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20 MAY 1, 2023 Smoke Signals TERO Worker of the Month March 2023 Name: Rob Roy Employer: Suulutaaq Position: Top hand laborer/pipe layer Rob Roy signed up with the TERO pro- gram in 2017, but had not utilized the program until October 202l when he at- tended a TERO recruitment event in Grand Ronde. Shortly after, he was referred out to one of TERO9s largest projects to date, the Interstate 205 Abernathy project. Rob has been with the Suulutaaq exca- vating team for only seven months as a la- borer, but has learned many new skills. He Rob Roy has progressed to running heavy equip- ment and leading the pipe laying crew in a short time. His willingness to learn new skills and be a leader is why TERO selected him as the March Worker of the Month. We asked Rob to provide insight into his experience with the TERO program. He said that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the TERO staff and Compliance Ofocer Duke Kimsey run an excellent program. He said that this experience has helped him achieve a new career and be successful with the help of the TERO program9s excellent leadership. <Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life,= he said. Great work, Rob, and thanks for representing the Grand Ronde TERO program in a good way! For more information on the TERO Skills Bank and any other TERO opportunities, contact the TERO ofoce or the TERO director. TERO Ofoce: 503-879-1488 or tero@grandronde.org Legislature adds Native voices to Public Records Law SALEM 3 The Oregon Legislature passed the Adding Native Voices to Public Records Law on Monday, April 24. The bill will add <Tribal culture value= to the list of considerations when appraising public records for retention once it is signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek. Doing so will ensure in-depth consideration of the nine federally recognized Tribes when establishing retention periods for government records. <HB 2112 will add 8Tribal culture value9 to the list of considerations that determine how long public records are kept by state agencies or the Oregon State Archives,= said Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. <State agencies hold many documents that are of ongoing cultural value to Oregon9s nine federally recognized Tribes. It is our responsibility to include the Tribes9 perspective in decisions about those records. The State Archives already works with agency Tribal liaisons on public re- cord retention schedules. Codifying this practice into law will increase visibility for this effort and ensure that it is a standard practice across all state government.= Fagan oversees the State Archives, which are part of the Secretary of State9s Ofoce. þ SSI recipients eligible for Internet service aid Any household with an individual receiving Supplemental Security Income is eligible to receive discounted Internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program recently launched by the Federal Com- munications Commission. Social Security does not count Affordable Con- nectivity Program assistance as income or a resource for SSI purposes. The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward Inter- net service for eligible households and $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households also can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers. To enroll in the Connectivity Program, go to www.fcc.gov/asp. þ Grand Ronde Head Start Preschool Apply star}ng : April 03, 2023 Applica}ons due by : June 2, 2023 Head Start nurtures the growth of you and your child. Join our suppor}ve community and give your child a strong head start. For Kids: For Parents: ÷ Safe, quality early educa}on ÷ Connec}on to housing resources ÷ Qualioed teachers ÷ Employment assistance ÷ Healthy meals ÷ Parent training & support ÷ Cultural opportuni}es ÷ ÷ Transporta}on may be available Enrollment opportuni}es for pregnant women ÷ Resources for children with disabili}es ÷ Enrollment opportuni}es for all incomes WAYS TO APPLY: ONLINE at : htps://www.grandronde.org/services/educa}on/early-childhood-educa}on/ Email dawn.doar@grandronde.org for an applica}on Or Scan QR Code: Enrolling ages birth to 4 To Learn More: dawn.doar @grandronde.org 503-879-1434 Paid ad