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.
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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. Thank
you for your cooperation.
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