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2 S MOKE S IGNALS FEBRUARY 1, 2016 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Feb. 3...............................................................................4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.............................................................................4 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Letters Dear friends, family and our Grand Ronde Tribal family: We want to thank the many, many Tribal staff, family members, friends and community members for helping our family as we go through the loss of Jim Feehan, longtime spouse of Tribal member Barbara (McKnight) Feehan and father of Tribal members Kathleen (Feehan) George and Bernadette Feehan. Liz, Tyson and his staff at the cemetery, Kristy, Penny, Father Kelly, Bruce from Bollman Funeral Home, the Elders and staff at the Elders Activity Center, our candle bearers Jake, Teresa, Rick, Shonn, Noah, Sean and Trevor – you all helped ease our burden by doing what you do so well and so graciously. Thank you. And thank you to all of our friends and family for your support and compassion. The support of our Tribe during a time of loss is an incredible blessing. From our family to all of you – hayu masi and our best wishes for a happy, healthy and grateful 2016. Barbara Feehan, Kathleen George and Bernadette Feehan Roll #s 504, 2093 & 2092 General Council meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 Monarch Hotel in the Pacifi c Ballroom, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave, off Interstate 205 near Clackamas Town Center Smoke Signals PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 Website: www.grandronde.org/news E-mail: news@grandronde.org Twitter: CTGRgov Facebook: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde DEAN RHODES CHELSEA CLARK MICHELLE ALAIMO PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ PUBLICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1463 LIHEAP program available The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps pay heating bills, is now available for eligible Tribal members in the six-county service area and Clackamas County. LIHEAP is a fi rst-come, fi rst-served program and income criteria applies. For more information, contact Social Services Department Ad- ministrative Assistant Tammy Garrison at 503-879-2077 or tammy. garrison@grandronde.org. n dean.rhodes@grandronde.org Doris Rose, a certifi ed public accountant, will be returning to the Grand Ronde community. She will be in the Grand Ronde Housing Department offi ce on Tuesday and Thursday between Feb. 2 and April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. She will be at the Portland offi ce, 4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and 24. To schedule an appointment, call 503-293-4128. n Bike helmets available The Tribe’s Social Services Department has bicycle helmets available for distribution. Those needing a helmet need to visit the department and sign a helmet application, as well as get fi tted. For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034. n chelsea.clark@grandronde.org GEORGE VALDEZ JUSTIN PHILLIPS BRENT MERRILL GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST PAGE DESIGNER STAFF WRITER 503-879-2190 503-879-4663 503-879-1416 justin.phillips@grandronde.org brent.merrill@grandronde.org george.valdez@grandronde.org SCARLETT HOLTZ VALERIE COX CENTRAL PHONES CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1447 503-879-1446 valerie.cox@grandronde.org scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org ISSUE DATE Friday, Feb. 5 ............................. Feb. 15 Friday, Feb. 19 .......................... March 1 Monday, March 7 ..................... March 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. Members of: n Native American Journalists Association n Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Need something notarized? Tribal Court staff is available at no charge for notaries 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday though Friday with the exception of noon to 1 p.m. Please be sure to bring a photo ID with you. If you have any questions, contact the court at 503-879-2303. n michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org 503-879-1418 DEADLINE DATE CPA returning to Grand Ronde 503-879-1961 2016 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org Tribal Offi ce Closures Tribal offi ces will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Tribal Chiefs Day. WALK-IN DENTAL APPOI NTMENTS FOR KIDS <6 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR DENTAL CHECK-UPS FOR KIDS 5 AND UNDER WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE SEEN AT THE TRIBAL CLINIC. JUST COME ON IN! We will check your child’s teeth during any of our clinic hours without an ap- pointment. Dental check-ups are recommended beginning with the first tooth! Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Dental Clinic Phone 503-879-2020 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:00—5:00; Thur 9:30-5:30 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 n Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Secretary — ext. 2352 cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org denise.harvey@grandronde.org chris.mercier@grandronde.org n Brenda Tuomi — ext. 4555 brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org n Tonya Gleason-Shepek — ext. 1777 tonya.gleason-shepek@grandronde.org n Ed Pearsall — ext. 2305 n Jon A. George — ext. 2355 ed.pearsall@grandronde.org jon.george@grandronde.org
