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
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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."
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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
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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.