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Photo by Diane Rodriquez Fourth Quarter Incentive Award recipients Fourth Quarter Incentive Awards Employee of the Quarter Kimberly Lane Extra Effort Award Frank Aspria Jesse Boe Laura Bremner Dana Burden Rodriguez Rebecca Downey Angelica Espino Jessica Hibler Shantel Hostler Ian Keene Issac Kentta Violet Lafferty Daniel McCue Scott McIntosh Danielle Payne Richard Sagraves Josh Seekatz Marci Simmons Maxwell Tice-Lewis Nicholas Viles Performance Bonuses (Outstanding Performance) Danise Barker Kevin Barker Cherity Bloom-Miller Laura Bremner Randy Christensen Cecelia DeAnda Gavin Epperson Bobbi Foley Shantel Hostler Alicia Keene Mari Kramer Jeramie Martin Jeremy Mason Kelly McCaslin Marcos Muniz-Strong Alison Noble Ashliegh Ramirez Jacob Reid Selina Rilatos Shyla Simmons Robert Smith Sydney Somes Al Warren MOVING ON UP Jack Strong – Executive Chef JW Marriott Camelback Inn Special Acts or Service Award Michyla Blackman Lori Christy Adrienne Crookes Kyanna Fisher Isela Gallegos-Fragua Amy Garrett Hannah GlaserI Kevin Goodell Linh Hang Andrew Johanson Jennifer Kehret Cheryl Lane Toni Leija Cecilia Tolentino Oliver Yardley III Childcare Assistance Program expands services The CTSI Childcare Assistance Program has expanded the definition of an “Indian child” for the FY 2020 application. We can now serve children who are under age 13 and live in the 11-county service area who are the descendent or dependent of an enrolled Siletz Tribal member. Par- ents must be working or enrolled in college or job training in order to be eligible for this program. Incentive Award Committee Terry Altemus Jeanette Aradoz Cheryl Duprau Mike Kennedy Cecilia Tolentino If you are interested in apply- ing for the Childcare Assistance Program, call DeAnn Brown at 541- 444-2450. Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors Vacancies Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions. Please help me congratulate Jack Strong on his promotion to executive chef at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Jack has been instrumental in his last two years at the hotel as we have repositioned and elevated culinary here at the Ren. While in his current role Jack has streamlined processes, overhauled kitchens (yes, there were structural supports in place in Marston’s Kitchen If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Execu- tive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Vacancies are open until filled. during his tasting), generated talent having 100% engagement results last year, and has best in class food cost. Jack was recognized as 2018 Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Leader of the Year and also received the 2018 ACE Executive Chef Award for the Americas. Jack came to us after having been the executive chef at Funded Orthodontic Treatment Screening Chinook Winds Casino for 7 years. Jack has many varied experiences prior to his life in Oregon including being the Chef de Cuisine at 5 diamond and 5 Star Kai here in the valley. In fact, while at Kai Jack even co-authored a cookbook titled “the New Native The 2020 Funded Orthodontic Treatment Program is fast approaching! All interested parties should contact the dental department to schedule a screening. The screening dates for this year are April 15 and May 20, 2020. American Cuisine”. Jack’s start date in his new role is (around) December 23 rd . Congrats Jack!!!! Use Amazon Smile to donate to STAHS Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4. Thank you for supporting STAHS! 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to Amazon.com. In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile. See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives. Follow the easy directions. The program and amount of accepted applicants will be dependent on the funding for the year. An additional screening date may be added if the need is great. Applicants are selected by case severity, motivation of the patient and guardian, reliable transportation, routine dental check-ups and the oral hygiene history, to name a few. We want the best results possible for the patient and thus place emphasis on these items. The unbiased selection process is performed under the guidance of an orthodontic specialist and chosen through a committee. This program is open to all ages who are PRC-eligible only. To be eligible for the 2020 program year, you must complete a screening appointment during one of the screening days. Each year’s selection process is independent from previous years and does not carry over. Selected and treated individuals can only be selected once for the duration of the program. All applicants will be notified by mail if they have been chosen. Please contact the Siletz Dental Clinic, 541-444-9681, to schedule an appointment. Individuals who have been placed on the waiting list will receive a postcard notifying them to call and schedule an appointment. January 2020 • Siletz News • 13
