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Smoke Signals Dear Tribal members, Again we are faced with the duty of electing members of the Tribal Council. Voting is a privilege we have that comes with responsibilities: Educating ourselves to the phi losophy of each candidate. Selecting those, who most closely mirror our own values and ideals. Researching the past voting records of the incumbents to see if when elected, they stayed true to their campaign platform, or when elected did they completely change their views. This year, as in the past, we are for tunate to have so many candidates of high moral standards in integrity. The bar has been set by our past and present Councils. Being elected to the Tribal Council is no cake walk. Integrity, self-re: spect, compassion, honesty and self lessness are all necessary attributes for successful Council members. Candidates realize that becoming a Council member is not an eight-hour job. Sacrifices must be made. Their personal life becomes a fish-bowl open to criticism from all. We have incumbents running for re-election who have demonstrated in the past years the high quality we demand in our Council persons. Their knowledge of procedures and their voting records speak volumes for their truthfulness and integrity. I'm hoping that this year all the can didates will take a stance on Tribal is sues. I will not vote for anyone who doesn't know where hisher sentiments lie or is afraid to voice hisher opinion. I may not agree with you but I will respect the fact that you did the re search and educated yourself enough on the issues to form an opinion. Good luck to all the candidates and please remember that you will be rep resenting all of us. Let's not turn this election into a family feud. Thank you for your time, JA. Abbott Roll 66 DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Thurs., July 20 AUGUST 1 Fit, Aug. 4 AUGUST 15 Dear family and friends, Thank you to all the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community thank you so much for the floral arrangements, use of the Community Center, Travis Benoist at the funeral services and all of the thoughts and prayers. The family of Helen Bauer Dear friends and family, A big 'thank you' to everyone who helped make it possible for me to be come the "First Time Homeowner" of my beautiful, brand-new home in Sheridan. First of all, a thanks goes out to the Tribal Council and to Bryan Langley of Tribal Housing for making the Tribes' Homeowner program avail able to the membership. Then a very special thank you to my mom, Val Grout, who came through big time when I fell a little short. A big thanks also goes out to the best friends a person could wish for the friends who helped me move into my new home: Phil Adams, Bob McElderry, Kevin Mueller, and April Howren; a thank you to Margo Mer rier for the wonderful meal you cooked and delivered to the moving crew; and thank you to Crystal and Rodney for helping me to unpack all the boxes. As always, a thanks to my children Chris and Linda Dizick, Tina Dizick, Sonja and Kerrina. I prayed for good weather for the move, "please God, no rain." And it was clear and bright so hot that it took every one of us to complete the two day move. We nearly melted. Thank you God. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Sharon Grout Roll 1163 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 Fax: (503) 879-2173 JUSTIN PHILLIPS - 879-2190 BRENT MERRILL - 879-2321 KIM MUELLER - 879-2264 TERESA HENRY - 879-2254 SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, is published twice a month. We have an Editorial Policy to encourage input from readers about stories printed in SMOKE SIGNALS and other Tribal issues. However, all letters must be received at the newspaper office with author's signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. SMOKE SIGNALS ELECTION EDITORIAL POLICY In order to ensure a balanced election campaign and fairness to all candidates, the SMOKE SIGNALS 2000 Tribal Council Election Editorial Policy for letters to the editor will be as follows: Subject to existing editorial policies regarding libel, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated facts, 1. Letters in support of candidates will be published in regular editions of SMOKE SIGNALS. 2. Statements from candidates will be published in a special election edition of SMOKE SIGNALS (published July 1, 2000). 3. Letters to the editor from candidates will not be published during the time period from nominations to the conclusion of the Tribal Council Election. 4. Feature articles and spotlights involving candidates will be suspended during the time period from nominations to the conclusion of the Tribal Council Election. This policy is intended to ensure an equal forum for all candidates. Funeral volunteers needed in kitchen A list of volunteers is being compiled for anyone wishing to help with prepa ration and clean up for meals served after funerals held at the Grand Ronde Community Center. Please call Ruth Rickard at (503) 971-1315 and leave your name and telephone number. Thank you. I? Emma Summerlin Tribal member Emma M. "Riggs" Summerlin, 81, a former Grand Ronde resident, died June 8 in Lacey, WA. She was born June 28, 1918 in Grand Ronde to Andrew and Amanda "Jefferies" Riggs. Emma worked in the shipyards during World War II, then moved to Salem in the 1940s and to Washington state in the early 1970s. She worked for Blue Lake Cannery and was also a professional housekeeper. She was a member of St. Michael's Church in Grand Ronde. Survivors include a son, Dwight of Lacey, WA; a daughter, Ann Ritchey, also of Lacey; a sister, Wilmadene Butler of Monmouth; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Tyrone Ritchey. Services were held Tuesday, June 13 at St. Michael's Church with burial in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home. . " " s y N . V -V ? Marion Forster Marion Lucille Forster, 82, a former Grand Ronde resident, passed away on June 26 in Salem. She was born Dec. 5, 1917 in Grand Ronde to parents Julius and Gertrude Mercier. Marion attended elementary school in Grand Ronde and then attended Chemawa Indian School and studied hairdressing. In 1937 she married Frank Forster. They lived in Sweet Home after their marriage un til 1945 when they moved to Bend. In 1985 they moved to Rickreall, and after Frank's death in 1988, she moved to Sa lem next door to her daughter. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and on the Tribe's Enrollment Committee. Her hobbies included being a housewife all of her life and she enjoyed reading, Tribal Elders activities, Enrollment Committee and reminiscing about her early days in Grand Ronde. Marion was especially close to her aunts, including Ila Dowd who resides in Grand Ronde. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Hanson of Salem; sisters Nadine McNutt of Salem and Norma Lewis of Keizer; two grandchildren, Shelley and Rhonda Hanson; and a great-grandchild Kayla Leno. Sisters deceased are Dorothy Forster and Barbara Thomas. The family would like to thank Sheila Herber, Elaine Moore, Barbara Lake, Candy and Jess Robertson, and Tom and Kathy Bland for their help with the food after the ser vice and clean up. We would also like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers during our time of loss. Wayne, Sharon, Shelley, Rhonda and Kayla i jt St ifwrv :. W Y ; ' I r A memory from the past: Marion (right), Frank and daughter Sharon. Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin PhiUips 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: GRAND RONDE ROLL :
