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2 DECEMBER 15,2011 Smoke Signals Health & Wellness Center requesting patient photo ID The registration staff at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center began requesting patient photo ID when patients present to the clinic on Nov. 15, 2011. This is in an effort to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. Staff will scan the ID and attach it electronically to the patient's account. It will be referenced on future visits to ensure that services are being provided to the proper individuals. Patients should be prepared to present their ID when they come to their next clinic visit. Acceptable photo ID includes driver's license, Tribal ID or employee ID. Acceptable alternatives include Social Se curity card, certified birth certificate or voter registration card. If the patient is a minor, the patient's parentlegal guardian is to bring the information listed above. D NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Dec. 21 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 (adoption of 2012 budget) 1:30 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Dear Smoke Signals: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde prides itself on giving through its charitable foundation, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Mil lions of dollars have been donated to children and schools. The Tribe is very charitable to local communities, but that doesn't seem to be the case when it comes to many Tribal children who are de nied enrollment through ultra-strict enrollment requirements adopted in 1999. Personally, I would never vote to have the birthright of any of Grand Ronde's children removed. Frankly, I am getting tired of voting on this same issue every five years. I have voted for all Tribal children in both previous ordinance elections and both times it was defeated. Every five years it comes up for vote again and again, and each time it gets more complicated and confusing. If the Grand Ronde Tribe is so generous and giving to chil dren, then let's welcome our own children into the Tribe; all of them. No Tribal children should ever be turned away. Charity begins at home. I would like to see the enrollment requirements go back to the way they were in 1998 and no Grand Ronde children would be turned away from their own Tribe. Denial of even one Tribal child is a shame that should never been allowed. Scott Joseph Lane Roll 2989 Dear Smoke Signals: I would like to thank Gene LaBonte for his service to our community. Recently, his assistance provided a Tribal and U.S. flag to Grand Mead ows for replacement of the badly worn flags that were retired. Gene, this get-r-done award is for you. Khani Schultz Roll 1395 Tribal offices will be closing on Friday, Dec. 23, at noon and closed on Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Offices also will be closing on Friday, Dec. 30, at noon and closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in observance of New Year's Day. On 503-879-5211 X V,- General Council meeting Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 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 Twitter: CTGRgov Facebook: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde SIOBHAN TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 503-879-1920 iloMun.uylorfpfrwidrefldf.ort SCARLETT HOLTZ PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY 503-879-1453 sc4rien.holuOfNnlronl.ol GEORGE VALDEZ GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST 503-879-1416 Mrft.vldiPfrandrond.ort VALERIE COX CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1447 vjkrte.coxl&irjuulroiHte.ort KRISTIN RAVIA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY 503-879-1418 krttn.ravUrndrondt.ori JUSTIN PHILLIPS PAGE DESIGNER 503-879-2190 unln.phHIIH9rtndrondc.ort DEAN RHODES PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR 503-879-1463 dMi.ftwdfrjndrondi.or RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.lufttn$rndrood(.or MICHELLE ALAIMO CARLA MAY PHOTOJOURNALIST CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1961 503-879-1447 mktw!l.ililmo$rindronlt.cxi c)rU.rotrntrutdrondt.orf DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Monday, Dec. 19 Jan. I, 2012 Thursday, Jan. 5 Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 20 Feb. I Friday, Feb. 3 Feb. 15 tSsfflgy 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. 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. 3 Members of: Native American Journalists Association The Associated Press Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Ad created by George Valdez 2011-12 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Chairwoman ext. 2352 cheryle.kennedygrandronde.org Reyn Leno Tribal Vice Chair ext. 2399 reyn.lenograndronde.org Jack Giffen Jr. Tribal Secretary ext. 2300 jack.giffengrandronde.org Steve Bobb Sr. ext. 2353 steve.bobbgrandronde.org Chris Mercier ext. 2305 chris.merclergrandronde.org June Sherer ext. 1 444 june.selI-sherergrandronde.org Toby McClary ext. 4555 toby.mcclarygrandronde.org Kathleen Tom ext. 1 777 kathleen.tomgrandronde.org Valorie Sheker ext. 2355 val.shekergrandronde.org
