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2 S moke S ignals JANUARY 1, 2017 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Jan. 11.............................................................................4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.............................................................................4 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. General Council meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Tribal Community Center Letters Dear Smoke Signals: The Tribal Court held its annual volunteer appreciation event on Dec. 13. Current volunteers for the court have served a combined 67 years. The Tribal Court would like to publicly acknowledge and extend our appreciation to all volunteers. Darlene Aaron, Angela Schlappie, Sharon Hanson and Patti Tom-Martin have served the Tribal Member Review Board (TMRB) since 2004. The TMRB assists in dependency cases by re- viewing cases of child abuse and neglect and suggesting recommendations for the Tribal Court. The accomplishments of this group include developing life binders for children aging out of the foster care system and providing unique suggestions to involve youth in Tribal culture. The Tribal Court Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers Todd Mulrooney and Greg Oldham work closely with vulnerable youth. CASAs are assigned one or two abused or neglected Tribal youth, working as an advocate for them in court and fostering a positive relationship with the Tribe. For many youth in dependency cases, their only experience with the Tribe is through this court process, which increases the importance and necessity of this role. Peacemakers Lisa Archuleta and Lew Younger have been mediating conflicts within the Tribe for a combined 16 years. The Tribal Court Peace- maker Program aims to reflect the Tribe’s tradition of using respected members of the community to heal disputes among its members. This free, voluntary program allows parties to discuss their conflict or dispute in a safe, non-threatening environment. The mission of Peacemaker volunteers is to reestablish communication between the two parties and facilitate an amicable and agreeable solution. The Tribal Court wishes to extend gratitude to all those who commit their time to improving the lives of Tribal children and families. The efforts made, no matter the size or commitment, help to create a better environ- ment and future. You can receive more information on getting involved in Tribal Court Programs through contacting Annie Schmidt (annie.schmidt@ grandronde.org) or by calling 503-879-4623. Annie Schmidt Tribal Court Programs Specialist 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 503-879-1961 michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org 503-879-1418 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 NOVALEE LANCOUR CENTRAL PHONES CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1447 503-879-1446 scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org novalee.lancour@grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Friday, Jan. 6 ...............................Jan. 15 Monday, Jan. 23 ........................... Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 6 .......................... Feb. 15 Sidewalk repairs 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 Photo by Michelle Alaimo Jeremy Miller, a concrete finisher with RK Concrete Construction in Otis, smooths out the sidewalk that is being replaced in front of the Governance Center on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Public Works Manager Jesse white said differential settlement in the sidewalks was causing large cracks at the expansion joints, which had gotten to the point where they were a safety concern. To remedy the problem the concrete and base is being removed, crushed rock is being brought in and compacted, and then the new concrete sidewalks are being poured. Health & Wellness Center closures • Monday, Jan. 16 – All day Tribal Office Closures Tribal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of New Year's Day. Offices also will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 2017 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 Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Vice Chair — ext. 2352 cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org Jon A. George Tribal Secretary — ext. 2355 jon.george@grandronde.org 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 Kathleen George — ext. 2305 Jack Giffen Jr. — ext. 2300 kathleen.george@grandronde.org jack.giffen@grandronde.org
