Smoke Signals October 1993
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Nanitch Sahallie Employee of the
Month: Linn Mcnzie
Linn Menzie, Nanitch Sahallie Employee of the
Month, works as a counsellor at the treatment facility.
A member of the Flathead Tribe of Montana, Linn
was raised in the Salem area and has worked for Nanitch for
fouryears. He received his Associate's degree in Alcohol and
Drug Counselling from Chemeketa Community College.
"Thebestpartofmy
job is carrying the message
of sobriety to the clients," he
said. "lam a firm believer in
Alcoholics Anonymous and
the Twelve Steps."
He emphasizes that
the Twelve Step philosophy
is combined with a cultural
awareness that isn't offered
at many other youth
treatment facilities.
"I work with clients all day. Lecture, therapy, step
group...I want to give them some tools they can use in
mainstream society."
As Employee of the Month, Linn received a
certificate and a box of pencils made by members of the
Blackfeet Tribe.
Birth Announcements
Dominique Kristine Olson was born August 23,
1993 to Wendell and Teressa Olson. She weighed 6 pounds
and 12 ounces and was 18 inches long. Congratulations to
the whole family!
Corey Joseph Stryker was born September 6, 1993
at Forest Grove Hospital to Clyde and Gretchen Stryker.
Corey weighed 7 pounds and 1 ouce and was 2 1 inches long.
He was welcomed home by three brothers and a sister: Chad,
Craig, Chris, and Jessica. Congratulations!
IMPORTANT MEETING
There will be an Indian Education Parent Board
meeting on October 1 4 at the Community Center
from 5:30-6:00 P.M. Please attend, our Indian
children need your support.
Arts & Crafts
Literature and Fiction
Horseback Riding
Camping
I work in the health field in a business office. I have
multiple responsibilities and duties. I enjoy working with the
patients. I am 38 years old and a single mom with a 2 year
old son. Any interested persons can write me at: 707 Sunny
Slope, Allen, Texas 75002.
Thank you,
Cynthia M. Magar
Let's Talk Teeth...
By Linda Mann, RDH
It looks like
summer is over and fall has
begun. This fall brings big
changes in the dental clinic.
As Dr. Tammy McClung
leaves us to move into private
practice, we want to take this
opportunity to thank her for
her service and wish her the
best of luck. We anticipate
welcoming her replacement
soon.
During this interim period, I want to encourage you
to come in for your dental cleaning and exam. This "down
time" is the perfect opportunity to come in for that cleaning
you have been putting off or that exam you need. And as the
kids settle into school what better time is there than now to
start the year out right with a check up?
Dental sealants are also being provided during this
interim period. Sealants are thin plastic coatings painted on
the chewing surfaces of the back tooth, where decay most
often occurs. Children between the ages of five and fourteen
benefit most from sealants since that is when the molars are
erupting. Sealants help prevent decay by keeping out the
germs and food from the pits and grooves in the back teeth.
Sealants are very easily applied and don't require shots or
drilling.
So...parents before Halloween arrives with all the
candy and sweets, bring the kids in for sealants, and while
you're there, why not have your teeth cleaned and examined?
You'llbe gladyou did. Please call for an appointment at 879
2020 or 1-800-775-0095. Enjoy this fall season.
Community Health Transport Policy
It is the policy of the tribal community health
program to assist the members of the Tribe by transporting
patients to obtain their health service and to participate in
health presentations. In providing this service, the following
priorities for transportation are:
Elders who have no transportation, or Elders who are
incapacitated.
Members who have no transportation or are incapacitated.
Children whose parents cannot transport them because of
their own illness or incapacitation.
Members who have their own transportation but because of
extenuating circumstances cannot drive, or it is impractical
to do so.
Groups who are attending a tribal health function and the
tribal health program has organized the transport.
Elders' Update
October birthdays are: Erwin Langley, Delores
Knight, Eugene LaBonte,EthelmaeKipp, William Simmons,
Sr., Carroll Grenia, Lenora Jeffries, Ester Borquez, Caroline
Linton, George Thanos, Ivan Langley, Jr., Hazel Adams,
Berdell Howell, and Melvin Petite.
Nominations were taken for Elders' Committee at
the September General Council meeting. The elders who
accepted theirnominationsare: Arlene Beck, Marion Forster,
Ivanetta Cook, Margaret Provost, Val Grout, Darrell Mercier,
Clarice Ellison, Leon "Chips" Tom, Dorothy Greene, and
Marie Logan. Elections for Elders' Committee will be held
at the October General Council meeting on October 10.
Dorothy Lawe would like to thank all the elders,
members of the tribe, and tribal staff who sent her cards and
flowers when she was ill. She appreciated the encouragement
and thoughtfulness.
MEALS ARE FREE TO ELDERS AND
THEIR SPOUSES. PRICE FOR ALL
OTHERS IS $2.50. MENU IS SUBJECT
TO CHANGE.
Purchase Your Pow-wow Video
A professional video has been produced of the 1993
Grand Ronde Pow-wow. The two-hour program features all
events of the pow-wow, interviews will tribal leaders and
members, and a special historical sequence. Help support
your tribe and order today! The video will include: opening
and closing custom graphics, visual sequence and brief
history ofPpow-wow, complete coverage of activities and
events, Grand Entry, drumming, and dancing, highlights
from arts & crafts booth activities, and special interviews.
The video is available to tribal members for $20
each plus shipping and handling. More information or an
order form can be obtained by contacting Mychal Childers at
1-800-422-0232.
Woman Seeking Correspondence
To Readers of Smoke Signals:
I respectfully ask your assistance in locating
individuals of American Indian heritage who have similar
interests to my own who are willing to establish a
correspondence with me. I am interested in learning about
other cultures; sharing thoughts and ideas; learning about
other parts of this country or other countries; and just having
friends anywhere there is a willing person. My personal
interests are:
TUESDAY, OCT. 5 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 THURSDAY, OCT. 7
Dinner Casserole Clam Chowder Sloppy Joes
Cauliflower Cole Slaw French Bread
Tossed Salad Pudding Salad Bar
Apple Sauce Hot French Bread Cookies
Bread & Butter
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
Sausage & Kraut WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 THURSDAY, OCT. 14
Potatoes Tuna Casserole
Green Peas Buttered Carrots COOK'S CHOICE
Jell-0 w Pineapple Tossed Salad
Peaches
TUESDAY, OCT. 19 "
Meat Loaf WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 THURSDAY, OCT. 21
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Breaded White Fish Chicken Pot Pie
Buttered Corn Scalloped Potatoes Cottege Cheese wPineapple
Stewed Tomatoes Sliced Tomatoes Tossed Salad
Pears Fresh Fruit Dessert-Cook's Choice
THURSDAY, OCT. 28
TUEDAY,OCT.26 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 Baked Ham
Tomato Soup Potatoes & Gravy
Sandwiches Tossed Salad
Fresh Fruit & Cookies Green Beans
COOK'S CHOICE Cake & Ice Cream
Elders' MeetingBirthday Dinner