Birth of a new tradition: Buy local
for holidays, help small businesses
As the holidays approach, this year
can be different. Americans can give the
gift of genuine concern for other Ameri
cans. There no longer is an excuse that,
at gift-giving time, nothing can be found
that is produced by American hands. Yes,
there is!
It’s time to think outside the box.
Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box,
wrapped in Chinese-produced wrapping
paper?
Here are some suggestions for buying
local and reducing waste:
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Everyone - well almost everyone -
gets their hair cut. How about gift
certificates from your local American
hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It’s appropriate
for all ages of people who are think
ing about improving their health.
Who wouldn’t appreciate getting then-
car detailed? Small, American-owned
detail shops and car washes would
love to sell you a gift certificate or a
book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant giv
ers? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver
would like:
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Thinking about a heartfelt gift for
Mom? She would love the services of a
local cleaning service for a day.
OK, you were looking for something
more personal:
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the driveway sealed
the lawn mowed for the summer
the driveway plowed all winter
games at the local golf course
There are many owner-run restaurants
and all of them offer gift certificates.
• If your intended isn’t the fancy eatery
sort, what about a half-dozen break
fasts at the local breakfast joint?
• . How many people couldn’t use an
oil change for their car, truck or
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motorcycle, done at a shop run by the
American working guy or gal?
Remember, this isn’t about big
national chains — this is about sup
porting your hometown Americans
with their financial lives on the line
to keep their doors open.
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Local craftspeople spin their own
wool and knit it into scarves.
They make jewelry, baskets, pottery
and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local
owner-operated restaurants and leave
your server a nice tip.
How about going out to see a play
or ballet at your hometown theatre?
Musicians need love too, so find a
venue showcasing local bands.
If you have money to bum, leave the
mailman, trash guy or babysitter a
nice big tip.
Christmas is now about encouraging
American small businesses to keep
plugging away to follow their dreams.
When we care about other Americans,
we care about our communities and
the benefits come back to us in ways
we couldn’t imagine.
This is the new American Christmas
tradition.
If you have any questions, please call
the Siletz TribälEnergy Program staff. We
can be reached toll-free at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1276, 1271 or 1300; or by e-mail at
step@ctsi.nsn.us.
December USDA distribution dates
Siletz
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Salem
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Dec. 19 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 21 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Dec. 22
9-11 a.m.
The following recipe is from Joseph
Luledjian, who took fourth place in our
recipe contest. I hope you get a chance to
try this at home. It’s very good.
Beef Noodle Stew
Ingredients
* 2/3 bag of rotini pasta or egg noodles
* 1 24-ounce can of beef or 1 pound
frozen beef
* 2 cans of whole kernel com
* 1 can green beans
* 1 can sliced potatoes
* 1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
Optional: for more flavor, add 1 can
chicken broth
*commodity
Preparation
1. Boil noodles until soft, then drain.
2. Add beef and juice from can or
unthawed beef.
3. Add canned com and juice.
4. Add green beans and juice.
5. Add sliced potatoes and juice.
6. Add stewed or diced tomatoes and
juice.
7. Optional: Add 1 can chicken broth.
8. Cook in a covered stock pot/big pot
on medium-low heat for 35-40 min
utes. Check every 10 minutes and stir.
9. Add whatever spices you like and
enjoy.
You can reach us at our Siletz ware
house at 800-922-1399, ext. 1393 or 1279,
or you can call direct at 541 -444-8393 or
541-444-8279.
Joyce Retherford
USDA Food Program Director
Derek Simmons
USDA Food Program Clerk
Laptops available for students
Laptop computers are available for Siletz higher education and AVT students
who meet the computer program eligibility requirements.
For more information please, visit the Tribe’s website under the Member
Login area. Once logged in, select Tribal Services, Other Depart., Computers
for updated program information or a laptop application.
You also can contact Rosie Williams or Darlene Carkhuff at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1200 and 1201, or direct at 541-444-8200 and 541-444-8201.
Do you plan to apply for Tribal
education funds?
Some requirements and deadlines to keep in mind
1. The once-a-year annual deadline for funding is June 30 of each year (for
funding for the upcoming fall semester or academic year).
2. Students must apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
at fafsa.ed.gov between Jan. 1-31 each year. Your application for Tribal
funding will not be accepted if you do not meet this deadline.
Elders Council Meeting
Dec. 10*1-4 p.m.
Chinook Winds Golf Resort
For more details, contact Rachelle Endres at
800-922-1399, ext. 1261; 541-444-8261;
or rachellee@ctsi.nsn.us
Landscaping RFPs needed for
Chemawa Station, Toledo Mill
We currently are looking for bids from Tribal members on an RFP to provide
landscaping services at the Chemawa Station property for the 2012 calendar year.
All interested parties can contact Brenda Bremner or Stephen Larrabee to
get information on the RFP, which is due Dec. 20. The complete RFP can be
found on the STBC website - stbcorp.net
Bremner can be reached by e-mail at brendab@ctsi.nsn.us and by phone at
541-444-8204 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1204. Larrabee can be reached by e-mail
at slarrabee@stbcorp.net and by phone at 541-994-2142 or 877-564-7298.
Additionally, STBC has an RFP for landscaping and drainage ditch cleanup
at the Tribe’s Toledo Mill property. Please visit the STBC website or call for
more information.
2012 Lincoln County Native
graduation/senior celebration set
The Lincoln County Indian Education Program will host a Native Gradua
tion and Senior Celebration at Chinook Winds Casino Resort on June 11,2012,
from 2-6 p.m. There are approximately 55 Native students in Lincoln County.
If you would like to assist with fundraising for the reception, donations
or making the gifts, please contact Juanita Whitebear at 541-996-2115 or
541-557-1614, or Patty Socha-Paul at 541-444-1100.
CTSI Jobs
Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian
Preference policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection
because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital
status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vaca
tions, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are retired, a homemaker
or a student and are looking for temporary work that can last from two weeks
to 12 weeks, please submit a temporary application for the temp pool.
December 2011
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