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2 FEBRUARY 1, 2002 Smoke Signals Dear Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, I read with a heavy heart the passing of Ila Dowd. In 1930, my mother and father bought five acres of land from Ila's parents that was located directly across the road from where Joseph and Ila lived for so many years. Although I am not a Native American, growing up in Grand Ronde was made extra spe cial by friends and neighbors like Ila and Joseph and their daughter Joyce Dowd-Ham, who was like a big sister to my brother and me. I hope that the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are keeping a record of the contributions to the community that the HudsonDowd families and others have made over the years. Ila was truly a special person and will be long remembered by all who knew her. Jim H. Holman, USN (Ret) Dear Smoke Signals, I would like to thank everyone who helped me buy my beautiful new home: Shelley Hanson (sales associate at John L. Scott Real Es tate), Katy Canales (Loan Consult ant for Landmark Mortgage Co.), Linda Layden (G.R.T.H.A.), and Nita Wiebke (Escrow Officer at Yamhill County Titles Escrow, Inc.). Most of all I would like to thank my mother Sharon Grout and my Grandmother Val Grout for doing everything possible to make my dreams come true. Thank you all so very much! Tina Dizick Roll 1694 Hello my name is Samuel Aro and I would like to say thanks to a few people that I came in contact with on my recent visit to Grand Ronde! My mother was suffering with her knee replacement surgery so I quit my job to be with her for her recov ery. It seems she still has a little trouble but I am sure she will be just fine. When I came here I saw a flyer in the Governance office for GED classes so I thought I should take some classes. When I went to the Education building to sign up Joanne Carr was in class and Debbie Bachman,the secretary, took me over to meet with Joanne even though Joanne was in the middle of class and said lets get started now. From that point on the ball was rolling and after not being in school for 17V& years I am finally a high school graduate and now am looking forward to a degree in Psychology or Engineering which Kevin Simmons is helping me to achieve. To these people I say thanks: Joanne Carr, Kevin Simmons, Ted Gross, Chemeketa College and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Also, I would like to thank my mother Lana Takhar, and the rest of my family, Tiffany Hudson, Brad Aro, Doug Anderson and Brian and Lisa Baker, for all of their support and I hope not to let any one of them down. Samuel Aro Roll 1605 Attention Tribal Eiders: Important Tax Info The Member Services department has hired on a licensed tax accoun tant to assist Elders in their tax preparation needs. Starting February 1, 2002 Elders can call to schedule an appointment. This position will be located in the Tribal Governance Facility. Since this is a temporary po sition it is encouraged that Elders who need assistance with their tax preparation needs call right away for an appointment. When calling to make and appointment please call 503-879-1405 or 1-800-442-0232 ext. 1405. Remember this service will be available temporarly from Febuary 1, 2002 through April 30, 2002. If you have any questions please con tact Valorie Sheker-Robertson at 1-800-442-0346 x 2221. Call Ahead For Appointment, No Waiting If you do not have a scheduled appointment in the Clinic, but need to be seen the "same day," please call for a same day appointment (instead of "walking in"). This will help save you waiting time. Phone: 1-800-775-0095 or 503-879-2002. Contract Health Services phone number is 1-800-775-0095 ext. 2080 or ext. 2011. Swapped In the January 15th issue, Education program employees Deb Bachman (left) and Joanne Carr (right) were misidentified in a photo swap. We apologize for the error. i. H i , . t v 7 kVv V ' y vy c x v. - -- Housing Staff Meets on Weatherization The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Weatherization Specialist Scott Hansen (left) explains to Tribal members and staff the process for accessing informa tion on assistance money made available to Tribal members by Bonneville Power Administration's Indian Weatherization program. According to Hansen, examples of assistance include insulating walls, floors and ceilings, installing thermal win dows and doors and repairing electrical heating systems. Hansen said some older mobile homes might qualify for a new insulated roof. Income qualifica tions for a household of four can earn up to $2,695 a month and still be eligible. Hansen can be reached at 866-744-9300 or you can call Pam Warren at 503-879-2034. Tribal Cemetery: Closed at Dusk In the interest of safeguarding the Tribal cemetery and its recent im provements, we are finding it necessary to secure the entrance gates from dusk, until dawn, every night. For those who wish to pay their respects, or visit loved ones, the gates will be open, as usual, everyday, during day light hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 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SMOKE SIGNALS ONLINE: www.grandronde.org SMOKE SIGNALS is also available on audio cassette by request. SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu nity of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted without permission. Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or email address must be included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not be published unless re quested. SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are deter mined to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff, Tribal administra tion or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. I" Members of: Native American Journalist Association Society of News Design The Associated Press Deb Bachman Joanne Carr O SND
