14
Smoke Signals
Harrison Speaks on Elders'
Issues in Nation's Capitol
By Brent Merrill
Grand Ronde Tribal Chair Kath
ryn Harrison was recently honored
by the Department of Health and
Human Services Administration on
Aging by being one of only four
Tribal leaders in the nation asked to
speak on Elders' issues at a special
"Listening Session."
Despite an extremely busy sched
ule and short notice, Harrison made
time to go because of the importance
of caring for our Elders.
Grand Ronde Tribal Chair Kathryn Har
rison C'eft), Jeanette Takumura of the
Department of Health and Human Ser
vices' Administration on Aging and
Wellness Coordinator Bonnie Tom pic
tured at the Listening Session in Wash
ington D.C. Harrison spoke to those
in attendance about the importance
of Elder care within the Grand Ronde
Tribal Community.
"It was an honor," said Harrison. "I
had a chance to tell what we have
done for our Elders here in Grand
Ronde. We met for a day and a half
and talked about Elders' issues the
main issue being Elder abuse and
how to approach that delicate subject."
Harrison said the event showcased
10 outstanding Elders' programs
throughout the nation and displays
were set up to further explain each
program's efforts.
"Discussion were
held and presenta
tions were made and
then we came up
with ideas and gave
some recommenda
tions to the Council
on Aging," said Har
rison. Tribal Health and
Wellness Coordina
tor Bonnie Tom ac
companied Harrison
on the trip to Wash
ington D.C. and said it was an im
portant event.
"It was important for us to be in
volved as a Tribe because of our pro
grams that we have for the Elders,"
said Tom. "We have the USDA pro
gram and Title VI grant which funds
the senior meal site, but it also ef
fects all of our services for Elders."
Senior Citizens: Be Aware of Scam
A warning was posted by the
Sheridan's Senior Mealsite officials
that Elders should beware of a scam
that deals with Meals on Wheels cli
ents and others.
Meals on Wheels Mealsite Coordi
nator Sally Sayre warns that the
mealsite does not send people out to
collect money, nor solicit donations
over the phone.
Donations are excepted. Seniors
should make the payments to the
person who delivers the meals or
send a check to the Senior Mealsite,
125 N. Bridge St., Sheridan, OR
97378.
Sayre said there are also reports
that scam artists are asking for do
nations of cash over the phone as well
as seeking money door to door.
Any person who is visited by scam
artists should immediately call 9-1-1
with a description.
Be wary of callers who want to send
someone over to pick up your contri
bution. Tell them you want to use
U.S. mail, don't give cash and write a
check made payable to the charity.
Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center
Medications which have been reported as stolen, will NOT be refilled
except as follows:
1. The prescription may be refilled on the next regular refill date or;
2. A partial fill may be dispensed upon the presentation of a prescription from
the patient's provider for the amount of medication left in the original fill and
documentation showing that a police report has been filed. The patient is
responsible for the cost of the partial fill.
Medications which have been reported as lost, will NOT be refilled
except as follows:
1. The prescription may be refilled on the next regular refill date or;
2. A replacement supply may be dispensed to the patient if the patient pays
the entire cost of the replacement. Notwithstanding the above, under no
circumstance will a replacement supply be given for lost narcotics (e.g.,
Darvocet. Soma. Vlcodin, Oxycontin, etc.). The patient will need to wait until
the next regular date to refill a prescription for lost narcotics.
In addition to the above and in order to comply with various insurance carrier
requirements, it is the policy of this clinic to dispense medications in a thirty days
supply (if applicable). We are also unable to distribute refills on maintenance
medications earlier than 7 days in advance of the refill date. Refills for narcotic
prescriptions will not be given earlier than 3 days in advance of the refill date.
Adopted by the Health Authority Board on September 27, 2000.
