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Smoke Signals 2 JULY 15,2013 NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, July 17 5 P m- WedneHday, July 31 5 P-m. Pleat note that theae timet and datea are aubject to change if needed. Dear Smoke Signals: I tell the truth, and I expose myself as a weak, misguided, misdirected, dysfunctional true blood I used to be. Wood is thicker than water. Blood, the true bond of connection for creat ing a future of honesty, diligence, respect, pride, perseverance, patience, modesty, bravery, loyalty and hope to continue with great spirit, the real culture of our Indian nation, true blood nation. True blood holds the key, the fortress and strength for the timeless ways of patterns, the proper relationship and behavior among the true bloods, animals and importantly our creator. Our ancestors, true bloods, found harmony with the principles, laws and values of our culture's way of life by evolving like the seasons with opportunity of knowing that as an Indian nation, true blood nation, we can overcome our own aggressions. Responsibilities to our Indian nation, true blood nation, do not belong in the hands of a privileged few. To live and know that accountability for creating an Indian nation, true blood nation, by which one can foresee that by dishonesty, greed, weakness of bravery and loyalty that only destruction of an Indian nation, true blood nation, tragically disconnects the true purpose. So what will remain ... wanna-bes. Sonya L. Connelly Roll 2327 Dear Smoke Signals: We would like to thank the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for choosing to sponsor the Willamina Logging Show. It was such an honor to have Elder Ed Larsen present sharing personnel pictures documenting his years of experience on the job. Especially hearing tales of his time spent working on the Long Bell landing bridged the gap for some of the younger generation who only know of today's Long Bell Diner. It was a pleasure to foster these connections, enabling folks to learn more about our community and the cultural heritage that has shaped life today. Siobhan Taylor and Julie Brown absolutely enhanced the Logging Show experience with an incredible display and the legendary "Misery whip." Their presentation was greatly appreciated by many of the spectators. This event grows a little each year in an effort to illustrate the immeasur able range this natural resource offers our daily life. From the portable sawmill to the 1948 Mahl; from Pape's 2013 792 Feller Buncher to Jesse Leavitt's incredible chain saw art. RootJack revved the crowd with their poignant lyrics of life in the Pacific North woods. The youngest contestant, Miss Chloe, wowed the crowd with her innate lumberjack skills and Mr. Floyd Rosenbalm was awarded a saw bar in appreciation for his lifelong service to logging the Pacific Northwest. We are humbled by your support and appreciation of the Willamina Logging Show. It is our pleasure to provide awareness and honor to these hard-working men and women with an event that dates back to at least 1922 when the Timber Carnival was held at Valley Junction. Anyone who is interested in joining the committee or volunteering for next year, please contact us at 503-550-0923 or infowillaminalogging show.org. Thank you. Whistle Punk Adventures Education offers Chinuk Wawa classes The Tribe's Cultural Education Department offers adult Chinuk Wawa language classes from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Room 207 in the Tribal Adult Education Building. Language classes can be taken for college credit or fun. For more information, call 503-879-2249 or 503-437-4599. U Corrections A ceremony held during the June 30 Tribal Council nominations commemorated the establishment of the original Grand Ronde Res ervation on June 30, 1857, when President James Buchanan signed an executive order. It was not to commemorate the re-establishment of the Grand Ronde Reservation, which occurred on Sept. 9, 1988, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Grand Ronde Reserva tion Act into law, returning 9,811 acres to the Tribe. An article in the July 1 edition incorrectly reported that Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Gene Hudson participated in the D-Day invasion. Smoke Signals regrets the errors. 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I Friday, Oct 4 Oct. 1 5 Monday, Oct. 21 Nov. 1 Tuesday, Nov. 5 Nov. 1 5 Monday, Nov. 18 Dec. I Friday, Dec. 6 Dec 15 lyrtanfrf. Hfcfftg? 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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