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Dear Editor,
I want to thank the Tribe's Hous
ing department for making it pos
sible to remodel my bathroom into a
handicapped accessible bathroom.
Since M.S. has made it hard for me
to lift my legs over the bathtub, it is
so nice just to walk into the shower.
Also, I want to thank Lonnie Leno
for his support and help during the
trying time of remodeling. He made
sure I received the help I needed via
long distance. He was prompt to re
ply to any call.
Thank you very much, .
Nona D. Louthan
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In Lovmg Memortj
Florence Freelove
A graveside
gathering for
Florence
Freelove, 95,
of Coos Bay,
was held at
noon on Tues
day, October
31 at Ocean
View Memo
rial Garden.
The Rev. June
McGuire officiated.
She was born Sept. 19, 1905 in
Grand Ronde. She died Oct. 26,
2000 in Coos Bay. Florence was the
oldest member of the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde.
She is survived by her sister Mabel
Gaston of Grand Ronde; son William
Durschmidt; daughter and son-in-law
Catherine and Curtis Russell;
four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
14 great great-grandchildren;
and many other loving family
members.
Arrangements were made under
the direction of Coos Bay Chapel.
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Trifal Cspuncit Actions
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4:05 p.m. Meeting called to order by Kathryn Harrison, Tribal Chair.
Except for Cheryle Kennedy (excused), a full council was present.
Reyn Leno moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to approve the previous
November 8, 2000 Tribal Council meeting minutes as submitted. Motion
carried.
LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
0 Grand Ronde Community Resource Center (Food Bank). BobHaller
moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 143-00 approving a
donation in the amount of $25,000 from the Tribal Contingency Budget to
the Grand Ronde Community Resource Center for operating expenses. Mo
tion carried 7-0-0.
RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
S Outside Counsel AgreementHunting & Fishing Rights. Reyn Leno
moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 144-00
(1) approving an agreement between the Tribe and Kanji & Katzen PLLC,
to perform legal services related to the Tribe's hunting, fishing and gather
ing rights, and
(2) authorizing the Tribal Attorney to negotiate and execute said agree
ment. Motion carried 7-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
D Enrollment New Members. June Sell-Sherer moved, Ed Pearsall sec
onded to adopt Resolution No. 145-00 which approves eight (8) applicants
for Tribal membership. The new members are numbered 5057 through
5064. Motion carried 7-0-0.
D Petition to Annex Eleven Parcels into the Grand Ronde Sanitary
District. Reyn Leno moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolu
tion No. 146-00 to approve the submission of a petition to the Polk County
Board of Commissioners to annex eleven (11) tax lots on Tribal properties
into the Grand Ronde Sanitary District. Such Tax Lots are located on the
Risseeuw, Mahurin, Olson, Brown, Melcher, Thompson and Grand Mead
ows Properties. Discussion followed. Motion carried 7-0-0.
O Communications Tower Contract. Jan D. Reibach moved, Reyn Leno
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 147-00
(1) approving an agreement between the Tribe and Mericom Corporation
to build a communications tower and associated improvements, in an amount
not to exceed $136,200, and
(2) authorizing the Executive Officer, with the assistance of the Tribal
Attorney, to negotiate, finalize and execute the agreement. Motion carried
7-0-0.
D Budget Allocation Capital ProjectsCommunications Tower. Ed
Pearsall moved Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 148-00 to
approve the transfer of $40,000 from Capital Projects Un-designated to Com
munications Tower Budget. Motion carried 7-0-0.
D General Council Meeting 12-03-00 Agenda Items.
a. Program Report: Health Authority and Nanitch Sahallie
b. Door Prizes $250 (1 at $100 and 3 at $50)
Following review, Tribal Council consensus was to approve the agenda as
submitted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
B Chair Harrison congratulated the Royalty Committee for doing a great
job on the 2000 Restoration Celebration.
Smoke Signals Correction:
Tribal member Randy Butler, Jr. was misidentified in the wetland restora
tion article that appeared in the December 15th edition of the Smoke Signals.
There will be some changes to the Tribal Health Security programs beginning in
January 1, 2001.
Changes will be as follows:
1) Members who are eligible for Medicare Part B will be required to accept
this coverage before enrolling into the Tribal ODS program. If you need an
application or assistance in enrolling please call Valorie Sheker at
1-800-442-0346. Remember open enrollment for Medicare Part B is only
during the month of January for a July start date.
., 2) Currently ODS open enrollments are in July and January of each year, this
will be changing effective January 2001. Open enrollments for the ODS
Health Plan will be restricted to January 1st of each year.
3) Members who are participating in a State funded insurance program will
be unable to enroll into the Tribal ODS program. Remember if your State
funded insurance program endsyou will be eligible for enrollment into the
- Tribal ODS program on that date.
4) The Standard Dental Insurance program has been upgraded to include a
50 Orthodontic benefit and the $1,000 yearly maximum has been increased
to $1,500 a year. 'V.-
If you have any questions please call 1-800-442-0346 and ask for Valorie Sheker
at ext. 2221, Amy Justen at ext. 2223, Hollie Larsen at ext. 2490 in the Member
Services department.
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