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Courtesy photos by Patti McKinney Tobacco Prevention Education: Reduce fire hazards, litter from cigarettes Safety and Health By Patti McKinney TPEP Coordinator What a wonderful staff that takes care of many of the health and safety needs of patients and the community. As a reminder, the Siletz Community Health Clinic property is a tobacco-free zone, which includes the fitness center, child care, ropes course, yurt, parking lots and picnic areas. (Reminder: Hot weather increases the danger of fire hazards) • Flicking cigarette ash in bark, grass and/or pine needles – both on or off pavement – creates the potential for extreme fire hazard. • Cigarette debris is not biodegradable and creates the potential for extreme fire hazard. • Cigarette butt litter contaminates the water and the ground where wildlife feed and drink and families play. responsible for making sure that refuse is disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner. Also please refer to pages 3-4 of the Personnel Manual, Conduct Policy: 2.803. Please refer to personnel policy 2.806 (page 8-9) Comply with all Tribal safety and security regulations. Employees will take responsibility for reminding one another and visitors of the no smoking policy and each employee is Thank you for honoring the health and safety of Tribal lands. Keep It Sacred. Time to order tickets, T-shirts for ‘old-school, all-class’ Siletz School reunion SILETZ, Ore. – An “Old School, All Class” reunion for all alumni of Siletz School who were students in a class with a graduation date through 1986 will be held at the Elks Lodge #1664 campgrounds at Tokatee Illahee Park, 20590 Highway 229, approximately three miles north of Siletz, on Sept.17-18. This reunion is not for graduates only, but for anyone who attended Siletz School during that time period. Classmates and their partners are invited to attend an social get-together from 6-11 p.m. on Sept. 17 (bring your own snacks and refreshments) and on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during which a buffet lunch will be available. In addition, activities include a dessert bake-off with judging during the evening social, drawings and raffles both days, and commemorative T-shirts will be distrib- uted to those who have purchased them in advance. Classic car enthusiasts are invited to bring their fancy autos to show. Donations of items for raffles would be appreciated. Tickets for the buffet lunch and T-shirts can be purchased online or reserved through the mail. Cost for the lunch is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. T-shirts sizes S to XL will sell for $15, 2XL and larger for $20. All T-shirts will be pre-sold with a cutoff date of Aug. 31 for the shirts and the discounted lunch price of $20. Order forms and additional informa- tion can be found on the Facebook site “You Know You’re From Siletz If …” More information also is available by contact- CTSI Jobs Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. ing Manfred Sperling at 360-846-5755 or baronvonklaus@gmail.com; or call Ray Goodell at 541-444-2254. Attendees are asked to RSVP to help the committee estimated the head count, assuring there will be adequate food and seating. Campsites are available but limited, so please reserve your space at Tokatee Illahee Park by calling 541-444-2733. Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Naytlh - ‘a “We Carry the Children” How has the Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped you and your family since participating? “The home visiting program has helped prepare us for our new addition by letting us know what is to be expected before and after the baby comes and how to best deal with certain situations that come up.” – Andrea & Robert, 4 months in the program “I’ve learned all the things I thought I should know that I did not know already with the help and support of the program. Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped me become a better mom.” – Shyann, 1 year in the program “I feel like Siletz Tribal home visits have helped me be more on track when it comes to my child’s development. Home visits have also helped me keep a better schedule, helping my whole family.” – Jennifer, 1 year and 9 months in the program “Getting the help when you’re a new parent is life-saving, to know you are doing it right and if not, finding out the right way.” –Samantha, 1 year in the program “The program has helped me to realize there are a lot of different ways to parent and there is always help if you are willing to look for it. The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped make my life a little simpler just knowing I have resources to help me be the best mom I can be.” – Chandra, 1 year and 10 months in the program Siletz Indian Child Welfare is in need of foster homes for our Tribal children. Being a foster parent is an opportunity to help improve your community in a unique way. To find out more or to get an application Contact: Marne’ Grusing, Foster Family Certifier phone: 541-444-8338 e-mail: marneg@ctsi.nsn.us 12 • Siletz News • July 2016 “The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped me with my child’s growth, my motivation with being a parent and I’ve also established a friendship.” – Britnee, 1 year and 8 months in the program “Home Visiting Program helped us better understand the developmental milestones that our child is at and also the reassurance that each child is unique and not to be worried. The program has been helpful, especially with different resources also.” – Ale & Seth, 1 year and 1 month in the program “As a first-time mom, Siletz Home Visiting Program has been a good addition to my support system, not only emotionally, but also mentally.” -Janet, 1 year and 1 month in the program If you are interested in or have any questions about our Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program, please call Jessica Phillips, Program Coordinator, at 541-484- 4234.
