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Powder River Flurry PRCF Inmate Newsletter

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Newsletter Date

4/28/2017

Volume 13, Issue 4

Weekly Weather

Saturday DOC Movie:

THE YOUNG MESSIAH

A 7-year-old Jesus wishes to learn more about his identity and place in the world as his family travel from Egypt to Naz-areth. Meanwhile, Herod Anti-pas dispatches a Roman cen-turion to kill the boy, whose mi-raculous powers might be a threat to his reign.

Inside this issue:

Weather & Movies 1

Updates 1-4

Events Calendar 5

New Directions 6

IWP Job Openings 7-9

Sunday New Release:

BLEED FOR THIS

A boxer trains for a comeback after a severe car accident, in defiance of his doctors' orders.

Sun-Apr-30 High 60° / Low 31° Mainly cloudy with a shower

Mon-May-1 High 56° / Low 34° Periods of clouds and sun

Tue-May-2 High 61° / Low 34° Periods of clouds and sun

Wed-May-3 High 70° / Low 39° Nice with clouds and sun

Thu-May-4 High 70° / Low 38° Sunny to partly cloudy

Fri-May-5 High 57° / Low 32° Mostly cloudy and cooler

Sat-May-6 High 57° / Low 33° Cloudy

Important Updates

Protein Shakes

DON’T BRING YOUR OWN

CUP We now have 20 oz ice cups for our protein shakes, they are the same size as your tumbler. Per Staff If You Don’t Have An Appointment You Will Be Held Accountable.

White Chocolate

Snickers

Double shot espresso with steamed milk 1 oz white chocolate sauce and 1/2 oz of Hazelnut flavored syrup with caramel

sauce as a topping.

1.50 Coffee Cart Ticket

Per Staff If You Don’t Have An Appointment You Will Be Held Accountable.

Protein Shake

3 Activity Tickets or 1.50 Coffee Cart Ticket

Sign Up In Multi For A Coffee Cart Appointment.

Per Staff If You Don’t Have An Appointment You Will Be Held Accountable.

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News from Inmate Services

Two-Year Renewals

Inmate Services Unit (ISU) technicians are completing a visitor clean-up project by completing background reviews on all visitors 15 years and older that have been on your visiting list for two years or longer. Addi-tionally, per Oregon Administrative Rule 291-127-0285 on Visiting (Inmate), any visitor that hasn’t visited in the previous two years will be removed from the inmate’s list unless ISU is notified otherwise. We ask that you consider waiting until your visitor is ready to visit before adding them back to your list. Our visiting application process is very streamlined, so we can complete most applications within a week of re-ceipt unless there is some background issue. This will also help keep your visiting list updated and accurate, and ensure new applications continue to be processed as quickly as possible. What this means:

1. On May 15, 2017, any visitor that has not visited in the past two years will be auto-matically removed from your visiting list.

2. You will receive notifications of visitors that are removed. Again, we recommend you reapply when your visitor is ready to visit.

3. ISU Technicians will focus on completing background checks on all visitors on your vis-iting list for two years or longer, who are still visiting.

4. You will be notified if a visitor is found to no longer be eligible to visit.

The Inmate Services Unit knows how important it is for you to connect with your family and friends, men-tors, and support. We want to help make this clean-up project as smooth as possible, so please share this information with your visitors. If you, your family, or friends have any questions or concerns, please forward them to ISU at the address be-low. Thank you.

Inmate Services Unit 2575 Center Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301

Activity Ticket Pick-up Process

Our current process takes one week to process tickets. Please remember to pick-up your activity tickets. If you cant pick-up your tickets because you were working or out on work crew ask your unit officer or supervisor to call and arrange with admin for same day pick-up. If you miss a pick-up we will hold your tickets one extra week after that your tickets are considered a donation to Activ-ities. It is your responsibility to remember to pick-up your tickets not Admin Staff or Activity Mem-bers.

