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S moke S ignals
september 1, 2014
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, Sept. 3.............................................................................5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10...........................................................................5 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
General Council meeting
Sunday, Sept. 7 — 11 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
Preschool grads
Smoke Signals
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS/
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PUBLICATIONS
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STAFF WRITER
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SCARLETT HOLTZ
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Photos by Michelle Alaimo
Ryan Beauchamp hugs Lindsay Ramer, Tribal Early Childhood
Education program assistant, during the 201 Grand Ronde Preschool/
Head Start graduation held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds on Thursday,
Aug. 1. Thirty children graduated this year.
DEADLINE DATE
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-1447
scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org
ISSUE DATE
Friday, Sept. 5 ........................... Sept. 15
Monday, Sept. 22 .........................Oct. 1
Monday, Oct. 6 ..........................Oct. 15
Editorial Policy
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 verifi cation 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 Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested.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
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opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council.
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Kyra Lockwood yells “hooray for me” after receiving her diploma and
gift bag during the 201 Grand Ronde Preschool/Head Start graduation
held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds on Thursday, Aug. 1.
2014 Tribal Council
1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
Barbecue Bash
set for Sept. 5
An End of Summer Community Barbecue Bash will be held starting at
5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the fi re pit in Tilixam Circle in Tribal hous-
ing.
Attendees are invited to bring their favorite dish for a barbecue contest.
Judging will be conducted in two categories: desserts and side dishes.
First prize will receive a $25 gas card and four movie tickets to Regal
Cinemas, second prize will be a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart and third prize
is currently a mystery.
Since there will be limited seating, people are encouraged to bring their
own chair or blanket to sit on.
For more information, contact Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489. n
n Reyn Leno
Tribal Chairman
— ext. 2399
n Denise Harvey
— ext. 2353
reyn.leno@grandronde.org
n June Sherer
— ext. 1444
n Jack Giffen Jr.
Tribal Vice Chair
— ext. 2300
jack.giffen@grandronde.org
denise.harvey@grandronde.org
june.sherer@grandronde.org
n Cheryle A. Kennedy
— ext. 2352
n Toby McClary
Tribal Secretary
— ext. 4555
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
toby.mcclary@grandronde.org
kathleen.tom@grandronde.org
n Kathleen Tom
— ext. 1777
n Ed Pearsall
— ext. 2305
n Jon A. George
— ext. 2355
ed.pearsall@grandronde.org
jon.george@grandronde.org