12 OCTOBER 1, 2004
Smoke Signals
ELDER
ACTIVITIES
Happy Birthday
Payton L. Smith
September 28
3 years old
SHUT
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October 3 Randy Travis Concert.
October 16 Dinner at Lum Yuens, 3190 Portland Road,
N.E. Salem, OR at 6 p.m. Deadline for attending the dinner
is October 1. Please call Darlene at 503-879-2019 to sign up.
D November 12-13 Christmas Bazaar Bake Sale Fri
day only. If you want to contribute baked goods or crafts to
the Elder sale, please call Patsy Pullin at 503-879-4543 or
Sharon Hanson at 503-363-1226.
December 11 Tribal Christmas Party. More informa
tion later.
December 16 Elder Christmas Dinner. More informa
tion later.
OCT.9-10: BURNS-PAIUTE RESERVATION DAY POW-WOW. 11 00 Oregon Avenue
Bums High School. BURNS, OR. Contact David or Julie Johnson at 541-573-1772 or
julie.johnsonburnspaiute.nsn.gov.
OCT.9: 1ST ANNUAL KANAWAKSOOMA "QUIET THUNDER" POW-WOW. 26000 S.E.
Stark Street, Mt. Hood Community College Gym. GRESHAM, OR. Contact Shiela at 503-752-2099
orChakoKumtuxyahoo.com.
OCT.9: HONORING THE SPIRIT OF ALL COWLITZ PEOPLE POW-WOW. 1242State
Route 505, Toledo High School Gym. TOLEDO, WA. Contact Bob Bouchard at 360-883-0985
or PowwowColitzaol.com.
OCT. 23: SAUK-SUIATTLE FALL POW-WOW. 531 8 Chief Brown Lane Suak-Suiattle
Indian Reservation. DARRINGTON, WA. Contact Kay Brooks or Janice Enick at 360-436-0131.
NOV. 6: CHEMAWA VETERANS' POW-WOW. 3700 Chemawa Road N. Chemawa
Indian School Gym. SALEM OR. Contact 503-399-5721.
Words can't express how thankful I
am for the work, dedication and car
ing from Julie Brown, Norman Peters
and Jackie Provost. You have given
my mother, Peachie, one of the most
memorable weekends ever during pow
wow. Thank you very much, you are not
forgotten.
Khani
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Happy
2nd Birthday 4
Hunter
Campbell
Love, Aunt Amber
8r Family.
October 9
Happy
5th Birthday
Kiona
Campbell
Love, Aunt Amber
& Family.
October 11 J
Love, Mommy & Daddy,
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Congratulations
Tom
on graduating from BCTI
Your family is very proud of you.
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Happy 2nd Birthday
Gaberial Knight
Love, Mom, Danilo, Casey, Dylan,
Kimmy & Momma Kim.
October 16
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As many are
aware, breast cancer has been on the rise for the past several years. In
1940 the lifetime risk of breast cancer was one in 20. By 1997, that risk
had increased to one in every eight women. What many people don't
know is that most women who get breast cancer have NO known risk
factors. On the positive side, nationwide awareness campaigns together
with improved diagnostic and treatment methods have led to earlier
diagnosis, and improved outcomes. Death rates from breast cancer have
dropped every year from 1990 to 2000. There are several ways all of us
can help reduce the incidence and severity of this disease.
KNOW THE RISK FACTORS: Several factors contribute to in
creased lifetime risk of breast cancer.
(1) AGE: Breast cancer risk increases with age.
(2) FAMILY HISTORY: Risk increases in people who have a "first
degree relative" (mother, sister, daughter) who has had breast cancer.
There is a slightly higher risk if there is a family history of other can
cers such as ovarian, uterine, or colon.
(4) ALCOHOL USE: Women who consume 2 to 5 drinks a day have
an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol also increases
the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus.
(5) WEIGHT: High calorie, high fat diets as well as being overweight
(especially in the upper body) increases breast cancer risk, especially
after menopause.
(6) MEDICAL HISTORY: Starting your period before age 12, meno
pause after age 50, taking Hormone Replacement Therapy, having
your first child past age 30, or never having children all put you at
SB
INTERNAL OPENINGS
B Bus Monitor
(15-20 hrsVweek)
Education
Grade: 1
Closing date: October 8
Teacher Assistant
Education
Grade: 4
Closing date: October 8
Librarian
(26 hrsVweek)
Education
Grade: 10
Closing date: October 8
'Application materials must be re
ceived in Human Resources by 5 p.m.
on the closing date.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Effective January 1 , 2004, all
employees are subject to random drug
andor alcohol testing.
All pre-employment offers.
When there is reasonable suspicion.
Post accident.
The eligibility requirements for ap
plying for internal postings Cur
rent employees meeting the follow
ing criteria:
Regular full or part-time employees:
1 ) have completed 6 months in current
position.
2) have obtained an overall performance
rating of "meets expectations or better"
on their most recent performance
evaluation. -'',.
3) were not under disciplinary action or
performance improvement review during
the previous 6 months.
Any Tribal member of the Confed
erated Tribes of Grand Ronde
meeting the following criteria:
1 ) Are not a current employee of the
Tribe in their "introductory" period.
2) Are not a current employee of the
Tribe under disciplinary action or
performance improvement during the
previous 6 months.
503-879-2257
or 1-877 TRIBEGR
fit
higher risk for breast cancer.
(7) SMOKING: Increases risks for multiple medical problems, includ
ing breast cancer.
IMPROVE YOUR ODDS: By following current recommendations
for breast cancer prevention and detection, you can significantly re
duce your risk.
(1) GET SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER: Ask your health
care provider to discuss what screening is "right" for you. A clinical breast
exam and or self breast exams may be recommended. Mammography
detects cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage an average of 1-3
years before a woman can feel a lump and often locates cancers too
small to be felt during a clinical breast exam. Current recommenda
tions include a screening mammography every 1-2 years between the
ages of 40 to 49 and every year thereafter.
(2) MAKE LIFE-STYLE CHANGES: Quitting smoking, losing weight,
reducing the fat in your diet, and increasing exercise can significantly
reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, as well as some other can
cers. The sooner you begin the better!
Every woman deserves and needs to take the time and effort to make
sure that she is informed and aware of her breast cancer risk. If you
have not had breast cancer screening this year, take time this month to
speak to your health care provider. You may be able to get your mam
mogram at Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center. Starting this month
a Mammography Van will be visiting the clinic once a month. The first
visit will be OCTOBER 29.