2 JUNE 15, 2005
Smoke Signals
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Attention Tribal Members:
NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 11 AJVL
2005 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
June 26 Grand Ronde Tribal Council Nominations
SUMMER BREAK
September 11 Grand Ronde (Second Sunday Labor Day)
October 9 Grand Ronde (Second Sunday Hunting)
November 6 Grand Ronde
December 4 Grand Ronde
NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Meetings
DATE TIME
June 22 5 p.m.
Please call 1-800-422-0232 ext. 1309 and verify the time 24 hours in advance.
Dear Smoke Signals,
As an outsider (I live about twenty minutes from the Spokane Indian
Reservation), I read your interview and lead story about Sherman Alexie
with great interest. I first heard him read at a poetry reading in Spokane
some eight or nine years ago. His energy and story-telling style is indeed
captivating and entertaining. His books are unique. I have bought and
read only four, but he is one of those authors that one would love to meet
and chat with along the lines that Ron Karten developed.
Thank you for giving a very creative (if controversial) and talented young
man a deserved piece of recognition. Surely the articles will encourage
others to expose their creative side and experiment.
Keep up the good work with Smoke Signals. It is a pleasure to read. I
learn.
Ralph Allen
Nine Mile Falls, WA
Dear Smoke Signals,
At times like these, we find out just how much we appreciate family and
friends. The family of Steven McKnight would like to express our sincere
appreciation and gratitude for all the love and help we received. The meal
and care we got at the dinner was exceptional, we couldn't have asked for
better. Thank you all. Val, a special thank you, you are irreplaceable.
The drummers at the graveside was greatly appreciated, you were there
for us in a moment's notice at our loss. Thank you. We would also like to
thank the Tribal Council members for their sharing and caring. Our heart
felt thank you to all who expressed their love and care at our loss.
Sincerely,
The McKnight Family
Dear members of the community,
We would like to say thank you to someone that took the time to help local
kids. Don Risseeuw, as many of you know, is one busy man. On Memorial
Day weekend, he used his excavation equipment to clear a spot for a com
munity and city built playground. Don's time and labor will make it pos
sible for kids to enjoy Lamson Park playground this summer. Members of
the community that volunteer their time and services help to build a stron
ger community. We are all lucky to live in the West Valley. Everyone has
been so terrific over the last year with the projects that we have done. Thanks
again Don Risseeuw and everyone else that attended the fundraisers to build
this playground. Our group is proud to be part of this community. We hope
to see everyone at Lamson Park on July 3 for a BBQ and concert featuring
the Jake Blair Band. Come join us to kick off the holiday.
Thank you,
The C.R.E.W.
(Citizens Restoring Everyone's Willamina)
All Tribal offices will be closing on Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. and
closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
The Eugene Satellite Office will be closed from Monday, June 27 to
Monday, July 4.
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BRENT MERRILL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
MANAGEREDITOR
503-879-2321
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JUSTIN PHILLIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
503-879-2190
Kisdn.philllpserandronde.org
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503-879-1453
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nity of Oregon, Is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
without permission.
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