November 1991
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Smoke Signals
TRIBAL MEMBER
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
A regional data communications company located in
Tualatin, Oregon is seeking an aggressive and
hardworking individual for telecommunications and
cable installer. Minimum qualifications arc a high
school diploma or GED - No Experience Necessary.
Preference will be given to Grand Ronde Tribal
Members.
Send Resume to: 10005 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road,
Tualatin, Oregon 97062. For more information contact:
Clyde Stryker at 692-5115. All applicants must be
willing to participate in a state certified apprenticeship
program.
HEALTH PROGRAM NEWS
This is a reminder to all Contract Health Service
eligible Tribal members that the Health program now
has clinic three times a week and a full time dentist, for
those eligible for CHS and direct care. It's nearing the
end of the fiscal year and contract health money is
running short. Contract Health docs require all eligible
members that live within a 30 mile radius of the tribal
clinic to use the tribal health clinic. CHS cannot pay for
routine physicals or exams, immunizations, well child
exams or routine pap smears, those services arc avail
able through the Tribal clinics, Chcmawa clinic or the
public health department. If there are specific proce
dures or problems the Nurse Practitioners, Bette or
Margaret, will refer out to hospitals or specialists.
Also, please remember that emergency room visits arc
reviewed for priority level I (loss of life, limb, or senses)
services. To insure payment please remember to mail in
authorized medical bills and Explanation of Benefits
(EOB) from insurances and Medicare as you receive
them.
Dr. Tammy McClung is the new dentist here at the
Tribal Office and is looking forward to seeing each and
everyone of you eligible to see her. A dental hygicnist
will be available two times a month to clean teeth. Dr.
McClung will be able to provide services typically
received in a private dental office. This service here at
our clinic will also save CHS dollars and provide services
CHS usually can not pay for.
We are sure everyone wants to help save CHS dollars
for those that are really in need of medical services. For
dental appointments and clinic appointments please call
Barbara Stccre at 1-800-422-0232 or local 879-5211,
Health.
New CHR Joins Staff
My name is Linda Brandon Smith. I am the newest
Community Health Representative (CHR) for the
Grand Ronde Tribe.
I have two teen girls at home, who go to Chcmawa
I ligh School in Salem. Rochcllc and Shelly are tradi
tional dancers! I grew up here in Grand Ronde and
moved away to work in the health field. I had worked at
N.A.R A. for two years before coming here.
When I was 16 years old, my first job was working at
the Grand Ronde Rest Home.
My interest has always been working with elders and
children. Someday soon, my husband and I would like
to be foster parents!
I hope to see you soon as I get out in the community!
Linda B. Smith, CHR
AFS JOBS COORDINATOR
Rebecca Crocker, grand-daughter of Wilson Bobb Sr.,
has been selected as the new Adult & Family Services
JOBS Coordinator for the AFS JOBS Program. ' .
The JOBS Program assists tribal members who are
recipients of ADC assistance and who reside in the
tribal six county service area. The Tribal JOBS program
will provide assistance in Education, Job Skills training,
Job readiness, Job Development and Job Placement.
The JOBS Program also pays for Child Care during
attendance of educational classes and job training.
"The mission of the AFS program is to assist recipients
to become self-sufficient. This objective can only be
accomplished if the AFS recipients have the motivation
and desire to break their dependency on AFS. Chang
ing a life-style takes commitment, dedication and lime.
The client may need to begin by taking GED classes,
vocational education or JTPA training before they are
qualified for entry level employment positions," accord
ing to Rebecca.
"I've found that the majority of tribal members have
willingly embraced the program. In fact, they have
stated that they want to change their life so that their
children will not be on AFS! This determination and
commitment to the family will be the key clement for
creating change. We, as individuals, tribal members and
family members also must encourage the fight against
poverty, illiteracy and unemployment within the tribe!",
says Rebecca.
Rebecca was born is Nyssa, Oregon and has two
children; Tracy who attends Lane Community College
majoring in Aviation Mechanics and Brian who attends
Portland State University majoring in Electronic
Engineering. Rebecca and her children arc enrolled
Grand Ronde tribal members.
For additional information on the JOBS program,
contact Rebecca Crocker at (503) 879-5211 or 1-800-422-0232.
GED CLASSES
GED classes are to provide an opportunity, for individu
als that have not completed their high school education,
to receive their GED. The classes are in Grand Ronde.
WHEN: MONDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS
(1991-1992)
TIME: 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
WHERE: GRAND RONDE TRIBAL SENIOR
MEALSITE (Near Tribal Offices on
Ackerson Rd.)
ELIGIBILITY:
The GED classes arc offered to assist any enrolled tribal
member and enrolled tribal members who arc on AFS
& their families. (No fees charged)
The classed will also be offered to non-tribal Indians &
non-Indians. Associated costs will include the instruc
tion fee of $21.00 per month (est. duration of three
months) and the final test charge of $35.00.
INSTRUCTION: The GED classes will cover pre
testing assessment, basis skill development, career and
vocational evaluation, counseling & career planning ,
academic self-esteem and practice GED testing pro
vided on site.
FINAL TEST: Administered by Chcmckc'ta Commu
nity College upon completion of the class. Chemckela
final test cost is $ 35.00.
FOR INFORMATION CALL: Dean or Rebecca
TELEPHONE: 879-5211 OR 1-800-422-0232.
(Interested applicants can complete the form provided
on this page to request admission into the classes.)
GED ADMISSIONS REQUEST FORM
Name: ' '
Enrollment :
Address:
City State Zip
Telephone:
1) ARE YOU ENROLLED IN THE GRAND
RONDE TRIBE: YES NO
2) DO YOU AR A MEMBER OF YOUR
FAMILY RECEIVE AFDC: YES NO
BRANCH:
AFS CASEWORKER:
3) OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS
(complete below):
TRIBE:
ENROLLMENTS .... ..
4) OTHER (NON-INDIANS, UNENROLLED
INDIANS complete below):
RELATED TO TRIBAL MEMBER:
YES NO
NAME
SIGNATURE DATE
TRIBAL INSTRUCTION CLASS FEE:
OTHER ENROLLED INDIANS:
$21.00 PER MONTH
PAID DATE:
NON-INDIANSUNENROLLED FEE:
$21.00 PER MONTH
PAID DATE:
MEMORIAL GIVEAWAY
The Family of Betty & Arthur McKnight
request the honor of your presence at a
memorial giveaway for
JoMel & Authur McKnight ,
November 30, 1991,
from 12:00 p.m. - 5;00 p.m.
at the Community Center in Siletz,
We will be honoring our
elders & children.