2 DECEMBER 1,2012
Smoke Signals
NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE TIME
Wednesday, Dec. 12 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 26 4 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
General Council meeting
Sunday, Dec. 2 10 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
Elders' Christmas Dinner set
The Elders Christmas Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.
14, in the Elders' Activity Center. A social hour will be held from 4
to 5 p.m.
Organizers promise a "big surprise" for those who attend.
For more information, contact Linda Drandon at 971-267-0918.
Casino starts annual toy drive
Spirit Mountain Casino is holdings its annual Doernbecher Toy Drive
that will continue through Monday, Dec. 17.
Participants may bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Coyote Club desk
and receive $10 in free slot play. There is a limit of one toy per visit with
a maximum of $50 per person.
Doernbecher's wish list includes rattles, soft musical toys and stacking
rings for infants and toddlers; Barbie dolls, action figures, tea sets, wash
able markets and puzzles for preschool and school-aged children; and
console games, art supplies, journals, nail polish kits, DVDs, books and
gift cards for teens.
Donations will be delivered to Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Port
land. For more information, call 503-879-3764 or visit www.spiritmountain.
com. B
Tribal offices will be closing on Monday, Dec. 24, at noon and closed
on Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. Offices also will be
closing on Monday, Dec. 31, at noon and closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1,
2013, in observance of New Year's Day.
Transportation
for Tribal members
The Portland Office has transportation
day to Grand Ronde once a month for
medical, dental appointments or
enrollment cards. We need a minimum
of 3 people to sign up. Please call Lisa L .." ;
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Please call in advance for the scheduled monthly date
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Thursday 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
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SIOBHAN TAYLOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR
503-879-1920
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SCARLETT HOLTZ
PUBLICATIONS
SECRETARY
503-879-1 453
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SECRETARY
503-879-1418
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PAGE DESIGNER
503-879-2190
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PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1961
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DEAN RHODES
PUBLICATIONS
COORDINATOR
503-879-1463
dean, rhodesgrandronde.org
RON KARTEN
STAFF WRITER
503-879-4663
ron.kartengrandronde.org
VALERIE COX
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-1447
valerle.coxgrandronde.org
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ISSUE DATE
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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-mall 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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2012-13 Tribal Council
1 -800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org
Reyn Leno
Tribal Chairman
ext. 2399
reyn.lenograndronde.org
Jack Giffen Jr.
Tribal Vice Chair
ext. 2300
jack.giffengrandronde.org
Toby McCIary
Tribal Secretary
ext. 4555
toby.mcclarygrandronde.org
Steve Bobb Sr.
ext. 2353
steve.bobbgrandronde.org
Chris Mercier
ext. 2305
chris.merciergrandronde.org
D June Sherer
ext. 1 444
june.sherergrandronde.org
Cheryle A. Kennedy
ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedygrandronde.org
D Kathleen Tom
ext. 1 777
kathleen.tomgrandronde.org
D Jon A. George
ext. 2355
jon.georgegrandronde.org
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