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2 AUGUST 1,2009 Smoke Signals NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Aug. 5 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Call Dakota Whit ec loud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator, at 503-879-1309 to confirm. Photo by Michelle Alaimo Percy "Gunny" Brandon is presented a Pendleton blanket by Tribal Elder Steve Rife, left, and Jim Willis, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, right, during the Veterans' Powwow on Saturday, July 11 . Dear Smoke Signals: I was honored by the Powwow Committee at the Veterans' Powwow on July 11, 2009, for my years as a Marine and my support of my fellow veterans since my retirement because of my wounds. I was wounded six times in Vietnam and awarded four Purple Hearts. I was honored with a white Spirit Mountain collection robe and will honor the robe to my brothers, John and Gary, both Navy; brother, Bill, Air Force; and my brother Howard, a Marine who was killed in World War II on March 9, 1945. All five of us joined the service from Grand Ronde. Percy "Gunny" Brandon McMinnville Dear Tribal members: I, and members of my family, have created an online "gathering place" for those of us who are Grand Ronde Tribal members, and for those who have ancestral roots with the Grand Ronde Tribe even though they are not enrolled for various reasons. The "gathering place" is a Web site called "Grand Ronde On Line," or "GROLT for short. The Web site is hosted by MyFamily.com and has been in operation since January 2004. The GROL Web site is a place to post Grand Ronde news, history, photos of Grand Ronde events and people, family trees, recipes, Tribal goals and concerns, and more. Overall, the Web site is a place to just enjoy, while knowing this is being done in a private, password-protected environ ment. If you are interested in this "Grand Ronde On Line" gathering place, please contact me at Leroy Goodcenl5752centurytel.net or 989-873-5191. Leroy Good Roll 892 See page 10 for more letters. Cultural Resources slates Tradition Tech workshop The Tribe's Cultural Resources Department will hold a weekend workshop on traditional technologies Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6. Participants will learn about basketry, carving, harvesting and processing techniques, fishing and flint knapping. All materials and food will be provided. The event will be held in Alsea, and there will be an area for camp ing and limited cabin space for Elders and the disabled. A limited amount of transportation will be provided. The workshop is limited to the first 30 people to sign up. For more information, contact Tribal Cultural Education Specialist Misty Thorsgard at misty.thorsgardgrandronde.org or 603-879-2320. a General Council meeting Sunday, Sept. 13 11 a.m. Tribal Community Center PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 Web site: www.grandronde.orgnews E-mail: newsgrandronde.org SIOBHAN TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 503-879-1920 toWun.uytor9Fjndrond.ri SCARLETT HOLTZ PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY 503-879-1453 fcarlcCL hokz0 r jndrondc.org GEORGE VALDEZ GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST 503-879-1416 yonji.wldciOp jndrowd.org CARLA ROBERTS CENTRAL PHONES 503-879J447 carta, robcrtsjndrondc .org KRISTIN RAVIA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY 503-879-1418 krifUns(Qpjndnnde.orf JUSTIN PHILLIPS PAGE DESIGNER 503-879-2 1 90 lufdn.pNMpi'&frartdrondf.org DEAN RHODES PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR 503-879-1463 dMfl.rhodfifrandroodf.org RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.lurun4androno.oti MICHELLE ALAIMO PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1961 nchefe.atalmo&candroftdc.org SHELLY KENT CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-5211 My.taK9fnndrondc.ori DEADLINE PATE ISSUE PATE Wednesday, Aug. 5 .AUG. 1 5 Thursday, Aug. 20 ...................... SEPT. 1 Thursday, Sept. J .............. ...SEPT. 15 Monday, Sept. 21 OCT. 1 Monday, Oct 5 OCT. 15 Tuesday, Oct. 20 ................... ....NOV. 1 SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com munity 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 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. 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