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2 NOVEMBER 15, 2003 Smoke Signals lbJi i-t i-fc.. jf jnj-i J"- - Attention: All Tribal Members of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde PLEASE HELP US UPDATE OUR INFORMATION RE-ENROLLMENT IN THE ODS MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLANS FOR THE 2004 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD In an effort to update our current insurance information, we are asking each Tribal member to re-enroll in the ODS Health and Dental Plans. Even if you are currently enrolled, we are requesting that you still fill out an application and re-enroll. The purpose of re-enrolling each member is to provide the Tribe with updated member information, including whether or not you have other insurance available to you (i.e. Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, Medi care, another insurance company, etc). If you do not re-enroll, you will not be taken off the insurance programs. We are just requesting your assistance in this endeavor and appreciate your help. Each Tribal member has been mailed a letter with a new application and return envelope. Please make every effort to return your Medical and Dental insurance applications by Friday, Decem ber 19, 2003, to: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Atten tion: Member Services Department, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Dear Smoke Signals, I would like to say thank you to all that have helped and donated to help the Hand Amanda Heart and Lungs Organization. It has greatly touched our hearts deeply. God bless all, Thank you Amanda and Family. Tracy Schulte V (' , l "a: tb.. .-l-. ii ...V' M w Iv abikaa. 5 b.r: sf ill i-v.ftR'Nr,, i i. i if' f S 5 1 ' lit 3 It si r. MM 1 ' 1 ,a-,,r i Worthy 39 area Veterans were presented with the Warriors Medal of Valor (right), which was designed by Marshall Tall Eagle, a Veteran of the Marine Corps (center) Tall Eagle, who lives in Woodburn, Oregon, created the Medal to honor all Veterans, including members of the Police and Fire Departments. Tall Eagle eventually wants to present the medal to every Tribal Vet eran on every reservation in the United States. Photos by Brent Merrill Tribal Veterans Marshall Tall Eagle (Serna, Apache) and Grand Ronde Veteran Gene LaBonte (right) salute the flag during a ceremony held at the Grand Ronde Veteran's Memorial on Saturday October 25. ! ' in ': f i Grand Ronde Gaming Commission General Session Meeting Rescheduled Due to Restoration Day, the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission Gen eral Session meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on November 21, 2003 has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2003. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 FAX: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org flff! DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Mon.,Nov.17 DEC.1 Fri., Dec. 5 DEC. 15 Fri.,Dec.16 JAN. 1,2004 2004 Deadline Schedule Coming Soon... PETATINDA FREELANCE JOURNALIST 503-879-1416 peu.tIndagrandronde.org a BRENT MERRILL ... PUBLIC INFORMATION , , , r ,t COORDINATOREDITOR .'-"'.' 503-879-2321 - j brent.merrillgrandronde.org f A JUSTIN PHILLIPS I i GRAPHIC DESIGNER 503-879-2190 fx. jr1 iustIn.phiilipsgrandronde.org ' RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.kartengrandronde.org ... rntmn m ... ., i 1 i'fimii lnBi "Si l" "-I II It- SHELLY KENT CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-521 1 shelly.kentgrandronde.org f TOBYMCCLARY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT I 503-879-1358 toby.mcdarygrandronde.org SANDY BOBB SECRETARY 503-879-1453 sandra.bobbgrandronde.org 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. Members of: Native American Journalists Association The Associated Press
