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12 JANUARY 1,2013 Smoke Signals Emerson named Man of the Year in Kern River Valley Tribal member Hex Kmerson, 52, was one of three people named 201 3 Man and Woman of the Year by the Kern River Valley (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce in mid-December. Kmerson was one of two men selected for the honor. I le i.s known for having unbridled enthusiasm for all he does, but especially for the Kern River Valley and its residents. As a past-president of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kmerson supported building the annual Lake Isa bella Fishing Derby into a successful event. He designed, created and maintained the chamber Web site for about 20 years and never sought compensation. He also built and maintained the fishing derby's Web site, building along with it an extensive database of avid fishermen, again voluntarily. His service to the community dates back to the days of the Visitors Council, where he worked to promote tourism of the valley. Today, in addition to his other business ventures, Emerson continues to keep the community informed about current events, large-scale fires, emer gencies and weather conditions through an extensive e-mail network. Kern Valley Sun Publisher Marsha Smith said, "Rex's years of dedicated service should not go unnoticed and by bestowing this honor upon him, we have given him the appreciation that he so deserves." D Rx Emerson We would like to announce the birth of our daughter, Angel Dawn Simmons Mathews. Love, Mom, Dad & family Born Nov. 25, 201 2, in McMinnville Weight: 8 pounds, 1 2 ounces Miguel Mathews & Deann Dickinson. -,. ' Tribal member graduates from Washington State PULLMAN, Wash. - Tribal member Jacob Spitzer received a bachelor's degree from Washington State University on Saturday, Dec. 6, when the school graduated the Class of Fall 2012. Spitzer received a degree in criminal justice. While at Washington State, he participated in the university Police Department's Intern ship Program, which allows students to gain firsthand knowledge in their field. Students in the internship program are trained in basic skills of law enforcement and work alongside university police offi cers on ride-alongs, foot patrols, crowd control and investigations. 'The program provided real-life experience and training that al lowed me to apply the knowledge I gained as a student," Spitzer, 22, said. He is now in the Washington State Reserve Police Academy for the Spokane County Sheriffs Office and hopes to pursue a career as a police officer. "I am very grateful for all the support I received from the Confed erated Tribes of Grand Ronde during my education," he said. "Their support allowed me to focus on my education and provided me with the ability to participate in the Police Internship Program." B I Dec 31 " l I Happy VifT Y, I I 5th Birthday AMU I Adriana f f Sanchez I Love always, I I Mom, Dad, & I f' ' 1 I Noeyandthe . V'x'Vte ,J 'I I f restofthefamily. J i A, 'O' fji : 'J At&Rz j rt r ,f;,r ' - : 1 W : Jj . " ; w Ad created by George Valdez
