2 MARCH 1, 2001
Smoke Signals
Dear Editor,
Thank God we have the Confed
erated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I can
not snivel and gripe about what I
don't have. I have more now than I
have ever had in my whole life.
I am thankful for my six beautiful
kids, all their families and all other
blood relatives. Also, for quite a few
other boys and girls they know
who they are.
So, may God Bless you all for the
help, the prayers, the flowers and
everything before and after my stay
in the hospital. Hang in there
CTGR!
A grateful Elder,
Verna Larsen
Roll 419 .
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Dear Editor,
Many people have asked the Elec
tion Board members about a future
primary election for Tribal Council.
Change sometimes comes slowly.
There are processes that need to be
followed. It is up to our Tribal lead
ers if they want the Election Board
to provide more information about
primary elections.
The Policy and Planning Division
has sent out a survey, which includes
questions about elections. The 're
sults, when available, will show how
the general membership feels about
changes for our future.
Respectfully,
Kimberly Campbell
Election Board member
Roll 1492
Election Reminder
Your CURRENT NAME and SIG
NATURE have to be verifiable.
Please register your current signa
ture for voter verification if:
you have married
you have divorced
your health is ailing
you are not sure what we
have on file
Please do it now be ready so
your vote can count! If you have any
questions, please call the CTGR
Election Board at 503-879-2271 or
1-800-422-0232, ext. 2271. If you
happen to receive the recording,
please leave a message and do not
get discouraged as the -Election
Board does not have"regular" ffice
hours. We will return your call."
Thank you.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 Fax: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org
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BRENT MERRILL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COORDINATOR
EDITOR
503-879-2321
brent.merriIIgrandronde.org
KIM MUELLER
PRODUCTION
COORDINATOR
503-879-2264
kim.muellergrandronde.org
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
503-879-2190
lustin. philllpsgrandronde.org
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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.
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Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Committee
Dinner & Auction
Friday, March 30 VFW Hall in Willamina
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will start at 7:30 p.m.
Dinner tickets are $7.50.
The purchase of a dinner
ticket also makes you eligible
for the door prizes
including a PlayStation 2.
There will be a silent auction
as well as the regular auction. .
Auction items include a "TV,
art, free dinners, lodging and
a Pendleton blanket.
The memorial will honor
both Tribal and non-Tribal,
men and women, Veterans
from Grand Ronde,
Willamina and Sheridan.
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Artist drawing by Steve Bobb
Dinner and raffle tickets may be purchased by contacting
members of the Memorial Committee and one of the following people:
O Brent Merrill - Tribal Public Information office 503-879-2321
0 Mike Larsen - Tribal Facilities department 503-879-2407
D Gene Hancock - Oregon Department of Veteran's Affairs 503-373-2156
O Lloyd "Bud" Abbott - VFW Hall in Willamina 503-876-4540
Health Authority
Seeking
Commissioners
Tribal Council is seeking Grand
Ronde Tribal members for appoint
ment to the Tribal Health Authority
Board of Commissioners which over
sees and governs the Grand Ronde
Health & Wellness Center. Board
members are appointed by the Tribal
Council. The board has regularly
scheduled meetings once a month and
has special meetings as necessary.
Submit a brief resume with a letter
explaining reasons why you would
like to serve on the board. Applicants
shall submit letter and resume to:
Merle Leno, Grand Ronde Tribal
Health Authority, 9615 Grand Ronde
Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Deadline: March 30, 2001.
Income tax
preparation
By appointment only, the Small
Business Development department
staff will:
prepare income taxes for
tribal Elders
assist anyone with prepar
ing their own income taxes on
Turbo Tax software.
You will need to bring in your tax
documents, such as W-2 and 1099
forms at the time of your appointment.
If you are interested in this service,
please call Barbara Lake at 503-879-2476.
Appointments are necessary!
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Candy Robertson 503-879-2350
ELECTION BOARD
Office '. 503-879-2271
Teresa Haller 503-364-5476
FAX 503-879-4537
FISHING, WILDLIFE & GATHERING
COMMITTEE
Natural Resources 503-879-2376
HEALTH AUTHORITY
Merle Leno 503-879-5892
Patti Tom Martin 503-879-3098
LAND ACQUISITION COMMITTEE
Mike Wilson 503-879-2380
PARENT COMMITTEE
Janell Haller 503-879-2252
Barbara Lake 503-879-2476
Val Sheker 503-879-2221
POW-WOW COMMITTEE
Dana Leno 503-879-2037
RODEO (Stampede) COMMITTEE
Marvin & Michaelle Kimsey .... 503-879-5825
Dale Langley 503-876-3938
ROYALTY COMMITTEE
Leonette Galligher 503-879-5061
Claudia Leno 503-879-5892
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mary Alice Bowen 503-879-2060
Cassandra Scott 503-879-2236
TIMBER COMMITTEE
Natural Resources 503-879-2376
VETERANS' COMMITTEE
Office 503-879-4578
Tom Leno 503-876-5196
VETERANS' MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Office 503-879-4584
Toll-free..... 877-645-2641
Russ Leno 503-879-5525
VETERANS' ROYALTY COMMITTEE
Marce & Sharon Norwest 503-879-5878
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