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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Family Feud More Siletz Youth Prevention Group members (I to r): Dennis Carey, Matt Baker, Sammy Hall, Michael Norton, Dell Hall, Jimmy Williams, Tasha Rilatos, Samantha Lynch, Ryan Howell, Tiffany Stuart, and Ashley Taylor. 2000, con’t from page 9 Goal Three Establish clear and consistent, enforceable policies regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in tribal facilities, on tribal property, and during tribally sponsored activities. Strategy A - Establish a tribal ordinance by 2001 to address tobacco use by minors in tribal facilities, on tribal property, and during tribally sponsored activities. Strategy B - Establish a tribal ordinance by 2001 to address the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adults (chaperones, volunteers, and employees) in tribal facilities, on tribal property, and during tribally sponsored activities. Strategy C - Review and update tribal ordinances by 2001 regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs by minors in tribal facilities, on tribal property, and during tribally sponsored activities. Strategy D - Implement the Citizens Advisory Board (CAB), in Lincoln, Lane, Marion, and Multnomah counties by 2001. Strategy E - Expand upon the employee orientation to include tribal ordinances and policies regarding minor and adult use of ATOD. Strategy F - Review and update tribal ordinances regarding tobacco use on tribal property, resulting in the posting of designated smoking areas by December 2000. Strategy G - Review and update the employee assistance and drug-free workplace personnel policies by 2001 regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs to assure policy effectiveness and compliance. 10 Goal Four Design and implement prevention programs to address the diverse cultural needs of the Siletz Tribal community. Strategy A - Seek funding to expand the use and availability of the wilderness and ropes programs to include youth, adults, and staff within the tribal community, including the entire tribal service area. Strategy B - Utilize opportunities provided by tribally sponsored activities to promote alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention efforts, including presentations, discussions, literature, and Talking Circles. Strategy C - Develop a slogan and media campaign by 2001 that focuses on tribal members whose deaths were the result of alcohol and other drug use. Strategy D - Provide weekly in-school support groups and education to Siletz Middle School, Toledo High School, and the Siletz Alternative School, including life skills, refusal skills, and leadership training. Strategy E - Increase in-school support groups and education to Siletz Middle School, Toledo High School, and the Siletz Alternative School to include community health advocates, other available health staff, and tribal staff counselors by September 2001. Strategy F - Seek funding to develop and support a mentorship program that trains and provides mentors for tribal youth. Goal Five Seek funding to provide ATOD prevention services in Eugene, Salem, and Portland area offices. Many, many years ago, when I was twenty-three, I got married to a widow who was pretty as could be. This widow has a grown-up daughter, who had hair of red. My father fell in love with her, and soon the two were wed. This made my dad my son-in-law, and changed my way of life. My daughter was my mother, for she was my father’s wife. To complicate the matter more, although it brought me joy, I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy. My little boy then became a brother-in- law to dad, And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad. For if he was my uncle, then that also made him brother , To the widow’s grown-up daughter, who, of course, was my step-mother. Father’s wife then had a son, who kept them on the run, And he became my grandson, for he was my daughter's son. My wife is now my mother’s mom, and it makes me very blue, Because although she is my wife, she is my grandma, too. So if my wife is my grandma, then I am her grandchild, And every time I think of it, it simply drives me wild. For now I have the strangest case you ever saw, As the husband of my grandma, I am my own grandpa. South Gate-Ocean Park, California #2080 Provided by Walt Klamath from The Eagles newsletter. Schools Require Background Checks The Lincoln County School District now requires background checks on all school volunteers. This includes all tribal members who volunteer their time at Siletz School and other schools in the district. For more information, contact the Lincoln County School District at 541-265-9211.
