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S moke S ignals
MARCH 1, 2017
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, March 8...........................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22.........................................................................4 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
General Council meeting
followed by Community Input Meeting
11 a.m. Sunday, March 5
Tribal Community Center
Letters
Dear Smoke Signals:
Ellen Diane (Bean) Fischer was the daughter of Fremond Francis Bean
and Lavern Hosford. Ellen was the granddaughter of Thomas Bean and
Margaret (Maggie Menard) Bean.
My lovely mother passed away Dec. 6, 2016.
During the time of her passing there were so many wonderful and
thoughtful people who came to visit, bringing with them peace, content-
ment and happiness for her. Each person calmed her spirit and reassured
her heart was paramount to all who adored and loved her. Thank you all
so much for participating in the providing of tender comfort for her.
She is around us still, in our memories and in our souls.
Peace to all of you who care deeply and are in transition yourself, such
are many. I believe in the afterlife, as did Ellen. We may all plan to again
experience the comfort of our connection with her someplace, someday,
someway.
The Bean family appreciates the support and tokens of affection that all
of you have shared with us. The stories and compassion we all enjoyed so
much, and we hope that more will be shared and that her life will continue
to be celebrated.
As an educator, Ellen impacted many lives. She had a soft strength about
her, continually encouraging others while setting a wonderful example
herself. Like Ellen (Roll #13), we should all strive to become intelligent,
courteous and helpful.
Much love to our Tribe, family and friends.
Fondly,
Kimberly A. Campbell
Roll #1492
Board seeking younger veterans
The Tribal Veterans Special Event Board is recruiting younger
veterans – Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans – to join.
“Our committee is getting older,” said Veterans SEB Chairman Steve
Bobb Sr., who is a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran.
Members of the Special Event Board attend events as flag carriers
and represent the Tribe and their branch of service.
Veterans interested in volunteering should contact Tribal Council
Chief of Staff Stacia Martin at 503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@gran-
dronde.org. 
WIC visits Health & Wellness Center
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? Does your family include a child under the
age of 5?
If so, you may qualify for the Women, Infants and Children program. With
WIC, people can receive answers to nutritional questions and access fruits
and vegetables, whole grains, eggs, milk, cheese, juice, cereal and more.
A WIC representative visits the Health & Wellness Center on the third
Tuesday of the month, which will be March 21.
Walk-ins are welcome between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. When WIC clients arrive
at the Health & Wellness Center, they should enter through the Wellness
Department located at the back of the medical wing.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 503-623-8175,
ext. 2297. 
Smoke Signals
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ADMINISTRATIVE
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503-879-1463
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503-879-1418
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503-879-1447
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DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
Monday, March 6 ..................... March 15
Monday, March 20 ....................... April 1
Friday, April 7 ........................... April 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
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2017 Tribal Council
Name changes in Tribal Court
Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled
members for a filing fee of only $30.
If you have any questions or would like to request a packet, contact
Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. 
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
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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