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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Empowerment Sufficool Named Business Counselor at STBC by Crista Whittington Remember, the more “assets” you have, the likelier your young ones will grow up making healthy choices free from alcohol and other drugs. Last month, I talked about the six assets that describe support; the second set is four assets around empowerment. A great example comes to mind for me. I personally felt the collective power of the Siletz people as I joined others who ran with the staff on the 10th An nual Run to the Rogue in September. The day before RTR started, I found out that they needed runners to help get through the Cape Creek Tun nel past Yachats before it was closed by road construction. Then later again that night, on “uphill-middle-of- the-night” section done previously by a recently deceased tribal member, I appreciated and felt sup- W ported by all the honks, waves, water, and words of pnrnnraopmpnt encouragement alnna along thp the way. It made the pain in my knees, the thirst, and tiredness all worth it. It was an honor to participate be cause I was contributing to something larger than myself. I know I share this sentiment with all who have and will run and walk in RTR because of the sup portive efforts of many, a community of people remembering and re-living a tragic horrific time was spiritually trans formed into an empowering experience. (And yes, we got through the tunnel with time to spare!) When one feels supported, it al lows one to find the power within and be empowered to accept the next challenge life gives you. As American Indian people, you are living in a time of increased support from your tribe. As a self-governing people, you are grow ing your collective power in each sup portive and empowering act you do for your neighbors and your own children. Whether you are young or old, parent or child, look at the list below and see what you are thankful for and how you could be more empowered! Working to make any one of these a re ality is truly a great gift to give your self and the young ones in your life. Some of these “assets” are choices you make and some are circumstances you have less control over. Keep in mind the Serenity Prayer as you read these, and say “thanks” to each other and to the youth in your life. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference. My Community Values Youth - I perceive adults in my community valuing youth. Youth as Resource - _ _ 8. Young people are given useful roles in the community. Ik WB 9. Service to Others - As a young person, I serve the community one or more W hours per week. 10. Safety - As a young r person, I feel safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood. 7. If you would like to become in volved as a participant or volunteer in Siletz Tribal Prevention efforts, contact Delina John or myself at 541-444-8267 or 1-800-600-5599. Rosie Sufficool has joined the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation as the new business information counselor. Rosie can help tribal members with such things as researching new busi nesses, developing the potential of a business, obtaining and analyzing mar ket research, developing a business plan, and securing financing. She works with both new and ex isting businesses. “I want to help people learn for themselves what they need to know,” says Rosie. “We can talk over their ideas of what they perceive their busi ness to be, look for comparable busi nesses in the area, and what skills are necessary to succeed.” Rosie is located at the STBC offices, 2120 NW 44,h St., Suite D, in Lincoln Siletz Valley School has announced the Students of the Month for October. On the first Monday of every month, students are recognized at our morning assembly for attendance, academic achievements, citizenship, and positive behavior. Based on performance, teach ers nominated the following students: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 6lh 7,h 8th Visit our Web site at http://ctsi.nsn.us Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan cies may close at any time. The tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discrimi nate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, poli tics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. Thanks to our Volunteers We would like to recognize Darla Grove, Annette Merrett, Mary Parker. Candy Spelbrink, and Kris Whitehead for volunteering numerous hours to our classes during October, and the rest of our volunteers. Without them, we would not have been able to reach 319 volun CTSI Jobs 541-444-8296 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1296 City, Ore. She can be reached at 541-994-2142; fax 541-994-5142; or e-mail at rsufficool@stbcorp.com. Her office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon. SVS Students of the Month K CTSI Employment Job Une Rosie Sufficool Illeana Blacketer, Samuel Imbler- Bremner, Anita Jo Knott, William Whitehead Ellie Fox-Ward, Skyler Larson, Frankie Rilatos Anna Hendrix, Anthony Moore Crissy Joe Perkins, San Poil Whitehead Danielle Clark, Jeff Paul Derek Frame, Nicole Oliphant Cheyenne Varner, Tim Lindstrom Jennifer Easter, James Nelson teer hours for that month. We also would like to give a big thank you to the local businesses that continue to support our school and stu dents: Little Chief Restaurant, Noel's Market, Sweet River Corner Café, and Siletz Gas & Mini-Mart. They have agreed to donate ice cream, hot dogs, com dogs, soft drinks, or hot cocoa cer tificates for the rest of the school year. We raffle the certificates during the K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th PE Bobby Butler, Felisha Chavez Frankie Rilatos, Kateri Whitehead Anthony Moore, Britany Robertson Logan Butler, Samantha Messer Danielle Clark, John Pullam Kiesha Bremner, Jordan Young Aaron Wawrak, Tyrie Westbrook Tristan (T-Man) Metcalf, Chelsea Wawrak Tabietha Little, James Nelson Student of the Month ceremonies as an incentive for the students. The Siletz Tribal Charitable Con tribution Fund awarded $50,000 to Siletz Valley School to help defray op erational costs for the 2004-2005 school year. This much-needed funding is greatly appreciated by the students and staff and we thank you for your gener osity in supporting our school. December 2004 • Siletz News • 11