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State of Oregon

Department of Corrections Commissary

Date: 4/24/2017 To: All DOC Inmates From: Anita Nelson, Statewide Commissary Operations Manager

Subject: IMPORTANT: RECALL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: RECALL INFORMATION

Frito-Lay has announced that they are recalling Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning. This action is the direct result of a supplier’s recent recall of a seasoning blend which includes jalapeño powder that could contain Salmonella. Please know that no Salmonella was found in the seasoning supplied to Frito-Lay. They have decided to recall the product out of an abundance of cau-tion. If you have in your possession any of this product that was purchased from January 1, 2017, to present, please return it to your commissary distribution site by May 12th with sales re-ceipt attached for a full refund. From the NWC Photo Shop Due to an overwhelming amount of orders for photos including borders, we are sending out this notice. As of May 1, 2017, any orders received for a photo with a border, (and a border has not been purchases prior to the request) will not be printed. No communication will be sent.

When You Go To The Program

When you go to the program it is your responsibility to have the bracket removed from your TV. To do this take your TV to R&D and they will remove the bracket for you.

Coffee Cart Update

You are required to sign up for a coffee cart ap-pointment at least one day before going to the Coffee Cart. Please be sure to check in at the Control Center at the appointed time. You are al-so required to be properly dressed. Activities asks you to be respectful of staff and/or visitors. Non of us want to see any of our programs dis-

Activities Schedule

Schedule of Events

Tuesday and Thursday — Movie signup in Admin from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

Wednesday — Pastry Pickup in Admin from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.

Friday — Activity and Coffee Ticket Pickup in Admin from 10:15 am to 10:45

am.

Incentive Movie — Announced on units and located in the dinning hall.

Holiday Movie — Playing on the Units Channel 53 at 8 am.

Fundraiser — In Dining Hall around 5-6 pm.

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April 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 T-25

4 T-25

5 T-25

6 T-25

7 T-25

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9 10 11 Golden Crown

12 Golden Crown

13 Golden Crown

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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 HARTS

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Saturday Tournament

Location in MPB

8:15 am Sign Up

8:30 am Game Start

Hosted by:

Mr. Scott Or Mr. Robinson

Incentive Movie:

Sniper Ghost Shooter

Want to learn new ways to live?

Well GP Outreach is here to help you make progress to-

ward a positive and fulfilling life. Sign up for GP out-

reach and get a taste of what A.I.P. can do for you.

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New Directions Submission

Here’s what a G.P. Committee member has to say: Here I go again, down that same old road of addiction, 50 years old and

here I am again in prison for the 2nd time due to my meth use.

From the time I turned 20 I have used drugs. Always thinking I was in con-

trol, but I really wasn’t. My addiction was always in control of my life. “A life

of misery.” It’s crazy when I sit here and think, "Where did all the years go?"

Almost 30 years of wasted life to drugs and criminality. I realize now the pain

I was putting my loved ones through. I was always lying, being dishonest, and

stealing from the people who really cared about me and loved me. I also have

a very beautiful wife of 17 years who I know I have emotionally hurt for a

long time. It truly breaks my heart knowing what I have put her through. Be-

ing irresponsible and not giving her the security she well deserves. “A lot of

heartaches.”

Well, miracles really do happen in life. I’m finally given a second chance

and here I am at PRCF AIP program. I have been in the program since July

13th, 2015 and finally getting the break I need in life. Now, 23 months clean

and will be given the tools I need to use when I get back home.

First of all, it needs to start in your heart knowing you want to change and

also accept the fact that you can’t do it on your own. The program is teaching

me many skills. Like how to change my old ways of thinking, how to set

healthy boundaries and make healthy relationships, how to be more assertive,

and open with my communication. Most of all, learning to trust myself in oth-

ers. There is so much more the program has to offer in such little time, but my

heart says it’s time to change now, so I can be a better husband, a better son,

and a better person for my community, and a better man for myself.

If you’re sitting in general population waiting to come into the AIP

Program and are having second thoughts…Stop having those second thoughts

and give your life a chance. Just do it for yourself and for the ones who love

you. We all deserve to be a better man and successful in life.

Mr. Michael W. Smith

Release Date: 01.11.2016

Be on the look out for the next round of G.P. Outreach Sign Up Sheets on your unit. If you miss the Sign Up Sheet please send a communication to Mr. Washington to be added to the list.

