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Newsletter Submission 11/25/2015

Powder River Weekly Bulletin Friday – November 20, 2015

WEATHER FORECAST

WEEKLY MOVIE – 11/21/15

THE JUDGE Warner Bros.

Rating: R

Runtime: 142 min

Release Year: 2014

Director: David Dobkin

Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. plays an urban lawyer who heads back to his rural home when his father, a judge, is implicated as a murder suspect in this comedy-drama from Warner Bros. Vera Farmiga, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Billy Bob Thornton head up the rest of the starring cast. Author: Jeremy Wheeler

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, Billy Bob Thornton, Leighton Meester

November 2015

Nov. 19th Nov. 20th Nov. 21st Nov. 22nd Nov. 23rd Nov. 24th Nov. 25th

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Plenty of Sun

Cloudy with Sun

Cold with Snow

Snow showers possible

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26F/6F 26F/5F 27F/8F 43F/24F 40F/20F 41F/17F 41F/14F

Sunny but chilly

Sunny and Cold

Cold but sunny Partly Sunny Cloudy to

Partly Sunny Sun with

some Clouds Cloudy

Newsletter Submission 11/25/2015 Do you want to get a jump-start on your future? The best way I can describe it is a group of men who are burnt out on lying to themselves. It’s time to get real about the nature of addiction and the incredible destruction it causes in our lives, and the lives of those most dear to us. If you are just here for the time cut, come on over too. Something tells me that you’ll leave with more than just a couple extra months of freedom.

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.

I am 23 years old and this is my second time doing treatment. Despite all the effort my sponsors and I put into me staying sober the first time, I was 21, stubborn and unwilling to change. Looking back to see if I learned something about myself, if anything, is that now I actually recognize that I have a problem with addiction that started off with alcohol and marijuana. This doesn’t mean that there has to be a second time for you newcomers, or a third time for me. What makes me so sure? Well for one, coming to prison saved my life, having a heavy heroin addiction; it deteriorated my perception of reality, easily making me give up any and all hope of having a healthy and productive life. I was constantly chain-smoking, binge drinking, and doing all the drugs I could get my hands on to fight the feelings of my loneliness, hopelessness, and despair. The next reason is that being in this program and using the tools, I’ve found that plenty of my aptitudes were going unnoticed, until I began to be challenged by my peers and counselor to dig deep and demonstrate (to myself) what I am capable of accomplishing. Thus, giving me the confidence to actually have bigger and better aspirations in life, not only by being sober but by uncovering the emotional burdens that have been weighing down my self-esteem. Finally, the most important part of the program, in my opinion, is building a support system upon release. When we get closer to the gate we are encouraged to construct a healthy network of responsible and pro-social individuals, to help me stay sober and keep me on track to complete the goals I set for myself, like continuing my education, setting healthy boundaries with the people I would associate with in my addiction, and getting a job to support myself so I have a place to call my own. The program works and my inspiration are all the people that work it.

Irvin Rojas

Release Date: 02.23.2016


PRCF Medical Services

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday: 6:30am until 8:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 6:30am until 5:00pm

Inmate Access to Medical Services (MS) at PRCF

• You are prohibited from dropping by MS. • If you need to be seen or have a medical, dental or optical question you are required to call ahead. You will speak to

one of the MS staff members to make an appointment to be seen immediately, or you will be scheduled for a call out. Do not send a kyte, please call.

• If an urgent issue arises, (when you are unable to call yourself) you need to report this to your officer, he will alert MS staff, prior to your arrival at the medical clinic.

• If a medical emergency happens on your unit, the unit officer must be notified immediately so that appropriate action is initiated.

Powder River Correctional Facility

Medical Services


When picking up Pastries or Activity tickets, AIC’s will need to line up outside next to control and enter one-by-one to pick up their items. This process is one-in-one-out, to help ensure it continues to run smoothly. If for whatever reason you do not make it to pick up your tickets then you will have to wait until the following week no exceptions. If you miss your pastries then you will forfeit your purchase no exceptions.

Also! Pastries will be from now on only be available for pick-up between 3:15pm to 3:45pm on Wednesdays unless otherwise announced.

Activity tickets will be available for pick-up between 3:15pm to 3:45pm on Fridays unless otherwise announced.

Thank you, ~Activities~

Mail & Activity Tickets: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday next Thursday the admin offices will be closed the following day so there will NOT be any mail or activity tickets Friday the 27th. Thanks.

Ristrictions will be lifted on Thursday for the thanksgiving Holiday

Newsletter Submission 11/25/2015 The Statewide Photo Shop is in the process of being moved from SRCI to North West Commissary in Salem Oregon. During this transition we will still be processing your photos, but we ask that you be patient with us when it comes to getting your photos back. We do expect some delays in the beginning and we are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you. We ask that if you have purchased photo tickets before September 15th 2015 that you use them before December 31st 2015. Due to moving data to the new system, your ticket information may get lost. No credits will be issued. We look forward to doing business with you. Thank you for your time in this matter.

