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Historic Campaign Update
By June Olson
Just several months ago a drive was organized
to solicit funds for a headstone to mark the Joseph
Shangaretta gravesite.
Over two hundred dollars has been acquired
thanks to the generosity of both tribal and community
contributors. However, we are still a long way from our
goal.
Donna Stronach donated a bust in hopes that a
raffle might help in raising more funds. Additional raffle
items are needed and we will be attempting to hold this
raffle at the 1 993 Grand Ronde Pow-wow in August. If
you would like to contribute time to the Pow-wow raffle,
raffle items, or cash donation, contact June Olson at 879
2279 or Tracy Olson at 879-2254.
A special thanks to our latest contributors: Art
and Dolly Anderson, Donna Stronach, and Julia Juntuncn,
who donated on behalf of the Benton County Museum.
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Art Anderson and Mark Mercierpose with the
$100 check Mr. & Mrs. Anderson donated to
the Shangaretta Burial Fund.
Mother's Day Luncheon
Nanitch Sahallie Youth Treatment Center
coordinated a special luncheon in honor of our tribal elders
last month. The lunch was enjoyed by 24 elders and 20 staff
members. The clients had a great time making rose corsages
and cards for the elders and Nanitch Sahallie women staff
members. The young residents of the facility performed for
the elders by drumming and singing. Bill Carrigan, Clinical
Manager, gave a special thanks to Dorothy Lawe for
contributing her time and talents teaching cultural arts &
crafts.
Kathy Tom-Aicher, Sheila Truitt, Cathleen Ross,
Jon George, and Christine dean coordinated the event with
Ivanetta Cook and Tracy Hubbell. Thank you to all who
attended. We're looking forward to Father's Day!
Grand Ronde Chemical Dependency Program Receives
"Group Hug" From State of Oregon
By Cindy Canty
The Grand Ronde Chemical Dependency Program
recently underwent their state review by Oregon Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Programs on April 23 and 24. Areas reviewed
were, in part, management and case files, client care and
quality services, and staff and program operation.
Presently on staff in Chemical Dependency are
John Fraser who is a Rehabilitation and Aftercare worker,
Bonnie Malek and Cindy Canty both provide a range of adult
services, and Vivian DcMary, Office Manager.
John Fraser has been with Grand Ronde Chemical
Dependency since June of 1 990. He was at Nanitch Sahallie
for a period of time before returning to Grand Ronde as the
RAC provider. John is a counsellor dedicated to helping
Indian Youth. He offers youth traditional patience and
respect necessary to achieve a lasting affect on adolescent
addicts.
Cindy Canty, outpatient and aftercare provider,
will celebrate two years working for the Tribe on May 6. She
previously worked at NARA Northwest before coming to
Grand Ronde. Cindy is dedicated to the Chemical Dependency
Program and her clients. She expresses a pride in helping
people with their disease of addiction.
Vivian DeMary is a vital part of the program as
well. She has been the core of communications within the
busy program since her arrival as Program Secretary in
August of 1 99 1 . Her position is the life blood of the program
in which all things circulate. The example she sets in
honoring her heritage and traditions provides a good sense
of flow for the team.
Bonnie Malek came on board in November of 1 992
as an outpatient counsellor and DUII Provider. Bonnie
previously worked with gang youth in North Portland through
Oregon Outreach. She has given a good balance to the team
unit She considers herself to be good-natured, committed,
bulletproof, and serves the community with what she loves
to do the best.. .be herself and lend a guiding hand in
recovery. She has a wide range of skills to contribute to
Chemical Dependency Program.
Tomoko Gersch, the Tribes' Mental health
Coordinator, wears many hats. One of her responsibilities is
being the Clinical Supervisor for the Chemical Dependency
Program. Her clinical support includes skill and intuitive
knowledge of other human needs. Her support is deeply
appreciated and she is regarded as a true confidant.
Cheryle Kennedy, Branch Manager of Human
Services, oversees the programs large picture and path.
Steve Vincent, Regional Coordinator of State Alcohol and
Drug Programs, commended Cheryle on her perseverance in
the birth of GRCD, and with its ongoing growth.
The Chemical Dependency staff, in its entirety,
have developed a team cohesiveness, much of which is
derivative of the growing pains most young alcohol programs
experience. Although Steve Vincent, in his review of the
Grand Ronde Program, did point out areas which need
improvement, the overall review was excellent! In his
summary he gave special emphasis on staff dedication, in
which he remarked the staff worked "above and beyond the
call of duty".
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