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)
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Flicking cigarette ash in bark, grass
and/or pine needles – both on or off
pavement – creates the potential for
extreme fire hazard.
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Cigarette debris is not biodegradable
and creates the potential for extreme
fire hazard.
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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
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“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.
