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SMOKE SIGNALS
MARCH 15, 2024
TERO Worker of the Month
February 2024
Name: Sammy Bruised Head
Employer: Kiewit Infrastructure West
Position: Journeyman carpenter
Sammy fi rst applied with the TERO
program in 2018. She was immediately
dispatched to one of our heavy highway
construction projects for the Oregon Depart-
ment of Transportation. Sammy had some
experience and great potential but wanted
to further her skills in the construction
Sammy Bruised Head
world.
She then signed up to participate in many of the trainings that
TERO offers. Sammy was involved in our crew leadership class,
OSHA 10, Baker Technical Institute equipment training and has
also obtained her Class A Commercial Driver’s License through the
TERO program.
These trainings readied Sammy for the biggest project that TERO
has been involved in since we were established in 2013. The I-205
Abernethy Bridge is a 4-year project, located just outside of Oregon
City. Sammy was referred out as a journeyman carpenter and is
quickly making her way up through the ranks as a key employee.
Sammy said she is very grateful for the TERO program and
training. These have helped her to enhance her skills and to rec-
ognize her drive and ability to work on prevailing wage projects.
Sammy is very proud to represent our Tribe and to help us fulfi ll
the Native hiring goals that TERO sets on all of our projects.
TERO is proud to have Sammy on our team. Great work!
Massage at Health & Wellness
Hi, my name is Shawna Ray. I have been a licensed massage ther-
apist in the Yamhill and Polk county area for eight years. I will be
at the Health & Wellness Center on Mondays providing massage
therapy as an on-site contractor and I am contracted with Shasta.
Contact 971-241-4323 by text or voice message to schedule ap-
pointments. Co-pay still may apply. I’m looking forward to working
with those in the community to deliver a holistic approach to pain
management, relaxation and overall wellness.
For more information on the TERO Skills Bank and
any other TERO opportunities, contact the
TERO offi ce or the TERO director.
TERO Offi ce: 503-879-1488 or tero@grandronde.org
Inclement weather alert!
Please be sure to call the Health & Wellness Center before traveling in to
appointments at the clinic during inclement weather.
Health & Wellness Center staff will make every attempt to call patients
during closures. Also, sign up for emergency notifi cations about Tribal campus
closures on the Tribal website at www.grandronde.org or follow the Tribe’s
primary page on Facebook.
Attention All Artisans
Now accepting bids for our Junior Miss crown.
Submit full design that includes:
• The Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde logo including feathers.
• Court Year 2024–25.
• Title: Junior Miss Grand Ronde.
• Crowns must be completed and
delivered by July 19, 2024.
Must submit photos of progress when requested.
Bid deadline is Friday, March 29, 2024. (deadline is
firm and no bids will be accepted after 5 p.m.)
Mail bids and designs to:
CTGR Royalty c/o Shannon Simi
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Questions: Call Shannon at 503-879-1358 or
email shannon.simi@grandronde.org
*Bids and designs can be sent to the above email address.
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