S MOKE S IGNALS
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
ATTENTION
Attorney returns
If you are currently receiving or are in need of SNAP benefi ts, Social
Services provides an Oregon Department of Human Services case-
worker who comes to Grand Ronde twice monthly on Wednesdays. The
caseworker may assist with applications, updates, child care, etc. If you
are in need of services, call 503-879-2034 to schedule an appointment
or you can reach Michelle Carmona at 503-879-4523. n
Smoke Signals to be limited
to a copy per household
Starting on Jan. 1, Smoke Signals’ distribution will be limited to one
newspaper per household as instructed by a Tribal Council authorization
to proceed approved on Nov. 5.
Duplicate copies of Smoke Signals will no longer be mailed to the same
Tribal household address unless Publications is notifi ed of the need for
more than one copy to go to an individual address by Monday, Dec. 15.
The decision is a cost-saving move for the Tribe. The cost to mail out
Tribal publications is the second largest expenditure within the Publica-
tions Department, according to Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes.
“Smoke Signals will continue to be distributed in the Sheridan, Willa-
mina and Grand Ronde area at newsstands for those who would like to
pick up extra copies,” Rhodes said. n
S. Amanda Marshall, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, listens as
Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary talks during a meeting in Tribal
Council’s conference room on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Also sitting in on the
meeting is Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim W. Simmons, right, and chief of
the Criminal Division, Assistant U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams, middle.
Marshall was appointed as U.S. Attorney for Oregon by President Obama
in October 2011. While attending Willamette University College of Law,
she served as the Tribal Court clerk for the Grand Ronde Tribe.
Offi cial Tribal Facebook pages
Grand Ronde Gaming
Commission position available
• Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:
www.facebook.com/CTGRgov
• Grand Ronde Tribal Council:
www.facebook.com/TheConfederatedTribesOfGrandRondeTribalCouncil
• Grand Ronde Higher Education:
www.facebook.com/grand.r.ed
• Grand Ronde Youth Education:
www.facebook.com/CTGRYouthEducation
• Spirit Mountain Community Fund:
www.facebook.com/SpiritMountainCommunityFund
• Grand Ronde Station:
www.facebook.com/GrandRondeStation
• Grand Ronde Royalty:
www.facebook.com/TheConfederatedTribesofGrandRondeRoyalty
• Spirit Mountain Stampede:
www.facebook.com/SpiritMountainStampede
• Veterans Special Event Board:
www.facebook.com/pages/Veterans-Board-of-the-Confederated-Tribes-of-
the-Grand-Ronde-Community
• Community Garden: www.facebook.com/GrandRondeCommunityGarden
Committee & Special Event
Board meeting days and times
Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times for
Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards:
• Ceremonial Hunt Board meets as needed. Chair: Marline Groshong.
• Cultural Trust Board meets at 4 p.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of each month
at the Elders Activity Center. Chair: Perri McDaniel.
• Culture Committee meets at 1 p.m. the fi rst Wednesday of the month at
the Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center. Chair: Betty Bly.
• Education Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the
month in the Adult Education Building. Chair: Tammy Cook.
• Elders’ Committee meets at 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in
the Elders Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs.
• Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance
Building. Chair: Robert Schmid.
• Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
the month at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Harold
Lyon.
• Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month
in the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Patti Tom-Martin.
• Powwow Special Event Board meets TBA at the Community Center.
Chair: Dana Ainam.
• Rodeo Special Event Board meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of the
month at the Rodeo Offi ce. Chair: Harold Lyon.
• Social Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the
month in the Social Services conference room. Chair: Jenny Sanchez.
• Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month
at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Bob Mercier.
• Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5 p.m. the fi rst Tuesday of the
month in the Community Center. Chair: Steve Bobb Sr.
To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean
Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or dean.rhodes@grandronde.org.
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
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
COMING IN 2015
Grand Ronde Health and
Wellness Center is excited to offer
this new feature…
The Patient Portal
The Patient Portal is a
convenient, secure, online tool
available 24/7 that will help you:
Request Medication Renewals
Request Appointments
Access Your Health Record
And… Much More!
Watch for details on how to register
and access… The Patient Portal
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