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USDA distribution dates for June ttt Siletz Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Salem June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday June 17 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday June 18 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday June 19 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We have another busy month in June where it will be next to impossible to catch up with us. We will distribute in Siletz during the first week of the month, attend our national conference during the second week and distribute in Salem during the third week. We then are closed for inventory at the Salem site on June 20 and have June 21 off. We will return to the Siletz warehouse the last week of the month, but are closed for distribution on June 27-28 for inventory and end-of-the-month reports. I found a recipe for fried apple pies online at the Granny Bunt Bakery Mix site. I made them at both warehouses for our clients to try, with a few of my own additions. Everybody loved them and they are so easy to make. Loyalty Days Parade Joyce Retherford Tribal FDP Director 541-444-8393 Newport, Oregon May 4, 2013 Courtesy photos Lisa Paul Tribal FDP Warehouseman/clerk 541-444-8279 Fried Apple Raisin Pies Tony Molina, Ed Ben and Cristian Ramirez (above) walk ahead of the vehicle carrying the Siletz Royalty (below), Miss Siletz Leslie Lundy (left), Little Miss Siletz Chelo Garcia and Junior Miss Siletz SuSun Fisher, during the parade. *Bakery mix *½ cup water *¼ tsp salt *½ can applesauce 1 cup raisins • • • • *9 apples (medium) *½ tsp cinnamon *1 cup sugar *Cornstarch thickener Peel and slice apples, put them in a kettle with the water, cinnamon, salt and sugar. Cook until apples are tender, add the raisins and applesauce. Mash with a potato masher and set aside until cool. Make up dough for biscuits according to directions on the bakery mix bag. Pinch off a 1-1½” piece of the dough and flatten it on a dusted pastry board. Knead and roll it out very thin. Put 2 tablespoons of the cooked fruit mixture in the center, fold dough over and press edges with a fork. Place 2-3 pies in hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and enjoy. Important information, deadlines for the college-bound Tribal senior June • • • • Over-income grant program ready to accept applications for drawing The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own or families who have possessor rights to their home. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, driveways, fences, etc. Over-Income refers to Tribal members whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) as listed below: 1 $36,064 • 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 (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. CeDARR 2 3 Base4 5 6 7 8 Community efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore $41,216 $46,368 $51,520 $55,642 $59,763 $63,885 $68,006 Mission Statement: We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. If you are a Siletz Tribal member and have not received an over-income grant, call the Housing office to request an application. Applications, including proof of current annual income, enrollment and proof of homeownership with the Tribal member’s name on it, must be submitted to the Hous- ing office by July 31, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing, which will be held dur- ing August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you have any questions, please call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316, or 541-444-8316. 12 Tribal higher education and adult vocational training applications are due June 30! Attend graduation – congratulations! Arranange for your final grades to be sent to colleges and universities. Good luck! Siletz News • June 2013 June 5 Noon Siletz Public Library 255 Se Gaither, Siletz
