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2 APRIL 15, 2002 Smoke Signals We want to thank all the people who supported our efforts in the walk from Table Rock. We want to thank Sharon Norwest for all the efforts she put into making our welcome home such a huge success. We want to thank all the Tribal Veterans, the AMVETS, The VFW members, the American Legion members, the Tribal Council and all the volunteer drivers for helping make this trip happen. Thank you to all of the people back home who said prayers, made donations to the memorial, walked on their lunch hour and in the eve nings after work and the people who followed the story on the news and sent us your positive thoughts Thank you. Steve Bobb Brent Merrill Dear Smoke Signals, I would like to thank Ron Leno my Cousin for hunting for me and taking such good care of me. Wilma Butler Roll 704 Ad-Hoc Committee Veterans' Services Office Old Depot Building 8615 Grand Ronde Rd Grand Ronde 503-879-4584 Grand Ronde Legal Services 503-472-9561 1-800-781-8500 Community Meetings Notice April 16, 2002 Tuesday 6:00 8:30 p.m. April 18, 2002 Thursday 6:00 8:30 p.m. April 30, 2002 Tuesday 6:00 8:30 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, Eugene-Springfield 3280 Gateway Road Springfield, OR 97477 Sweetbrier Inn (Columbia Room) 7125 SE Nyberg Road Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Grand Ronde Community Center Grand Ronde (Tribal Campus) For additional information call the Policy & Planning Department at 503-879-2250. If you cannot attend and wish to comment on Tribal goal setting, please write to Mr. Kim Rogers, Policy & Plan ning Department, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Health & Wellness Center Massage Therapy Massage therapy services will continue to be provided by a licensed massage therapist at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center for Grand Ronde Tribal members and members of other federally recognized Tribes on referral from Health Center medical providers. This service will be provided, as medically necessary, regardless of whether or not massage therapist services are included within the scope benefits under Tribal members ODS Health Plan or other health insurance plans. Drawing by Steve Bobb 92? m V A. wr. ...g . .w..w.. . .ww. Friday, May 3 in Willamina at the VFW Hall. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Auction begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to: Smoke Signals, Attn. Subscriptions 9615 Grand Ronde Road - Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: Notice To All Tribal Council Nominations Tribal Council Nominations will be conducted at the May 5 General Council meeting at the Community Center Tribal code 280 F (1). Qualifications: Any duly enrolled Tribal member who will be eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election is qualified to be a candidate. F (2). Nominations: The General Council shall accept nominations of candidates for Tribal Council at its regular meeting in May of each year. The Chairperson of the General Council shall give notice of this at the regular meeting of the General Council in April. Any voter may nomi nate someone from the floor at the May meeting. The person nominated must be present and either decline or accept the nomination prior to plac ing a person's name on the ballot, the board with the assistance of the Enrollment Officer shall verify that the nominee meets the qualifications set forth in section (f) (1). Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Optometry Now open to all Tribal Government and Spirit Mountain Casino em ployees. The Optometry Department at the Health & Wellness Center is open to all employees of the Tribal Government and Spirit Mountain Ca sino. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8-12 and 1-5; with exception of Thursday, which is 10-12 and 1-5. To make an appointment, call Tamora at 503-879-2097. 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 Fri., April 19 MAY 1 Fri., May 3 MAY 15 Fri., May 17 JUNE1 Wed., June 5 JUNE 15 Thurs.,June 20 JULY1 Fri., July 5 JULY 15 Fri., July 19 AUG.l Mon.,Aug.5 AUG. 15 Tue., Aug. 20 SEPT. 1 Thurs.,Sept.5 SEPT. 15 Thurs., Sept. 19 OCT. 1 Fri., Oct. 4 OCT. 15 Fri., Oct. 18 NOV.l Tue., Nov. 5 NOV. 15 Fri., Nov. 15 DEC. 1 Thurs., Dec. 5 DEC. 15 Mon., Dec. 16 JAN. 1 BRENT MERRILL PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOREDITOR 503-879-2321 brent.merrillgrandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 503-879-2190 justln.phillipsgrandronde.org WILLIAM MERCIER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-2254 willie.merciergrandronde.org 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. ELECTION EDITORIAL POLICY In order to ensure a balanced election campaign and fairness to all candidates, the SMOKE SIGNALS 2002 Tribal Council Election Editorial Policy for letters to the editor will be as follows: Subject to existing editorial policies regarding libel, personal attacks and unsubstan tiated facts, 1. Letters in support of candidates will NOT be published in regular editions of the SMOKE SIGNALS. 2. Statements from candidates will be published in a special election edition of SMOKE SIGNALS, currently scheduled for July 1, 2002. , 3. Letters to the editor from candidates will NOT be published during the time period from nominations to the conclusion of the Tribal Council Election. 4. Feature articles and spotlights Involving candidates will be suspended during the time period from nominations to the conclusion of the Tribal Council Election. This policy is intended to ensure an equal forum for all candidates. Members of: Native American Journalist Association Society of News Design The Associated Press GRAND RONDE ROLL : SND
