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
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