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10 JULY 1,2009
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I'm sending this letter to express my gratitude and appreciation to all
of my family and friends who gave me their love and support during the
time when my Mom walked on.
A special thanks to Margo Merrier, who took the time to sit with our
family and share stories about our family's history. Her words of wisdom
brought us a sense of peace and comfort.
A very sincere thank you to all of the staff members at the Health &
Wellness Center.
I would like to thank the many people who suggested Bollman Funeral
Home. Bruce Workman's attention to detail provided a beautiful service for
my mother. He described Mom in one word, and that one word is "diverse."
His patience and generosity was comforting and much appreciated.
Thank you to the Elder Committee for sending flowers to my Mom while
she was in the hospital and for all the love and support they gave my Mom
throughout the years.
At Spirit Mountain Casino, Robin, Deb, Tom and Brian P. and the many
others who looked after my Mom while she was at the casino.
Also, I need to recognize my very best friend, Janele Riggs, for help
ing with taking care of Mom. Everything has not gone unnoticed. You've
helped with Mom's care so enormously. Your love and compassion for the
care you gave Mom is so greatly appreciated.
Also to a very dear friend who said it best when he said, 'To know her
is to love her."
If I failed to recognize anyone, please forgive me. You will be thanked
when our paths cross in the future.
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James Byars
Roll 1160
Dear Tribal members:
This is a response to Wink Soderberg's letter about doing enough for
your Tribal Elders.
I also am an Elder, a Chippewa from White Earth, Minn. Being we don't
live on our reservation, we don't get anything from our Tribe. Nothing.
Period.
I've been going to the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center for the
past six years. It has been paid by the government for all American In
dians. This clinic is a godsend for me. I have been treated with dignity
and respect.
Your Tribal members should all count their blessings and thank God
you have a great community to watch your backs. Don't look a gift horse
in the mouth.
May Gitchi Manidow, Great Spirit, bless and guide you all.
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Diane Bisson Lawrence
Corvallis, Ore.
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Field Trips: Ft Hosklns and Ft Hill, Jensen Arctic
Museum, Chintimini WiJdlifa Center and more...
Breakfast and Lunch provided each day for participants.
The camp is open to Tribal or Native youth who are
interested in learning more about the Grand Ronde
and surrounding Native American cultures.
A youth's grade level Is determined by the grade level
that the youth has just completed this spring.
Contact Angela x-2263 or Misty x-2320 for
additional information andor applications.
This opportunity b limited to the first 10 youth who
complete and submit their application.
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Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Tribal momber Elizabeth Watson-Croy spreads caramel topping
around her bowl off ice cream during Adult Foster Care's Ice Cream
Social on Wednesday, June 24.
Resource Center receives
Pot latch Fund grant
The Grand Ronde Community Resource Center received a $1,500
grant from the Potlatch Fund Board as part of the fund's 2009 Com
munity Building grant cycle.
The Potlatch Fund awarded 34 grants totaling $87,500.
The Grand Ronde Community Resource Center will use the grant
to develop a Web site, which will allow people to make online dona
tions to the local Food Bank. B
Workshop classes in Grand Rondo
July 14 Excel I
Aug. 11 Excel II
Sept. 8 Excel III
The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center and
will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Education Building.
Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can apply to
the Noncredit Program (formally Short Term Training) for assistance with
registration costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
To register, contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training Coordinator,
at 503-879-1635 or e-mail joshua.cliftgrandronde.org. D
The Con federated Tribes of Grand Ronde
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persons to the case and make recommendations to
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