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S moke S ignals APRIL 1, 2017 George appointed to Oregon Environmental Quality Commission By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM — Tribal Council mem- ber Kathleen George has been ap- pointed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown as one of three new members of the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission. If confirmed by the Oregon Sen- ate during an April 26 hearing, George will begin serving on the commission on May 3. “The Environmental Quality Commission, now more than ever, has a critical role to play to pro- tect Oregon’s clean air and water resources,” Brown said. “As an oversight body, Oregonians expect the EQC to take decisive action to create rules and guide policies that are protective of human health and preserve vital habitats of diverse species by ensuring our air and water are clean and available for future generations of Oregonians.” The commission is a five-member panel appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Members serve as the state Department of En- vironmental Quality’s policy and rulemaking board. It also issues orders, judges appeals of fines or other departmental actions, and appoints the department’s director. “I am honored to be appointed by Gov. Kate Brown to the Envi- ronmental Quality Commission,” George said. “Healthy people, lands and water are fundamental to Oregon’s future and now is an Kathleen George important time to protect and improve that future for all Oregonians. I hope that my experience can be of service to the commis- sion, our gover- nor and our state.” George will join the commission along with fifth-generation Orego- nian Wade Mosby and Oregon State University associate professor Molly Kile. Current commission members Sam Baraso and Ed Armstrong will continue serving on the commission. George was elected to Tribal Council in September 2016. Before her election, she was director of Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the Tribe’s philanthropic arm, from September 2011 through her elec- tion to council. She also worked for the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department as its environmental coordinator from 1996 to 2002 before moving to east- ern Oregon to work for the Umatilla Tribe as a water policy and senior policy analyst. She also worked for the Department of Environmental Quality in Pendleton and owned a natural resources consulting busi- ness, Cedar Consulting. George grew up in Milwaukie and graduated from Dominican Univer- sity in California with a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology. n Bike helmets available The Tribe’s Social Services Department has bicycle helmets avail- able 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. n Give us a smile USDA Distribution ~Siletz~ April 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you need assis- tance, call Joyce Retherford at 1-800- 922-1399, ext. 1393, or call direct at 541-444-8393 or 541-444-8279. Happy 2nd birthday my baby girl Lynnie Daddy loves you! Veterans Royalty Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and repre- sent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty during events and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different military branches. When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and parades and dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until the flags are retired. Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and be willing and able to dance. GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and work with veterans. Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all young woman ages 11-18 to join. Junior Veterans Queen — 11-13 years of age Senior Veterans Queen — 14-18 years of age General Requirements: 1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be alcohol and drug free 3. Never married, no children 4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 5. Sign and comply with Veteran Royalty Guidelines and Agreement ~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~ Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________ Father’s Name: __________________________________________________ Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Photo by Michelle Alaimo Tribal Dental Hygienist and Prevention Coordinator Sheila Blacketer, brushes John Marrufo’s teeth during the fifth annual Give Kids A Smile Day held at Willamina Elementary School on Friday, March 17. Eighty-nine elementary school children were seen during the event that screens children for cavities and brushes and applies fluoride to their teeth. Tribal Dentist Erin Lange also screened children while Tribal dental assistants Shelby Hoyt and Donnette Spaulding helped with paperwork. The event is sponsored by the American Dental Association. 9 _______________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________ Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Affairs 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Questions? Contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418 or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