Statewide Photo Shop Effective immediately, any slot on the sign-up sheet that has been crossed out will be considered unavailable. If you do cross out your name, please initial next to it so there is no confusion as to who crossed it out. Also: the reservation sheet should be properly filled out consisting of, Sid#,

Unit/Bunk, and Name.

You will only be allowed to sign up for one time slot per day on Saturdays and Sundays, not A.M. and P.M., to ensure equal viewing opportunities for all. If you receive a conduct order or any electronic restrictions you forfeit your purchase.


Now Hiring in the Physical Plant:

Physical Plant is accepting applications for future work assignments. Experience is helpful to have. 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 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 Painter Plumber Cabinetmaker Electrical Mechanic

General Construction Skills Radio Repair Welding

The Barber Shop is looking for a Braider. If you have the skills and are interested, please fill out a CD#1523 and submit it to Ms. Hysong.


Admin Clerk Opening Admin is currently seeking a clerk to assist with activities committee. Must have a good conduct history, G.E.D., More then one year until release and or entering into the AIP program. Please send a application to MS. Hysong if you are interested.

IWP Cordinator

R&D Tailor Wanted: R&D is looking for a Tailor. Candidates must submit an application to Ms. Hysong. Preferably candidates with a good attitude, GED, knowledge in Excel and Word, and a minimum of 6 months prior to release and/or entry into the AIP program. State issued boot socks, boots and gloves are to be used for work only. Anyone found in violation will be held accountable. We will no longer allow AIC’s to hand in their movie tickets orders when they come in to pick up their activity tickets on Fridays. Must plan ahead and have all movie orders in the box by 3:00p.m. The box is located in the multi-building. Thanks.

Newsletter Submission 11/25/2015 Powder River is now having games/tournaments every Saturday morning in the multi-building at 8:15a.m. Be on the lookout for the flyers that are posted on each unit in the mud-rooms saying what kind of game/tournament is being played. 1st place winners will win 3 activity tickets, 2nd place will win 2 activity tickets. It is that time of the year when the temperatures are getting colder. This is when we need to change behaviors on helping to keep everyone warm and comfortable, and reduce heating costs.

• Keep doors closed and not propped open • Close windows • Keep the breezeway doors closed. • Hold peers accountable to do the same.

These simple tasks can help to keep everyone comfortable and help save money we can use for better things.

SRCI Commissary will not be processing/distributing commissary orders on the week of November 23 – 27 due to the three day work week, except for PRCF. PRCF will have double spending limits for the week of November 16 – 20 with the distribution for this double spending for PRCF on November 24. Therefore, there will be no commissary to distribute due to the shutdown on 12/1/2015.

Fire Season 2015 Ended All fire crew issued items (clothing, gloves, boots, etc.) must be returned. Anyone in possession of fire crew items will be held accountable. Reminder: When attending T25 class, please wear appropriate clothing (no long johns, hats, gloves, etc.). Please refer to Inmate Handbook “Personal Appearance/Dress Code”. If you are late to or do not cancel your scheduled Call Out to T25 class, that will be considered an Unauthorized Area. All AIC’s are to sleep correctly in their bunks with head to the board. As winter is upon us there is to be no snow sculptures or snowman.


State of Oregon Department of Corrections Commissary

Date: November 03, 2015 To: All DOC Inmates From: Anita Nelson, Statewide Commissary Operations Manager Subject: Holiday Spending Period and Items Commissary Holiday News: It’s that time of year again! The holiday spending period begins Monday, November 30, 2015, and ends on Friday, January 1, 2016. As we all know, “holiday” means something different to everyone so we have taken the most requested items, from the suggestions you have sent in, and created this year’s holiday list. Below are the holiday items for General Population. Special Housing will have a separate, modified list with items and quantity limitations established by security. Jolly Rancher Watermelon Drink Mix 6ct. Jolly Rancher Cherry Drink Mix 6ct. Nestle Coffee-Mate French Vanilla 15oz. K Celestial Dirty Chai Tea (20 count) K Hot Pepper Cheese Sticks 4 oz. Old Fashioned Parmesan Cheese 3 oz. Mozzarella Cheese Sticks 4 oz. Velveeta Cheese Jalapeno Squeeze Bottle 16 oz. Velveeta Cheese Sharp Cheddar Squeeze Bottle 16 oz. Legendary Meats Snacks Spicy Jalapeno Beef Sausage 5 oz. O'Brian's Cheddar Summer Sausage 12 oz. Oscar Meyer Bacon Bits Real Recipe 3 oz. FC Smoked Clams 3 oz. FC Mackerel Fillet 12 oz. K Chicken Of The Sea Tilapia with Teriyaki Sesame Sauce 3 oz. K Geisha Smoked Oysters 3.53 oz. Brushy Creek Beef Stew 11.25 oz. Brushy Creek Chili Hot with Beans 11.25 oz. Idahoan Mashed Potatoes Buttery Homestyle 4 oz. K Star Spanish Ripe Olives Medium Pitted 2.5 oz. Libby's Cut Green Beans 13 oz. Libby's Whole Kernel Sweet Corn 13 oz. Huy Fong Sriracha Chili Sauce 17 oz. K San Miguel Salsa Verde 7 oz. Kellogg’s Fruit Loops12.2 oz. K General Mills Granola Bar Lucky Charms 1.7oz. Herr's Deep Dish Pizza Cheese Curls 7 oz. K Nature Valley Strawberry Yogurt Bar 1.2 oz. Checker Raspberry Shortbread Cookie 8 oz. K Lance Chocolate Mint Cookie Sandwich 10.3 oz. K Hometown Cherry Sours candy 4.5 oz. Old Fashioned Assorted Lemonade Hard candy 10 oz. Zachary Bridge Mix 5 oz. Zachary Chocolate Covered Cherries 6 oz. Zachary Double Dipped Peanuts 5 oz. Old Spice Bar Soap Swagger 5 oz. VO5 3 in 1 Ocean Surge 12.5 oz. Single Holiday Card Holiday Card 12 Pack Commissary will also have a Clear Tunes HG-503A handheld game available to Incentive Level 3 AIC’s. This item is a limited quantity item and may be purchased on the Kiosk under the incentive items form after 3:00 PM November 30, 2015, while supplies last.


