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Regalado in Remission, Now a High School Senior
Ashley Regalado, 17, was born in
Pendleton, Ore., and moved to Dallas, Ore.,
at age 13. When she was 15 and a freshman
at Dallas High School, she was diagnosed
with osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
She was treated at Doernbecher
Children’s Hospital for more than a year
while undergoing chemotherapy. She
then had a total knee replacement, blood
transfusions, infection, surgeries and
other intense treatment.
Ashley was a very outgoing young
lady. She had worked in the summer
through the Siletz Tribe s youth program
and was very athletic. She loved being a
wrestler and riding her horse.
Since her treatment and knee replace
ment, Ashley has not been able to be in
any sports. She lost a year of school while
she was in the hospital.
1 am thrilled to say Ashley is 1 */2 years
in remission! She is now a senior at Dal
las High School. She goes full time and
Tribal Elder Wins at
Chinook Winds
Donna and Warren Woods entered
their PT Cruiser and won Best Display at
the 2009 Surf City Car Show at Chinook
Winds on Sept. 20. They got a beautiful
plaque and a cash prize.
Congratulations!
to Penn Foster online full time in order to
graduate this year. She is very determined
and a fighter.
She attended her senior year home-
coming dance and is looking forward to
the future in some kind of nursing (or
something to help others).
Ashley also was able to travel to Pitts
burgh, Pa., to see Taylor Swift in concert
through the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Green STEP»
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Tribes °f S''etZ 'nd'anS reCe""y reCe‘Ved a granl from ,he Administration for Native Americans to create
gy management program. Part of the program will be called Green STEPS.
Green STEPs (Siletz Tribal Energy Partnerships) will consist of Tribal staff working with federal state and local partners
ibal member partners and others to learn about and implement the conservation of our natural resources
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Our goal is to empower Tribal members with the ability to maintain healthier, more livable homes control utilitv costs »nd
conserve natural resources. We plan to reach these goals by providing education and assistance for ho™ e
conservation and lead poisoning prevention.
weamenzation, energy
An energy fair is being planned in Siletz. Details will be available soon.
STEpTectLsn“0"’ COn,aC' 'he Pla"ninS DePar,me"' al (t0" free) »00-922-1399. ext. 1276. or 541-444-8276; or e-mail
New Baby!
Sierra Hill attended her first pow
wow Sept. 26 at Chemawa Indian School.
It was a fitting place since her family has
many ties to Chemawa. Grama Cindy and
great-grama Donna were able to dance
with her. And by her reaction to the drum,
she seems to have the dance in her blood.
We love you, Sierra!
Murray Belgard
On behalf of the 477 Self-
Sufficiency Program, we would
like to congratulate Jessica Phillips
on attaining full-time employment
at the Eugene Workforce Network
(aka: The Employment Office).
Nicholas and Casandra Belgard are
proud to announce the birth of our newest
little one, Murray Blaine Belgard.
Murray was bom Aug. 10, 2009, at
11:16 a.m. in Gresham, Ore. He weighed 7
pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.
We are so excited to watch you grow,
but not too quick. We love you, Murray!
Jessica began as a WEX worker
earlier this summer and was hired
into the position of office assistant
before her WEX placement was
even scheduled to end. Again, we
wish Jessica continued success.
Samuel and Kaela Bardelli
Announcing the birth of Samuel Laurence and Kaela Laureen Bardelli, born at
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Ore., on Sept. 8, 2009.
Samuel was bom at 1:07 p.m., weighing 6 pounds 5>/2 ounces and measuring 20 inches.
Kaela was bom at 1:09 p.m., weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, and measuring 18 inches.
Both babies are doing great and are receiving lots of love from their proud parents.
Scott and Stephanie, and their two sisters, Mariella and Carmella.
November 2009
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