Tribal Head Start prepares for new year, retirement of longtime staff member
By Lori Jay-Linstrom, Parent Involve-
ment Coordinator
There is still time to send in your
Head Start application. Siletz Tribal Head
Start continues to accept applications for
the 2015-2016 school year.
We have Head Start centers in Siletz,
Salem, Portland and Lincoln City. For an
application, please call 800-922-1399 or
541-444-2532.
Head Start now requires that the
information submitted on an application
be verified either by a face-to-face inter-
view or a telephone interview with the
family. This is a new requirement and it
must be completed before any child can be
selected for enrollment into our program.
We look forward to an exciting new
school year with our new and returning
students and families.
Our parents have an array of volunteer
opportunities. They can volunteer in the
classrooms by participating during class
time. They can help with building and
lawn maintenance. Parents can volunteer
their time by serving on the Parent Com-
mittees, Policy Council and our Health
Services Committee.
We need volunteers every year, not
only parents but community members
as well. It’s easy to become a volunteer.
Once the required packet is completed,
returned and approved, you will be on
your way.
If you would like to volunteer for our
Head Start program in your area, please do
so. Your help is needed in a variety of ways.
Call the numbers above for more informa-
tion or contact the classroom directly.
August is the month for our Head
Start orientations for all sites. Head Start
staff will return soon to get the classrooms
ready for our students and parents.
This year, we will work on the School
Readiness Goals; family fun nights; Pol-
icy Council; Parent Committee meetings;
volunteer training; heights and weights;
dental screens; developmental testing;
mom, dad and grandparents breakfast;
plus much more. As you can see, we are
going to have a busy year.
At this time, I would like to thank all
the Head Start families, community mem-
bers, Head Start staff and Siletz Tribal
staff for a wonderful 20 years of working
for the Siletz Tribe. I am retiring at the
end of August. It has been rewarding to
work for the best Head Start program ever.
The Tribe also has been one of the
best employers I have ever worked for.
I have learned so much about Tribal cul-
tural, Head Start and what it is like to be
Grandma Lori to 112 children every year
for almost 18 years.
I will miss my Head Start family and
the friendships I have made in the past
20 years.
10 energy-saving tips to help you save money on your summer vacation
SALEM, Ore. – If you’re planning a
summer vacation, chances are you’re try-
ing to fit it into a budget. But while you’re
looking for the best deals on motels, res-
taurants and perhaps airplane fares, don’t
forget how to save money on what you
already own. Here are the top 10 ways to
save money while on summer vacation:
1. If you’re taking the family car on
vacation, be sure it is tuned up and
the tires are properly inflated. If your
car does not have fuel injection, a
clean air filter also will improve fuel
economy.
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2. Consider taking buses and trains to
travel, which use less fuel and have
fewer emissions than flying or driving.
3. When you arrive at your vacation
destination, check with your hotel or
local tourism office to find bike, bus
and walking routes so you don’t have
to use money on a rental car or gas.
4. Bring a reusable water bottle and coffee
cup to avoid buying disposable items.
5. Unless you leave pets in the home,
turn off your cooling system or set it
to a higher temperature – up to 85° F.
6. Either turn off your home’s water
heater, turn it down to 80°-90° F or
put it in vacation mode. (a. Consult
your water heater owner’s manual
for instructions on how to operate the
thermostat. b. You can find a thermo-
stat dial for a gas storage water heater
near the bottom of the tank on the gas
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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.
valve. Electric water heaters, on the
other hand, may have thermostats
positioned behind screw-on plates or
panels. c. As a safety precaution, shut
off the electricity to the water heater
before removing/opening the panels.)
7. Unplug as many electrical items as
you can. Most of them – especially TV
cable boxes – continue to use power
even when they are not in use. This
includes computers, modems and rout-
ers, printers, coffee pots, microwaves,
toasters, plug-in chargers, TVs, sur-
round sounds, DVD players and game
consoles. A simple way to do this is to
plug these items into a power strip that
can turn off multiple devices at once.
8. Make sure all lights are turned off. For
lights on a security timer, use CFLs or
LEDs, which use much less energy.
9. Keep your window shades or drapes
drawn to keep the house cool in the
afternoon sun.
10. If you set up a water timer, make sure
it is watering in late evening to avoid
evaporation and get the most value
from your water use.
For more information, visit oregon.
gov/ENERGY.
Election Board Application
Tribal members interested in serving on the Election Board are encouraged
to fill out the form and return it to the address below. The Election Board consists
of three regular board members and one alternate board member.
Applications will be reviewed at the Regular Tribal Council meeting on
Aug. 21, 2015.
All applications should be mailed to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380-
0549; or faxed to 541-444-8325.
Name: ________________________________________ Roll No: _____________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: ________________ ZIP: _____________
Telephone: Day ( ) ___________________ Evening ( ) ______________________
Nova June Neal
Aug.13•Noon
Siletz Community Health Clinic
200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz
Congratulations to Samantha Messer
and Rob Neal!
Welcome little Miss Nova June Neal,
born June 26, 2015, in Newport, Ore. She
weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 18
inches long.
Nova’s grandparents include Kathy
and Hap Ness and Anna and Jerry Neal.
Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs
Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or
541-444-8286
Eugene: 541-484-4234
Salem: 503-390-9494
Portland: 503-238-1512
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There is a get-together at the Sandbagger Saloon and Restaurant
Aug. 14 (Friday), 4-9 p.m.
Family BBQ at Crooked River Ranch’s MacPherson Park
Aug. 15 (Saturday) • 2 p.m.to sunset
Bring your favorite beverages
BBQ will be provided. Side dishes welcome!
Please RSVP/call Linda & Greg Merrill for info at
(home) 541-548-2452, (cell) 541-598-6683 or
crookedwillowm@gmail.com
Lodging info and RV/camping info available - reserve early!
Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free
Help Line – 877-233-4287
14
Maude and Alfred Lane Family Reunion at
Crooked River Ranch, Oregon
For information on Alcoholics
Anonymous: aa-oregon.org
August 2015
I have reserved a block of tee times, so if you want to
play golf on the morning of the 15 th , let us know.
See you soon!