2 DECEMBER 1, 2005
Smoke Signals
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
www.grandronde.org
Attention Tribal Members:
2005 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
December 4 Grand Ronde
NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 1 1 A.M.
2006 General Council meeting schedule coming soon.
Attention: Tribal Committees
& Special Event Boards
Any committee or special event board member whose appointment
ends on December 31, 2005 must re-apply.
New application forms may be picked up at the Governance Cen
ter; please do not use the old forms.
Send completed applications to Dakota Whitecloud, TCRC at the
address printed on the new application form:
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Attn: Dakota Whitecloud
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Meetings
DATE TIME
December 7 5 p.m.
December 21 5 p.m.
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SHOP WITH
SHERIFF
On December 10, 200 J,
25 to 30 k-5 kids will be
shopping with the Polk
County Sheriff. There is a
wrapping party about 10:30 a.m. at Willamina
Middle School at Grand Ronde.
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Volunteers arc welcome," unless you are a
parent or sibling of the shoppers, because .
they are shopping for you! It is a fun activity
for everyone.
Letters went out at school and the 25-30
children are chosen on a first come, first
served basis. Shopping will be at the Dallas
Wal-Mart beginning about 8 a.m. Trans
portation will be in Tribal vans
and meet at 7 a.m. The wrapping'
party starts around 10:30 a.m. at
the middle school. Children are
expected to arrive by 11:00 am.
Dear Smoke Signals,
On behalf of the family of Brian Thomas we would like to say thank you
to everyone who has been there for us in this difficult time. We would like
to thank all the family and friends who showed us your support we espe
cially want to thank all those who helped out at the meal site, those who
sent flowers, cards and everyone who helped with all the arrangements.
Thank you,
Chrystal Thomas
Roll 533
On page 5 of the November 15, 2005 issue of Smoke Signals, we
misspelled Barb Chrisman's name. We apologize for the error.
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All Tribal offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 in obser
vance of Christmas. All offices will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, De
cember 23 for administration leave. Tribal offices will also be closed
on Monday, January 2, 2006 for New Years.
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BRENT MERRILL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
MANAGEREDITOR
503-879-2321
brenc.men1llgrandrondc.org
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
503-879-2190
kisdn.phlIllpsgrandronde.org
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RON KARTEN
STAFF WRITER
503-879-463
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PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1358
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HEATHER BOYLAN
PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT II
503-879-1416
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SHELLY KENT
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-521 J
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SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community 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 adminis
tration 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
2005-06 TRIBAL COUNCIL
1-800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org
Cheryle Kennedy, Tribal Chairwoman ext. 2352
cherylo.kennedygrandrondo.org
Angle Blackwcll, Tribal Vice Chairwoman ext. 2300
angie.blackwellgrandronde.org
Chris Mercier, Tribal Secretary ext. 2305
chri8.merciergrandronde.org
Reyn Leno ext. 2399
reyn.lenograndronde.org
Wesley "Buddy" West ext. 2353
wesley.westgrandronde.org
Wink Soderberg ext. 2358 Jack Giffen, Jr. ext. 2306
wink.soderberggrandronde.org jack.giffengrandronde.org
Kathleen Tom ext. 1777 Jan D. Re i bach - ext. 2355
kathloen.tomgrandronde.org jd.reibachgrandronde.org
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