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IWP Positions

Food Services

Dry Storage Position 14 Points

WANTED someone with: Good attitude

Good boundaries

Clear conduct

Good mathematics skills

Attention to details

Organizational skills

Minimum of 4 months prior to release and/or entry into the AIP Program.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: inventory; accounting for utensils; tools; putting

stock away on delivery, maintain the cleanliness of the storeroom

If interested please send an application to:

Ms. Hysong, IWP Coordinator

ASSIGNMENT: Warner Creek Telephone Agent SCHEDULE: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM M-F

(Reminder: Days and hours are subject to change at anytime to meet program needs)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ALL applicants will need to pass a security screening and inter-

view's) before being considered for a position. Address Applications to:

Mr. Murphy WCCF Contact Center

PRAS: 0-6 months 11 PRAS points +

a Team Goal Award PRAS match. 6-24 months 14 PRAS points + a Team Goal Award PRAS match. 24 months or more 16 PRAS points + a Team Goal Award PRAS

match. Clerks and Trainers 17 PRAS points + a Team Goal Award PRAS match. Plus you are eligible to re-ceive an added bonus from this company for which you

will work.

Have NO convictions for any crimes of deception. Have a GED or higher. Have a MINIMUM of 6 months clear conduct. Have a MINIMUM of 4 months in DOC custody. No program failures within the previous 6 months. Must have a verified Social Security Number. Preferred to have at least 12 months left on current sentence. Possess the ability to read, write and speak English well. Typing skills are a plus. Cannot be in programs which would conflict with call center shift hours.

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Cook Positions

The Kitchen is looking for COOKS with mini-mum of 6 months of experience.

Minimum Qualifications to apply:

Good conduct record

Prior experience is cooking in a commer-

cial kitchen

Must take pride in his good workmanship

Attention to detail and able to follow in-

structions

If you have the skills and are

interested, please fill out an

application CD#1523 and

submit it to Ms. Hysong.

Skills associated with this position: Analyze menus Apply food handling rules Apply health and sanitation standards Apply nutritional practices Apply quality assurance techniques Clean, peel and slice fruits and vegeta-

bles Cook in quantity Follow recipes Identify cut and grade of meat Interpret and apply health regulations

in food service Maintain consistent quality Measure or weigh ingredients Operate baking equipment Operate cooking equipment Operate food preparation equipment Prepare meals Procure and store meat Use basic mathematics Work as a team member

FIRE CACHE ORDERLY

We are seeking a candidate for a part-time/on-call position for Fire Cache Orderly, preferably with fire crew

or mechanics experience. The candidate must not be part of the PRCF fire crew. Must be outside cleared.

If you are interested, please send an application to Ms. Hysong.

SEASONAL RECRUITMENT

Adults in Custody Fire Team

Do you need a job skill? Would you like to work in

the forest? Do you want to be trained to fight fires?

Then you need to apply to be a part of the DOC’s

Adults in Custody Fire Team.

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, you:

Must be a Classification Level 1 Unfenced or Classification Level 2 Community

Your projected release date or start date of eligibility window for treatment should be after 10/01/17.

You must be medically approved to work in the forest. You must be reasonably fit to perform the du-

ties of the assignment with no asthma or heart conditions.

You must be approved by your counselor (Do not request authorization from your counselor.

Please submit application directly to Ms. Hysong)

You will be automatically disqualified if you:

Have been convicted of a sexual offense, including attempts

Have been designated “predatory” in any State

Have been convicted of Arson or attempt

Working as a wild land firefighter is long, hard, strenuous work. The hours can be 10-16

hours a day in inclement weather over uneven terrain, requiring climbing, bending, stooping,

digging and lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively. Pre-qualified candidates must pass the Pack

Test (walk 3 miles with 45 lbs pack in 45 minutes). If you are selected, you will be trained in

wild land firefighting and possibly an additional 40 hours of chainsaw training. In addition,

your training may include various natural resource topics and also First Aid and CPR Certifi-

cation.

The benefits are priceless – you would be working outdoors in a natural setting as part of a

team assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry in maintaining healthy forests and protect-

ing them from wild land fires. You will receive a certificate of program completion and upon

release you will have a job skill in the wild land fire fighting field.

Firefighters earn the following:

PRAS of 12-14 points per day, plus

Meritorious award of $3 per day on fire, plus

IRSA bonus $3 per day per fire (Inmate Reentry Savings Account)

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this work op-

portunity, please send a complete application form to

Ms. Hysong, IWP Coordinator.

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