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Jeff Nepstad is the Tribes' new forest technician.
"WELCOME, NEW
EMPLOYEES"
By Michel Childcrs
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde now
provides jobs for 55 employees. The newest of these
members include 5 dedicated employees that have been
hired in the last few months. Tom Jones, Randy Butler,
Jeff Kuust, Jeff Nepstad and Mark Grosser are all
committed employees and hard workers .
Tom Jones, the Director of Social Services was hired
on November 6th, and really enjoys his job. "I look
forward to working for the Grand Ronde Tribe, and I
hope I meet a lot of new people while I'm here," says
Tom. Tom decided he wanted to work for the Tribe -because
he wanted an opportunity to work with his
people and wants to provide quality service to its
members.
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Randy Butler was recently hired by the Tribe as the
Social Services' Out-Patient AlcoholDrug Counselor.
Randy Butler, the Out-Patient AlcoholDrug Coun
selor was hired on November 7th and has already
become and important part of the AlcoholDrug
Program. Randy will graduate from Western Oregon
State College at the end of this term and wanted to get
started at his career. "My goal is to work with dysfunc
tional families -whether it's here or somewhere else, as
long as I'm working for my people. I'll always help them
in any way I can," says Randy.
Jeff Kuust was hired to work at the Forestry Center
here in Grand Ronde at the end of July. Kuust found
out about the job opening while working for the State
Forestry Department and decided to apply to get more
learning experience. "I'm looking forward to working
with the Fisheries and one of my goals is to maybe get a
picnicpark area on the reservation, that would be nice
for the members of the Tribe,"' said Jeff.
Jeff Nepstad has been working for the Tribe since the
first week of August. He is the Forest Technician at the
Forestry Center. Jeff graduated from a Forestry
Program in Wisconsin, so he already had quite a bit of
experience but wanted a job in the field of Forestry that
would also be challenging. "I have a wide range of
activities and duties that keep me busy and I enjoy it,"
says Jeff.
Mark Grosser was hired on November 6th as the New
Maintenance Supervisor at the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde. Mark found out about the job opening
from a job announcement in the "Smoke Signals"
newsletter and decided to apply. "I knew I was qualified
for the job and really wanted to work in Grand Ronde
where my grandparents lived all their lives," says Mark.
He adds, "I really enjoy working here for the Tribe and I
like my co-workers as well."
If anyone has any questions concerning the new jobs
and new employees at the Tribe, please feel free to call
during business hours at 879-5211.
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Rehabilitation and aftercare specialist Monte Ring.
Fish and Wildlife Committee member Riley Porter
recently visited the Tribes' Fish and Wildlife office.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and
women who share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to
stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA
membership; we are self-supporting through our own
contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomina
tion, politics, organization or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor
opposes any causes.
Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other
alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Do you want to find friendship? Then come to A A.
A A is not religious. It is a place to share and grow, and
people learning to live a life without alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol and drugs damage families, income, jobs and
self. Take that important step towards sobriety. Come
join us at the depot at 8:00 p.m. every Friday night. You
are welcome to just sit and listen.
If you are interested in Alanon contact Riley Porter at
876-4173.
Monte Ring
By Michel Childers
Tribal member Monte Ring has worked here at the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for two years now
in the AlcoholDrug Program. "I like working with
people and helping them," says Monte. "Helping my
people gives me a feeling a self worth," he adds. Monte
says that his job keeps him very busy, even after normal
office hours are over. His people come first and he's
always thinking about what he can do to help them.
Monte has been a very active member at the Confeder
ated Tribes for the last few years. He is currently on the
HuntingFishing Committee and has been for two years
now. He also works with the youth on Outdoor Educa
tion that he does through his involvement with the Com
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Monte works as an Out-Patient Counselor, the Super
visor of the Alcohol Program and Education Prevention.
Monte says, "My first priority is my people, their needs
and their education are the most important.
"Among Indian people, Alcohol and Drugs are our
main killer and if I have one ambition in my life it's to
make a difference with our people and provide educa
tionpreventioncounseling for whatever they need. We
work on an open door policy, anyone can come in
anytime, we are not judges here, we're just here to help
you and I'll personally do whatever I can for my people."
For more information on the AlcoholDrug Program,
feel free to call Monte anytime at 879-5211.
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Margeret Provost of the Tribes' Social Services Program.