2 MARCH 1, 2002
Smoke Signals
On behalf of myself and my fam
ily I want to thank everyone for all
of the support you have given us
during my health problems the last
couple of months. Your support has
given me the strength and deter
mination to get through all of this
as well as I possibly can. I thank
God everyday for giving me more
time here on earth.
I believe what I have learned
from this is that we all need to take
care of ourselves. That we need to
give each other support. And to
truly remember that we are all part
of God's plan.
I am very thankful for all of your
thoughts and prayers. I believe
these prayers were answered. I
would also hope that in the future,
everyone could develop a style of
caring for one another all the time
in the same way you all have cared
for me in my time of need. I be
lieve one of the main purposes of
being here on earth is to take care
of each other.
Thank you all very much for be
ing so thoughtful.
Mike Larsen
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Ad-Hoc Committee
Veterans' Services
Office
Old Depot Building
8615 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde
503-879-4584
Connie Mercier's name was
misidentified in Frank Mercier's
obituary. The staff apoligizes
for this error.
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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.
Willamlna Memorial Skate Park Fund Raiser
Now that the holidays are over
we are resuming our fund raising ef
forts. A group of parents and chil
dren in the Willamina area have
been attempting to raise money to
build a skate park for the commu
nity. We are now and will be hav
ing a bottlecan drive. We are
asking that community members
donate their cans and bottles to
our efforts. We will be stationed at
the Willamina Thriftway on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those
of you who wish to drop off your donations, or we will be happy
to pick them up at your convenience. Please contact Valorie
Sheker-Robertson at 503-876-5442 or Christie Scholten at 503-876-5534.
In advance we would like to thank all of you who have
supported our efforts.
We would also like to mention that we are in the process of
putting together a raffle. This raffle will include art from local art
ists and several other donated items. If you have an item or piece
of art you would like to donate to our efforts please contact Valorie
or Christie at the above numbers.
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Important information about ODS health program
When Member Services added Acupuncture, naturopathic and Mas
sage Therapy there was a mix up in the benefit structure. Regrettably
the Massage Therapy was not added, this was a mix up between ODS,
our marketing consultant and myself. Please do not use massage
therapy as it will not be covered by ODS. If any one has used this
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I may assist you in seeking payment. Only the massage therapy was
affected the Acupuncture, and Naturepathic and Chiropractic are still
active and have not been affected. I'm sorry for any inconveniences
this may have cause you.
Current and future parents of Grand Ronde Preschool Head Start
students, as well as all other interested individuals, are encour
aged to attend an information and planning meeting regarding the
development of a Chinuk Wawa immersion classroom. The Tribe's
language program received an Administration for Native American's
grant last year to fund the revitalization of the Chinuk Wawa lan
guage. The grant focuses on creating a natural learning environ
ment within a classroom designated for language learning. We need
your help in planning and participation to assure the projects suc
cess. Please attend, a meal will be provided. If you have questions
please contact Tony Johnson by phone 503-879-2084 or email
tony.johnsongrandronde.org.
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