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2 AUGUST 15,2008 Smoke Signals NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Aug. 27 .' 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Call Dakota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator, at 503-879-1309 to confirm. Dear Smoke Signals: Wow, we really must be a "family" of sorts with all the bickering I hear from way out here in Corning, N.Y. During election time especially, it sounds like a bunch of grade school children arguing over a favorite toy. I have two favorite sayings which I feel apply in this situation, "You can choose your friends but ultimately God chooses your family" and "You can please some of the people some of the time and all of the people none of the time." I try very hard to pay attention to what the candidates are saying in Smoke Signals and the letters they take the time to send me. It does not bother me that they send me letters; being in New York, it's frustrating to not be there and experience firsthand what is going on there and be a part of it all. I will say, however, when I see letters from a group of people or an "alliance" of people, I tend to read them, but toss them and not vote for those people. This is not "Survivor" or a popularity contest to me, but the future of our Tribe. I am so proud of some of the things the Tribe has accomplished. Some of the ones I remember off the top of my head over the years are purchases of ambulances for the community; support for the arts; building of homes on the reservation for the elderly; and support of other Native American organizations and functions. What a blessing to have health care and dental care, which the Tribe oversees and takes care of for us. Thank you so much for that! I really enjoying reading Smoke Signals as there is so much informa tion that is helpful and makes me feel in a small part an actual member of the Tribe. For this election, when all is said and done and people are elected, I am hoping and praying that everyone will understand that a different point of view is not necessarily someone who is against them, but rather an op portunity to look at things in a new light. Things can be worked through and decided on, and the word "compromise" can be a good option. It seems to me, after all, that most of us are related in one way or another; whether first cousins or sixth cousins. So please try to embrace differences, respect each other, agree to disagree in an agreeable way, and count the blessings of our Tribe and its Restoration. I'm hoping the things I read in Smoke Signals will sound more diplomatic like the Elders of old, and less like the petty arguments of our children. . , Blessings to all my extended family. Thanks for listening. Becky Kittleson Roll 4625 See page 11 for more letters. All Tribal offices will be closing at noon Friday, Aug. 29, and will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. I The Confederated Tribes - of Grand Ronde Surplus EnuipmcntSalc COMPUTERS, DESKS, OFHCE c CHAIRS, TABLES, 100 VIDEO CORDERS & TAPES, AND MIS OFFICE EQUIPMENT. i n Saturday August 16, 2008, 9AM toT&My M 'ClOK lnbal members only (must shoa'yc Sunday August 17, 2008 unless sold out, 9AM to Noon, Open to general public NEW LOCATION!!! MUwjjj-iir held at 28840 Salmon Hivcr llxvy (former l aiion ot v.. I lK ttammu Comnmnion and bnrit Mm. - - - v Human Resources) x i All requests for members of the Grand Ronde Honor Guard are to be made in writing and sent to Steve Rife, Chairman, Veterans' Special Event Board, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For questions, call Rife at 503-917-1084. 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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 e-mail 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 determined to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on Individuals, staff, Tribal administration 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. 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