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JANUARY 15, 2000 3 pal PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 Fax: (503) 879-2173 TRACY DUGAN Public Information, Director Smoke Signals, Editor 879-2254 tracy.dugangrandronde.org KIM MUELLER Graphics and Design 879-2264 kim.muellergrandronde.org BRENT MERRILL Staff Writer 879-2321 brent.merrillgrandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS Program Support 879-2190 justin.phillipsgrandronde.org Members of: Native American Journalist Association Society of News Design Associated Press QiD & snd DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Thurs.,Jan.20 FEBRUARY 1 Frl.,Feb.4 FEBRUARY 15 Fit, Feb. 18 MARCH 1 Fri., March 3 MARCH 15 Mon., March 20 APRIL 1 Wed., April 5 APRIL 15 Thurs., April 20 MAY1 Frl.,May5 MAY 15 Frl.,Mayl9 JUNE1 Mon., June 5 JUNE 15 Tues., June 20 JULY1 Wed., July 5 JULY 15 Thurs., July 20 AUGUST 1 FrL, August 4 AUGUST 15 Mon., August 21 SEPTEMBER 1 Tues., Sept. 5 SEPTEMBER 15 Wed., Sept. 20 OCTOBER 1 Thurs., Oct. 5 OCTOBER 15 Frl.,0ct.r20 NOVEMBER 1 Fri., Nov. 3 NOVEMBER 15 Fri., Nov. 17 DECEMBER 1 Tues., Dec. 5 DECEMBER 15 Wed., Dec. 20 JANUARY 1 D Submissions must reach the Public Information Office by the deadline dates listed. Please let us know ahead of time If you will be sending a submis sion so we can reserve a spot In the layout of the paper. D It is very helpful if you e-mail or supply your submission on disk (include file name and program used). B Smoke Signals format: All copy and headlines in upper and lower case, and double space after punctuation. $ Printed on recycled paper. A note on Letters to the Editor: In recent months, Smoke Signals has received many letters from tribal members voicing opinions on current tribal events and program services. Though many of these letters contain no personal attacks or libelous statements about specific people, we have been unable to print some, because the opinions expressed in the letters were based on incorrect facts. Before submitting your letter, find out all you can about the issue you wish to comment on. If you have a serious concern, talk to Tribal Council or the program managers involved with the issue. Staff and Council are here to answer your questions and listen. We welcome and encourage letters from tribal members. The purpose of Letters to the Editor is to help make other tribal members aware of specific concerns within the organization. In upcoming months, we will be revising our Editorial Policy to include more specific guidelines regarding Letters to the Editor. items as (b lEte Dear Editor: I am writing in response to J. Ken Gregg's letter. I disagree with his statement about keeping Tribal Council from intervening with casino employment matters. I believe the Tribal Council should be involved in the "day to day" operations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The Council needs to intervene when there are griev ances that cannot be resolved. (We need Council to oversee what is go ing on.) I believe there needs to be changes, and hope the Council will make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally in casino employment. Delores J. Knight Roll 340 Dear Editor: As an Elder of the Tribe, I am ex tremely grateful for all the unselfish hours that Ken Gregg has put into projects, attending meetings, giving advise. He is an unselfish and sin cere tribal member. I personally would like to thank him. Peachie Hamm Roll 605 Thank you Thanks you so much to all the car ing and concerned persons who took care of me before, during, and after my trip to the hospital: the doctor and his team; our priest, Father Ray; my kids; and friends and relatives. Thanks for the prayers and flowers, and I cannot forget the ambulance persons. Thank you all! Verna Larsen Special thank you Hugs to all our beloved Elders! I will be forever grateful to you for the wonderful recognition ceremony given to me at the Elders' Christmas dinner on December 17. And what a pleasant and heartwarming surprise it was. You all proved how well you can keep a secret. Many thanks again for the gifts presented that night: the lovely beaded necklace made especially for me, the fragrant bouquet of red roses, and most of all the gift from all of you your honor and respect. I also want to thank the Tribal Council secretary, Lauri Smith, who worked with the Elders and made sure that I wasn't on travel status the week of this surprise. Thanks also to my family for making sure I arrived at the party that night. It's the first time they were all able to keep a secret! I will ways treasure these memorable gifts. Kathryn Harrison ftfr Lowuj Memory Tribal member Mark Cook passes away On December 8, 1999, tribal member Mark Cook died in his home after a year and a half battle with cancer. Mark was born to Howard and Ivanetta Cook (died October 8, 1999) in McMinnville on December 27, 1949. He was a twin. Mark graduated from Brookings Har bor in 1969 and served in Vietnam in 1971. Mark returned home to Brookings serving his country and he worked for South Coast Lumber. In the late 1980s, Mark moved home to Grand Ronde. Mark was an avid hunter. He enjoyed many hunts with Greg Leno and his nephew Tommy Misfeldt. He was active on the Timber and Pow-Wow committees. Mark became the Chairman of the first Grand Ronde contest Pow-Wow in 1997. Mark was very proud of the success of the Pow-wow and the committee. He also enjoyed carrying the flags during Grand Entry at Pow-Wow. Mark worked for the Tribe in the Wellness Program as the van driver for the tribal Elders. He loved all the Elders and the trips to visit other tribes. Mark also worked for Mike Larsen in the tribal facili ties department before transferring to the casino. Of his job at the casino, Mark said "this is the best job I've ever had." He loved his Spirit Mountain family, he was proud of the casino. Mark married Tammy Galligher in March of 1993. Tammy is the Guest Services Manager at the casino. Mark and Tammy, with their son, Anthony lived in Willamina. Anthony attends the tribal pre-school Twah Sunchako. Mark is survived by brothers Tom Misfeldt, Lynn Cook, Pat Cook and Mike (twin) Cook; and one sister, Pam Smith. Mark had two godchildren Ja son Cook and Kiana Leno. Tammy and Anthony would like to thank Mary Smith of Hospice, Bonnie, Darlene, and Jill for the visits, sup port and kindness showed to Mark' during his illness. He loved each of you very much. Love to Renee (NeNe) Gordan, Pat and Mike Cook for laughing, crying and loving Marky in his final hours. Thanks to all the ca sino and tribal staff, tribal members and friends for the flowers, cards and visits during this difficult time. Thank you to Father Ray for the wonderful service. We appreciated the color guards and their salute to Mark. Thank you to the Grand Ronde Veterans and the N.W. Association of Native American Veterans. To Eagle Beak drummers and those who joined the drum to honor Mark, thanks for "Soldier Boy." It was one of Mark's favorite songs. Joanne, the poem was beautiful. The family of Mark Cook would like to acknowledge Val Grout, Ed Larsen, Reyn Leno, June Sell- Sherer, Butch LaBonte, Bob Haller, Bob Mercier and Ed Pearsall of the Tribal Council for your presence at Mark's ser vices and the beautiful flowers. To the kitchen volunteers, Val's family, Tuff, Jim, Nelda, Julie and Mike Little, Claudia and your fry bread, every one who brought a dish, and the Royalty that assisted with the serving. All of you brightened our sad day. Thank you. fffi ( am r , 1 n ' . it f "4 V I t V ' u i
