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Elders1 Spotlight:
Leon "Chips" Tom
Tribal Member Leon "Chips" Tom is in Smoke
Signals Elders' Spotlight for February.
Chips was born and raised in Grand Ronde, and worked in
Oregon's timber industry for 43 years. Now, much of his time
is spent serving on Tribal Council, where he's had a position
for over a year.
Chips' mother, Cora Tom, a much loved and
respected tribal elder, passed away last year. He is also
related to the oldest living tribal member, Elmer Tom, who
lives in Madras. Chips himself has lived in Salem most of
his life, and its there that he raised his family. His children
are all very active in tribal issues as well. They are Patti
Martin, Victoria Lawrence, Kathleen Aicher, and Michael
Tom.
Chips feels that serving on Council is a way to make
a difference in the tribe's future. He has many concerns about
tribal youth.
"It is so important for our youth to get a full
education and represent the Tribe years down the road.
There's going to be many changes during the next 20 years,"
he said. "In the future, people will not only need education,
but they will need to be able to compete in the business world.
Parents need to bring back the tribal tradition of honoring
and valuing their children. They have no voice. Itisourduty
as parents, educators, etc., to see that they are respected.
They are the future."
He also feels that working or volunteering his time
is his way of giving something to the Grand Ronde tribal
community.
"Serving on Council has been my contribution and
service to the Tribe. We have been growing by leaps and
bounds, I wanted to thank the people who worked hard for so
long."
Currently, Chips isn't sure if he'll run again for
Council after his term is up next year. He has interests in the
Cemetery and Timber Committees as well as Tribal Council.
But what ever he does, we can be certain he will remain active
in tribal activities and issues.
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Deferred Services From
Contract Health
The Deferred Services is a list of services that
Contract Health Services (CHS) cannot pay for at the time
you request them. This is a complete list ofDeferred Services
with all patient names and service requests. If you are
requesting glasses, hearing aids, dentures, partials, extensive
dental services, or elective surgeries from CHS your name
will be placed on the Deferred Services list until funds
become available for those services.
Glasses are placed on the Deferred Services list and
are not removed after services are received. The Health
Department realizes your eyes are constantly changing and
will always be in need of glasses.
Elective surgeries are placedon the Deferred Services
list under the supervision of Dr. Mark Nurre, Chemawa
Physician. Dr. Nurre will speak directly with your doctor and
concur on any detail of why your physician feels the surgery
is necessary. After this takes place, Dr. Nurre will advise
CHS on what priority the surgery is or if it will be put on
Deferred Services. If your surgery is deemed High Priority
II surgery these services could be provided before the monies
are available. After these services have been provided they
are then removed from the Deferred Services list.
Dental services and hearing aids are placed on the
Deferred Services list until those are received-then removed.
In order to provide as many services with Deferred
Services monies as possible, the Tribal Dental Clinic can
perform many of the dental Deferred Services Contract
Health cannot pay for. Patients living within a thirty mile
radius of the Grand Ronde Dental Clinic are required to use
the Grand Ronde Dental Clinic.
To be sure CHS can reach you when deferred money
is available, please be sure to keep in contact with the CHS
program and update your health application when ever you
have a change of address.
Contract Health is interested in providing
community educational workshops on Contract Health
Services, Direct Care Services, and eligibility requirements
for these services. If there are any questions regarding
Deferred Services please call CHS at 1-800-775-0095 or
locally at 879-2000.
New Tribal Phone Numbers
For Your Information
The Human Services Division (Alcohol & Drug,
Mental Health, Social Services, Contract Health, and
Community Health representatives) is pleased to announced
it's very own 1-800 number and direct phone lines to
individual staff!
NEW: 1-800-775-0095
NEW MAIN LINE: 879-2000
If you are calling locally from the Grand Ronde area
or prefer the convenience of dialing individuals direct
below are individual Human Services staff numbers.
Cheryle A. Kennedy, Human Services Division Manager--879-2001
Barbara Stcere, Health Dept. Secretary clinic appts.
879-2002
Rebecca Crocker, Administrative Assistant 879-2003
Darlene Aaron, Nurse's Assistant879-2004
Community Health Representatives
Bonnie Martin 879-2016
Linda Smith 879-2018
Jim Holmes 879-2017
Contract Health Services
Teri Holsclaw, Support Services Coordinator-879-2007
Mary Brickell, Contract Health ClerkBilling Clerk 879
2008 Lydia Mathena, AcctContract Health Clerk879-2009
Jerry Brandon, Medical Records Technician 879-2010
Peggy Brickell, Contract Health 879-2010
Denise Haskins, Billing Clerk 879-2012
Dental Clinic
Rose Jimmicum, Dental Secretary appts. 879-2020
Dr. Tammy McClung, Dentist 879-2021
Pam Wilson, Dental Assistant 879-2022
Mental Health
Tomoko Gersch, Mental Health Specialist 879-2046
Alcohol & Drug Program
Vivian DeMary, AD Program 879-2026
I'andy Butler, AD Director-879-2025
C; idy Cante, Counselor 879-2030
Bo. lie Malek, Counselor 879-2029
Johh Eraser, Counselor 879-203 1
Verm- i Kennedy, Wellness & Prevention 879-2027
Social Cervices
Kelly Gn.-nia, Secretary-879-2034
Tom Jone? Social Services Director 879-2033
Marion Metier, Indian Child Welfare Specialist 879-
2036
Joann Mercie;, Social Services Worker 879-2035
Bryan Langley, Case Worker 879-2038
Mychal Childerr, Intake Referral Specialist-879-2039
Linda Olson, Fos.er Care Coordinator 879-2037
Remember . when dialing 879 direct lines outside of
the Grand Ronde area, there will be a charge on your phone
bill. It is still a goodidea to call the Human Services 1-800
toll free number.
When you call the Human Services Division on the
new numbers you will hear a recorded message giving you
instructions on how to reach the programperson you arc
calling. After choosing the program you wish, you will have
the opportunity to choose the individual with whom you wish
to speak. The new telephone system has the capability of
voice messaging. If the person you are calling is on the phone
or away from hisher desk, your call will automatically go
into Voice Mail. This is a private, personal message system.
Only the person you are calling will be able to listen to the
message you leave. We encourage you to leave a detailed
message and feel comfortable about its confidentiality. At
the very least, always leave your name and a number where
you can be reached.
It is important to know when calling CHS, if you
leave a message on Voice Mail that is not considered pre
authorization for services. If you leave a detailed message
and number, we will make every effort to return your calls
immediately.
These programs and individuals can still be reached
through the regular Tribal toll-free number, 1-800-422-0232.
You will be transferred from the main receptionist.
Dental Clinic Announcement
The Dental Clinic will be closed
February 1-5, 1993 and February 22-26, 1993.
Please also note that Monday, February 15, is
President's Day, and Tribal Offices will be
closed.