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Blacketer makes Dean’s List at COCC Tribal member Dillon Blacketer has made the fall 2017 Dean’s List at Central Oregon Community College. The Dean’s List recognizes students enrolled in 12 or more graded credits who receive a term GPA of 3.60 or better. Need Rental Housing? The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart- ment 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 Starting the New Year with a dream to better your life By Andy Taylor At the beginning of every year a lot of folks like to make lists, some call it a New Year’s resolution while others call it a goal. I like to think of it as a dream or something to work toward that will better my quality of life. While it’s a great thought to set my sights to the moon, I don’t want to be dis- appointed if it doesn’t happen. I try and chose small things that have long-term positive effects when achieved. This year my family dream is to buy a house with a big yard for my kids to play in. Being a nosy person I wanted to know what everyone else was planning this year, so I left drop boxes around the community with fill-in-the-blank slips on them. These are the responses that were given to “In 2018 I would like to…” Eat healthier, which can be measured by cutting out processed sugars, and eat- ing veggies. – Jeramie Martin I want more experiences. – Kim Thomas, 36 I only want to play more and have more snacks with my mom. – Ellie Metcalf, 4 Making memories, more family time and live a healthier lifestyle. – Tracey Viar, 45 Run a 50k trail run. – Laura Brown, 30 Get a pink cat! – Julia Case, 3 Retire! – Trish Valet, (shhh) Spend more time with my grandkids. Play more-work less. Maybe take a vaca- tion… It’s been a while! –Leah Suitter, 52 I want my dad to bake me cookies. – Gabby, 3 To be the best I can be at any and everything I do. Pray to the Creator every day and count my blessings. – Aimee Lucas, 40 Eat healthy, drop a few pounds and take more vacations. – Kurtis Barker, 33 Go salmon fishing with my brother. – Axxdin, 5 I want to complete the repairs to my house. – Chris Murphy, 39 Our family goal is to grow more of our own food. – Kevin and Gail Barker Bring my work into schools to try and get more youth active and really push the “#IAmTheChange” movement. To show all the youth there is another way, whether it be art, music, sports or whatever your passion is. – Jeff Sweet, 24 De-clutter my home. – Cindy Urbach On my new year I want to do more shopping. – Violet, 5 Go on a trip. – Robert Brandt, 37 Play more soccer with my dad. – Jor- dan Taylor, 8 Take walks at least three times every week. – Kathy S., 57 Attend more rodeos. – Shantel Hostler, 29 Be more patient. – Jamie Bokuro, 32 Bake cookies and cupcakes. – Aviana Bokuro, 5 I want to go on a fun family vacation. – Alicia Keene, 32 Finish renovating our house! – Megan Zarzycki, 29 2018, I want to make slime. – Holly, 6 Buy a house, travel more, be healthy, lose weight, be more overall calm and loving, positive, successful and be the best mom and wife I can be! – Sheila Aviles, 29 Be more active. – Maggie McAfee, 33 Take my wife on a real vacation to someplace exotic with warm waters; pos- sibly recreate our honeymoon in Cancun to celebrate our fifth anniversary. – RC Mock, 31 Graduate high school and move out of town! – Payton, 17 Get rid of my storage unit. I pay for it and don’t use the stuff inside of it. – Pam Ben Whatever your family or personal dream is, please be encouraged to achieve it. Thank you, to everyone who participated. If you or someone you know is doing something commendable and want to share it, contact Andy Taylor at andreas@ ctsi.nsn.us,; 800-922-1399, ext. 1293; or 541-444-8293. 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 When you’re ready to quit tobacco, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or go to www.quitnow.net/oregon/ “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 “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. February 2018 • Siletz News • 9
