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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Food Bank provides
boxes, seeks help
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Upcoming food box distributions are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 18; and 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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hunger since 1987 because no one should be hungry.
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ordinator Francene Ambrose. “Your gift of time and talent means
so much to individuals, families and children who are struggling.
We are looking for assistance in repacking food, putting food on the
shelves, handing out food boxes on distribution days and end-of-
the-month inventory. Groups are welcome and other opportunities
are available.”
Call on non-distribution days to ensure someone is available to as-
sist you. You also can sign up for a monthly e-mail for the Food Bank
calendar and events, as well as follow the Food Bank on Facebook.
Contact Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or at fambrose@marionpolk-
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Official Tribal Facebook pages
• Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:
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• Grand Ronde Tribal Council:
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• Grand Ronde Higher Education:
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• Grand Ronde Youth Education:
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• Spirit Mountain Community Fund:
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• Veterans Special Event Board:
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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 as needed at Chachalu Museum & Cultural
Center. Chair: Perri McDaniel.
• Culture CommitteePHHWVDWSPWKH¿UVW:HGQHVGD\RIWKHPRQWKDW
Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center. Chair: Betty Bly.
• Education CommitteePHHWVDWSPRQWKH¿UVW0RQGD\RIWKHPRQWK
in the Adult Education building. Chair: Tammy Cook.
• Elders Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in
the Elders Activity Center. Chair: Julie Duncan.
• Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance
Center. 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 and Wellness Center. Chair: Patti Tom-Martin.
• Powwow Special Event Board meets TBA at the Community Center. Chair:
Dana Ainam.
• Social Services Committee meets at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of the
month in the Social Services conference room. Chair: Alan Ham.
• 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 BoardPHHWVDWSPWKH¿UVW7XHVGD\RIWKH
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.
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munity Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through
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Willamina man arrested
for attempted C-store robbery
By Dean Rhodes
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Willamina on Sunday, Aug. 23, for
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male entered the convenience store
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and Sgt. Jake McKnight assisted
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lance team. They identified the
suspect as well as obtained a search
warrant for Scoyne’s vehicle.
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warrant and arrested Scoyne on
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charges of attempted assault in the
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second degree robbery. His bail is
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WIC to visit Community Health
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fruits and vegetables, whole grains, eggs, milk, cheese, juice, cereal and more.
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third Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins are welcome between 8:45 and 11 a.m.
When WIC clients arrive at the Health & Wellness Center, they should enter
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 503-623-8175,
ext. 2297.
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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES
The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant
positions.
Powwow SEB
2 Vacancies
Election Board
1 Vacancy for an alternate
1 Vacancy
Timber Committee
1 Vacancy
Please send completed applications to Stacia Martin,
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Clothes Closet open Monday, Friday
The Clothes Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and
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It accepts clothes, small appliances, small pieces of furniture, elec-
tronics and household goods that are clean and in good condition.
It does not accept books, large TVs or large furniture, but there is a
community board where people can post those items.
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