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Important Updates

Special points of interest:

Check for Updates

and Reminders on

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Job Openings Avail-

able on Pages 7-8

Read the New Direc-

tions Testimonial on

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Inside this issue:

Important Updates 1-2

Activities Calendar 3

Sport Events Calendar 4

When Behavior Effects

Your PRAS Points

5

Movie Rental Update 6

Message From ISU 7

New Directions 8-

IWP Positions 9-10

Weekly Movies

PRCF R ec. Activities

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Newsletter Date

8/12/2016

Volume 5, Issue 2

Weekly Weather

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST

DIMENSION

Saturday Night DOC Movie

Still reeling from the death of their young daughter, Ryan and Emily move their remaining daughter and their Uncle Mike from New York City to Palo Alto, Califor-

nia, where Ryan has a new job designing video games. As the family settles into their new home, they soon realize that something isn't quite right, and that some-one or something intends to use their grief for sinister pur-poses.

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HITCHCOCK

Sunday Night Movie

A love story about one of the most influ-ential filmmak-ers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and partner Alma Reville. The film takes place during the making of Hitchcock's seminal movie Psycho.

Flagging Course September 10th

$80.00 CD28 made payable to Todd Copper

If you are having a Money Order sent in make the money order out to Todd Copper

Send to the institution attn.: Mrs. Clig

All CD 28’s and money orders must be received by August 25th.

New Directions Northwest runs several Drug and Alcohol Programs,

including the Elkhorn Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Center (EADAC). EA-

DAC recently started a new program to encourage teamwork and leadership

through positive role-modeling. The new program is through the Boy Scouts

of America called Venturing, that teaches teamwork and leadership skills

through outdoor activities like camping. They have asked for some financial

support as it is difficult for them to raise funds. Their funds are already

strained by the cost of training materials, uniforms and other activities.

To Donate Please Make Your CD-28 Out to Venturing Acct #2460

Volume 5, Issue 2

Commissary News

State of Oregon Department of Corrections Commissary Date: August 10, 2016 To: All DOC Inmates From: Anita Nelson, Statewide Commissary Operations Manager Subject: Commissary News, Updates and Reminders

Price Change: We have recently been advised of a vendor size change for the Sweet Obsession Dark Choc-olate bar. The size will change from a 5.3oz. bar to a 3.5oz. bar. The price will remain the same.

New Items: Art Accessories: MESH ZIPPER BAG 12X16 Price: $5.58 STUDENT ART FOLIO 14X20X2 BLUE ONLY Price: $7.99

Discontinued Items: MP3 ARMBAND HOLDER W/PROTECTIVE COVER

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Schedule of Events

Tuesday and Thursday — Movie signup 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.

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1 Football @ 5:30 pm

2 3 Football @ 5:30 pm

4 5 6 Football @ 1 pm Cornhole ( Bean Bag Toss ) @ 8 :30 am

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11 12 13 Football @ 1 pm Cornhole ( Bean Bag Toss ) @ 8 :30 am

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18 19 20 Football @ 1 pm Horseshoes 8:30 am

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August 2016 Sports Schedule

Cornhole and Horseshoe tournament signup

is from 8:15 to 8:30 AM NO EXCEPTIONS Note: If you leave the game are and are called on, you

have 5 minutes to check in before you are disqualified.

If your PRAS Award is less than expected, one reason may be some kind of misconduct you received during the month. Based on ORS 291-077-0033, the Performance Recogni-tion and Award System (PRAS), you may receive less PRAS points than you expect if you have any kind of disciplinary report in the same month.

Daily Failures: You will not receive PRAS points for that day.

Program Failures: You will not receive PRAS points for that day and any days af-terwards.

Misconduct Reports: You will lose a portion of the PRAS points you already earned for the month of the write-up based upon the severity of your misconduct. You will lose from 10%-100% of your monthly points for each misconduct received.

When Behavior Affects Your PRAS Points

Behavioral Adjustment as follows

The department will record all inmate disciplinary sanction orders and adjust down-ward the inmate’s monthly performance points based on the level of misconduct as-signed to the disciplinary rule violation(s) by the corresponding inmate disciplinary grid(s) contained in the department’s rule on Prohibited Inmate Conduct and Pro-cessing Disciplinary Actions (OAR 291-105). For each disciplinary order sanctioning an inmate for a disciplinary rule violation, the department will deduct points from an inmate’s monthly performance points based on the level of misconduct as follows:

(A) Level 1 -- 100% Deducted.