Nominate Your Family Doctor
The Oregon Academy of Family
Physicians has asked Chambers of
Commerce in Oregon cities to help it
identify a member of the Academy
who has made significant contribu
tions to his or her community and
patients, to receive its Oregon Fam
ily Doctor or the Year award for 200 1 . ,
i Each year members of the Acad
emy nominated by their communi
ties or colleagues are entered into the
competition. The award is an
nounced at the group's Annual Sci
entific Assembly, to be held this year
at Salishan Resort in Gleneden
Beach, Oregon.
Each year the Oregon winner's
name is forwarded to the American
Academy of Family Physicians in
nomination for the American Fam
ily Doctor of the Year. In 1993 Dr.
Bomengen from Lakeview was se
lected for this prestigious national
award and in 1994, Dr. Cutsforth
from Philomath won in an unprec
edented "repeat" for Oregon.
Citizens may suggest nominees to
their local Chambers of Commerce
and should be prepared to document
the contributions of their nominee.
Nominations to the Academy must be
accompanied by a letter describing
why the physician is deserving of the
award. Supporting letters and other
materials from the community lend
weight to the nomination. Deadline
for nominations is March 1, 2001.
For more information contact:
Oregon Academy of
Family Physicians
4225 NE Tillamook Street
Portland, OR 97213
Kerry Gonzales
503-528-0961
Fax: 503-528-0996
E-mail: kgoafp.org
Sunday, 9gvem6er 12
The family of Virginia Rowland would
like to invite you to a celebration of her
life and a dedication of her tombstone,
created by her nephew, Dick Rowland.
The special day is November 1 2 at 1
p.m. It is an extra special day because it
is also her birthday.
Please come to the Grand Ronde Com
munity Center to visit, eat and share memo
ries of a woman who is dearly missed by
all who knew her.
Any questions regarding this invitation,
please call her granddaughter Samantha
Moore at (503) 8 1 5-3789 or e-mail at:
samndennisoregoncoast.com
We are looking forward to seeing you.
THE KITCHEN STAFF WOULD WED., NQV. 1 THURS., NOV. 2 FRI., NOV. 3
like TO REQUEST YOUR French Dip Sandwiches Flank Steak Stir Fry Chicken Cutlets
favorite recipe ideas. Potato Salad over Rice Green Salad
please DROP bv the Coleslaw Fruit Salad Rolls
community center. Layered Dessert- Dessert Dessert
TUES.. NOV. 7 WED.. NOV. 8 THURS.. NOV. 9 FRI.. NOV. 10
Stuffed Manicotti Chicken Enchiladas Pork Chops
with Tomato Sauce Spanish Rice Baked Potatoes KITCHEN CLOSED
Green Salad Refried Beans Acorn Squash Veterans Day
Dessert Egg Custard Dessert
TUES.. NOV. 14 WED.. NOV. 1 5 THURS.. NOV. 16 FRI.. NOV. 1 7
Lasagna Alfredo Noodles with Stuffed Green Peppers
Salad Salmon Cottage Cheese KITCHEN CLOSED
French Bread Pineapple & Bananas Dessert Holiday Bazaar
Dessert Green Salad and Cookies
TUES.. NOV. 21 WED.. NOV. 22 THURS.. NOV. 23 FRI.. NOV. 24
Vegetable Beef Soup
Cottage Cheese KITCHEN CLOSED KITCHEN CLOSED KITCHEN CLOSED
Rolls and Dessert Restoration Day im 'Mmiwm
TUES.. NOV. 28 WED.. NOV. 29 THURS.. NOV. 30 TRIBAL ELDERS AND
White Beans & Ham Beef Burgundy Noodles Turkey, Stuffing & Potatoes spouses eat free.
Green Salad Cauliflower & Broccoli Veggie and Rolls IVriiS at
n , p i j i . MUST CALL THE KITCHEN AT
Corn Bread Salad Pumpkin Bars 879-2410 before 9:30 A.M.
Dessert Dessert ELDERS' MEETING elders eat first.