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Date: July 24, 2015 To: All DOC Inmates From: Anita Nelson, Statewide Commissary Operations Manager Commissary Reminders Please do not order shoes from the catalog that say coming soon these shoes are not available. You will be notified when the shoes become available. Please utilize the shoe list that is posted weekly with the updated shoes and sizes available. Please write legibly and include your full name, SID number and institution when submitting a communication or suggestion form to Commissary. Do not submit suggestions that would be in violation of the rules of Prohibited Inmate Conduct as this could result in disciplinary actions. If you have soda coupons and are transferred to a different facility, to request a refund to your account you will need to send an inmate communication with the soda coupons and sales receipt to the institution you purchased them from within thirty days of your transfer. Exchanges will no longer be accepted at the commissary window.

BIG CHANGES AT THE LEGAL LIBRARY!

Please welcome our newest member. Mr. Robert Silver has accepted the position of Legal

Assistant. We have posted a job

announcement in the units to

fill the now open Legal Clerk position.

Applications are available through Mrs. Wilks--Programs, and are to be turned in to Mr. Sanetel--IWP

by August 5th. Interviews will take place

on the 10th.

Please read the entire announcement for position details.

The Legal Library will have

Modified Hours August 7, 12-13, & 20th.

See the sign on the Legal Library door for details when posted.

******************************** PROPOSED RULES:

291-013: Planned Use of Force and Use of Security Equipment by DOC Employees

• These rule revisions are necessary to remove references to DOC policies, which are internal management directives applicable to DOC staff; provide clarification for the planned use of force for inmates identified with serious mental health treatment needs; and set time limits on the use of the restraint chair.

• Temporarily adopted 7/9/15 291-016: Possession and Storage of

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Personal Handguns for Authorized Staff at DOC Facilities

• These amendments are necessary to implement 2015 legislation (HB 2424) which allows employees of the Department of Corrections, Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, and Oregon Corrections Enterprises to possess and store a personal handgun and ammunition at facilities that are owned or occupied by the department.

• Temporarily adopted 7/1/15 291-022: Use of Force by Parole and Probation Officers

• These rule revisions are necessary to remove references to DOC policies, which are internal management directives applicable to DOC staff.

• Temporarily adopted 7/9/15 The last day to submit comments is September 15, 2015. HOW TO COMMENT: Written comments can be submitted to the Rules Coordinator, DOC, 2575 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4667. PERMANENT RULES None, DOC rules are available for review in the inmate legal library. ****************************************

Ananda Marga (The Path of Bliss) - We’re Moving -

Meditation and Yoga Non-denominational: open to all

faith traditions, atheists and agnostics alike.

Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Predictions for August 2015 1st-3rd. Unsettled weather. 4th-7th. Mostly fair period. Warm-to-hot temperatures. 8th-11th. Showery skies. 12th-15th. Fair skies, but then turning rather unsettled. 16th-19th. Pleasant weather. 20th-23rd. Fair weather, followed by clouds, a few widely scattered showers. 24th-27th. Fair, then becoming unsettled. 28th-31st. Fair skies return.

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Sadhana and Yoga practices: Meditation, yoga postures and healthy living principles to focus the mind on the inner stillness, tapping the ocean of wisdom and bliss.

• “You are never alone or helpless - the force that guides the stars guides you too” Shri Shri Anandamurti

Now every Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:30 am - Except no class on the 4th Tuesday of the month

ROAD TO SUCCESS Submitted By: Ms.Coffman Mission Statement: Increasing successful offender transition into the community by providing quality programming and services. The Road to Success program is in place to help inmates with six months or less to prepare for their release. It consists of five classes: 1) Employment, 2) Working Effectively with your Parole Officer, 3) Your Family and Your Release, 4) Money Management 5) Tenant Education. When you sign up for the “Road To Success” classes, you may take advantage of any of the classes that will help you upon re-entry. This curriculum will work in conjunction with the inmate’s current programs and additional courses they may already be enrolled in. Inmates will also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with transition staff to set up an individual transition plan for release. We work on such issues as tenant education, medical resources, employment, community, etc. If you participate in all five classes you can request to move to Unit 5. You’ll automatically be scheduled for a RTOS assessment when you are six months or less from your release date.

Letters Of Incarceration If you are in need of a letter of

incarceration for any reason, you must now KYTE records. The Transition Coordinator will not handle these requests anymore.

Credit Reports And Project Clean Slate At this time the Credit check and Project

Clean Slate sites are unavailable, we are currently trying to fix the problem so that you can access these resources.

