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S moke S ignals
MAY 15, 2017
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, May 17...........................................................................11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 31.............................................................................5 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
Budgeting public
hearing set for June 4
A public hearing about Tribal priorities and budgeting will be held at 11
a.m. Sunday, June 4, in the Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road.
Tribal members will be allowed to testify in person or submit written
testimony on what they see as the Tribe’s priorities and provide input on
the Tribal budget and budgeting process.
Tribal members can submit written testimony to Tribal Council Chief
of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org.
Letters
Dear Smoke Signals:
On April 1, we had a ceremony at the Tribal Cemetery for my older broth-
er Frank E. Kowing Jr. Our family would like to thank Tyson Mercier and
Gregg Leno for their help in coordinating the interment of brother Frank.
They worked with Joel Boyce from Adamson’s Mortuary in Sheridan to
place the vault urn and memorial stone at my brother’s gravesite.
The Tribal Veterans Honor Guard honored my brother’s service to his
country, which included two years in the Vietnam War zone while on board
the USS Mars AFS-1, a combat stores ship. Our family thanks them from
the bottom of our hearts.
A special thanks to military chaplain Bud Abbott and to Steve Bobb Sr.
for putting the service together.
A special thanks to Carol Nelson, Marietta Leith and all those who helped
with the celebration of life meal at the Tribal Community Center. If I have
forgotten anyone, please be assured that your help was dearly appreciated.
And, of course, all of this was possible because of the dedicated employees
of our Tribe who helped with all aspects of my brother Frank’s services
and interment. Thanks to our Member Benefits Department for handling
all the expenses related to Frank’s passing. Thanks to our Tribal Council
for their leadership and wisdom.
Bradley Kowing
Roll #1816
Event will kick off American Indian Week
SALEM – The Legislative Commission on Indian Services/Nine
Tribes Spring Celebration will kick off American Indian Week in
Oregon on Thursday, May 18.
The event will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda.
The Grand Ronde Tribe and Spirit Mountain Casino will provide
lunchtime refreshments.
The theme of the celebration is “Sharing Our Traditions: Teaching
Our Children to Build Strong Tribal Nations.”
Elders’ Fishing Trip set for June 1
The first Elders’ Fishing Trip of 2017 will be held Thursday, June 1,
with a journey to Hebo Lake.
The free event, sponsored by the Natural Resources Department’s Parks
and Recreation Program and hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Committee,
will be held rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear and a meal
provided.
The trip is limited to the first 25 Tribal Elders and spouses who sign up
at the Elders Activity Center or by calling 503-879-2233.
Vans will leave at 8 a.m. If you need a Tribal fishing license, contact the
Natural Resources Department at 503-879-2424.
Corrections — An article in the April 1 edition of Smoke Signals mis-
stated the location of St. Francis Catholic High School. The school was
located in Eugene.
In addition, the name of a Marine Corps veteran being added to the West
Valley Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 31, was incorrectly reported
in the May 1 edition. The corrected name appears in this edition.
Smoke Signals regrets the errors.
Tribal
General
Priorities
Council meeting
meeting
11 11 a.m.
June 5 4
a.m. Sunday,
Sunday, Feb.
Tribal
gymnasium
Tribal
Community
Center
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DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
Monday, May 22 ..........................June 1
Monday, June 5 ..........................June 15
Tuesday, June 20 ...........................July 1
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.
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2017 Tribal Council
1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
Reyn Leno
Tribal Chairman
— ext. 2399
reyn.leno@grandronde.org
Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Vice Chair
— ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
Jon A. George
Tribal Secretary
— ext. 2355
jon.george@grandronde.org
Tribal Office Closures
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Denise Harvey
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— ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
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— ext. 4555
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Tonya Gleason-Shepek
— ext. 1777
tonya.gleason-shepek@grandronde.org
Kathleen George
— ext. 2305
Jack Giffen Jr.
— ext. 2300
kathleen.george@grandronde.org
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