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NonTribal spouse premium
contribution increase
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
will be increasing the nonTribal member spouse's premium contri
bution from $50 monthly to $100 monthly. This change will become
effective May 1, 2013
Amendment: Because of insufficient time to notify the affected
members in a timely manner, the change in premium for nonTribal
spouses covered under the Skookum Health Program will begin May
1, 2013. The premium is billed out a month ahead of time so your
new invoice will show the new premium amount beginning with
your April billing. For those members using ACH, the automatic
withdraw will begin in April as well. Health Plan staff apologizes
for any inconvenience.
This change was approved by Tribal Council during the 2013 bud
get process.
The premium contribution increase from the current $50 to $100
monthly will be for all spouses on the Skookum Health Plan and any
new enrollees to the Plan. The effective date will be 5012013.
Thank you for your understanding of this change. The Tribe con
tinues to be committed to providing care to its Tribal members and
Elder spouses.
If you should have questions or concerns you may contact either of
the staff members Barbara Steere at 1-800-749-2928 or 503-879-2487
or Jim Holmes at 503-879-2221. D
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Spirit Mountain Casino Emergency Access
Project
Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc.
Owner
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. (SMGI) is requesting bids for the
construction of an emergency access and security gate located at
the west property line of Spirit Mountain Casino on Highway 18 in
Grand Ronde, Oregon. Work includes site preparation and placement
of base rock and concrete paving, storm drainage culvert installation,
and construction of an access control gate.
Project Address
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy.
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Interested persons wishing to be considered for the above work
please send an electronic request for a bid packet labeled "Bid Packet
Request for SMGI Casino Emergency Access" to: Jesse White, jesse.
whitegrandronde.org.
Separate sealed bids must be received at the Confederated Tribes
of Grand Ronde Tribal Governance Center located at 9615 Grand
Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 before 4 p.m. Wednesday
March 27, 2013. Bids must be received by the established deadline.
Bids submitted by fax will not be accepted.
Additional information regarding this request may be obtained
by submitting electronic written requests to Jesse White at jesse.
whitegrandronde.org, or by calling 503-879-2404. Questions and
answers will be e-mailed to all bidders. D
Recycle Center moved
The Recycle Center has been moved to 9675 Grand Ronde Road. For more
information, contact the Tribal Facilities Manager at 503-879-2407.
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Photo by Ron Karten
Tribal Elder Paarl Lyon turned 1 01 on Wednesday, Fab. 20, and
received a cake to celebrate the milestone from her fellow Elders at
the Elders' Activity Center. Lyon was born Feb. 20, 1912, at Bay City
Hospital in Tillamook. She is the Tribe's eldest Elder by three years
over Opal Davidson, who was born April 1 9, 1 91 5.
Society program offering
scholarships for Native students
As part of its 10th annual national training program "Guiding Our Des
tiny with Heritage and Traditions" on June 3-7 in Spokane, Wash., the So
ciety of American Indian Government Employees also will host its annual
Native Youth Program and is offering a limited number of scholarships to
attend. The Youth Program is designed to provide Native American stu
dents an opportunity to learn about careers within the federal government,
to participate in professional and personal development and leadership
training, and to network with Native American professionals.
The scholarships include conference fee, airfare, hotel accommodations
and meals. The program is open to Native students 18 to 25 years old
who can demonstrate they are enrolled in good standing at an accredited
high school, college or university. Students must be interested in gaining
a professional degree and in the possibility of pursuing a career with the
federal government. Interested students must submit an application form,
letter of reference, proof of school enrollment and completed emergency
medical information form for consideration to attend. A short essay about
their interest in governmental careers and information about themselves
also is required. Completed application packets must be postmarked or
electronic copies sent no later than April 1. To obtain a complete applica
tion, visit the Web site www.saige.org under Youth Program.
For more information, contact Youth Program Coordinator JoAnn Brant
at 202-564-0375 or brant.joannepa.gov. H
Transportation
for Tribal members
The Portland Office has transportation
day to Grand Ronde once a month for
medical, dental appointments or
enrollment cards. We need a minimum
of 3 people to sign up. Please call Lisa.
Please call in advance for the scheduled monthly date
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