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Chairman's Report(cont)
value changes over the twenty year period.
Last year Yamhill County Commissioners received a
check of $20,000. as a one time final payment for any
losses the county would suffer from the creation of the
Reservation.
On March 27, 1991 Tillamook County Commissioners
accepted a check from Tribal Chairman, Mark Mercier.
of $90,000. to settle forever any revenue losses the
county may have suffered from the creation of the
Reservation.
This action closes another small chapter in the history
of the rebirth of the Tribal community and the develop
ment of the Grand Rondc Reservation.
Timber Salvage Sales
(Contract Purchases)
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is accepting
applications for future Timber Salvage Sales on the
Reservation.
ANNOUNCEMENT
f The Tribal Forestry Department is reminding all
visitors entering the Reservation via the Agency Access
Road to be extra cautious. Of special concern is the
amount of log truck traffic which will be hauling out
Agency Creek Road this summer. Many cutting units
are already in progress and over the last month there
has been a dramatic increase in log truck traffic. Visi
tors are advised to wear their seatbelts and drive slow
especially when going around curves. A citizens band
radio tuned to channel number 17 may be helpful, since
most log truck drivers announce their progress as they
come in and out of the Reservation. When approaching
a log truck pull off of the road and let them by. Loaded
log trucks do not stop as fast as a passenger vehicle. We
do not want to discourage you from visiting the Reserva
tion during the scenic summer months, but we do want
everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer.
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Tribal Veteran's Meeting
. The second Grand Ronde Tribal Veteran's meeting
will be held on May 2nd, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tribal
Office Council Room. The meeting will include discus
sion on officers for the group, possible Memorial Day
activities and discussion on how the veteran's group
should be set up and what activities the group is inter
ested in being involved with.
All Tribal veterans and interested persons are invited
to attend the meeting. If you have questions please call
Jackie at the Tribal Office at 879-5211.
NASU Pow-Wow
University of Oregon
May 18th, and 19th, 1991
Eugene, Oregon
346-3723
Membership Survey
Dear Tribal Members,
During the next few months, the Tribe will be conduct
ing a survey to update our information on Tribal
membership needs. There are two parts to the survey.
The first part is to identify Tribal membership needs in
regards to health care, housing, and education and to
update our demographic information. This part of the
survey will go to approximately 1000 Tribal member's
households.
The second part to be mailed separate from the first,
includes survey information for the Economic Develop
ment Department and the Tribal Health Department. It
includes an assessment to identify Tribal member skill
areas. This information will be utilized by the Economic
Development Department to identify potential employ
ment opportunities and to help plan Tribal employment
and business opportunities for members in the greatest
skill areas. The other section is a health risk appraisal.
This information will be used by the Health Department
to identify and design services to meet identified needs
in the risk area. This part of the survey will go to
approximately 600 of the 1000 households mailed the
first part of the survey.
The survey is being coordinated by the Center for
Population Research and Census at Portland State
University, however, all information will be turned over
to the Tribe's Enrollment Office at completion. All
responses will be kept confidential.
At first, 30 sample surveys will be sent out to field test
the survey questionnaires. Following any needed
changes, the remaining surveys will be sent out.
Those who complete and return the survey in the
postage paid envelope will be eligible for participation in
a $100.00 drawing to be held on July 4, 1991.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please
do not hesitate to contact Margo Mercier, Enrollment
Office, 879-5211.
PI-UME-SHA TREATY
DAYS POW-WOW
Treaty Day For All Tribes In
The Northwest
Crafts, Food and Indian Dancing
Warm Springs, Oregon
June 21st thru 23rd
Ph: 553-3243
CHEMAWA HIGH SCHOOL
POW-WOW
Salem, Oregon
MISS CHEMAWA PAGEANT
Date: May 3, 4, 5, 1991
For More Information Contact: Jacob Bighorn at (503)
399-5721, Monday - Friday, between 7:30 am and 4:30
pm (PST). I
Deer Hide Sale
Sponsored by the Archaeology Committee
Now until May 31, 1991
Here is an example:
1 Hide $44.82
2 Hides 75.14
3 Hides 108.46
4 Hides 138.78
These figures include the $10.00 processing fee for the
order. For more information call:
Mary Trevino at 879-5211 EXT. 200
Parent Committee Meeting
and Movie Night
May 16, 1991 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.rru
Grand Ronde Grade School
The movie will be shown after the meeting is adjourned.
Food and Healing Class
Daniel HellerNaturopathic student, will meet
with interested Tribal members to discuss how ycu can
regulate your diet to affect your day to day health. His
presentation will cover the relationship that diabetes,
arthritis, food allergies, depression and day to day stress
have to your food intake.
He will also discuss some traditional Indian
remedies and how they can be used to relieve physical
and emotional difficulties. This class will take place
from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm On May 20, 1991 in the
Operations building conference room.
Mr Heller will also be glad to answer any
questions you may have relating to these issues.
Tribal Health Department
The purpose of this announcement is to establish a list
of qualified Tribal applicants. If interested please fill
out the application form below and mail or bring to the
Tribal Forestry Office. Previously submitted applica
tions need to be updated on a yearly basis. Please be
sure to contact us when a change of address and phone
number is required. If you have an application on file
and no longer wish to be on our list, please contact our
office. The mailing address and location is the Confed
erated Tribes of Grand Ronde Forestry Division, 26930
Salmon River Highway, Willamina, Oregon 973.
Applicants must meet the following minimum require
ments: Enrolled Tribal member of Grand Ronde.
- Recent logging experience and verifiable references.
Either own, or the ability to obtain adequate logging
equipment.
- Ability to obtain insurance andor payment bond if
required.
For further information contact Cliff Adams, Tribal
Forester at 879-5522 or 879-5211.