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S moke S ignals
APRIL 1, 2018
General Council meeting
11 a.m. Sunday, April 8
Many Nations Longhouse
University of Oregon campus in Eugene
Smoke Signals
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Dear Smoke Signals:
The Veterans Special Event Board would like to thank Deitz Peters for
sewing two sets of ribbon shirts and the new eagle staff.
And we would like to thank Joann Beaks for the new bags for our flags
and the bag for our eagle staff.
We would like to thank Larry Brandon for the beautiful cedar box he
made for the eagle feathers.
They all did such an amazing job.
A big thank you from the Veterans Special Event Board.
Steve Bobb Sr.
Roll #38
DEAN RHODES
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DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
Friday, April 6 ........................... April 15
Dear Smoke Signals:
I and Rose Starr’s family would like to thank all those who participated
and attended the memorial for my lovely Starr in the night. She will be
missed by all who knew her as well as her family. Hayu masi.
Deitrich Peters
Roll #1665
Friday, April 20 ............................ May 1
Friday, May 4 ............................. May 15
Monday, May 21 ..........................June 1
Tuesday, June 5 ..........................June 15
Wednesday, June 20 .......................July 1
Friday, July 6 ...............................July 15
Dear Smoke Signals:
I like the fact that we live in an age where we have a free press. It’s in-
teresting that we now have a Smoke Signals that doesn’t have to approve
what they are writing with our Tribal Council. Bad news is also news and
I hope to see articles on tough issues.
I’m not sure if taking Tribal member’s words from Facebook is a practice
that should become common, but maybe it’s time for change. I’ve been told
that private Facebook sites are also fair game for publications, so I learned
something new about what is legal and what is not.
If we are to go down this road, it will be interesting to see if this method
of journalism has a positive impact on the membership. It would appear
that our council is trying to increase transparency and communication
on Tribal concerns. On Tribal Facebook sites I noticed the membership
enjoys it when council participates in discussions. As a byproduct of all
this transparency council is seeking, it would be nice to see more council
on Facebook Tribal sites commenting on tough issues.
It’s been around three years since our last investment. We decided not
to go in the direction of the hemp industry, and now we really aren’t sure
what to do with the old dog track in Wood Village. It would be nice to finally
get some infrastructure around the casino. It’s been discussed before how
small Tribal businesses around the casino could possibly benefit Tribal
members in the long run.
I guess my big question is when can we do some possible infrastructure
around the casino? I noticed other Tribes call themselves “casino and re-
sort” because they have a golf course or something attached to their land
and infrastructure. Because they aren’t just a casino and the fact that
they are a resort, they get out-of-state business and almost double their
annual revenue. Wouldn’t it be nice to build a golf course or a water slide
and attach it to our casino so we can also become a resort?
Clifford Olson
Roll #2038
Health & Wellness Center Entrance
Reminder: The drive-through entrance at the Health &
Wellness Center is for loading and unloading only.
The entrance was built with our Elders and those with mobility issues
and their ease of access in mind.
If you are coming to the center to pick up
prescriptions, please park in
one of our regular parking spaces.
Thank you,
Grand Ronde Health &
Wellness Center Administration
Editorial Policy
SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu-
nity 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. Letters must be 400 words or less.
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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