TLC attitudes of gratitude - Have a
clear purpose and goals for your life
2011 SVS Spring Performance: Language and
Cultural Sharing
By Lynn Whitlow
If “April showers bring May flowers,” what do April hail stones and snow flurries bring?
My answer: A warm coat out of the closet and a higher electric bill (I am grateful
for the coat and electricity!).'Sun, please come home. We miss you!
I read somewhere that we, like private nonprofit organizations and large corpora
tions, would better understand why we are here and where we are going if we created
our own mission statement.
Having clear purpose in our lives can keep us from wasting a lot of time drifting
through life, following dead ends, walking dangerous paths and wasting needless
dollars. When we know what our purpose and goals are in life, we can plan activities
that enhance our mission and help us attain our goal - and give us things for which
we can be grateful. Something to think about...
At the TLC, residents are asked to focus on their gratitude. It has been agreed
upon that this positive focus does enhance life. It does not take away the “nasties” in
life, but it does provide new strength to face them and problem-solve.
May 19,2011
6 p.m. - Mg Gym
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MC - Nick Slxklller
Opening
Sree-Xvsh
Four Directions Song
Head Start
"Xaa-wan'-fi, Laa-sri!" (Welcome Friends)
Gratitudes
Counting Song
Kindergarten
"Nuu-xee-nvs" (Our Canoe)
Paddle, Paddle, Paddle Your Canoe
1st and 2nd Grade
"Day-ton? "(What is it?)
Mystery Box
3rd Grade
"Luu-k’e Huu-chan" (Salmat is Sacred)
Salmon Cycle Skit
4th Grade A Sth Grade
"Aa-ghit-'alh"(Wc are Bringing Food)
Foods Performance
6th Grade
Dee-k'u (Dee-ni Hlkus)
Sree-Xvsh
Seasons Song
Closing Song —
Some TLC gratitudes this month include: “I’m so grateful to be present in my
daughter’s life. I’m blessed to have been given such a precious angel, with no condi
tions whatsoever. Every day I’m graced with the presence of many people. I want to
thank people for giving me wise, honest and courageous love. I’ve come to believe
that a seed planted will, in fact, grow to a beautiful flower. I’m also grateful for my
new babysitter. She ‘rocks.’ Smile!”
“All my family has so much love for me and is supporting my recovery all the
way. I’m grateful to have a working car and a beautiful home. Thank you to everyone.”
Again we are grateful to the volunteers who give their loving attention to the TLC
and its residents - Alice McCain and Denise Riding In.
It is with sorrow that we face the “resignation” of Alice McCain, a volunteer here
for 6V2 years, who is leaving the state with her husband to be closer to children and
grandchildren. Their departure not only is a loss to the TLC, but also to the commu
nity of Siletz and much of Lincoln County. Both have been active in local community
organizations and in their church, Samaritan House and other activities. We wish them
well and are grateful for their service!
Also, the tulip bulbs that Sharia Robinson and Tre Jackson planted last fall have
bloomed and the yellows, pinks and reds are warming to the heart. Thank you again
for your heart-filled labor and dirty hands!
“Dvlh-ghvlh, Dvlh-ghvlh, In-st'vm Svn-ta"
(Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
“ We are shooting for the stars?”
Volunteer for Prevention Program
If you are interested in volunteering with the Prevention Program, here are
some specific guidelines:
This event is brought to you by the Siletz Tribe
in partnership with Siletz Valley Schools.
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For moro Information, please contact
Cova St. Onge, STLP Coordinator
Phone: 541-444-1038
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E-malt: covas@ctsi.nsn. us
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For Information about Agent Orange, possible
health-related problems and VA benefits:
Any question regarding this process, please contact Jenifer Met
calf, Prevention coordinator, at jeniferm@ctsi.nsn.us or 800-600-5599 or
541-444-9618.
Toll-free Helpline: 800-749-8387, Press 3
www.pubiichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/
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Apply to be a Tribal Prevention volunteer at Human Resources. This will
include agreeing to a criminal background check and a drug screen.
Attend an orientation with Prevention staff to learn about ethics and program
policies and procedures. A volunteer training program will be developed.
For those with previous problems of alcohol/drugs, at least one year of living
a clean and sober lifestyle is required.
Participate in making a prevention video/DVD.
All people to be filmed must sign an agreement to be filmed.
The Tribal general manager and Tribal Council must approve of the final
cut before it’s released for public viewing.
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Siletz TTibal A&D
Programs
Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment
and Women’s Transitional
Mission Statement: We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers
to treatment and support those who choose abstinance.
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541-444-8286
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Help Line - 877-233-4287
Salem: 503-390-9494
For Information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: www.aa-oregon.org $
Portland: 503-238-1512
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May 2011
May 4 • 5:30 p.m.
Behavioral Health Conf. Room
Siletz Community Health Clinic
200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz
Topic to be discussed: Revising goals