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2 MAY 1, 2004 Smoke Signals Dear Smoke Signals, We would like to thank all the people who took part in the Potlatch on March 27 on our day of giving thanks for the harvesting of our natural foods. Also, to the ones that took part in the ceremony and memorial for all the loved ones, thank you. May you all be blessed. Respectfully, Patricia Allen Chair David Lewis Vice-Chair Dear Editor, The Alan Ham family gratefully thanks everyone for the prayers, cards, flowers, food and all the help in the kitchen it meant a lot to all of us to have so many friends and family support us at this difficult time. We really appreciate it and we thank you so much Ham Family Attention Grand Ronde Elders: The Elder Care Housing Project will be seeking informa tion about the current and future housing needs of Elders and Young Elders to create a housing project that meet your needs. Please look for the communications methods in the May 15 issue of Smoke Signals. This project will be administered by the Tribal Housing Au thority. Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Seeking Certified Grand Ronde Tribal Member Teachers The Cultural Education Program is seeking to create a list of certified Tribal member teachers for future projects. If you are a certified teacher, would like to live or teach in the Grand Ronde area and would be willing to do so through the Chinuk Wawa language, we want to hear from you. Please call or write the Tribe's Cultural Education Coordinator Tony A. Johnson for more information call 503-879-2084 or email at tonyjohnsongrandronde.org. You're Invited To A Mother's Day Luncheon (for Mom's-to-be and Mom's of babies less than three years old) Monday, May 10, 2004 Noon to 2 p.m. Grand Ronde Community Center Luncheon will include: Assorted salads, rolls, beverage and dessert. Gift bags for all who attend. Special drawings for prizes. Grandmothers, Sisters, Aunts or other childcare providers are welcome to accompany you as your guests. RSVP Required! Please call 503-879-2020 or 1-800-775-0095 and ask for Dental by Wednesday May 5. GRAVESTONE CLEANING The Tribal cemetery is a repository of unique genealogical, histori cal, religious, cultural, and societal information that may not be re corded in any other format. It is filled with history and irreplaceable artwork. Please join the Cultural Resource Department and Facility Man agement on May 12, 2004, 2 p.m. at the Tribal cemetery for informa tion on gravestone cleaning and cemetery preservation. Tribal offices will be closed half a day (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) on Friday, May 28 and all of Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. mm PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 FAX: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org 1 iiffi I, J Hi BRENT MERRILL PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGEREDITOR 503-879-2321 brem.men1llgrandronde.oct JUSTIN PHILLIPS GRAPHIC DESIGNER 503-879-2190 lustin.philllpsgrandronde.org DEADLINE PATE ISSUE DATE Wed., May. 5 MAY. 15 Fri.,May.21 JUN. 1 Fri.,Jun. 4 JUN.15 Frl.,Jun. 18 JUL. 1 Fri.,Jul. 2 JUL. 15 Mon.Jul. 19 AUG. 1 Thurs., Aug. 5 AUG. 15 Fri.,Aug.20 SEP.l Frl.,Sep.3 SEP. 15 Frl.,Sep. 17 OCT.l Tues., Oct. 5 OCT. 15 Wed., Oct. 20 NOV.l Fri.,Nov.5 NOV. 15 Wed., Nov. 17 DEC. 1 Fri.,Dec.3 DEC. 15 Thurs., Dec. 16 JAN. 1, 2005 RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.kartengrandron li.org ngjy TOBYMCCLARY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT I 503-879-1358 toby.mcclarygrandronde.org - ' :" -i PETATINDA PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1416 peta.dndagrandronde.org . ... . A-a SHELLY KENT CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-521 1 shelly.kentgrandronde.org MARTY GEORGE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT II 503-879-1453 marty.georgegrandronde.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 requested. 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. Mentors of: Native American Journalists Association The Associated Press 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: (Please Print) NEW ADDRESS: GRAND RONDE ROLL :
