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2 FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Smoke Signals On behalf of my family, my stepdad Dennis Noyes, husband Rob, sister and brother in-law Cheryl and Bill Carl, brother and (same as) sister in law Shari, and brother Pete Mooney, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank so many people for the kind ness and consideration they've shown to us since my Mom, Jerry Noyes passed away on January 16, 2001. Thank you to all my friends at work who continually updated people on Mom's progress and were there for me every minute when things didn't turn out as we'd hoped and still continue to be. Thank you to Val Grout, Penny DeLoe, Carol Nelson, Janell Haller, Sharon Grout, Violet & Dick Zimbrick, Connie Graves, Bob McElderry, Shelly Kent, Liz Leno, Angie Fasana, Katrina Herber, Marion Mercier, Gloria Engleson, Kim Mueller, Barbara Lake, Lindy Trolan, Cheri Butler and Tina Dizick for all you did to feed those that stopped by after Mom's service. Finally, thank you Tony Johnson and June Olson for your understand ing during the time I needed to be away from the office. If you are lucky enough to still have your Mom with you, please tell her you love her and hug her often. Jackie Whisler Roll 545 (GiuirjD EloriDE LSGAL CeIIVICES 503-472-95G1 1-000-701-0500 In deepest appreciation: Our father in a critically ill state, expressed his greatest wish would be to remarry his loving wife and soul mate of the last 55 years. We all thought this too be a nearly impossible task, due to his ex tremely poor health. After hearing his wishes, we got in contact with Angela Fasana at the Tribal court. Well, we'll just say we think Angela should shorten her name to Angel because she went above and beyond what any of us could of ex pected. Within a span of no more than 36 hours, they were married at his bedside, on our Mother's birthday, in front of a small gathering of friends and family. The entire family of Bill and Betty Rife, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Angela for bringing it all together, although words truly can't describe the gratitude and appreciation, we feel for her hard work and commitment to see his wish ful filled. Sincerely, The Rife Family THANK YOU ALL Joyce Ham and family would like to extend our thanks to all friends and family for their kind words, prayers, flowers, gifts and cards in memory of IlaDowd. We thank Connie, Carmen, and Mark Mercier for speaking at the rosary and funeral. We would also like to give Thanks to the drummers, Val Grout and everyone who assisted with the wonderful meal. Ila touched the lives of many, and we will greatly miss her love, kind heart, humor, friendship and knowledge. iiiiiih IfM 5 II JL-C U J I .... l---S-"''-lJlf..'.lp..; f 1 L, . .... "U 1 jjF PU1 """ i Lit. ; ) Open House The Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Committee held an open house at their office in the old Depot Building just off of Grand Ronde Road. Pictured are Grand Ronde Tribal Elder, and Chairman of the Veterans' Commit tee and the Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Committee, Marce Norwest (center). Billie LaBonte (right) the wife of Tribal member and Veteran Gene LaBonte is the Ad Hoc Committee's Veterans' Service Officer and Diane Cilenti (left) is the Yamhill County Veterans' Service Officer who works with the Tribal Veterans. au. t.:u.i r-i.J. -r...t.-Mi-tw tvX mligi ilium 1 1 iuai tiucisi inipvi tain i uw aiiiw 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 temporarily from Febru ary 1, 2002 through April 30, 2002. If you have any questions please contact Valorie Sheker-Robertson at 1-800-442-0346 x 2221. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 FAX: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Tue., March 5 MARCH 15 Wed., March 20 APRIL 1 Fri., April 5 APRIL 15 Fri., April 19 MAY 1 Fri., May 3 MAY 15 Fri., May 17 JUNE1 Wed., June 5 JUNE 15 Thurs.,June20 JULY1 Fri., July 5 JULY 15 Fri., July 19.. AUGUST 1 Mon., August 5 AUGUST 15 Tue., August 20 SEPTEMBER 1 Thurs., September 5 SEPTEMBER 15 Thurs., September 19 OCTOBER 1 Fri., October 4 OCTOBER 15 Fri., October 18 NOVEMBER 1 Tue., November5 NOVEMBER 15 Fri., November 15 DECEMBER 1 Thurs., December5 DECEMBER 15 Mon., December 16 JANUARY 1 BRENT MERRILL PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOREDITOR 503-879-2321 brent.merrillgrandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 503-879-2190 Justin. phillipsgrandronde.org CHRIS MERCIER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-4663 chrls.merciergrandronde.org WILLIAM MERCIER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-2254 willie.merclergrandronde.org J Printed on recycled paper. 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. SND Members of: Native American journalist Association Society of News Design The Associated Press lltftwiil, lit- iiiMriiiiPii f .... i . 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