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SMOKE SIGNALS
JULY 1, 2024
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, July 10.............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24.............................................................................4 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if
needed. In-person attendance in Tribal Council Chambers and via Zoom.
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PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 • FAX: 503-879-2173
Dear Smoke Signals,
The George family would like to take this opportunity to thank each and
every one of these friends for their contribution to help us in a time of need.
They stepped up and volunteered their time and expense to help provide
food for our mother’s funeral and meal. Our hearts are forever grateful
to Tim and Debbie George, Tynan George, JW, Cheryle A. Kennedy, Lisa
Archuleta and family (Charity/Ely, Sedona, Lexi, Denali, Dallas), Ber-
nadine and Doug Shriver, Stacia Hernandez, Lisa Leno, Crystal Smith,
Tracie Meyer, Shayla Myrick-Meyer, Dave Fullerton, Greg Archuleta, Jade
Unger, Tammy Cook, Leonette Galligher, Auntie Claudia Leno, Serena
Layman, Kim Contreras, Matthew Haller, Virginia Kimsey-Roof, Kristy
Lawson, Francene and Jerald Ambrose-Pops, Brian Krehbiel, Chad and
Molly Leno, Stacey Johnson, Reyn Leno and family, Grand Ronde drum-
mers and singers, and Flicka Lucero.
A special thank-you goes to Debi Anderson and Colleen Payne, for mak-
ing jam for gifts.
Hayu, hayu masi,
The George family
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 identifi cation
card to receive the discount. n
Tribal Office Closures
Tribal offi ces will be closing noon Wednesday, July 3, and closed on
Thursday-Friday, July 4-5, in observance of Independence Day.
TRIBAL COMMITTEE /
BOARD & COMMISSION
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DANIELLE HARRISON
MICHELLE ALAIMO
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER / EDITOR
503-879-4663
danielle.harrison@grandronde.org
PHOTOJOURNALIST / ASSISTANT EDITOR
503-879-1961
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
SAMUEL F. BRIGGS III
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
503-879-2190
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST
503-879-1416
samuel.briggs@grandronde.org
KAMIAH KOCH
NICOLE MONTESANO
SOCIAL MEDIA / DIGITAL JOURNALIST
503-879-1461
kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
STAFF WRITER
503-879-1463
nicole.montesano@grandronde.org
KATHERINE WARREN
SECRETARY / ADVERTISING
503-879-1466 • katherine.warren-steffensmier@grandronde.org
DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
MEMBERS OF:
Monday, July 8.................................July 15
Indigenous Journalists Association
Wednesday, July 24.........................Aug. 1
Oregon Newspaper Publishers Assoc.
Friday, Aug. 9...................................Aug. 15
2022 IJA General excellence
Friday, Aug. 23..................................Sept. 1
2023 IJA General excellence
EDITORIAL POLICY
Smoke Signals, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community 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 email 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.
• Do you want to be more involved with the Tribe?
• Do you have a desire to be a part of a group to plan and
be involved in Tribal activities and events?
• Are you intersted in making positive changes for
future generations?
• Visit https://qrco.de/bf49Bl or scan the QR code for a
complete list of committees/boards and apply today.
2024 Tribal Council
tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Council Chairwoman
Brenda tuomi
— ext. 2300
— ext. 2352
brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
Current vacancies:
• Ceremonial Hunting Board (2) • Culture Committee (1)
• Enrollment Committee (1) • Fish & Wildlife Committee (2)
• Housing Grievance Board (2)• Powwow Special Event Board (1)
• Election Board alternates (2)
Chris Mercier
Tribal Council Vice Chair
— ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
Michael Cherry
For questions email:
shannon.ham-texeira@grandronde.org
Tribal Council Secretary
Applications available online at:
www.grandronde.org/government/tribal-council/committees/
Applications also available in the Tribal Governance building:
Located at the Tribal Council office near the security desk.
Ad by Samuel Briggs III
Matthew haller
— ext. 1777
matthew.haller@grandronde.org
Jon A. George
— ext. 2355
jon.george@grandronde.org
— ext. 4555
Lisa Leno
— ext. 1770
michael.cherry@grandronde.org
lisaleno@grandronde.org
Kathleen George
— ext. 2305
Denise Harvey
— ext. 2353
kathleen.george@grandronde.org
denise.harvey@grandronde.org