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CHILD CARE
DEVELOPMENT
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- PUBLIC REVIEW -Wednesday,
June 20
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Before & After School Modular
(behind Grand Ronde Elementary).
Questions call Vikki Bishop at 503-879-2287.
Correction
In the April 15th edition of Smoke
Signals, Tribal youth Leonard Leroy
Logan III was misidentified. as
Leonard Leroy Logan the IL The
staff apologizes for this error.
Dear friends of the Smoke Signals, . '
I feel I must write to let the people of Grand Ronde know how much 1
appreciated their encouragement and thoughtfulness in helping me get moved
here to Eagle Loop in the Elders housing.
How nice it is. My home has a view of the beautiful mountains with all its
trees and rolling hills. I'm so very pleased with it. I should have moved last
' year, but hated to give up my friends of 20 years. I have come full circle now.
My mom was born here, so was I, in the same house. We left when I was at
a young age. I have come home to live out my days.
I couldn't have made this move if it weren't for my two brothers, Harvey
and Charles Haller, and also my grandson Dennis Chandler, Jr. and his
girlfriend Cindy. They all pitched in with John Henry, who had the truck. I
stayed in Jefferson fpr the last load. The boys had the kitchen, front room
and bedroom all ready for me. I was so tired I just went to bed. I wasn't any
help, as I was just getting over a broken vertebra in the back and a broken
rib. After two days here, I broke two ribs, one on each side. They will heal;
it's just the pain before they get down to mending.
The kids come each day to see about me. Three years ago, my doctor in
Albany said I'd not make it through the year. I'm still here. Six weeks ago,
the doctor said to start living day by day. She doesn't know it, but that's
what I've been doing for a long time now.
It's not easy sometimes; it's kind of scary sometimes when you are alone all
night and the pain is so bad. But I always remember my mom telling me,
pray honey; pray and don't ever give up. That's where I get my strength,
from my mom Adeline Menard Haller. She taught me when I was very
young, who to call on when I needed help. Believe me, I've kept the Lord
busy just listening to me. ,
Jill (Jeffers) Brandon from the Health Clinic came straight out to check on
me. My beloved nephew Ed Pearsal came. And a lot of the girls from the
Health Clinic came. How nice and thoughtful of them all.
My house still isn't put in order yet, I still can't get out in my yard. But, I
will. I had my brother Chuckie hang two plants in the front and John Henry
got two for the back patio. I got a nice patio table and chairs. It looks just
lovely. Also, they are putting two screen doors for the back and front.
I'm so pleased and happy. Thank you. Thank you all. . '
Genevea M. Haller Handsaker Roll 64
48731 Eagle Loop
Groundbreaking Event
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New Project Underway - The ceremonial ground
breaking of the Tribe's planned education complex brought to
gether Tribal members, young and old to share in this important
day in modem Tribal history. The new Education complex will
feature a preschool, a secondary education building and an adult
education building as well as an auditorium and gymnasium.
Youthful View - Tribal youth Christina Lara spoke to
those in attendance about the importance of having the Tribe's
education programs all in one complex. Lara said she was thankful
to the Tribal Council for recognizing that education is an impor
tant part of the future of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde. "We should take pride in our education," said Lara.
"Now, we are entering a new level of education."
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
www.grandronde.org
1-800-422-0232
FAX: 503-879-2173
BRENT MERRILL
PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR
EDITOR
503-879-2321 '
brent.merrillgrandronde.org '
KIM MUELLER
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
' 503-879-2264
klm.muellergrandronde.org ,
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT .
503-879-2190
Justln.phillIpsgrandronde.org
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Editorial Policy for letters to the editor will be
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