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■ WOMEN’S WELLNESS WORKSHOP by Brenda Riverwind Poitra November 10 & 11,1998 Starts at 9:00 a.m. on the 10th, closing at 8:00 p.m. on the 11th. Women’s Medicine Teachings, Transormational Healing Techniques, Slumber Party and Potluck. Bring your sleeping bag, blanket to sit on, pillow, musical instruments, music, healthy snacks and food for the potluck. It will be held at the Tribal Community Center on Government Hill. There is no fee, but pleae RSVP by November 6,1998. Contact Selene Rilatos at (541) 444-8246, George Nagel at (541) 444- 1030, or LaVonne Butler at (541) 444-8208 to RSVP. CULTURAL GATHERING November 1,1998 1:00 p.m. at the Dance House in Siletz THE HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM by Howard Roy Remember, it is important to know that until you get an award letter that you are being served -- it is not official. An award letter will state the category of service you are approved for and the amount of service you are approved for. If you do not have that letter, we are in the preliminary stages of evaluating your application. The deadline for FY 99 Housing Improvement Program Applications is December 1, 1998. Applications received after December 1, 1998, will not be considered for FY 99 Funds. Anyone requesting IHS, HIP or NAHASDA repair assistance is advised to send a copy of your warranty deed or rental agreement with your application in order to shorten your application processing time. GOOD NEWS TO ALL SILETZ The Cultural Department and Culture TRIBAL MEMBERS! We encourage clients to Committee would like to invite you to our ask for a HIP application if you live outside the traditional dance house for a fn time to get service area in order to let us know you are out together to practice feather dancing, singing, there. The logistics are not complete on our sharing stories, etc. If you have any questions, construction processes. We have not worked please give us a call at 1-800-922-1399, ext. through the administration process completely, so 246 or directly at (541)444-8246. Hope to see please be patient. More information to follow in you there. Hum’Chi! upcoming newsletters. There may be a new funding source from NAHASDA for the rehabilitation of Siletz Tribal Member housing units without restrictions to geographical location. This is the first time we have had a program that would allow the Siletz Tribal Members outside the 11 -county service area to have their housing needs addressed. The application will be incorporated into the current HIP application. KUDOS to the HIP Committee for a fine job this year. The leadership provided by the NEW YEAR’S EVE POW-WOW Chairman, Rachenda Devenberg, has led us to December 31,1998 another record breaking year in providing HIP Sponsored by Salem Area Office and the services. The Council Representatives, JoAnn Tribal Alcohol & Drug Program Miller and Phil Rilatos, have been exceptional in at Chemawa Indian School providing guidance and policy oversight. Special Salem, Oregon thanks to June Austin, Nancy McCrary, Reggie 5-6:30 pm-Dinner Butler, Sr., Denise Jordan and Raylene Butler. 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry There are no more matching funds for Come ring in the new year in a clean and Rural Development this year. The grant was sober environment!!! closed out by the agency on September 23, 1998. Contact Sharon Shaffer form Rural Development for free credit reports and Rural Women’s Circle of Life Gathering Siletz Tribal Community Center Development pre-qualifications and housing Tuesday, October 27 6-8pm counseling at (51) 465-6443. If you are Dinner, childcare and door prizes provided! purchasing a home, you are encouraged to fill Please join Siletz women of all ages for an out an application with Rural Development so that inspirational and informational evening. you are prepared for foreclosed houses, especially in the Lane and Lincoln County areas. Diabetes Education Council Siletz Tribal Community Center Tuesday, October 20,12-1 (3rd Tuesday of The Ten Indian Commandments each month) by Anonymous Author Lunch, educational presentation Diabetes Day Educational Presentation on Cooking for Good Health with lunch provided Wednesday, November 4, 11 -12:30 Siletz Tribal Community Center > Appointments for Diabetics available. Includes: Feet checks Dental exams Eye screenings Lab-hemaglobin A1 -C Review of findings Call the clinic, 444-1030 or 1-800-648-0449 and ask for a Diabetes Day appointment! -12- Remain close to the Great spirit; Show great respect for your fellow beings; Give assistance and kindness wherever needed; Be truthful and honest at all times; Do what you know to be right; Look after the well being of mind and body; Treat the earth and all that dwell thereon with respect; Take full responsibility for your actions; Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good; Work together for the benefit of all mankind. It’s almost FLU SEASON!! By Cathy Rasmussen, RN Community Health Director Influenza can make people of all ages ill. Although most people are ill for only a few days, some develop much more serious illness and may require hospitalization. Thousands of people die each year from flu-related illnesses. Most of these deaths occur in the elderly. Many people wonder whether or not they should receive a flu shot. Here are answers to some common questions about flu shots. Do flu shots really work? Yes. The vaccine makes you up to 80% less likely to get the flu. Even if you do get the flu, your symptoms will be much less severe. Who should get a flu shot? It’s a good idea to get a flu shot if you: - Are over age 65. - Have a chronic lung disease (asthma, emphysema). - Have diabetes, heart or kidney disease, or severe anemia. - suffer from cancer or poor immunity. - Are likely to be exposed to the flu virus. - Don’t want to get the flu. Is it OK to get a shot if I have a cold? Yes, unless you have a fever too. Can a flu shot give me the flu? No. The vaccine contains only part of the virus, and cannot actually cause the flu. Muscle tenderness and joint aches for 1 -2 days after the injection do affect some people. Tylenol can help these symptoms. How long does a flu shot last? The vaccine begins to protect you after 1 to 2 weeks and provides protection for up to a year. The flu shot you receive this year is designed to protect you from the specific flu strains expected to be common this season. To protect yourself from next year’s strains, you need another vaccine next fall. Influenza is most common between December and April, so it’s best to get the vaccine in the fall. Children under age 9 may need a second shot one month after the first. FLU VACCINATION SCHEDULE SILETZ COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC 10-11 am and 3-4 pm Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri. SILETZ COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Springfield: Nov. 2,8 am-12 noon Portland: Nov. 9,3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Salem: Nov. 12,3:30 - 6:30 p.m. or by special arrangement, call Cathy Rasmussen, RN at (541) 746-9658 Please allow enough time to complete a questionnaire and wait for 15 minutes following your vaccine. PAST ROYALTY - Craig Whitehead is looking for you!! He needs a photo of you, preferably wearing your crown during your reign. Don’t have one — he can arrange for one to be taken. Please call him at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 230 -or- (541) 444-8230