(B) Level 2 -- 80% Deducted.

(C) Level 3 -- 65% Deducted.

(D) Level 4 -- 40% Deducted.

(E) Level 5 -- 20% Deducted.

(F) Level 6 -- 10% Deducted.

Deductions for behavioral adjustment will be made in the month in which the final disciplinary order is issued in the disciplinary case. Monthly performance points with behavioral adjustments will be calculated by taking the monthly performance points, subtracting for behavioral adjustments to determine the total monthly performance points.

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Movie Rental Update

There have been some recent issues related to the DVD rental program.

There will be no refunds of tickets for DVD rentals. The Administration Clerk will only substitute your rental for another disk if there is a problem. Please know that there will only be a limited selection to choose from. Common reasons people experience problems:

1. Not providing the proper MCN (Movie Checkout Number). 2. Not providing an Alternate MCN. 3. Late delivery. 4. The disk is damaged. 5. The disk has bean banned. 6. The disk is missing.

Please double check the MCN and always provide an alternate MCN. Please allow 1 hour for your rental delivery between 8-9 am and 5-6 pm. please allow for some exceptions such as dinning or count time running late. Try to be available at your housing unit for delivery. Using the most recent Unit Movie List will help prevent any other issues. The Administration Clerks are in place to deliver and pick up the rentals only. If you have questions about anything related to administration, please send an inmate communication to the proper channel. If you don’t know where to send your communication, there is a routing chart posted in your unit and in your intake pack-et. If you would like to know more about our current movie selections, the DVD cover art and information is located at the MPB in the library. Upon arrival at PRCF you signed the DVD Player Rental Agreement. This is what you agreed to.

DVD Player Rental Agreement

I, ________________________ have read and agree to the conditions set forth for the use of said DVD Player, re-mote, cords/cables batteries and any movie's that come with this Rental.

I will not lend or allow the DVD player, remote, batteries, power cord, or disc to be used by others. I will not misuse, abuse or damage the items I am renting. I will be responsible for the care for the Player, Remote and DVD’s so that others may have the opportunity to en-

joy the usage of the devices at a later time. I understand that if I do damage the equipment or that it is damaged while in my care, I may be held accountable

and may be asked to pay for damages.

My signature below indicates that I understand and agree to all the conditions listed above. Name (Signature) SID # Date

Volume 5, Issue 2

Message from ISU (Inmate Services Unit)

Questions & Answers from ISU (Inmate Services Unit)

RE: Visitor Applications

Q: Why does it take so long to process a visitor application/s for my family or friends?

A: There are a few reasons as to why processing times vary:

1. AIC is on INTAKE Status - visitor applications submitted while on Intake cannot be processed until the AIC reaches his/her home institution. To speed up the process, hold on to your applications until you reach your first housing institution.

2. The visitor application has missing or incorrect information - ALL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED on the application; FULL NAME (first, middle, and last names must be SPELLED CORRECTLY), DATE OF BIRTH AND A VALID ID NUMBER must be included to complete a background check.

3. Potential visitor is not from the United States - These visitors must provide their own background check from the country they are visiting from. They may contact a police agency or the Consulate representing the country they are from.

4. Potential visitor is a minor - In order to enter any ODOC facility ALL MINOR VISITORS must have a custodial consent form signed by the CUSTODIAL parent or LEGAL guardian and NOTARIZED on file. The ISU Technician will send this form to the parent or legal guardian once it has been determined the minor visitor is eligible for visiting.

5. Visitor is in “Deferred” status - If you receive a Deferred notice, review, sign, and return to the ISU office a soon as possible. We CANNOT approve the visitor without your permission. Holding onto or destroying this form will also slow down the process. If you do not return the deferred notice after the 3rd attempt, ISU will close the application to IN-Incomplete.

If you have further questions in regards to the visitor application process, please send your written communi-

cation forms to: Inmate Services Unit 2575 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97301

Here’s what a G.P. Committee member has to say My name is Scott Wheeler. I am 26 years old. I have been using drugs and alcohol since I was 11 years old. Ever since I

started using I have not done anything productive with my life. Over half of my life I have spent burning bridges. In my ad-

diction, not a day went by that I didn’t manipulate and lie to people around me.

When I wasn’t doing that, I was committing crimes. Really I’m quite lucky I didn’t get a much longer prison sentence

than I did. After I was arrested I called my mom. I told her I was going to prison and she was happy. I didn’t understand why

that was at first, but now I do.

