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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
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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
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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.
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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.