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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
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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