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Tribe Surpasses $7.9 Million in Overall Giving to Non-Profit Groups Total Includes $159,572 Distributed in February in First Quarterly Distribution of 2010 The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri bution Fund distributed $159,572.52 to 55 organizations on Feb. 5 as it continued its quarterly donations to non-profit organi zations (see list on page 9). The checks were presented at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore. The Siletz Tribe is proud of its contribu tions through employment, monetary dona tions and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has distributed nearly $5.8 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $7.9 million through the charitable fund and other Trib al resources. Chinook Winds has donated more than $ 1.75 million in cash and fund- raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical sup port. advertising and manpower for many events. The next deadline to submit applica tions is March 19, 2010. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: Entities and activities located in the Si letz Tribe’s 11 -county service area (Lin coln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Manon, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States Applications and requirements can be obtained at www.ctsi.nsn.us/charitable- contribution-fund; from Kelley Ellis at 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444- 8227; or by mail at Siletz Tribal Chari table Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@ ctsi.nsn.us. Case Family Buys Creederbugs, Has New Items and Consignments Our family is excited and dedicated to serving our most cherished By Natasha Kavanaugh Creederbugs, a boutique for babies and a children’s consignment shop with style at affordable prices, was purchased by the Case family on Jan. 1, 2010. Appolonia “Apples” Case is now the owner/manager of Creederbugs. “1 have an awesome husband and two bright, playful and handsome sons. My parents, brothers and sisters are sup portive and committed to helping us in our business and community efforts. We are blessed and would like to bless others,” said Case. Adorable, memorable and creative gifts are available as well as consignment goods for families who want to see their “like new” clothes go to good, practical and smart use. Although this shop specializes in babies, sizes range from maternity to children s size 10. Families looking for clothing, furniture, learning toys, books, baby gear, accessories or gifts are likely to find it at Creederbugs. In addition, new items in the store include specialty soaps, hand-made soaps, hand-poured soy candles and other quality retail gifts for babies, kids and mom. Need to keep your little shoppers en tertained? Creederbugs has an accommo dating kids’ corner to help keep children Miles, Luke a s entertained while parents are shopping. Specials and sales include 40 percent off on the first Saturday of each month and foster parents get a 15 percent discount on all clothes and select merchandise. In March, Tribal members receive a special Committee Spot Available There currently is a vacancy on the Health Committee to fulfill the remaining term that ends in February 2011. 8 To request an application for this committee vacancy, please contact Tami Miner inbal Council executive secretary, at 541-444-8203 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1203. Deadline tor submitting an application is 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2010. ... children venture m 15 percent discount. Stop in to see more special in-store sales and discounts at 730 NW A St. in Toledo,. Ore. Business hours are Tuesday, Wednes day and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closes early to and their parents. operate a soup kitchen-style free dinner at the Siletz Gospel Tabernacle from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., “Come and join us!” says Case); and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Case at 541-336-1239. Get Your Flu Information Here The Siletz Community Health Clinic has a flu information line with daily updates. Please call 541-444-9658. °f G“® ’ Her® C°meS ,he Sun- sPnng Not Far Behind I am very grateful that spring isgiving some clues that it’s in the neighborhood. It’s always welcome! Love to see those spring bulbs pushing leaves and buds into the light. The new TLC house is nearly com plete with furnishings and residents are starting to feel like they are home. It always takes awhile to get acclimated to new surroundings. The residents are grateful for many things. One child says he is grateful for his 8 Siletz News • include: My son. for stenwork^rl^" include: My son, for stepwork, for work ing through my issues with stepwork. For Ellen. For another day. For the guys who worked on the house. For friends. For my sponsor. A child is grateful for his new haircut - very awesome do! n™ J™? *7 S*pwOrk J™0 for “X«’0 For counselor George. For my mom. For everybody, the staff, at the TLC. For the beautiful home we have. We also are grateful for Al Warren and Force Account staff who helped us out and for Stan’s crew at Public Works. All you guys rock! We would have a real difficult time without your assistance. More resident gratitudes: That all of my medical tests came back in the clear. For my sponsor showing me and helping Thank you, Tracy Bailey, for your follow-up on all those big and little me with a new way to live. For a babysit- problems that cropped up. For you too, March 2010 George, and your help with "stuff.” W George, and your help with “stuff.” We so appreciate you! Thank you again and again to our wonderful volunteers who helped out, not only by staying for overnights but for helping out with some emergencies. We appreciate you - Dee Hadden, Denise Riding In and Alice McCain. So Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those of you who are part Irish (aren’t 90 percent of folks Irish on March 17?). The luck o’ the Irish to ye all!
