18 S moke S ignals JULY 15, 2017 Trail opening Walking On... Danny Ray Loomis July 6, 1976 – June 1, 2017 Tribal member Danny Ray Loomis, 40, walked on June 1, 2017, in Florence, Ore. He was born on July 6, 1976, in Lincoln City to Dave and Theresa Loomis, who were from Toledo, Ore. Danny was a very hard worker. He was hands-on when he worked at the Tribe doing carpentry. He led a free life and enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his siblings, Willy Johnson, Arlene Cloutier, Kathy Kafoury, Melissa Marr and Walter Kircshank, and many nieces and nephews. He will be truly missed by all. Private ceremony donations can be made to homeless shelters in in honor Danny. Brandon Jesse Robertson Photo by Amy Cook Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George and his son, Ty, performed a drum song at the grand opening of the Hazelia Agri-Cultural Heritage Trail in Lake Oswego on Saturday, July 8. George also gave a speech and participated in the ribbon- cutting ceremony. The new trail consists of 10 interpretive panels and commemorates the historic, agricultural and cultural beginnings of the Hazelia area. The Grand Ronde panel, “Our Land,” was created by Tribal Interpretive Coordinator Travis Stewart and will help link the area to the Willamette Falls National Heritage Area. The Grand Ronde panel is brown to blue, signifying stability, strength and reliability. 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 interest- ed in volunteering should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org.  Oct. 30, 1980 – June 28, 2017 Tribal member Brandon Jesse Robertson, 36, a resident of Portland, Ore., walked on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born on Oct. 30, 1980, in Portland. A funeral service was held on Friday, June 30, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym. Interment followed in the Tribal Cemetery in Grand Ronde. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To leave condolences, visit www.dallastribute.com. Are you frustrated with your diabetes control? Do you have questions about diabetes? Do you need help managing your diabetes? If so… Call the Medical Clinic today at 503-879-2002 To schedule an individual diabetes education appointment Paid ad Project Updates The Oregon Department of Transportation invites you to provide input on proposed amendments to projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. On the 1st and 16th of each month, ODOT will post STIP amendments that occurred in the previous 15 days; we invite you to check in regularly, review the amendments and provide comments. Please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/STIP/Pages/STIPDocs.aspx (under the heading “STIP Amendments for Public Review”). Send comments to: OregonDOTSTIP@odot.state.or.us or mail to: STIP Amendment, 555 E. 13th St. NE, Salem OR 97301 Paid ad Paid political ad