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JANUARY 1,2013
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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.
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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
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