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OCCC Opens New Central County
Campus in Newport
By Diane Rodriquez
Oregon Coast Community College opened its new Central County Campus on
Sept. 11 under sunny skies on a gorgeous fall day.
Tribal Council member Tina Retasket was one of several speakers at the open­
ing ceremonies, reminding those in attendance that the college sits on original Tribal
reservation land. She talked about how the Siletz Tribe values education and how it
has helped fund many programs and projects at the college.
The Tribe’s most recent donations came in July, when the Siletz Tribal Charitable
Contribution Fund gave $4,168 to the college for nursing education supplies and $4,000
to the aquarium science program.
Overall, the fund has contributed more than $60,000 to OCCC. It is one of the groups
recognized on the college’s wall of donors, as is Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Those who toured the college also felt a Tribal presence at three display cases in
the commons area that highlight Siletz Tribal history. Another display case near the
community meeting room holds a Tribal Treaty blanket made by Pendleton and the
Ahnkuttie Tillicums painting.
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Top left: Tina
Retasket speaks
at the opening
ceremonies.
Above: Display
cases in the
commons area
Right: Display
case near the
community
meeting room
October is National Halloween
Safety Awareness Month
by Sharon L. Mason, CHAU
Everyone enjoys and even looks forward to Halloween and the fun that comes with
it, especially the parties and who can get the most candy at the end of the night. Let’s
keep the good memories coming by following these guidelines and tips:
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Wear safe costumes: Make sure that while wearing a mask, children can see
to the side while looking forward. The costume should not be so big that it will get
caught in car doors or shrubbery or cause children to trip. Be sure to wear appropriate
clothing for the weather conditions.
Let’s be bright: Wear bright costumes so children can be easily seen in the
dark. If a costume has to be dark (for instance, a witch outfit), use a long piece of tape
By Lindy Taylor, MD
that reflects in the dark. Make sure it will not come off with movement (i.e., safety
According to the American Cancer Society, there are approximately 200,000 new
pin it on).
cases of breast cancer in the United States each year. About 2,000 new cases are in
Take your children: Do not let children go trick-or-treating alone, even if they
men. Approximately 40,000 people die from breast cancer each year.
are 12 years old. Always go in a group. If this is not possible and your children insist
Who is at risk for breast cancer?
on going, suggest that you follow a distance away but close enough to help if needed.
Things can happen quickly.
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Women are 100 times more likely to get breast cancer than men.
Check the candy: Do not let children eat any candy until you have had a chance
• Women over age 60 are particularly at risk.
to check it for tampering or suspicious marks (i.e., pinholes or possible re-glued candy
•
Women whose mothers, sisters or daughters have breast cancer
wraps). Never let any child eat homemade treats unless you were there in person and
Women who have had breast cancer that was treated in the past are at greater risk
know the person who made the treat.
for reoccurrence.
Homes: Do not allow children to go into dark areas. Again, go in groups and stay
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Women who started their periods before age 12
together. Only approach houses that have a porch light on. If the porch light is off ,
• Women who do not have children or have their first child after age 30
this usually means people do not want to be disturbed. They could be sick or not have
•
Women who were put on hormone therapy after menopause
treats available. A lot of people could have been to their home before your children
•
People with a high-fat diet
got there and they ran out of candy to hand out.
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People with a low-fiber diet
Name tags: It’s an especially good idea to identify small children with their
•
People who smoke or consume alcohol frequently
name, address and telephone number on a tag that will not come off of their costumes
in case they accidentally get separated from their group.
Early detection of breast cancer is the key to successful treatment. Women are
Parties: Get the telephone number of the home in case of an emergency and
recommended to do monthly self-breast exams.
the address if you don't know them but a friend has suggested it’s a safe home. Have
Know your body so you will know if there are any changes.
children phone home before leaving a party to come home or go to a friend’s home
In addition, mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 or earlier, depend­
in case they get separated.
ing on family history or clinical indication. Also, women are encouraged to get annual
clinical breast exams by their medical provider.
With all of these wonderful tips and ideas, have a great Halloween!
For more information, visit www.nbcam.org/.
October is National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
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