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S MOKE S IGNALS
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, Nov. 5..............................................................................5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19............................................................................5 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
Letters
Dear Smoke Signals:
I want thank Tribal Council, the Human Resources Department and
staff for recognizing my 30 years of employment with the Tribe. Working
for the Tribe has given me a great opportunity to take care of my family
and I am thankful every day.
Hayu masi,
Tresa Mercier
Roll #959
General Council meeting
Sunday, Nov. 2 — 11 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
Smoke Signals
PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
Grand Ronde Gaming
Commission position available
The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is seeking applications to fi ll
the remainder of a commission term expiring in June 2015. The Tribal
Gaming Ordinance requires this position to be fi lled by a Tribal member.
The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission regulates all gaming-related
activities associated with Spirit Mountain Casino. Applicants must be
at least 21 years of age. Commissioners may not hold elective or mana-
gerial Tribal positions, and may not be employed in or own any interest
in or gamble in a gaming operation authorized by the Tribal Gaming
Ordinance. Commissioners are independent contractors and expend
approximately 30-40 hours per month to fulfi ll their responsibilities, at
a minimum. The commission generally meets on the second and third
Fridays of each month. Appointment is contingent upon successful com-
pletion of a background investigation. Applications may be obtained by
calling Kathy Doane at 503-879-2393.
Closing date is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov 28, 2014. n
Elders’ phone numbers wanted
The Tribal Elders Committee is compiling a volunteer phone list of Elders.
If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be available to
other Elders, send it to elders.committee@grandronde.org or leave a message
at 503-879-2231. n
Tribal Offi ce Closures
Tribal offi ces will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Vet-
erans Day.
COMING IN 2015
Web site: www.grandronde.org/news
E-mail: news@grandronde.org
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SIOBHAN TAYLOR
CHELSEA CLARK
DEAN RHODES
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/
PUBLICATIONS
SECRETARY
PUBLICATIONS
COORDINATOR
503-879-1418
dean.rhodes@grandronde.org
503-879-1920
siobhan.taylor@grandronde.org
chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
GEORGE VALDEZ
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
RON KARTEN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
PAGE DESIGNER
STAFF WRITER
503-879-2190
503-879-4663
503-879-1416
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
ron.karten@grandronde.org
MICHELLE ALAIMO
VALERIE COX
SCARLETT HOLTZ
PHOTOJOURNALIST
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-1961
503-879-1446
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
valerie.cox@grandronde.org
george.valdez@grandronde.org
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CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-1447
scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org
ISSUE DATE
Wednesday, Nov. 5 .................... Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 19 .....................Dec. 1
Friday, Dec. 5 .............................Dec. 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
editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily refl ect the
opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council.
Grand Ronde Health and
Wellness Center is excited to offer
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503-879-1463
Members of: n Native American Journalists Association
n The Associated Press
n Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
2014-15 Tribal Council
1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
n Reyn Leno
Tribal Chairman
— ext. 2399
n Denise Harvey
— ext. 2353
reyn.leno@grandronde.org
n Chris Mercier
— ext. 1444
n Jack Giffen Jr.
Tribal Vice Chair
— ext. 2300
jack.giffen@grandronde.org
denise.harvey@grandronde.org
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
n Cheryle A. Kennedy
— ext. 2352
n Toby McClary
Tribal Secretary
— ext. 4555
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
toby.mcclary@grandronde.org
tonya.gleason-shepek@grandronde.org
n Ed Pearsall
— ext. 2305
n Jon A. George
— ext. 2355
ed.pearsall@grandronde.org
jon.george@grandronde.org
n Tonya Gleason-Shepek
— ext. 1777