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april 15, 2014
ATTENTION
If you are currently receiving or are in need of SNAP benefits,
Social Services provides an Oregon Department of Human Ser-
vices caseworker who comes to Grand Ronde twice monthly on
Wednesdays.
The caseworker may assist with applications, updates, child
care, etc.
If you are in need of services, call 503-879-2034 to schedule
an appointment or you can reach Michelle Carmona at 503-879-
4523. n
Fund seeks Hatfield
Fellowship applicants
Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, is seeking applicants for the
Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship.
Each year, a Hatfield Fellow serves as an intern for a member of
Oregon’s congressional delegation. This year, it will be in the office
of U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio.
The Hatfield Fellow is selected from adult Native American can-
didates who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Tribe in
Oregon. If there are no qualified applicants from Oregon, enrolled
Tribal members from Washington, Idaho and Montana will be con-
sidered.
The successful candidate will intern in Washington, D.C., for nine
months and receive a monthly stipend, as well as relocation and travel
expenses. The program also pays tuition for the American Political
Science Association orientation.
Fellowship applications, which are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 25,
must be completed and submitted via the Internet.
To access the online application process, visit www.thecommuni-
tyfund.com. For additional questions, contact Program Coordinator
Louis King at 503-879-1462 or e-mail at fellows@thecommunity-
fund.com or by mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR
97347.
The fellowship honors Mark Hatfield for his accomplishments as a
U.S. senator, Oregon governor and his mentorship of many leaders
in their own communities. n
ATTENTION TRIBAL
MEMBERS WITH CONTRACT
HEALTH SERVICES
As most of you are aware, Contract Health Services (CHS) is a
federally funded program and a payor of last resort. With all of the
health care changes recently, we would like to take a minute to re-
mind you that ANY alternate resource you have needs to be utilized
correctly. That means in order for CHS to cover a “patient responsibil-
ity,” you must use providers that are in-network with whatever health
care coverage you have primary, including the Tribal Health Assis-
tance Program, Skookum. If you choose not to use providers who
are in-network or receive services that are not covered, you will be
responsible for any patient balance. Services include: Medical, Dental
and Behavioral Health. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause you, but to keep serving our Tribal community, we must ex-
haust all other resources available to our membership.
CHS also wants to remind you that there are some services that are
not covered by CHS, but are covered by Skookum. If you choose to
receive these services, you will be responsible for paying the co-pay-
ments. They are as follows: Chiropractic care, Naturopathic care,
Massage and Acupuncture, as well as outpatient drug & alcohol treat-
ment. This does not mean that you cannot use those services; it sim-
ply means that CHS will not be responsible for any patient balances.
You can still keep those appointments; you just need to pay whatever
your co-pay is. We understand that this can all be a little confusing, so
please feel free to give us a call if you have ANY questions and we’ll
be happy to help.
• Tauni McCammon, 503-879-1406
• Erica Mercier, 503-879-2080
• Melody Baker, 503-879-2011
• Tresa (Teri) Mercier, 503-879-2008
Family Movie Day
Help wanted
Presents
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s 477 Employment and Training
Program and Land and Culture Department have resources that can be
utilized along with community members who have a passion for gardening
or want to learn the art of agriculture. If you are a Grand Ronde Tribal
or community member and want to be a part of the planning, preparation
and cultivation of the Tribal garden and orchard site for this year’s plant-
ing season, contact Barbara Gibbons at 800-242-8196, ext. 2135, or e-mail
barbara.gibbons@grandronde.org. n
If you have any questions you
may contact any of the
DATE: April 19th, 2014
Time: Noon
Where: Tribal Gym
DOOR PRIZES, FAMILY,
SNACKS, WATER and
DESSERTS
Prevention Staff,
Shannon Stanton
503-879-1489
Cristina Lara 503-879-2040
NON SMOKING EVENT
Amber Mercier 503-879-2162
Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde Community & Culture by not displaying
gang affiliation and by not bringing drugs, alcohol or weapons to this event.