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14 APRIL 15, 2023 Tribal member appointed to Disabilities Commission SALEM 3 Tribal member Shayla Duke, 40, has been appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek to serve a four-year term on the Oregon Disabilities Commission. Duke, a resident of Eugene, will serve through March 28, 2027. The Disabilities Commission is composed of 15 members broadly representing major public and private agencies who are expe- rienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities. The commission acts as a coor- dinating link between and among public and Shayla Duke private organizations serving individuals with disabilities. According to her LinkedIn proole, Duke is an administrative expert and executive support specialist. For the last 15 years, she has been a personal support assistant, providing cognitive and personal support services to an individual with a disability and has constantly advocated to help defend that individual9s rights. <I have been advocating for the rights of people with disabilities for around 20 years,= Duke said. <When I was in college, I used to help assist some individuals who lived in a group home. Although my primary career goals have been focused on housing, construction and hospitality, I have been a part-time care provider for 15 years. <When the Affordable Care Act was expanded here in Oregon in roughly 2013, I started paying close attention to the Oregon Administrative Rules and other laws, such as federal Medicaid laws, so I could know how to best prepare for any upcoming beneot changes for anyone I worked for. <My interest in public beneots law led me to get involved in various volunteer opportunities, many of which involved me advocating for people with disabilities and their care providers during administrative hearings and other correspondence with the Department of Human Services. As a hobby or pastime, I9ve continued to study this area of law in my spare time and frequently participate in public hearings while advocating for all Oregonians with disabilities. <I came across this opportunity through one of my care providing groups online and ogured I9d go ahead and apply. & I am very excited, but most of all just truly honored to be able to help serve Oregonians with disabilities, some of whom might even be my fellow Tribal members, in this capacity. I am very grateful for the opportunity to help be a voice for some of our state9s most important individuals.= þ Lunch Provided Smoke Signals Clothes Closet open The Clothes Closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon Friday on the Tribal campus near the Elders Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive. The Clothes Closet accepts clothing, small appliances and pieces of furniture, electronics and household goods that are clean and in good condition. It does not accept books, large TVs or furniture, but there is a community board where people can post those items. For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walk- er-Hernandez at 559-847-7565. þ wednesday april 26th 5:00pm chachalu cultural center Grand ronde tribal member fabian quenelle hosts an evening of stick game playing and knowledge sharing No experience needed beginners encouraged Dinner will be served prizes to win Please RSVp to culturaleducation@grandronde.org 503-879-2185 Veterans! Get Trained to Help Save Lives May 4, 2023 from Noon to 2 PM Take a FREE Firearm Suicide Prevention Training Time and Distance saves lives! Firearm owners lead the way in firearm safety, and together we can lead in the fight against suicide. Learn how to support a friend, family member, or loved one should they become a risk for suicide. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/602642298337 * April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month We, the Warriors of Hope Program, feel it is important to highlight our support for survivors. We invite you to join us in solidarity for a short walk during the lunch hour, rain or shine! We'll be awarding prizes to the person wearing the most TEAL, and the person who decides to do the most laps around the old pow wow grounds! Your family and friends are welcome to attend. There will be light snacks and water. Friday, April 21 - 12:10-1 p.m. At the Community Programs Building (Building Q) 25500 SW Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR Old Powwow Grounds in the middle of campus 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde OR 97347 SWAG & Door Prizes Warriors of Hope: 24 hour crisis line 971-241-3594