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File photos Tribal veteran Honor Guards participate in various activities, including the Rededication of the Desert Storm Memorial at Chinook Winds Casino Resort (left) and the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Paul Washington Cemetery (above). Have you answered the call? Tribal Honor Guard needs more members By Andy Taylor Carrying the flags recognized by the government and our people is an honor that can’t be taken away, a level of pride earned by dedication and validated by joining the Siletz Honor Guard. Tony Molina, Tribal veterans coordinator, is seeking help with this task. “We don’t have enough veterans any- more who can attend Tribal functions” said Molina. “I need more volunteers.” Whether you’re 20 or 70, retired or cur- rently serving, the need for Tribal vets is in high demand. “I just need to know who and where our military Tribal members are in the first place, I’d love to include them in my department,” he said. The requirement for joining Honor Guard is simple - being a Tribal member, serving in any of the Armed Forces and being able to commit some time to attend an event. You won’t be penalized if you can’t attend every event, it’s a matter of can you donate some time to recognize not only your service, but others as well. Flags that are hosted include the POW, State of Oregon, CTSI, United States and our Eagle Staff. 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 pos- sible. Morning check-in time is Monday-Thursday from 8:30-9 a.m. and Friday from 10:30-11 a.m. Afternoon check-in time is Monday-Friday from 1:30-2 p.m. CEDARR Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. Honor Guard members attend events like Siletz’s Nesika Illahee and Restora- tion pow-wows, Memorial Day Ceremony, some events at Chinook Winds Casino Resort and Siletz Valley Schools, and on occasion to pay respects at a fellow vet- eran’s funeral service. “We also went Salem to stand with Governor Brown this year and that was such a great experience,” said Molina. While at this time only Tribal mem- bers are accepted for the Honor Guard, we’ve always held veterans in high regard “We give thanks to all vets at our events, Tribal or non-Tribal. They deserve it,” Molina said. If you or someone you know is a Tribal member who is or has served in the Armed Forces and would like the privilege of joining the Honor Guard, please give Tony Molina a call at 541-270-0569. If you or someone you know is doing something commendable and want to share it, contact Andy Taylor at andreas@ ctsi.nsn.us, or 800-922-1399, ext. 1293, or 541-444-8293. Reminder Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Jan. 3 • Noon Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Help Line – 877-233-4287 Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org The Siletz Clinic would like to remind parents and guardians that if you are sending your child to an appointment with someone other than yourself or other legal guardian, you will need to sign a Release of Information. This gives permission for another person to bring your child to appointments and for your child's provider to discuss their care with them. If you have any questions, please call 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449. Thank you! January 2018 • Siletz News • 7
