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2 S moke S ignals APRIL 1, 2016 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, April 6.............................................................................5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20...........................................................................5 p.m. General Council meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, April 3 Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way Eugene, OR 97401 Letters Dear Smoke Signals: I am writing this letter in regards to my sister’s passing. I would like to thank everyone at the Tribe. It has been six months now that my sister has walked on. If it had not been for her daughter, Sonia Whitefeather, and son, Travis Shaw (Tribal members), we would have not been able to send my sister on in a good way as she did not have arrangements made for her passing. Because of the Tribe, we were able to have a celebration of life and a beautiful send-off. I know my sister is looking down and smiling and wishes to bless everyone for her celebration and services. Again, a very warm, heartfelt blessing and thank you to everyone. Donna Davis, Sonia Whitefeather (2937), Travis Shaw (2938), Christine Archer and Tristin Shaw and all of our family Stayton Dear Smoke Signals: A little over a year ago, I came to my Tribe to ask our craft people if they could please contribute their beautiful handmade jewelry to a worthy cause. I am a board member of the Willamette Valley Hospice, a nonprofit organization that helps those in the final days of life. We are always working on fundraising for related programs. This jewelry sale fundraiser is for Camp Mighty Oaks, a place for young kids to go to help with the loss of a loved one. There are too many to list, but I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who generously gave of themselves and their beautiful craftsmanship. My people always come through when they are asked. I am so proud of every one of them. Thank you, God bless and much love. Steve Bobb Sr. Roll #38 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 dean.rhodes@grandronde.org 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 DEADLINE DATE The Portland State University Center for Climate and Aerosol Research is offering research experiences for undergraduates and is strongly encour- aging participation from Native American students. The 10-week program starts Monday, June 27, and runs through Fri- day, Sept. 2. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend, in addition to room and board. Students will spend the summer in Portland where they will take part in an intensive training program to learn the techniques and instruments used in various atmospheric topics. Students will learn how atmospheric science is studied with mentors from chemistry, geology, mechanical engineering, biology, geography, environmental science and physics. Application deadline is April 15. For more information, visit www.pdx. edu/ccar/reu-2016 on the Internet or e-mail Aurelia Alston at aalston@ pdx.edu. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences. michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org 503-879-1418 scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org PSU program seeks Native applicants 503-879-1961 ISSUE DATE Tuesday, April 5 ........................ April 15 Wednesday, April 20 ..................... May 1 Thursday, May 5 ......................... May 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 verification 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 reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. Members of: Native American Journalists Association Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association 2016 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org Reyn Leno Tribal Chairman — ext. 2399 Denise Harvey — ext. 2353 reyn.leno@grandronde.org Chris Mercier — ext. 1444 Jack Giffen Jr. Tribal Vice Chair — ext. 2300 jack.giffen@grandronde.org Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Secretary — ext. 2352 cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org Ad created by George Valdez denise.harvey@grandronde.org chris.mercier@grandronde.org Brenda Tuomi — ext. 4555 brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org Tonya Gleason-Shepek — ext. 1777 tonya.gleason-shepek@grandronde.org Ed Pearsall — ext. 2305 Jon A. George — ext. 2355 ed.pearsall@grandronde.org jon.george@grandronde.org
