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10 FEBRUARY 1,2008 Smoke Signals Dear Smoke Signals: The family of Tom Bean Sr. would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who supported him by attending and donating items for his fundraiser on Nov. 26. We would like Tribal Council to know that the blankets donated for the raffle and also presented to Lavern at the funeral were greatly appreciated and meant more than you could imagine. Tom thought no one would show up at his fundraiser and when he was there greeting everyone at the door by name, he had a twinkle in his eye and felt so loved. There was a huge turnout. Necessary money was gener ated that made his doctor visits to Salem less of a burden. We were all so hopeful that the radiation treatment would result in a successful removal of the tumor, but grandfather had other ideas and took him home on Dec. 7. Thank you to all who helped Tom in his time of need with love, prayer and positive energy. Kimberly Campbell Roll 1492 Dear Smoke Signals: Native blood is priceless, as is real Native pride. Get up and vote! Children, families and ancestors are a very big factor. I thank the Creator each and every day for them. It's a disgrace to dissect all Native American blood. Every drop is sacred and very precious. Ancestors suffered and sacrificed their lives for what we have. Haven't they taken enough away? Maxine Rock Roll 1173 Dear Smoke Signals: After reading the Jan. 15 edition of Smoke Signals, I am totally pleased at the efforts of Mr. Don Day in constructing a plankhouse for the people. I pray that I can be in attendance when the people fill it for the first time. I had the high honor of knowing Mr. Day's father, Joe. He was a combat veteran of World War II, serving in the Marine Corps. My prayers of support go to you, Don. Gilbert Towner Lapwai, Idaho UNMARKED GRAVE SITES IN GRAND RONDE We need your help If anyone knows the location of an unmarked grave or knows the name of someone who was buried at the Grand Ronde Cemetery and their grave has not been marked, please contact Mike Larsen, Facilities Manager, at 503-879-2407. r i Grand Ronde Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Grand Ronde Tribe is operating its own Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI HEAP) to assist income eligible Grand Ronde Tribal members with energy payments (utility bills, firewood, etc.), energy emergencies and weatherization (e.g. furnace repairs). Households with an adult Grand Ronde Tribal member are eligible to apply within Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Washington, Multnomah, Tillamook and Clackamas counties. CTGR members in these counties need to contact Grand Ronde to recieve assistance instead of from the community action agency in their area Grand Ronde's program enables more CTGR members to be served than would otherwise have been possible. If you are interested in obtaining services, contact Social Services at 1 -800-242-8 1 96 for energy assistance and the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority at 503-879-2405 for weatherization. The Tribe's LIHEAP program also serves all income eligible Indians on Grand Ronde Reservation or trust land ... x 3 J (GDwoirocfl Diiffe 'St. . . . ' ' ' - ''..: i , I, ,, -.in,-' i inni "''"J-.-i-.?I Photo by Dean Rhodes The American Red Cross Blood Services Bloodmobile visited the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde campus on Jan. 16. Carl Deloach, a keno attendant at Spirit Mountain Casino, rests comfortably while phlebotomist Patti Parker takes his blood donation. According to the Red Cross, the Grand Ronde visit netted 23 pints of blood, three short of the goal. Tribe changes health plan to add adult foster care The Tribe has made changes to the Tribal Member Health Plan, administered by UMR. Effective immediately, the health plan will assist eligible Tribal members and spouses in payment to the Grand Ronde Adult Foster Care Program. Members needing assistance with their activities of daily living due to a recent illness or hospitalization may now qualify for the Tribe's health plan to pay the first 100 days of stay in the Adult Foster Care Program. Services are only covered when performed at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Adult Foster Care facility, and will be pay able at 90 percent of charges. For further information, contact UMR at 1-888-CTGR-BEN or CTGR Risk Management at 503-879-2332. Tntm xnsjmis Id our winter wiJusk Saturday, Feb. 9 l-4pm St Andrew's Episcopal Church N 7600 N.Hereford Ave. Portland, OR 97203 RSVP to Lisa Archuleta 503 235 4230 N y 'JSy A i n Please fSrljfamil I louse Ad created by George Valdez Ad created by George valdez
