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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 2017)
2 S moke S ignals SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Sept. 27...........................................................................5 p.m. General meeting General Council meeting Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. 11 Oct. 5 1 11 a.m. a.m. Sunday, Sunday, Feb. Elder’s Fishing Trip set for Sept. 21 The second Elder’s Fishing Trip of the year will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, with a journey to Hebo Lake. This free event is sponsored by the Natural Resource Department’s Parks and Recreation Program and hosted by the Tribal Fish and Wildlife Committee. It 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, 48940 Blacktail Drive, or by calling 503- 879-2233. Vans will leave the Elders Activity Center at 8 a.m. If you need to obtain a Tribal fishing license, contact Natural Resources at 503-879-2424. Tribe receives Homeland Security grant The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received a $347,162 grant from the Federal Homeland Management Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Planning and Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the funds will cover 40 percent of the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Coordinator position and 30 percent of the Emergency Management Assistant job for three years, as well as provide funds for exercises, trainings, minor equipment and supplies. Some of the minor equipment and supplies are for the Tribe’s mobile medical/diabetes van. Tribal gymnasium Tribal Community Center 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 SCARLETT HOLTZ GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST PAGE DESIGNER CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-2190 503-879-1447 503-879-1416 justin.phillips@grandronde.org scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org george.valdez@grandronde.org Tribal Office Closures SHANNON HAM Tribal offices will be closed on Friday, Sept. 22, in observance of National Indian Day. CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1446 shannont.ham@grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Wednesday, Sept. 20 .....................Oct. 1 COMMUNITY EVENT IDEAS - SUBMISSION REQUEST Friday, Oct. 6 .............................Oct. 15 Friday, Oct. 20 ............................ Nov. 1 Editorial Policy We Want To Hear From YOU: The Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to “Community Building!”- We will begin offering regular community activities and events that provide healthy exercise for the mind and body and that are fun for the entire family! After-all, laughter really is good medicine! Please think of a creative, fun filled idea and if your submission is chosen for our 2017 activity calendar you will WIN a PRIZE. To submit your idea by phone, Please call: Activities/Wellness Promotion Coordinator at 503- 879-2078 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 2017-18 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Chair — ext. 2352 cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org Chris Mercier Tribal Vice Chair — ext. 1444 chris.mercier@grandronde.org Jon A. George Tribal Secretary — ext. 2355 jon.george@grandronde.org Ad created by George Valdez Denise Harvey — ext. 2353 denise.harvey@grandronde.org Lisa Leno — ext. 1770 lisa.leno@grandronde.org Brenda Tuomi — ext. 4555 brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org Michael Langley — ext. 1777 michael.langley@grandronde.org Kathleen George — ext. 2305 Jack Giffen Jr. — ext. 2300 kathleen.george@grandronde.org jack.giffen@grandronde.org
