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JULY 15, 2017
Notice to Interested Persons
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WALK-IN DENTAL APPOI NTMENTS FOR KIDS <6
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR DENTAL CHECK-UPS FOR KIDS 5 AND
UNDER WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE SEEN AT THE TRIBAL CLINIC.
JUST COME ON IN!
We will check your child’s teeth during any of our clinic hours without an ap-
pointment. Dental check-ups are recommended beginning with the first
tooth!
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Dental Clinic
Phone 503-879-2020
Cleaning and Detailing of Tribal Vehicles
for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Procurement Department
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is seeking interested
persons for the interior and exterior cleaning and detailing of
Tribally owned and leased vehicles. The vehicle cleaning and
detailing is required to be performed on weekends at the Tribal
headquarters and completed by 8 a.m. on the following Monday.
Interested persons wishing to be considered for the above work,
please contact via e-mail or in writing:
Larry Leith
Larry.Leith@grandronde.org
Procurement Department
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-2216 or 503-883-3365
Deadline for contact is 4 p.m. Aug. 4, 2017. Individuals making
contact received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Tribe reserves the right to make selections that are in the
best interest of the Tribe. The Tribe also reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals, if such action is deemed to be in the
best interest of the Tribe.
Vehicle lists and requirements may be obtained by contacting
Kevin Mueller (Procurement Supervisor) at 503-879-4548 or Larry
Leith (Procurement Manager) at 503-879-2216.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00—5:00; Thur 9:30-5:30
Salem Harvest is a partner with Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws that connects farmers and backyard growers
with volunteer pickers to harvest fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. We invite
you to join us in our mission of building a compassionate community where neighbors help neighbors
in a spirit of goodwill, where hungry families can gain self-sufficiency, where our urban and rural
bounty is recognized and appreciated, and where simple, sustainable lifestyles are celebrated.
Here’s how it works
 Many commercial growers and private homeowners have trees, bushes, vines or entire
orchards and fields that produce more fresh fruit or vegetables than they can harvest. We
invite them to register their crops online. Donations are tax deductible. Some growers are
eligible for a 15% tax credit.
 Working closely with growers, volunteer leaders organize harvests to gather the fresh produce.
Volunteer pickers sign up online, checking off a liability waiver that protects crop owners.
 At least half of each harvest is delivered to Marion-Polk Food Share or its affiliated food
pantries. Harvest volunteers may take home the remainder for children or homeless,
unemployed, elderly or low-income individuals.
We all benefit
Harvests offer an opportunity for families to work together in the outdoors, meet local farmers and
gain a better understanding of where our food comes from. In a state with the highest rate of
childhood hunger in the nation, harvests offer local growers a compassionate alternative to letting
their crops go to waste and provide low-income families a way to gain self-sufficiency. Parents have
an opportunity to teach their children to care for others.
Meet new friends
Harvests pull together a broad cross-section of the community representing diverse socioeconomic
levels and ethnic groups. Hundreds of individuals primarily interested in sustainable lifestyles work
alongside people who struggle with job loss and other economic challenges. Children are welcome at
most harvests.
Get Registered
Registering is required if you want to pick fruit or vegetables with us, but you also will then be on the
email list for newsletters and announcements. After you register you are eligible to sign up for
harvests. Please contact Francene Ambrose, pantry coordinator, for more information at 503-879-
3663.
Come and Learn About
Food Preservation and Storage
The Oregon State University Extension Service continues to offer a variety of food preservation classes this summer
and into the fall. The classes are staffed by trained Master Food Preserver volunteers who provide instruction and
hands-on opportunities for participants to practice safe food preservation techniques and build self-confidence and
skills. The schedule of food preservation classes for includes:
 Preserving Fruit — July 20 from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
There’s nothing like home canned fruit! Learn the basics of canning fruits in this hands-on class. Find out how to
prepare the fruit, liquids to use in the jar, basic equipment needed and safe methods for processing and storing this
summer’s fruit bounty.
 Canning Vegetables — August 17 th from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Low acid foods require pressure canning for safety. Do you fear the pressure canner? Learn how to safely use
this handy piece of equipment.
 Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa — Sept. 21 from 10a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Spice up your life year round with flavorful tomato sauces and salsas that you preserve at the height of the
tomato season. Learn safe methods for preserving tomatoes and salsa, including the “Laws of Salsa”.
 Preserving Meat — Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hunting season is just around the corner. Learn to preserve your meat safely in our pressure canning class
specifically focused on canning meats.
Pre-registration is required a minimum of 3 days before the scheduled class. Childcare is limited and you must pre-
register. Class size is limited. Classes are free and include an instructional packet, recipes, and sample products to
take home. The classes will be held at Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws, located at 9675 Grand Ronde Road in Grand Ronde.
For more information regarding these classes contact Coordinator, Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663, or
fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org.
Civil rights statement: Oregon State University Extension Service and Marion Polk Food Share offers educational
programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s
status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Iskam
MǝkʰMǝk-Haws is an equal opportunity provider.
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