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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1986)
Health continued RED WILLOW ALCOHOL CENTER The Red Willow Alcohol Center is located in Gervais, OR near Salem. This alcohol center was formerly known as Sweathouse Lodge which was located at Cascadia. The program consists of a 90 day residential treatment program and an out-patient program. If you are in neod of these services you can call the tribal health office and we can assist you in making arrangements or you may call Red Willow directly at 792-3696. Red Willow's address is: P.O. Box 138, Gervais, OR 97026. FOSTER CARE RECRUITMENT The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon is seeking foster homes, if your are interested please call the Tribal health office and we will provide you with information, and assist in the certification process. Education During the months of June, July, August and September, the Education Program received a total of 36 inquiries concerning Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training, Employment Assistance and Adult Educational Services and Assistance. A total of 86 application packets were mailed or distributed to potential students for the 1986-87 school year. Approximately 33 of these applicants began steps toward finalizing enrollment procedures at various Oregon colleges, universities, community colleges and training institutions for the upcoming year. Reviewing applications, it appears the CTGR will have approximately 9 students enrolled in Higher Education programs; 13 enrolled in Vocational Training and 10 receiving Adult Educational Assistance (GEDABE) for 1986-87. Results of the 1985-86 school year show the following: of the 9 students who started (Higher Education) school during Fall '85 Term or Winter '86 term, A finished out the year of the 7 students who started (Employment Assistance-Adult Vocational Training) schooltraining in the Fall '85 or Winter '86 terms, only 2 finished out the year; no students participating in Adult Education classes (GDEABEBasic skills, etc.) during Fall '85 but 5 students were enrolled in Adult Education classes by July 1986. I'i'lents who haven't yet completed their applications for tribal assistance by Sept. ., 1986 are being placed on a waiting list. A deadline of November 15, 1986 is being set for Winter term enrollment. For more information regarding winter term assis tance, contact the Education office at 879-5253.
