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Meet the new Community Health staff Cyndee Druba Community Health Advocate Ruby Moon Community Health Director Good day to you all. My name is Cyndee Druba and I am the new com- munity health advocate for the Siletz area. I have strong ties to this awesome community. I have a 22-year-old son, Hoxie Fisher, who is a Tribal member. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with so many wonderful people in our community. I was previously employed here as the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant project coordinator or SPF/SIG project coordinator. Now that’s a mouthful … haha! A few years ago I decided, for many reasons that I should move away from the area, but none of it really felt right. So here I am, back where I belong. What a relief! I feel particularly blessed to have been chosen for this position. From my under- standing, there hasn’t been a working Com- munity Health Department here in Siletz for quite some time. Also hired at the same time was our new community health direc- tor, Ruby Moon. Together we are learning and putting into action some of the previ- ous tasks assigned to our department. We also now have two full-time trans- porters who are available to transport for anything that is under the health and well- ness umbrella. My name is Ruby Moon and I am the new community health director. I spent 17 years working for the Head Start program as a lead teacher/family advocate before getting the opportunity to go back to school. I attended Oregon State University and received my BS degree in public health/human development and a master’s in public policy. I spent the last five years working for the university doing public education, out- reach and engagement. I was responsible for building and evaluating programming based on community needs. It is my hope that my background will serve me well in my new role as commu- nity health director. It is an honor to be part of this community. I am excited about the possibilities. Photo by Diane Rodriquez Cyndee Druba (left) and Ruby Moon It is my hope that through the learn- ing process, with help from many valu- able employees and just getting out there and doing it, we can create a Community Health program that all of you can count on and be proud to be a part of. You can reach me at 541-444-9633 or 800-648-0449, ext. 1633. Please call me with any health- or wellness-related transportation requests. Community Health already offers a wide range of services; our goal is to grow and strengthen those services for our community. I look forward to getting to know all the different programs currently being offered and partnering with those programs to strengthen services overall. You can reach me at 541-444-9686 or 800-648-0449, ext. 1686; or (cell) 541-272-9096. USDA distribution dates for May Need Rental Housing? Siletz The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the Low-Income Rental Program waiting list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms – Neachesna Village). Applications can be obtained at any Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem, Portland, Siletz) or online from the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow links – Tribal Services-Housing-Low Rent Apartments & Home Ownership. For any questions, call 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322 Fax: 541-444- 8313 Presto Primavera Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 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. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Salem Over-Income grant program gets more funding; applications available The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for construction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own. The Siletz Tribal Council has recently approved an additional 10 grants for this year. Request an application for the additional grants and submit it to the Housing Department by the deadline below. 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). These are listed below. 1 2 3 Base4 5 6 7 8 $36,848 $42,112 $47,376 $52,640 $56,851 $61,062 $65,274 $69,485 If you are a Siletz Tribal member and have not received a Down Payment Assistance grant within the last five years or you 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 June 10, 2016, 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 June 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. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday May 16 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. May 17 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. May 18 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. May 19 9 – 11 a.m. Announcing! You can now like us on Facebook at Siletz Tribal FDPIR – so happy I finally got this done. Post your favorite reci- pes and check distribution dates and other important program-related information. I made this recipe at the Siletz ware- house in April. It is so easy and a healthy dinner to make for your family. ½ bag rotini pasta* 1 can mixed vegetables* (drained) 1 can diced tomatoes* 2 cans chunk chicken* (drained) 1 cup shredded cheese* *Indicates product available in food package Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Heat vegetables, tomatoes and chicken in large saucepan while pasta is cooking. Mix in pasta; heat through. Serve with shredded cheese. When I made it, I mixed the cheese in with the pasta and vegetables (like a mac and cheese). It was so good and just a few ingredients. Joyce Retherford, FDP Director 541-444-8393 Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman 541-444-8279 Election Board Application Tribal members interested in serving on the Election Board are encouraged to fill out this form and return to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549 or fax 541-444- 8325. The Election Board consists of three regular board members and one alternate board member. Applications for consideration will be accepted through June 30, 2016. Name: _______________________________________ Roll No: _______________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: __________________ ZIP: ____________ Telephone: Day ( ) ___________________ Evening ( May 2016 • ) ___________________ Siletz News • 3