Toilet Paper & Soap Issuance The normal days that toilet paper is issued in each unit are Tuesday and Saturday after the evening meal. These times are

also the designated times for AIC’s to attain the soap bars being issued.

REMINDER DVD Player & Movie Rentals

Please adhere to the DVD Player & Movie Rental Agreement. DVD player with movie(s) must be returned to the Officer’s Station no later than 8:00am and by 5:00pm. Failure to do so may result in loss of rental privileges.

Flag Area

Adults in custody are not allowed to workout, i.e. do pushups/burpees in the area in front of control near the flagpole.

Discarding Old Shoes When throwing away old shoes, please take them to R&D so that they may be recycled. Old shoes are shredded and the rubber is used on surfaces such as basketball courts and running tracks.

When getting rid of any items of value that you don’t want anymore, you need to dispose of them by going through R&D.

SOAP


Kate Brown, Governor

Department of Corrections

Operations Division 2575 Center Street NE Salem, OR 97301-4667

Date: October 26, 2015 To: All Adults in Custody From: Michael Gower, Assistant Director for the Operations Division Subject: Telmate and Access Corrections Help Requests / Electronic Kytes Electronic Help Requests for Telmate and Access Corrections Issues By now, most of you have experience using a variety of electronic forms using the Telmate Stations. In April 2015, we piloted an electronic communication (kyte) program at CCCF, OSP, and WCCF. Beginning November 2, 2015, this feature will be expanded to all locations statewide. Electronic kytes will replace paper kytes for issues or questions regarding Telmate or Access Corrections. Instead of submitting a paper kyte to Telmate@CDC, you will log in to the Telmate kiosk and submit an electronic kyte. There will be two options: Telmate Issues/Questions and Access Corrections Issues/Questions. These electronic kytes will be under Help, a new category within Inmate Requests. Please do not use these electronic help requests to address other unrelated issues. Since implementation of electronic help requests, response times have been cut drastically. It is our hope that we can provide quicker response times, thereby resolving any barrier issues so that you can connect with friends and family. Electronically submitting kytes will also significantly reduce paper use and increase efficiency. Updated Q & As will be sent out for posting soon and will have more information regarding the Mp3/4 program and Telmate. Access to Electronic Kytes We realize that paper kytes will still be necessary in some situations such as the following:

• PIN issues • Issues logging in to Telmate Station / VIP Kiosk • If you are housed in an area without access to a Telmate Station / VIP Kiosk, you will

continue to use paper forms. Kytes should be addressed to Telmate@CDC.

Contact For questions about electronic help requests, you may send a communication (paper or electronic) to Telmate@CDC / B. Elisara. Ms. B. Elisara is the ODOC contact for both Access Corrections and Telmate. Friends and family may contact Telmate customer service at 1-866-516-0115.


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This Holiday Season we are doing an institution-wide drive to collect funds for hygiene items and essentials to donate to youth in Baker County. Inmates will do this by donating funds via CD-28. Any amount big or small will be used for a good cause and be appreciated. A.I.P. will assemble the Gift Bags and deliver them. All Adults-In-Custody (A.I.C) at Powder River Correctional Facility will be recognized as the donors of these gift bags. TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg iitteemmss wwiillll bbee ppuurrcchhaasseedd ffrroomm tthhee ggrreeaatteerr ccoommmmuunniittyy wwiitthh tthhee ddoonnaatteedd ffuunnddss::

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Soap Bars

Socks, Gloves, and Stocking Hat

Candy Items Please join us in giving to these youth in need! All donations matter! You CAN make a DIFFERENCE to YOUTH in need during this Holiday Season!

Make all CD-28’s payable to: Activities Acct #2460 Purpose: Gift Bag Give-Back

PLEASE HELP AND GIVE BACK TO YOUTH IN NEED!

This donation drive will be taking place until 11-26-2015

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