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Natural Resources Department Contractors List Passages Policy Submissions to Passages are lim- ited to two 25-word items per person, plus one photo if desired. The Tribal Natural Resources Department periodically solicits bids from contractors for a variety of work. All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section. If your company would like to be included on our lists to receive requests for bids/proposals for any of the services listed below, please contact Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232, to be put on the appropriate list. Tree Planting Precommercial Thinning Hazard Tree Removal/ Tree Trimming Mechanical Brush Cutting Logging Road Construction/ Maintenance Logging Log Hauling Timber Falling Herbicide Spraying Concrete Construction Statistical Analysis Macroinvertebrate Identification Water Quality Monitoring/Analysis Free child ID kits from the Oregon State Police 503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155 child.idkits@state.or.us Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length. Not all submissions are guaran- teed publication upon submission. Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible. I would like to congratulate my son, Isaiah Ben, for lettering in football this year, his sophomore year, at Sprague High School. Keep up the good work. We’re all proud of you. Love, Dad Need help paying for college? Apply for scholarships and grants at OregonStudentAid.gov by March 1 EUGENE, Ore. – The Higher Educa- tion Coordinating Commission, Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) encourages students statewide to apply for grants and scholarships on its website through March 1. OSAC awards more than $80 million each year in grants and privately funded scholarships to help students meet their college expenses. More than 500 privately funded scholarship opportunities are available to Oregon students with a wide range of interests and needs. Students should apply online at OregonStudentAid.gov and complete the OSAC scholarship application by March 1 at 5 p.m. Students can apply for multiple scholarships with one application and there is no cost to apply. Scholarship funds are available for graduating high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students, GED and homeschooled students, com- munity college and vocational school stu- dents, single parents returning to school, and more. Students who submit their applica- tions by Feb. 15 may be eligible to win a $1,000 OSAC Early Bird scholarship. Students also are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Fed- eral Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon State Aid Application (ORSAA) as soon as possible beginning Jan. 1. Information from the FAFSA or the ORSAA is used to determine eligibility for some scholarships, the Oregon Prom- ise and the Oregon Opportunity Grant. Information from the FAFSA is also used to determine eligibility for federal aid, such as the Pell Grant. To take advantage of scholarship and other opportunities, visit OregonStuden- tAid.gov to begin an application or learn more about available grants, scholarships and financial aid for college. Timberland Access In accordance with the Siletz Tribal Timberlands Access Policy, access to Tribal timberlands that are located behind closed gates is by permit only. This pertains to the Tribe’s Bulls Bag, Reed Creek, Arnold Creek and Tahkenitch properties. Tribal members can obtain a free permit at the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department office in Siletz. The permit includes a map of the property and a listing of the rules governing use of the property. Tribal members also will receive a key to the lock on the gate after providing a $20 refundable key deposit. The deposit will be returned to the Tribal member upon return of the key to the Natural Resources Department. A link to the full text of the Siletz Tribal Timberlands Access Policy can be found on the Tribe’s website (ctsi.nsn.us) under the Natural Resources section. Questions regarding the policy should be directed to Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232. Siletz News Letters Policy FOR EMERGENCIES IN TRIBAL NATIONS Preparing Makes Sense Get Ready Now In the past, flooding, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and severe winter weather have threatened the Northwest Coastal and Plateau areas. Now consider the possibility of home fires and even terrorist attacks. Are you prepared to make it on your own for a few days in the event of an emergency? Recommended Supplies for a Basic Kit: • Water, one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food like dried fruit, meat, or fish, protein bars, and canned goods • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • Local maps 1. Make a plan for what you will do in an emergency. 2. Get a kit of emergency supplies. 3. Be informed about what might happen. Learn more at ready.gov or 1-800-BE-READY 20 • Siletz News • January 2016 • First Aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks, or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Siletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation Please note: The general manager of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief of Siletz News. Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner Editor: Diane Rodriquez
