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S moke S ignals
DECEMBER 15, 2016
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, Dec. 28............................................................................4 p.m.
General Council meeting
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017
Letters
Tribal Community Center
Dear Smoke Signals:
I need to thank Susie Lash for doing the cooking of a wonderful meal
and all the girls who helped out in the kitchen for our annual Veterans
Day meal. Thank you to all who stayed and helped out with the cleanup.
Thank you to all those who made giveaway baskets for us: the Elders,
Claudia Leno, Kathy Soderberg, Reina Nelson, Susie Lash and Connie
Bobb.
Thank you to the Royalty girls for their help taking plates of food to the
elder veterans. And a big, big thanks to the members and volunteers of
our Veterans Special Event Board for all their continued commitment to
serve veterans: Alton Butler, Ray Petite, Al Miller, Wink Soderberg, Rich
Vanatta and Dennis Kleffner.
Also, we would like to thank Tribal Council for their continued support
of the Veterans SEB and the things we do.
Steve Bobb Sr.
Roll #38
Dear Smoke Signals:
My name is Joshua D. Haller, Roll #1994. I am the first-born son of
James D. Haller, Roll #898, grandson of Harvey D. Haller, roll #222, and
the great-grandson of Adeline Menard Haller.
Currently I am incarcerated in a California state prison. The choices I
made that brought me to this place are choices that were driven by my
addiction to drugs and alcohol; none of which I am proud of.
So this time I have here I am using to the best of my ability utilizing
the resources available here at the prison. Currently I attend college by
correspondence provided here. My goal is to acquire my associate degree
before I am released. I am also attending classes in a vocational training
program provided by CDRC called Building Maintenance. Things are going
well for me in both of these subjects.
The reason I am writing this letter is because I feel that I must also
grow spiritually. So I have chosen to embark on the “Red Road.” I attend
ceremonies here at the prison. The fellowship with the brothers is good
and strong.
The problem I am having is the songs I am learning here are not the
songs of my people. I would like to learn the songs of my people, the ways
of my people, and the language and the history of my people. If there are
any Elders or Tribal members who would be willing to assist me in this
area of my rehabilitation and my recovery, I would very highly appreciate
your help.
Please feel free to write me at Joshua D. Haller, BA0383, H.D.S.P.-B1-106,
P.O. Box 3030, Susanville, Calif. 96127.
Joshua D. Haller
Roll #1994
See page 14 for more letters.
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 fitted.
For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034.
LIHEAP program
open in service area
The Tribal Social Service’s LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy As-
sistance Program – is open to eligible Tribal members in the six-county
service area and Clackamas County.
This is a first-come, first-served program and income criteria applies.
LIHEAP is federally funded through the Department of Health and
Human Services and is designed to help low-income households with
home heating costs.
For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034.
Tribal Office Closures
Tribal offices will be closing on Friday, Dec. 23, at noon and closed
on Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Offices also will be
closing on Friday, Dec. 30, at noon and closed on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017,
in observance of New Year's Day.
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ISSUE DATE
Tuesday, Dec. 20 .................Jan. 1, 2017
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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
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