including flippers) at night. You can use either plain water or a denture cleaning product (like Efferdent) Dentures and partials are made with a special hard plastic that is made to be constantly wet. Avoid letting them dry ou t Then they may not fit as well anymore. Visit the dentist at least -once a year! Dentists are specially trained to check for early signs of mouth cancer. If something is not healthy in your mouth, it's much better to catch it when i f s first happening. It is wrong to think that not having teeth is a good reason not to visit the dentist. Perhaps your denture or partial will need a slight adjustment. This can be taken care of at your yearly check-up. Remember: Keeping your den ture or partial dean is important to keep your breath fresh and your mouth healthy! reported to HIP for site evaluation from IHS. HIP will provide the necessary personnel deployment and procedures to begin the health threat remedy process. This type of situation is a definite priority for service. We also serve riew home sites, such as manufactured homes and new construction for residential homes. It is important to get your application request to us as soon as possible for scheduling purposes. There is a waiting list and new septic systems can only be installed between the months of May through October. The sooner you let us know about your problem or upcoming project, the easier it is to maintain and schedule service for everyone. CTSI Housing Improvement and Down Payment Assistance grants and Indian Health Service sub surface water and sewage facilities applications are available at all area offices, or contact Tammy Wagner at (541) 444-8261 or 1-800- 922-1399. The HIP program, with the assistance of the HIP Committee and Tribal Administra tion, is currently drafting new program procedures which we intend to clarify critical path objectives !o r the HIP Program and the HIP Committee members. I It is our hypothesis that these policies and procedures will better accommodate tribal members with HIP program assistance. Reggie Butler, HIP Committee Tribal Council Representative, has stressed the need for consistent and fair procedures. The imple mentation of better procedures can only strengthen the HIP Program now, and for future tribal generations. The HIP program is inviting you to send your comments and ideas to the HIP Program. A constructive and positive approach would be to present a comment of idea in writing in this format. This has been my Experience as a tribal member. This is how I feel. Here are some suggestions that I feel would have made or will make this a better HIP Program grant recipient experience for all 'tribal members. Clearly state positive scenarios or difficulties you have encountered and solutions you feel would be beneficial to the HIP Program grant recipient process. The need for clarity in the HIP procedures and the Home Buyer Path Booklet and the Category A&B Repair Path Booklets are in the development process. The HIP Committee, HIP staff, and Tribal Administration are dedicated to making the HIP program better in every way. I would like in ta k e time to thank the HIP Committee for their donated time and effort given for the enhancement of the HIP Program. Real Estate Dictionary We will be publishing real estate terms and definitions used in the industry today! POINT or POINTS - (1) One percent of the amount of the loan. (2) A commission paid for arranging a loan. PITP (Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance) - Used to indicate what is included in a monthly payment on real property. Princi pal, interest, taxes, and insurance are the four major portions of a usual monthly house payment. PIGGYBACK LOAN - A loan made jointly by two or more lenders on the same property under one mortgage or trust deed. A 90% loan, for example,.may have one lender loaning 80% and another (subordinate) . lender loaning the remaining 10%. Ideas and Funding Opportunities! There are still matching funds available for people who own their own home and have a very-low to low income as specified by FmHA. Please contact us at the HIP program on how to access these funds. These funds are for tribal member HIP clients with houses residing in the Lincoln County area only! Words of Wisdom How many times have you heard the lament, "Is that all there is?" The Apollo astronauts, who had prepared nearly their entire lives for their moon landing, were euphoric in their historic moment of glory. Yet, upon returning to earth, some of the astronauts became terribly depressed- After all, what was left to look forward to? What could be a bigger goal than making it to the moon, exploring outer space, and making it back to earth? Perhaps the answer is ¿to be found in exploring an equally uncharted frontier: the inner space of the mind, heart, and spirit. We all need a continued sense of educational, emotional, and spiritual growth; it is the food on which our souls thrive. As you approach the attainment of goals you've pursued, be sure to immediately design for yourself a new, compelling future.
