MARCH 1, 2000
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In the Matter of: CHILDS
Petition For Change of Name
Juvenile
STEFANY J. FRY, Applicant
by Tamera J. Childs, Petitioner
CASE NO. C-99-11-001
ORDER GRANTING NAME CHANGE
Based on the allegations set forth in the Pe
tition For Change of Name and New Birth Cer
tificate Juvenile filed by the Petitioner in
the above entitled case, and based on the
Court's examination of the Applicant, the Pe
titioner and other interested parties at the
Show Cause Hearing held on Feb. 18, 2000.
THE COURT FINDS THAT:
1. Petitioner is over 18 years of age and is the
parent or legal guardian of Applicant, a minor
child;
2. Petitioner is an enrolled member of the Con
federated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu
nity of Oregon;
3. Petitioner has not been granted a change
of name by the Tribal Court within the past
twelve (12) months;
4. All persons entitled to notice have been prop
erly served with a copy of the Notice To Par
ents and Legal Guardians;
5. No objection to the petition has been filed
by any parent or legal guardian of the minor
child and no objection was raised at the Show
Cause Hearing; and
6. The proposed name change is in the best
interests of the minor child.
THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING
FINDINGS, THE COURT ORDERS:
1. That the name of the Applicant be changed
from STEFANY JEAN FRY to STEFANY
JEAN CHILDS;
2. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause
a copy of this Order to be published in the tribal
newspaper;
3. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall sub
mit a certified copy of this Order to the tribal
Enrollment office;
4. That the Clerk of the Court shall provide
Petitioner with a certified copy of this Order to
be submitted by Petitioner to the Registrar of
Vital Statistics in the state in which the Appli
cant was born;
5. That upon receipt of the certified copy of
the Order, the Registrar shall issue a new birth
certificate of the Applicant to reflect the new
name of the Applicant as stated in this Order
and shall change any designation of race or
national origin on the birth certificate to re
flect that the Petitioner is an American Indian;
6. That the Petitioner, on behalf of the minor
child, shall surrender all old tribal identifica
tion cards bearing Applicant's former name to
the tribal Enrollment office prior to the Enroll
ment office issuing Applicant new tribal iden
tification cards bearing the Applicant's new
name; and
7. That within sixty (60) days from the date of
this Order the tribal Enrollment staff, and, if
necessary, the tribal Enrollment Committee,
shall cause new tribal identification cards to
be issued to Applicant showing the new name
of the tribal member and shall change the offi
cial membership roll and all official enrollment
records of the Tribe to reflect the Applicant's
new name as stated in this Order.
IT IS SO ORDERED THIS
18 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000.
Is Katharine English, Chief Tribal Court
Judge
Basketweaving classes in Grand Ronde
A series of basketweaving classes focusing on traditional Grand Ronde twining styles will be held every Wednesday
evening from 6-9 p.m. in the Community Center beginning March 29. The series will spotlight the different materials,
styles and designs traditionally practiced in Grand Ronde. Nationally recognized basket expert Margaret Mathewson,
who presented a lecture in Grand Ronde last November, will conduct the classes.
"We've opted to schedule a course series so students can learn at a slower, steadier pace rather than having
several, one or two day-long, information and labor-intensive weekend sessions. We wanted to create the perfect
environment where students can become intimately acquainted with the different styles, materials and designs," said
Lisa Watt, director of the Office of Museum Development whose office is sponsoring the series.
Students will begin each course by using sticks and rope to learn the techniques. Prepared natural materials will
be slowly introduced, leading up to the preparation and use of unprepared natural materials such as juncus, rush,
tule, hazel and willow. Gathering trips on the reservation will be scheduled, and outside guest speakers will be
invited to share their knowledge. An evening of basket identification for the entire community will be announced at
a later date as will a conservation workshop to learn how to protect family heirlooms and artifacts.
