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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2000)
OR. COLL. E 78 .06 S66 CHASTA UMPQUA MOLALLA KALAPUYA ROGUE RIVER T7 May 1, A Publication of the Grand Ronde Tribe May 1, 2000 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING Sunday, May 7 1 f :30 a.m. Community Center J Anyone interested in making a nomination must: Be 18 years old. Be an enrolled member of the Tribe. Must make the nomination in person at the May 7 meeting. Tribal members -accepting a nomination for Tribal Council must also be present at this meeting. i i i -. ik . I I'M . Tribe takes the lead in issue of highway safety Grand Ronde Tribe donates $10,000 towards the installation of rumble strips on Highway 18. By Brent Merrill Taking the lead on important is sues seems to come naturally for the Grand Ronde Tribe. When the issue of safety for the population of drivers using Highway 18 came to the forefront of local concerns, again the Tribe has chosen to take the lead on an important issue. The Tribe recently donated $10,000 to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) towards the installation of rumble strips on Highway 18. Tribal Council authorized the do nation because they believe every one using the highway, regardless of their destination, deserves to be as safe as possible. "We want to continue our tradition continued on page 6 l-TW 1L 1 11 I ' 11 1- JT 1 ODOT Regional Manager Dave Bishop accepts a check for $10,000 from the Grand Ronde Tribal Council. Tribal Chair Kathryn Harrison made the pre sentation to Bishop while Council members Bob Mercier (left), Bob Haller, Ed Pearsall, and Butch LaBonte looked on. The $10,000 will go towards improving the overall safety of motorists on Highway 18. Tribe donates money to help fund van for disabled Vets By Justin Phillips The Grand Ronde Tribe, through the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, donated $29,000 for a new Veteran's van. The van will help provide transportation for disabled Veterans. Tribal members, members of the community and Veterans gathered around the new van in the parking lot of Spirit Mountain Casino on Sat urday, April 8. Those gathered around the van were part of a dedi cation and blessing ceremony. "I think this is the best donation the Tribe has ever made. It really helps out the Veterans," said Carl Lambert, area commander of the American Veterans of WWII (AMVETS). Several people worked towards the van's donation. The Veterans thanked Dale Langley, Reyn Leno, Diane Cilenti, Marce Norwest, Gene LaBonte, Carl Lam bert, Travis Benoist, Angie Ellis and oth ers. A special thanks goes out to Cilenti for presenting the idea to Spirit Mountain Ca sino and Ellis, admin istrator of the Spirit Mountain Community "I think this is the best donation the Tribe has ever made," said Carl Lam bert of the new handicapped accessible van. Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Address Service Requested PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT NO. 178 Srlals Part. - KriiSHt Library 1299 UNIUERSITV OF OREGON EUGENE OR 97403-1205 c r- w l if i r i v a i ' X , c- Z""4 ' ' H JIL t. i Sioke siqnals I Diane Cilenti and Brad Shelburne pose for a photo in front of a new van that will be used to transport disabled Veterans. The $29,000 van was donated through the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Fund, for working with the casino to have the van blessed. The bless ing was performed by Travis Benoist. Langley approached Leno about the idea for the van and Leno kept the idea going. The Grand Ronde Color Guard performed the dedication with All Nations drumming throughout. Polk County Commissioners Tom Bunn and Ted Lopuszynski gave speeches encouraging interactions such that involve the community and the Veterans. Each praised those involved. Brad Shelburne, United Veteran Council Color Guard Coordinator, also recognized several individuals for their hard work and dedication at the ceremony. The van will be driven by volun teer drivers and Veterans. It is on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to and from destinations. "Lots of friendships were made with members of the community and the Veterans during the van dedication," said Gene LaBonte, AMVETS service officer and tribal member. Members of the crowd made posi tive comments on how the Tribe keeps its traditions alive with the blessing ceremony and strong ties between the Veterans and the community. 'serer- mmim 3 ll )