I will say that I am quite fortunate that I did come to prison because now I have been given hope and opportunity. When I

was out on the streets, I thought the only way out of my addiction was death. I thought there was no way I would ever be able

to live a “normal” life. I now realize how wrong I was.

I have been in AIP for about two months now. I am glad I chose to participate in this program. So far in AIP I have

learned a lot of useful tools that I know will help me for the rest of my life. I have learned better communication skills, lead-

ership skills, and how to face my problems in a responsible way instead of running from them.

I am looking forward to taking the skills and tools I am learning in this program and making them an active part of my

everyday life in the greater community. My parents will have their son back. All four of my little brothers will be able to

look up to me as a role model, not because I have been to prison or because of the trouble I have caused; but they will be able

to look up to me for all the steps I have taken to better myself.

It’s not over yet. Even once I graduate this program, it won’t be over. Recovery is a life-

long struggle I will have to face each and every day. Thanks to the New Directions pro-

gram, I now have the tools and knowledge I need to overcome the challenges I face every

time I meet them.

Release date; 11-22-16

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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.

New Directions Northwest Submission

Do you want to get a jump start on your future?

Well…come join us at GP Outreach and learn what the AIP can do for you! It’s never too late to

sign up and never too late to plan for your future.

R&D Entry Tailor

Physical Plant is accepting applications for possible future work assignments.

Must have proven trade skills. Submit a complete application extra pages will be accepted, must have

trade skills listed below. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you have submitted a previous

application, you may submit an updated application.

Send all applications to Ms. Hysong.

To Qualify:

Minimum of 6-8 months before release date or entering treatment.

Must have DOC Counselor Approval (do not send communication to counselor about that)

GED or enrolled to complete GED

Clear Conduct – No Misconducts or Program Failures in the past 6 months.

Will check your overall behavior while in DOC Custody.

Areas to apply:

Carpenter

Cabinetmaker

Plumber

Mechanic

Painter

General Construction Skills

Electrical

Radio Repair

Welding

Physical Plant Job Openings

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R&D has a job opening for Entry Tailor Description: Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

1. Operates commercial sewing machines to repair clothing, blankets and other fabric type materials.

2. Sew inmate identification labels on clothing, bedding and other fabric type materials as instructed by Direct Supervisor.

3. Apply alterations to clothing. 4. Repair of clothing, blankets and other fabric materials utilizing sew techniques either by

use of sewing machine or by hand. 5. Other duties as assigned by Direct Supervisor.

Must have proven experience 6 months Clear Conduct Willingness to learn additional skills.

Send completed application (CD 1523) to Ms. Hysong

IWP Positions

COOK ASSISTANT

ASSIGNMENT: 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)

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 receive an added bonus from this company for which you will work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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.

ALL applicants will need to pass a security screening and interview's) before being considered for a position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

Address Applications to:

Mr. Murphy

WCCF Contact Center

Warner Creek Job Opportunity

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The Kitchen is looking for COOK ASSISTANT with minimum of 3 months of experience.

PRAS: 11 points

Skills associated with this position:

Apply food handling rules

Prepare food in large quantity

Clean, peel and slice fruits and vegetables

Maintain consistent quality

Operate food preparation equipment

Assist with meals preparation

Use basic mathematics

Work as a team member

Minimum Qualifications to apply:

Minimum of 3 months cook experience.

Good conduct record

Must take pride in his good workmanship

Attention to details and able to follow directions

If you have the skills and are interested, please fill out an application CD#1523 and submit it to Ms. Hysong.

Cook

The Kitchen is looking for COOKS with minimum of 6 months of experience.

PRAS: 13 points

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 vegetables

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

If you have the skills and are interested, please fill out an application CD#1523 and submit it to Ms. Hysong.

R&D (Receiving and Discharge) has a job opening for Entry Orderly.

Some of the duties includes: issuing clothing to adults in custody; inventory control; counting, weighing, or measuring materi-

als; addressing envelopes or packages; stocking clothing for segregation unit, cleaning and maintain sanitation levels at R&D

and any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

6 months of clear conduct

Willingness to learn additional skills.

9 PRAS pts

R&D Orderly

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Minimum Qualifications to apply:

Good conduct record

Prior experience is cooking in a commercial kitchen

Must take pride in his good workmanship

Attention to detail and able to follow instructions

The Barber Shop is looking for a barber. If you have the skills and are interested, please fill out a

CD#1523 and submit it to Ms. Hysong.

Barber Job Opening

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