Course 1: Flat rush or tule bags March 29 -April 19 (4 weeks)
Course 2: Cedar bark prep and plating May 3 - May 17 (3 weeks)
Course 3: Upright or flat hazel and willow trays or baskets Sept. 27 - Oct. 18 (4 weeks)
Course 4: Round spruce root baskets with designs Oc. 25 - Dec. 6 (7 weeks)
Students will be responsible for the cost of materials for each course: $10person for reed, tule and rush, $25
person for cedar and $40person for spruce root.
The classes will be limited to a maximum of 15 students, on a first-come, first-served basis, all of whom must be
tribal members. If you sign up for one, two, three or all four courses, please be sure to make a personal commit
ment to attend each class. Our goal is to create a nucleus of accomplished Grand Ronde basketweavers who can
teach others. If tribal members express enough interest for classes in Portland andor Salem, the Office of Museum
Development will consider holding a series in either location beginning in the fall.
If you have any questions, please call Lisa Watt at 879-2076.
To register for one or more courses, please call Katrina Herber at 879-4595.
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In the Matter of: HAM
Petition For Change of Name
Juvenile
ALEXANDRIA JOYCE HAM, Applicant
by Francine Ham, Petitioner
CASE NO. C-O0-02-OO2
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
APPLICANTS PETITION FOR CHANGE
OF NAME SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED
The Petitioner, Francine Ham, on behalf of
the Applicant, Alexandria Joyce Ham, a minor
child, has petitioned the Court for a Change of
Name for the minor child. Applicant allegedly
desires to change his or her name to ALEXAN
DRIA JOYCE KOUMENTIS, for the reason
stated that: Applicant shall assume the last name
of her biological father and biological sister.
Based on the foregoing petition filed with the
Court on February 4, 2000, and good cause ap
pearing therefor,
IT IS ORDERED THAT the Petitioner and
any person objecting to the granting of the pe
tition shall appear in the Tribal Court of the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com
munity of Oregon, located in the Governance
Center, room 106 at 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, Oregon, on April 6, 2000 at
11:00 a.m. to show cause why the Court should
not enter judgement granting the proposed
change of name.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any writ
ten response to this Order by any party to this
case shall be filed on or before March 16, 2000.
The Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy
of this Order to be served upon all parties in
accordance with Rule 14 of the Rules of Plead
ing, Practice and Procedure of the Tribal Court
of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon and file proof of service
with the Court on or before the date set for
hearing in this matter.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Peti
tioner shall cause a copy of this Order to be
published in the tribal newspaper at least 20
days prior to the date set for hearing.
IT IS SO ORDERED THIS
18 DAY OF FEB., 200O.
s Katharine English, Chief Tribal Court Judge
Invitation to
Learn (Basketry
Featuring Anna Jefferson (Lummi).
Anna teaches basketry at the NW Indian College
in Bellingham, WA, and is president of the
NW Native American Basketweavers Association.
When: Saturday, March 4
9 am - 3 pm
Where: Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Willamette University
700 State Street
Salem, OR
Cost: $20person
plus materials kit ($35 - $65)
Enrollment is limited to 20 people.
Please call (503) 370-6856.
Malcah Elder to speak
The Natural Way is proud to present their March
speaker, George Bowechop, an Elder of the Makah
Nation. Mr. Bowechop will present a history
among the Makah people and speak about the
cultural and spiritual relevance of whaling today.
This will be held on March 9 from 7:30 to 9:30
p.m. at the Multicultural Center in the Lower
Level Smith Center, Portland State University at
SW Harrison and Broadway.
There is a donation of $5-$20 at the door. For
further information about the presentation, con
tact Mary Schilling at (503) 674-9424 or Linda
Neale at (503) 452-4483.
1950 Team Reunion
There will be a reunion of the 1950 Grand Ronde
Grade School championship basketball team on
March 25, 2000.
The reunion will be held at the Tribe's Commu
nity Center and will begin at 10 a.m. Refresh
ments will be served. After spending time visit
ing, the original basketball team will head down
to the school to shoot some hoops. All friends and
family are welcome. Please join the 1950 Grand
Ronde Indians basketball team in reminiscing.