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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1995)
February 1-15, 1995 Page 2 Tribal Life Smoke Signals News from the On Jan. 20, 1995 the Tribal Council and Spirit Mountain Cor poration Board of Directors met to discuss gaming, during which time many critical issues were ad dressed. Here are just a few is sues facing the Tribal Council. Establishment of a tribal gaming commission - In 1988, Congress passed a law governing Indian gaming called the National Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. This Act requires that any Tribe doing gam ing must establish such a Commis sion. This Commission will con sist of a five member board of di rectors, and their duties will con sist of the following - criminal background checks on key em ployees working at the gam ing cen ter; become a licensing entity to in dividuals to do gaming related ac tivities; hear appeals from denial of licenses to gaming related ac tivities; adopt rules for conduct of gaming. Craft Class offers Craft class format will consist of introductions, project discussion and history, instruction, individual work time and assistance from in structors, and clean up and closing. The schedule will be: Feb. 27: Breastplates & Chokers Mar. 20: Fans April 17: Quill earrings & prior projects May 15: Hair ties & Hair wraps June 5, 12, 19, & 26: Moccasins, belts, beading projects All classes are held at the Commu nity Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tree of Giving a success Bv Sheila Elliott On behalf of everyone at Tribal Family Action and the Grand Ronde Tribe, we want to thank everyone who participated in the Tree of Giving this year. Your generosity made it have a merrier Christmas. Starting December 1, 1 began assisting tribal members with the appli cation process for the Oregon Health i w I am able to provide eligibility screening for single adults and couples without children. Please call me at 879-2034 or 1-800-774-0095 and make an appointment wjth me if you would like to apply for the Oregon Health Plan. Thanks from Human Services Division The Human Services thanks everyone who contributed to the Christmas Food Baskets this year. The sales of ful, and the division received many generous donations. The division is extremely grateful to all the people who participated, which in return made it possible to fill and deliver 13 food baskets. With your help, this Christmas was a little more special the most. Chairman Establish personnel procedures -Since hundreds of occupations are expected, these procedures need to be adopted prior to the facility opening. Also, the job descriptions and requirements for employment must be clarified and printed in the tribal newsletter. Profits from the gaming - What will the Tribe do after the debt is retired? Will it be invested in other businesses and ventures? Will the Council look for other means of employment other than the gam ing? Will the Tribal Council strengthen existing programs such as Health, Housing, and Education? Efforts to tighten gaming law -Currently, there are members of Congress, who want to introduce legislation, which increases regu latory authority of states where In dian gaming is done. No doubt, many states will support this effort. Tribes will want to keep a close eye on this. history, creativity Rules: All children under 14 must be ac companied by an adult, otherwise they will be sent home. All participants must be in class on time, so the whole class can re ceive instructions together. Partici pants are encouraged to stay for the duration of the class. Those interested should call Camille to register, so enough sup plies can be ordered for all. Non-tribal members should bring their own supplies to class. possible for almost 100 children to Plan. the raffle tickets were very success for a few families who could use it Elder's Spotlight; Arvella Houck Arvella Houck Public Works The Public Works Division of the Grand Ronde Tribe is requesting proposals for the following jobs. An architecturalengineering firm is needed to design the Tribe's Department of Natural Resources complex, this project will require architectural, mechanical, electri cal, and civil engineering disci plines. Selection of this firm will be based on proposals submitted which depict the architect's vision of the building and site which the Tribe has selected to use for this project. Provided for this purpose are site topography and aerial pho tos. The proposal should include a floor plan, elevations, and a render ing showing the proposed exterior of the structures. As a final element of this proposal, an estimated con struction cost and design fee should J' V Tribal news and announcements Join dance class Dance class will be held Feb. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Com munity Center. Everyone is wel come. Small children must be ac companied by an adult. Dance classes are sponsored by the Pow wow Committee. For more infor mation contact Cindy Martin-Butler or Tammy Cook at 879-521 1 or 1-800-422-0232. Bingo reminder Bingo is held every Friday at 6 :3 0 p.m. at the Community Center, and is sponsored by the Pow-wow Committee. Just a reminder that children under 1 2 years are not al lowed to participate. takes pride in Arvella Houck is in the Elder's Spotlight this month. She was born May 19, 1909 in Grand Ronde to Abraham Hudson and Maude Warren Hudson. One of twelve children, she lived in Grand Ronde until 1958, until she and her family moved to Brookings, Ore. She also lived in Hermiston be fore returning to Grand Ronde. Arvella married DeWalt Houck and had four children: Arlene Giffen Beck, Arnold Houck, Val requests bids be identified. The following factors will assist the Tribe in evaluating the propos als received. 1. Performance record quality, scheduling, cost control. General and technical ability on ,) comparable projects. 3. Qualifications and past working relationship of project team. 4. Familiarity with local conditions. 5. Firm's reputation. 6. Volume workload, in both past and present projects. 7..Adequacy of firm's facilities. 8. Indian business concerns. 9. Most suitable concept presented. 10. Concept deemed most effective for tribal operations. Responses should be received by Feb. 22, 1995. Contact person: Brett Egdorf, Project ManagerEn gineer Earth Day 1995 Volunteers are needed in organiz ing Earth Day, '95. Positions are open in logistics, publicity, enter tainment, soundtech, fund-raising, children's activities, parade, and food. If you are interested, call Donna at 375-7744 or 879-5210 (message only). Volunteer at Grade School Grand Ronde Elementary needs help from community members who are willing to donate some time to spend with students. Vol unteers are needed for cultural awareness activities, friendship, and extra learning. One on one at tention is so valuable, please donate her family Grout, who serves on Tribal Coun cil, and Les Houck. She is active in the Tribe and at tends almost every General Coun cil Meeting and community gath erings. Arvella has sixteen grandchil dren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchil dren. She has two living brothers, John and Gene Hudson. Her sister, Stella LaChance, recently passed away. and proposals Grand Ronde Tribe 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 The Tribe is also seeking bids from licensed, bonded contractors to remove approximately 640 square feet , of carpet, prepare the underlying floor, and install com mercial grade 12 in. X 18 in. vinyl composition tile and trim. This work is to be done at the tribal Community Center, located near the tribal offices in Grand Ronde. For more information, con tact: Mark Grosser Grand Ronde Tribe 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Phone: 1-800-422-0232 or 879 2401. some time to a student. And to those of you who volunteered in the past, thank you! Please call Donna Hallock at 879-52 1 0, or the tribal offices for more information. Valentine wishes To: Grandma, Grandpa, Chippie, Auntie Sue, Uncle Ken, Auntie Deb, Stacia, Kylea, and Rylan Be our Valentines! We love you, Halona Rae & Brother. Halona Rae & Brother: Happy Valentine's Day, you little sweet hearts! You fill our days with love! All our love, Mommy & Daddy. .