2 Week Packets When you are less than 2 weeks to

release, you may stop by to get your food stamp benefit packet, telephone and

prescription discount forms. Please note you can complete the food stamp application at the DHS office on an automated system which may save you time.

We would like to extend Special Congratulations to the following “Super Stars” who completed the entire “Road to Success” curriculum! Phillip Young Scott Chumbley Michael Hawkins David Worden Mathew Timmons Allen Apo James Beaudion Jason Henry Nicolis Carter Joseph Davey Kristofer Geiger Dennis Hanks Aaron Dobroth Jacob Kreder Darrell Hughs Timothy Banks Mark Olson Sean Robello Tony Felipe Cimmeron Tufti Jose Gonzalez-Acosta Daniel Kenefick

How Can The Transition Resource Office Help You? Are you within 120 days of Release? Do you have transition needs such as housing, employment, or food stamps? If so, we’re here to help you. During open office hours, one can come into our office and work one-on-one with transition staff to set up their transition needs. You can work on a release plan, pick up an Oregon food stamps application, browse for jobs at the KIOSK, get a credit report, apply for project clean slate, and call the DMV office or handle various other transition related issues. Just come into our office located next in classroom 1 during open office hours (posted on our door) when 120 days or less from release. Open Office Hours: Units 1 & 2 – Tuesday……..12:30PM – 1:30PM Units 3, 4 & 6 – Tuesday….1:30PM – 3:00PM Unit 7 – Wednesday……….12:30PM – 1:45PM Unit 8 – Wednesday……….1:45PM – 3:00PM (3)

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR From: Colette S. Peters, Director & Kim Brockamp, Deputy Director SUMMER SAFETY___________

Summer is here and with it comes the potential for more time outdoors, more activities, and more visits from friends and loved ones.

We encourage families to play an active role in your lives during incarceration. Family support is important. When you remain connected, you will be better prepared and motivated to return home and make positive changes. It is also our responsibility to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of our staff, communities, and facility visitors.

We are tirelessly committed to security at each of our facilities. It is for security reasons that visitors are not allowed to bring any personal items, gifts, illegal contraband, weapons, or cell phones into the facility. Attempting to pass any unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is prohibited and will result in immediate consequences. It may also result in indefinite suspension of visiting privileges for you and your visitor.

Another illegal activity worthy of mentioning, given recent incidents in Oregon and across the country, is escaping. We know most of you understand the importance of (4)

serving your time entirely. We also know some of you may be tempted to leave before being released. Please remember, if you make this poor decision, you will most certainly receive additional convictions. This will add more time to your sentence. The last five individuals who escaped averaged 17 months of additional time.

While we understand some of these rules may be difficult for you and your visitors, it is our responsibility to keep you, our staff, and visitors safe. These strict safety procedures are very important and are just one of the many ways we maintain a safe and secure environment.

Please safely enjoy the extra opportunities that the summer brings.

“Who is God? Is Jesus real, and does someone born over 2,000 years ago have any relevance to my life? How do I talk to God?” Are these questions you have ever thought about or wanted to know more about? Then ALPHA is for you. ALPHA is a no-pressure, fun and informative course. It’s a place to share Your thoughts and opinions without judgment or harassment. ALPHA is for people from all backgrounds, religions, and viewpoints to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and much, much more. We meet Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in classroom 2, and you can jump into Alpha anytime. We invite you to come and explore and discover with us.

New NA meeting added to the Schedule!

There will now be another General Population Narcotics Anonymous meeting. You can now attend the

1st Friday of the month or 3rd Saturday of the month. Kyte Program Services to be added to the call out.

The Library has added a new book. An Inmate generously donated: "THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO ANGER MANAGEMENT". Staff donated: "THE ART OF START" A book on starting a business. If you would like to read it, or any other books in the general library catalog, fill out a green request slip and give it to your unit library clerk or drop it into the book drop in the dining hall.

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M EDICAL CALL OUTS: ALWAYS Show up and be on time for your medical call out. I f you fail to show or are late to your medical call out, you will be subject to progressive discipline. Check your Call Outs every day. This warning includes any other Department Call Outs also.

F u n c h a l e n g e HOW MANY WORDS CAN YOU MAKE BY ONLY USING LETTERS FROM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE? (THE ONLY "RULE" You can't make a word plural by JUST ADDING AN "S" like: Dump - Dumps) SENTENCE: Baxter likes playing outside. ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

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