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10 S moke S ignals NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Coffee anyone? Pain management information To best serve Tribal members and patients suffering from chronic pain, the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center is convening a pain manage- ment committee. This committee will evaluate the current pain management policy and contract utilized by the Health & Wellness Center to ensure the proto- cols support best clinical practices for patients and conform to regulatory guidelines. One of our goals is to consider potentially enhancing pain management services already provided. We are excited about the future of the Health & Wellness Center and plan to keep you informed along the way. Ham Radio Class Help the Tribe and your community during a disaster, become a Licensed Technician Class Ham Radio Operator. Photo by Michelle Alaimo Patti LaClaire, Tribal Food Sustainability assistant, makes a mocha while working at KHofi Haws, the first coffee cart located on the Tribal campus, on Monday, Oct. 17. The Tribe’s Nutrition Program is running the coffee cart, but they will eventually provide training to workers through the Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Office. The cart opened on Thursday, Oct. 6. The ability to communicate during an emergency is critical, Ham Radio Operators make up a crucial component of the Emergency Communication Team. The Tribal Emergency Management department is offering a FREE Class to teach you Ham Radio skills and to help you pass the “Technician” test. The class is open to Everyone who is interested. When is it? 5 weeks for a total of 10 classes, every Monday & Tuesday evening beginning November 14, 2016, from 6-8 pm. Where is it? USDA Distribution At the Tribal Community Center Who is the instructor? ~Siletz~ Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happy Birthday to two very special ladies! Two of the world's best mothers/grandmothers! You're both a blessing to us all. With love, all of your family and friends :) Liz-Nov. 9th Connie-Nov. 6th. If you need assis- tance, call Joyce Retherford at 1-800- 922-1399, ext. 1393, or call direct at 541- 444-8393 or 541-444-8279. Our very own: Elaine Lane Extra Class Operator FCC Call Sign: AG7AZ ARRL Volunteer Examiner To sign up or if you have questions contact: Elaine Lane Family Service Coordinator 503.879.2095 elaine.lane@grandronde.org or Greg Patton Network Network Administrator 503.879.2047 greg.patton@grandronde.org Seeking your donations for 4 organizations! G RAND R ONDE H ELPING H ANDS FUNDRAISER I SKAM M ƎK ʰM ƎK -H AWS , T HE C LOTHES C LOSET , E MPOWERMENT O UTREACH MINISTRIES , AND A C AUSE FOR P AWS ARE WORKING TOGETHER You’ve got it. We want it! Saturday, Nov. 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Willamina V.F.W. Aux. #4211 is sponsoring an evening of Bingo and Auctions. Proceeds will go to Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws (Grand Ronde Food Pantry) Give to 4 organizations in one location! Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws is seeking items for holiday boxes: yams, gravy, stuffing, cake mixes, pudding mixes, cool whip, and canned vegetables. The Clothes Closet is seeking socks, waterproof We will have silent and oral auctions, a raffle, and BINGO (ages 10 and up may play with an adult) and winter clothing, and in real need of men’s clothing and shoes. Empowerment Outreach is seeking camping equipment, bedding, sleeping bags (broken zipper ok) for homeless families. When: November 4, 2016 A Cause for Paws is seeking pet food, toys, and beds. Where: V.F.W. Hall - 771 NE Main Street, Willamina, OR Doors Open at 5:30pm, Games start at 6:30pm We will take books for our lending library. Clean out your food pantry, we’ll figure out the expiration dates! If you are not sure, bring it or give us a call. Tickets are $10 for 1 main game packet of 10 games To Purchase BINGO Pre-sale Tickets please contact: Vickie Rober 503-843-7444 / Debra Nolen 503-879-2409 / Linda Scott 971-237-5577 / or Francene Ambrose 503-879-3663. Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws 9675 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 503-879-FOOD (3663) Follow us on Facebook
