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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1996)
December 16, 1996 SMOKE SIGNALS 6 Kiana Brook f V; ... i'i ii f-? A-;: we love you precious fori love, Mommy mi DdMy WJf.KW.WfVJl 7 Merry Christmas to my "Hubbers" love your "sweet-ums" ri A special thanks Thank you to Diana Robertson, former Miss Grand Ronde and Nikki Norwest, Hon orary Princess, for doing the Lord's Prayer by hand signing at the federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon. We also thank Jess Rob ertson and Sharon Norwest, for helping us set up and provide transportation. The Well ness Division appreciates your efforts! Merry Christmas to my little "Ji.od from your mom The Band-aid brief By Dr. Glenn Gcrritz, M.D. We still have influenza vaccinations available for children and adults, it's not too late to prevent the flu bug from hitting your family this winter! Please call the Health Clinic for an appointment. If you bring in a child between the ages of 6 months to three years, we will need their immunization cards to complete the visit. The tuberculosis skin test must be read by a health professional 48-72 hours after application for it to be valid. Let's do our part to keep tuberculosis from spreading! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Clinic staff! We have enjoyed being able to provide primary care medical services to you and your family this past year. If you have any suggestions for im provement, please put them in our sugges tion box at the clinic. We look forward to seeing you. N The Grand Ronde Tribal Dental Clinic will be CLOSED from DECEMBER 25 thru JANUARY 3. We hope this does not cause any inconvenience for you or your family. in Need a vacation? Interested in vacationing in Grand Ronde for couple of days? Owners of a completely furnished home in Grand Ronde are offering special rates to tribal members wishing to spend some time in the community. 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths Sleeps up to 6 people Located one mile from Spirit Mountain Casino. Special weekly rates offered to tribal members. Call (503) 879-5105 for reservations Honor Lights fundraiser In December, the Health & Human Services Commit tee will light hundreds of Honor Lights on a Christmas tree. The Honor Lights serve as a visual reminder of those you wish to honor during the coming holiday season. We invite you to join symbolically in this hon oring event. The cost of an Honor Light is $1. Donations will also be accepted. The proceeds of this fund-raising event will go towards pur chasing the Art Work that will adorn the Health & Wellness facility which will be opening dur ing the summer of 1 997. Contact Vivian DeMary at 879-2051 or 1-800-775-0095. Memory Bricks The Health and Human Services Committee is offering bricks for sale which will be laid in a walkway of the new Health and Wellness Facility. The brick(s) will be bear the name of your choosing for the one(s) you wish to remember. Purchase Price: $50 per brick. I wish to purchase engraved on it. brick(s) and have the following name(s) Please fill out this request form and include your check. Mail to: Patti Tom Martin Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Health and Human Service Committee 961 5 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 ODS Tribal Health Insurance Update Response to enrollment for the ODS Tribal Health Plan has been excellent. We have received over 1,000 applications in just three weeks! For many reasons, we have been asked to provide an extension for this initial sign up period. This has been arranged through ODS. For those applications postmarked after December 13, and for those people who have not yet turned in an application, an extension has been granted until January 15, 1997 for a revised start date of February 1, 1997. For those individuals who have submitted their applications by the December 1 3 dead line, your plan will commence January 1 , 1 997. You should be receiving your coverage packet and health insurance card in the mail by January 5, 1997. If you do not receive your card by January 10, please call the Risk Management Department at 1-800-422-0346 or 879-222 1 . We are here to help you with your questions. To inquire about Job Opportunities at SPIRJT MOUNTAIN CAJINO please call 879-3730 or 1-800-760-7977 Sarah Harvey, ext. 3835 Camille Merrier, ext. 3838 Call the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde JOB LINE at (503) 879-2257 or 1-800-422-0232. Return applications to: Cindy Martin-Butler, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
