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NOVEMBER 1, 2014
CTGR TERO seeking
construction workers and
Indian-owned businesses
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) is growing a list of
Tribal member construction workers who are interested in obtaining job
assignments on construction projects. In addition, TERO maintains a
list of Tribal and Indian businesses (IOBs). IOBs are certified by TERO
to become eligible to participate in contracting opportunities.
TERO preference requirements apply to all construction projects on
the Reservation and a need for workers and contractors experienced
in the building trades will create opportunities for employment and
economic benefit.
Also, construction workers are needed for heavy highway construc-
tion on projects throughout the region. CTGR and ODOT negotiated
an agreement that provides hiring preference to Indians who are
dispatched to projects through TERO.
Those with experience in the construction trades will have immediate
opportunities for employment. In addition, those seeking to begin careers
in the construction trades may be eligible for training opportunities avail-
able, including on-the job training and apprenticeship assignments.
Applications and current training events are available at www.gran-
dronde.org/tero. TERO is located at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347 (located on the second floor in the Adult Education
building). For more information, call 503-879-2188. n
S moke S ignals
Are you pregnant or plan
on getting pregnant?
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant and are eligible for the
Skookum Health Assistance Program (SHAP), this is important informa-
tion for you.
If you do not have primary health insurance coverage and are pregnant,
you will need to apply for coverage through your state’s assistance pro-
gram and provide documentation about your eligibility before claims will
be paid by SHAP. Most states have special programs for pregnant women
and children.
Please contact Loretta Meneley, Certified Application Assister, for ap-
plication assistance at 503-879-1359, or Tresa Mercier, Business Office
manager, at 503-879-2008 or 800-775-0095. n
Taco feed raises $583
An Indian taco feed raised $583 for the Grand Ronde Community
Garden on Monday, Oct. 20, at the Elders Activity Center.
The total raised included sales and donations.
Nutrition Program Manager Kristy DeLoe said the garden harvested
more than 2,716 pounds of food for the community in its first year of
existence.
For more information about the Community Garden, contact DeLoe
at 503-879-2018 or Kristy.deloe@grandronde.org. n
Art Show & Sale
set for Nov. 7-8
The Coastal Hills Student Art
Show & Sale will be held Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at the West
Valley Community Campus, 266
S.E. Washington St., Willamina.
All students from kindergarten
through college may submit three
pieces, but two of them must be for
sale. Twenty percent of sales go to
the local food bank.
A matting workshop will be held
from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.
All art work is due by 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6, to be included
in the sale and all work must be
picked up and money paid by 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8.
For more information, e-mail
joyceparmeter@gmail.com or check
the Art Conspiracy West Valley
page on Facebook. n
USDA Distribution
~Siletz~
Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 7: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~Salem~
Nov. 19: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
If you need assistance,
call Joyce Retherford
at 1-800-922-1399, ext.
1393, or call direct at
541-444-8393 or 541-
444-8279.
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