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8 AUGUST 1,2012 Smoke Signals Health & Wellness Center requesting patient photo ID The registration staff at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center began requesting patient photo ID when patients present to the clinic on Nov. 15, 2011. This is in an effort to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. Staff will scan the ID and attach it electronically to the patient's account. It will be referenced on future visits to ensure that services are being provided to the proper individuals. Patients should be prepared to present their ID when they come to their next clinic visit. Acceptable photo ID includes driver's license, Tribal ID or employee ID. Acceptable alternatives include Social Security card, certified birth certificate or voter registration card. If the patient is a mi nor, the patient's parentlegal guardian is to bring the information listed above. U Natural Resources has forest passes The Tribe's Natural Resources Department has free annual Northwest Forest Passes available for enrolled Tribal members. The pass is valid for one year from date of issue. The Forest Pass is valid at day-use sites in Oregon and Wash ington where "Recreation Pass Required" signs are posted. Some examples are Hebo Lake Picnic Site, Derek Road Trailhead, Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead, Tumalo Falls Trailhead, Lava River Cave Interpretive Site, Crane Prairie, Bagby Hot Springs Trailhead, Wickiup Plains Trailhead, Lake Serene Trailhead, Clear Lake Public boating site and West Fork Humtulips Middle Trailhead. The Forest Pass does not cover fees for snow parks, some concessionaire-operated sites, developed campgrounds and cabin rentals, wilderness climbing and river permits. For more information, contact the Natural Resources Department at 503-879-2424 or visit the Tribal Web site at www.grandronde. orgdepartmentsnatural-resources. Solar tubes installed in each unit for Phase 2 SOLAR continued from front page worth of electricity to each of the housing units. The housing units also are fitted with outside doors for Tribal main tenance crews to access furnaces, water heaters, communication systems and solar wire connections without bothering residents. "The selection of the solar tech nology for Elders Phase 2 was based on rate-of-return and best use for the new structures as well as providing a direct payback," said Project Manager and Tribal Engineer Jesse White. Solar tubes also were installed in each unit. Solar tubes are mounted on the roof and diffuse natural light into the home. "This additional project cost will be measured in reduced need for electric lights," White said. The state's Net Metering pro gram allows the Tribe to send excess electricity back to Portland General Electric, the power com pany in the area, and receive credit for that electricity. Because storage of electricity is not economical, the Tribe's excess power goes right back on a minute-by-minute basis into the power grid. Previous Tribal solar projects in clude the Tribal Housing Authority carport structures, completed in April 2010 and now providing more than 60 percent of the electric needs of the Housing Authority office and shop. In 2011, the Tribal Energy Effi- Net metering For homeowners interested in participating in the state's Net Metering program, instal lation of eight solar panels would cost about $10,000 to $12,000, but after state and federal tax credits and local power company incentives, a project could be completed for $4,000 to $5,000, said Don Coon, Tribal Housing Authority Housing Improvement coordi nator. He recommends the follow ing sources for more informa tion: solaroregon.org; Oregon.govenergyrenew; Oregon Department of Energy (a must for state tax credit information); and Energytrust.org (for homes that get their electricity from PGE or Pacific Power). ciency Program through Education and Innovation program provided $10,000 grants for Tribal homeown ers who wanted to install solar electric or solar thermal panels on their homes. The program served 12 Tribal member homes before be ing suspended as the poor national economy put pressure on Tribal funds. "I like the solar electric because we're starting to pay the Earth back," Coon said. "And we owe the Earth a lot." B If 1 ft Diane Agnes Linton G iff en April 30, 1932-JuIy 26, 2012 Tribal Elder Diane Agnes Lin ton Giffen, 80, a resident of Sheri dan, passed away at home on Thursday, July 26, 2012. She was born April 30, 1932, in Oceanlake, Ore., the daughter of George L. "Dewey" Linton and Geraldine M. "Toots" Mercier Linton Martin. Diane grew up in Grand Ronde and graduated from Willamina Union High School in 1949. Edward W. "Bill" Giffen and Di ane married on May 31, 1951, in Grand Ronde. During their early married years, they lived in Cali fornia while Bill was in the Army; then in Klamath Falls, while Bill attended Oregon Technical Institute. For 46 years, Diane and Bill made their home in Waldport, where they owned and operated Giffen Refrigeration & Appliance and Western Auto Store. Diane was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Catholic Church, the Waldport Chapter of the Women of the Moose, and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Diane enjoyed cooking (espe cially desserts!), gardening, playing cards, bingo, camping, hunting and the peace of the countryside. She was happy in the company of her daughter, grandson and great-grandchildren. Diane also enjoyed spending time with her brothers and their families. She enjoyed any gathering that allowed her to visit with family, friends and to just have a good time. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie and her husband, Lyle Marrington; a grandson, Sean O'Leary; two great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Katelyn; her brother, Gordon "Tim" (Caroline) Linton; and brother, Tom (Debe) Linton. She also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents; a sister and a grandson. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, when a recitation of the rosary will begin in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym. Interment will follow in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the family, go to www.dallas-tribute.com. 8 CTGR Contest Pow Wow is not the only thing happening! Come on out for some 3 on 3 basketball! Open to all MiddleHigh school youth. TOURNAMENT DETAILS Dale: August, 18th Location: CTGR Pow Wow Grounds Divisions: 7-th & 10,J,-Ulh grades Mult ihowi School ID (HOI vchool year) or Tribal ID Register at VED facility by August 1 7 (Office hours from 8-5) G1S Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde OR, 97347 or register at Pow Wow grounds basketball courts on Friday, Aug 17th from 7pm-Bpm. See Back for more details Special Events: Dunk C ontest & 3 Point Shoot-out. Prizes: li gr.1 p.,CCi Best Dunk, and Hpt contest. Tournament times Friday, August 1 7 7pm-8pm Check-in and pick up tournament regulation packet Saturday, August IS 8am- Noon Games Noon-Ipm Break lpm-6pm Games & Dunk Contest 3pt. Shoot-out 6pm-7pm Break 7pm-9pm Games (If needed) Limited Teams!!! register now to secure your team's spot! open to boys and girls, because there will be prizes!! must have a coach mentor 18yrs or older. when you register for the tournament, rules and other details will be handed out. Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde's tribal community and our culture by not displaying gang affiliation or by bringing drugs, alcohol or weapons to THIS EVENT.
