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Secretary brings experience to her department
Claudette Parazoo was hired by the Tribe last July to serve as
the Chemical Dependency Department Secretary. This job is
very important because very often she is the first person clients
come in contact with when deciding to begin a treatment pro
gram. These days, being a secretary means more than just answering
the phone and taking dictation. Every department secretary within
the Tribe plays a very important role in serving the general mem
bership. One of Claudette's duties is to make an intake assessment of a
client, if he or she has never seen a counselor before. She has
worked with workers at the Tribal Family Action Program and
the Contract Health Specialists.
"We have been reorganizing our department for the past few
months," said Claudette. "The process includes updating our
files, installing computer systems, and developing new forms."
The Chemical Dependency Program offers counseling for
teens, a driver's Diversion Program, and soon there will be a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Tim Holmes
has been hired for that position.
Claudette said, "It is interesting to me how all of our little programs dovetail together to form a well
organized department. It makes me very happy to work for the Tribe."
A recent graduate or Oregon Institute of Technology, Claudette has had a variety of positions over the
course of her career. She retired from the Bureau of Land Management Portland office after 21 years of
employment in the Biological Resources department. Before that she worked for the Forest Service, the
Klamath Tribe, and the Tulalip Indian Hoiising Authority. '- ''"""
Born in South Dakota, Claudette's mother is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Her father was a Grand
Ronde member. She has four sons and a daughter, and eight grandchildren.
Short Term
Gaming Training
The Tribal Education Program
is sponsoring a series of short
term training classes for jobs at
the tribal casino. For information
call (503) 879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232.
There is no fee for tribal
members. Non- members will pay
a small fee. Here are the dates:
G.U.E.S.T.-918, Grand Ronde
G.U.E.S.T.--925, Grand Ronde
Cash Handler-919, Grand Ronde
Cash Handler925, Grand Ronde
Food Handler-91, Salem
Chemeketa campus
Food Handler-920, Salem
Chemeketa campus
Food Handler-928, Grand Ronde
90th Birthday Party
for
Florence Freelove
Picnic lunch at 1p.m. on
Sunday, Sept 17
at the Community Center
Friends and Family
Welcome
Survey: per capita
Tribal Council recently printed
a survey in Smoke Signals asking
tribal members who hadn't partici
pated in the Community Forum
meetings to prioritize six "Criti
cal Issues" in order of importance
to them. These issues represent
the top wants and needs of tribal
members. A total of 98 surveys
were mailed back. The issues
were numbered from 1 to 6, 1 be
ing the most important, 6 being the
least important. Therefore, the is
sue that received the fewest points
is the one of most importance to
Wildlife Habitat Workshop:
A Neighborly Approach to Watershed Health
Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995
Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall
You are invited to participate in a day of field trips and hands-on ex
ploration of wildlife habitats focusing on the resources available to you
for the maintenance and development of healthy habitat on your land.
IDENTIFY the value of your land and the potential for wildlife habitat.
DISCOVER the unique combinations of soil, moisture, and vegetation
that define each habitat. LEARN what resources are available from
federal, state and local agencies to help you maintain the productivity of
your land along with reviving habitats. JOIN with your neighbors to
enhance habitats on your lands for a variety of wildlife and a healthy
watershed.
COST: $10 (includes lunch and bus tours to nearby habitat areas.)
For additional information, contact the Polk Soil and Water Conserva
tion District Office in Dallas at 503-623-5534.
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is number one
the respondents. Here are the re
sults of the survey:
Per Capita Payments: 177
Health Coverage: 212
Retirement Plan: 306
Education: 314
Land for Homes: 422
Endowments: 456
Of the 98 respondents, the ma
jority selected Per Capita as the
most important. Of the Commu
nity Forums, Health Security was
the most important issue, fol
lowed by Education, Per Capita,
and Retirement.
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Chemeketa classes held in Grand Ronde
By Dean Azule
Check your Chemeketa Community College, Fall Term 1995 Sched
ule of Classes! You'll find classes scheduled for the Grand Ronde Edu
cation Center, located at 28840 Salmon River Highway. Beginning with
Fall Term September 1995 through Spring Term June 1996, Chemeketa
Community College, McMinnville Campus, will offer a total of 7 dif
ferent classes totalling 17 credit hours.
The developing of college level classes in Grand Ronde is a result of
the partnership efforts established between the Tribe and Chemeketa
Community College's McMinnvilleDallas Outreach Centers, and the
Office of Regional Education Services.
To better accommodate the working community, all classes are being
scheduled for evenings. Classes will be held in the Tribe's Education
Center (code G RE).
Course offerings include:
1317 Beginning Microcomputer Use, CS 100. Wed. 6 to 9 p.m., 1
credit hour, GRE, $33.00 8. Watkins, SD-lnstructor (October 18 &
November 8, 1995)
2188 Introductory Algebra, 1MTH 065. Tues. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., 4
credit hours, GRE, $132.00. Osborn, DK-lnstructor.
3220 Fundamentals of Speech, SP 1 1 1. Thurs. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 3
credit hours, GRE, $99.00. Leathers, JL-Instructor.
3227 Business & Professional Speaking, SP 130. Thurs. 5:30 to
8:30 p.m., 3 credit hours, GRE, $99.00. Leathers, JL-Instructor.
3394 Introduction to Composition, WR 115. Tues. 5:30 to 8:30
'p-m!, 3 credit hours, GRE, $99.002. Moynahan, JA-lnstructor. '
3401 English Composition, WR 121. Tues. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 3
credit hours, GRE, $99.002. Moynahan, JA-lnstructor.
6969 Introductions to Casino Facilities Management, 9913G.
Thurs. 6 to 9 p.m., 036, $150.00. Staff.
To register for classes, contact the Tribal Education Division at 879
2275 or 879-2276. All classes are open to the public at tuition costs.
Internship and Scholarship available
The Heritage CollegeOregon
Community Foundation Grant
will provide a one year internship
and scholarship for a Native
American Environmental Science
student from the State of Oregon.
The internship will be paid for
approximately 16 hours per week
per semester at Heritage College,
the Yakama Indian Nation or the
Pacific Northwest Laboratory.
Chemeketa Placement Assessment
If you plan to enroll in six credit
hours of school or more, take
Chemeketa's placement test. Even
if you are enrolling in less than six
credit hours, it is recommended
you take the test if you plan to take
a math or writing class. This
is not an entrance exam. The test
rates your reading, spelling, En
glish, grammar, and math skills to
help you select courses to match
your abilities.
All students enrolling at
Chemeketa will need to take the
FOR SALE: 1 99 1 Single-wide manufactured home in Grand Ronde.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths. All appliances included, plus washer and
dryer. Must be moved to your own property: $ 1 7,500. Call Susan
Flores, 879-5223.
Heritage College will provide
seminars for the intern, as well as
tuition and books for one class per
semester.
For more information please
contact: Dr. Thomas T. Claudson
or Professor Virginia Brown,
Chair at Science and Mathemat
ics Department, Heritage College,
3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA.
98948. (503) 865-2244.
placement test prior to being ad
mitted into the college.
To learn more about the test
contact the Advising and Coun
seling Center at Chemeketa, 399
5120, or contact any of the
McMinnville or Dallas campuses.
The test is being scheduled for one
day per month at the Grand Ronde
Education Center throughout the
school year. It is free of charge.
To learn more about the schedule,
contact the Education Office at
879-5122.