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sNok signflz FEBRUARY 1, 2024 11 Tribe is a recipient of $2 million Indian Health Service grant Walking On... Michael Joseph Hampton The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is one of 15 Tribal recipients of an Indian Health Service grant through the federal Health and Human Services department. The Tribe received $2 million, which can be used to invest in construc- tion, expansion of modernization of health care facilities. “Tribal partners need access to culturally appropriate, quality health care, including preventative services for chronic diseases,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said. “To help meet that need, HHS is investing in the con- struction, expansion and modernization of small ambulatory health care facilities. For nearly a quarter-century, HHS has been partnering with Tribes and Tribal organizations to ensure all communities have access to the care they need and deserve. Our ongoing support for the…program ensures this vital work keeps making a difference.” The IHS Small Ambulatory Program is expanding access to various outpatient services for patients, including offering new services, building on existing services and upgrading outdated facilities. Ninety-five percent of Tribally operated health care facilities provide primarily ambulatory services. These services include preventative care for chronic diseases such as diabetes and also provide increased access to culturally appropriate, quality health care. Aug. 18, 1984 – Jan. 18, 2024 Tribal member Michael Joseph Hampton passed away on Jan. 18, 2024, at the age of 39. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Church of God, 18473 Shafter Ave., Shafter, Calif. Peters Funeral Home in Wasco, Calif., is assisting the family. Shirley Fletcher Walkhoff Aug. 1, 1955 – Jan. 24, 2024 Tribal Elder Shirley Fletcher Walkhoff passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Simple Cremation East in Las Vegas, Nevada, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before press time. Gas discount in Grand Ronde Grand Ronde Tribal members, as well as Tribal and Spirit Mountain Casino employees, can receive a 30-cent per gallon discount on gasoline at the Tribally owned Grand Ronde Station convenience store. There are, however, a few rules. Tribal members and employees must go inside and show either their enrollment card or employee identification card to receive the discount. West Valley Veterans Memorial Application Deadline is March 15, 2024 Name: DOB: Address: City: Phone: Gender: Male/Female (Circle) Rank: Branch: DOE: Place of entry: DOS: Place of seperation: State: Zip: Honorable: Yes/No (Circle) Deceased: Yes/No (Circle) Place of burial: CTGR Tribal: Yes/No (Circle) If Tribal, Roll# *All applicants must submit a copy of their DD214. If applicant is deceased, a family member or spouse can submit a copy of their DD214. If you are a CTGR Tribal member please attach a copy of your Tribal ID. If you are non-Tribal please attach a copy of a bill/record with your name and address showing you had lived or now reside in Grand Ronde, Willamina or Sheridan. Please send application and all documents to Grand Ronde Veterans SEB, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418 or e-mail: publicaffairs@grandronde.org Any applications received after March 15, 2024, will be kept on file for inclusion to the Memorial in 2025.