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12 APRIL 1, 2015 Walking On... Susie Edna Mason June 19, 1927 – Dec. 15, 2014 Tribal Elder Susie Edna Ma- son, the great-granddaughter of Clackamas Chief John Wachino, was born June 19, 1927, in Grand Ronde, Ore., the daughter of Jess and Florence Josephine (Wauche- no) McKinney. She walked on on Dec. 15, 2014, at the age of 87. Susie worked in housekeeping, laundry and dietary departments at Burgess Memorial Hospital in Onawa, Iowa, for more than 33 years. She then worked for Elwood Care Center in Onawa for more than 20 years as a certified nursing assistant. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who cared so much for her family. She deeply enjoyed spending time with all of her family. Survivors include her children, Beverly (Keith) Wensel of Mystic Lake, Iowa, Tommy Charley of Washington state, Edna Charley of Portland, Ore., Robert (Diane) Mason of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Penny (Randy) Weber of Dan- bury, Iowa, Tina Mason of Wahoo, Neb., and Perry (Helen) Mason of Clackamas Chief Grantsburg, Wis.; grandchildren, John Wachino Bobbie (Lenley) Schofield of Ona- wa, Iowa; Crystal (Michael) Lien, Tina (Matt) Brown, Samantha (Pat) Hook and Tony Mason, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Perry Jr. (Amber) Mason, Salena Mason, Preston Mason, Princeton Mason and Fateena Mason, all of Grants- burg, Wis.; and Tommy Charley Jr., Tanell Charley and Shawna Charley, all of Washington state; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Josephine McKinney; sister, Ivy McKinney; two brothers, Johnny and Bill McKinney; and a son, Douglas Charley. S moke S ignals Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Social Security Disability Insurance Benefit Advocate Request for Proposal The Request for Proposals (RFP) is being conducted by the Social Service Department for the purpose of obtaining a contractor who has five plus years’ experience in SSI/SSD advocacy/benefit determi- nation and the qualifications to advocate for Tribal members who are seeking assistance in the application process. Qualified applicants shall possess the ability to: • Screen all Tribal members claiming a disability which does not allow them to work; • Refer Tribal members to appropriate physical and/or mental health evaluations; • Determine the severity of physical/mental health condition from reports received. Determine appropriate action plan for the member; • Assist Tribal members with completing paperwork (or on-line) to apply for SSD/SSI or veteran’s benefits; • Assist Tribal members with completing paperwork to file for appeals for denial of SSD/SSI or Veteran’s benefits; • Assist in screening Tribal members for acceptance in Tribal SSD/SSI program. Preference will be given to members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and/or Indian-owned business registered with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde TERO office. Successful candidates must provide the following insurance: Commercial General Liability Insurance limits not less than: • $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit • $1,000,000 Personal Injury • $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit Please submit your proposal to Tammy Garrison by April 30, 2015, at 5 p.m. n Free online learning source The information includes: Everyday life Math and money Computer training Online classes Work and career information Check it out at www.gcflearnfree.org 5th Annual Healthy Families Fun Walk Join us for a free event for the whole family, including Fun, Brunch, Prizes & T-shirts*, to support safe and happy childhoods & healthy families for Child Abuse Prevention Month! Saturday, April 4, 2015 8:30 - 9:15 am – Registration at the CTGR Tribal Gym Online Pre-Registration (not required, but will insure your t-shirt size): http://2015ctgrfunwalk.eventbrite.com 9:15 am—Fun Walk begins at Tribal Gym Join in on the Fun Walk directly after the Easter Egg Hunt (which begins at 10:00am) starting under the covered area at Tribal housing. 10:45 am – Enjoy Brunch & Great Information at the Tribal Gym After brunch enjoy a Family Movie Day & Dessert in the Tribal Gym. Sponsored by: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Children & Family Services & Youth Prevention 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Please call Amanda Mercier at 503-879-2039 with any questions. *T-shirts will be available to participants at check-in while supplies last. Ad created by George Valdez
