Regular foot care a must to maintain healthy feet for those with diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with
diabetes, you know that good manage-
ment includes regular exams, blood sugar
monitoring, exercise and eating a balanced
diet. Regular foot care also should be
added to your list.
Nerve damage, poor circulation and
infections can lead to serious foot prob-
lems in diabetics. There are precautions
you can take, however, to avoid problems
and maintain healthy feet.
Daily foot care
Daily foot care should include wash-
ing your feet in warm water with mild
soap. Dry your feet well, especially
between the toes.
Check your feet and toes, including
the soles and heels and in between the
toes. Ask for help if you are unable to
completely see your feet.
If your feet feel dry or rough, use a
lotion or oil. Avoid the spaces between
the toes as that contributes to an infection.
USDA distribution dates for January
Siletz
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Jan. 4
Jan. 5
Jan. 6
Jan. 7
Jan. 8
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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
Friday
Jan. 18
HOLIDAY
Jan. 19
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 22
9 – 11 a.m.
We finally received the ground bison
to add to our food package. There also was
a one-time purchase of blue cornmeal.
This was purchased by USDA with a tra-
ditional foods grant.
You have to give this recipe a try. You
can reduce the amount of black pepper
if you like.
Joyce Retherford, FDP Director
541-444-8393
Black Pepper Beef and
Cabbage Stir Fry
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound ground beef
½ head cabbage, shredded
1 onion, cut into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ cup water
1 tablespoon black pepper
Heat wok or large skillet over medium
high heat and add oil. Sauté garlic for
about 5 seconds, then add ground beef.
Stir in cabbage, onion and pepper and
cook until vegetables are tender and beef
is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce. Mix
together cornstarch and water, and stir in.
Season with pepper. Cook, stirring, until
sauce has thickened.
This is so good and easy to make. You
can add some bell pepper for color and
serve it over rice.
Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman
541-444-8279
2016 Standing Committees
Applications Due by Feb. 10, 2016
Any Tribal member interested in serving on a committee for a two-year
term must fill out the following form and return it to the address below prior to
Feb. 10, 2016.
Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians,
Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380;
fax: 541-444-8325.
Name: __________________________________________ Roll No: ___________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State: __________ ZIP: __________
Telephone: Day ( ) ____________________ Evening ( ) _______________________
If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by insert-
ing the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest in more
than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference, 1 (first choice),
2 (second choice), and 3 (third choice).
____ Education Committee (3)
____ Natural Resources Committee (3)
____ Health Committee (3)
____ Cultural Heritage Committee (3)
____ Housing Committee (3)
____ Pow-Wow Committee (2)
____ Budget Committee (1)
____ Enrollment Committee (3)
Committee appointments will be made at the Regular Tribal Council meeting
in February 2016.
If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal
Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203.
Don’t go barefoot. Socks add a layer of
protection. Wear clean socks and change
them daily. Avoid socks with seams or that
are too tight in the legs.
Toenail care
Visual difficulty, nerve or circulatory
problems can sometimes make routine nail
care difficult. Please consult with your
health care provider to see if it is safe for
you to perform routine toenail care.
Here are a few tips:
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Trim your nails after washing your
feet, when your nails are soft.
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Cut straight across and don’t cut into
the corners. Use an emery board to
smooth the edges.
Be careful not to cut toenails too short.
Have your toenails trimmed by a
health care provider if you can’t see well
or if your nails are thick or yellowed.
The Siletz Community Health Clinic
has nurses trained in foot and nail care.
Call now for an appointment for a diabetic
foot exam and nail care.
Adapted from healthline.com/health/
diabetes-foot-care#Complications7
Siletz Community Dental Clinic
Contact the Siletz Community
Dental Clinic if you experience dental
pain or a dental emergency. Staff will
do everything they can to see you as
soon as possible.
Morning check-in time is Monday-
Thursday from 8:30-9 a.m. and Friday
from 10-10:30 a.m.
Afternoon check-in time is Monday-
Friday from 1-1:30 p.m.
Siletz Tribal Court Filing Fee/Copy Charge
(Effective Jan. 1, 2016)
Adoption
Appeal, Filing Notice of
Audio Record (tape)
Copies, standard
Certified Copy
Certified Copy Guardianship letter
Fax
Civil Action, General
Collection
Less than $50
$150 – $399
$400 or more
Contempt of Court
Dissolution
Petitioner, Petition
Respondent, Response
Co-Petition
Election Challenge
Electronically stored case documents
(hard copy)
Emancipation
Guardianship, individual petition
Mailing Costs
Marriage Application
Marriage Solemnization
Name Change
Small Claims, individual under $2,500
Petitioner
Respondent
Small Claims, individual over $2,500
Petitioner
Respondent
Vehicle Repossession
Petitioner
Respondent
$50
$50
$5
$.25 per page
$5 + $.25 per page
$5 + $.25 per page
$.25 per page
$25
$25
$50
$100
$1,000
$125
$125
$125
$250
$3/each request
$25
$50
Actual Cost
$50
$50
$25
$25
$25
$50
$50
$75
$75
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