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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1994)
New Face: Richard Roth Richard "Dick" Roth has recently joined the tribal staffas the Administrative Specialist for the Tribal Health Department. Dick has extensive experience in the health care field, working most recently as a manager for the Pre-Natal Health Care Program of Neighborhood Health Clinics, Inc., in Portland. He obtained a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Oklahoma and was also employed as Assistant Health Director for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Of his new position with the Grand Ronde Tribe, Dick said, "This was an opportunity for me to work with Native People in a rural area. I'm originally from LaGrande (Oregon) and enjoy the Northwest." Currently, Dick is communitng from Vancouver, Washington where he lives with his wife and son. Some of Dick's immediate projects include working on accrediation issues with thetribal health and dental programs, and Title 19reimbursmentapplications. He also is working with Theron Ruiz, Human Services Treatment Coordinator. His wife is Native ms f y i J American, and they share an interest in health issues. "I want to be as supportive and helpful to this Tribe as possible," he explained. "I think the Tribe has attracted a lot of top quality talent in all its divisions. This is an opportunity to help participate in the development ofahealth and wellness center." HI!-.. - . , v. . ,. I " - " LI.;.. IZtnt ss3i Dick Roth ELDERS' MEALSITE MENU FOR JANUARY jan.4 JAN. 5 JAN. 6 Dinner Casserole Tomato Soup Swiss Steak Salad Cook's Choice Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Mashed Potatoes Pumpkin Pie Dessert Cook's Choice Green Beans Bread & Butter Tapioca Pudding Bread & Butter JAN. 11 JAN. 12 JAN. 13 Chili Casserole Clam Fritters Oven Baked Pork Chops Tossed Salad Dinner Fries Mashed Potatoes Bread Pudding Cole Slaw Mixed Veggies Bread & Butter Apple Sauce Bread & Butter Bread & Butter JAN. 18 JAN. 19 JAN. 20 Chicken Strips DeeP Fned Fish Cream of Bro1 SUP Scalloped Potatoes Seasoned Rice Ham Sandwiches Spinach or Buttered Oriental Salad Fruit Salad Carrots DessertCook's Choice Sherbert Lemon Pudding JAN. 26 JAN. 27 JAN. 25 Cook's Choice Roast Pork Spaghetti Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Tossed Salad Buttered Corn Garlic Bread Stcwed Tomatoes Jell-0 Cream & Cake Nanitch Sahallie Employee of the Month: Mala Pope MalaPopehasalottobeexcitedaboutinhisjobthesedays. Hehasonlybeen working for Nanitch Sahallie Youth Treatment Facility for a few months, but in that time he has accomplished a lot. Most recently, the construction of a Sweat Lodge at the facility. "Most of the clients helped build the Sweat Lodge," he explained. "I showed V I Mala helped organize the craft class where clients made Christmas ornaments with Native American flair. them which rocks and willows to gather-we're ready to fire it up and have a Sweat." Mala is a counselor and head of cultural activities at nanitch Sahallie. He said he did a lot of research in his field and picked Nanitch as the place where he'd most like to work. He said, "What's going on here is doing a lot of good. The cultural activities have been well-received by everyone." Mala feels that learning about tribal traditions and culture is a tool the clients need in overcoming many of the barriers in recovery. In addition to constructing the Sweat Lodge, Mala has helped recruit guest speakers and teachers to visit Nanitch Sahallie and participate in cultural activities with the clients. Activities include drumming, dancing, arts and crafts, storytelling, and Native sign language. The clients have also visited schools in the SalemKeizer area and shared their different backgrounds with other young people. Some of the guests have included Bill White Eagle Wilson, Paul and Craig Whitehead, The Inter-tribal Dance Club of Salem, Dancing Again Singers, Shantee Klootchman Turn Turn, Duane Many Hides, and Vernon Kennedy. With all these great things happening, it's no wonder Mala's co-workers selected him to be Employee of the Month. Poem From Reader "Remember Me" By Karen Blanchard, 1985 Remember me when you think back To when you were a baby and all through life I was there to nurture your every need Now I ask you to remember me now that I am gone. Remember me for the littlest things Remember me for the joy and laughter we shared Remember me for the sad and sorrow times as well Remember me for being patient and understanding. The time has come for us to part But I know that in my heart You will always remember me.
