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 (
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