2 NOVEMBER 1, 2002
Smoke Signals
Distribution Date: December 12. 2002
Per-capita Cashing Policy at Spirit Mountian Casino
As December draws near we would like to inform all Tribal members of
the process that has been initiated at the casino for you to cash your checks
with the greatest amount of speed and efficiency; including the identifica
tion that will be required.
The cage has set up the first four windows in the Island Cage for your
convenience in order to simplify the handling of checks for all Tribal mem
bers on the day checks become available. These windows will be ready to
assist you in the cashing of your checks quickly and easily. The Island
Cage is the cage located directly across from the Security Podium.
Please bring valid photo ID such as your Tribal ID card or a Drivers
License.
All minors will need to check in with the Security Podium before going to
the cage to cash their check. Small children will need to remain in the
lobby.
If you have any questions or need any further information please con
tact Scott Mode, Cage Manager at 503-879-2350 ext. 3922; Gina Bjelajac,
Cage Assistant Manager ext. 3735; or Becky Thomas, Vault Supervisor
ext. 3281.
Dear Editor,
I am still receiving Smoke Signals which you very kindly send to me
but I have only just got round to reading September 1st edition and the
main article was about your pow-wow.
I've got to say the photos of the pow-wow are absolutely stunning and I
wish with all my heart I could have been there to see it for myself. The
dancers looked magnificent and the music and atmosphere must have
been out of this world.
I attend pow-wows in this country, but it's a dream of mine to come to
America and go to one there.
Thank you so much for brightening my day.
Yours sincerely,
Christine Hewitt
Burnley, England
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9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
NEW ADDRESS:
Attention: Tribal Members & Employees
With BCBS Of Oregon Insurance
It has come to the attention of the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness
Center that BCBS of Oregon may be sending payments to the pa
tients rather than to the Health & Wellness Center. At this time we do
not have all the contracts in place with BCBS of Oregon for Dr. Wilbert
James. Until these processes are complete, BCBS PPO will be sending
the payments for services we provided to the patient. Please be aware
that it is your responsibility to bring the check into the facility and sign
it over to us. When you registered for healthcare, you authorized all
insurance benefits for services rendered to the facility.
If you have any questions with regards to this, please feel free to call
the billing department at 1-800-775-0095.
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Live Music at Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Ronde Tribal member Steve
Hudson (far left), who is part of the musical group "Blues By Choice," belts out a rockin'
blues riff to an appreciative crowd in the Summit View lounge located next to Legends
Restaurant in Spirit Mountain Casino.
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