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2 JANUARY 15, 2001 Smoke Signals wi (ssissm Dear Editor, My name is Margie Kimble. I am the Volunteer Coordinator at the Fed eral Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. At this facility, there is a need among the Native American population for spiritual and cultural guidance. We are looking for individuals that may be interested in providing volunteer services by guiding this group of male inmates in their worship, drumming, sweat lodge ceremonies and inspira tional speaking. Volunteers from the community play an integral part in the successful administration of various programs and religious beliefs for the inmate population. Several inmates have pulled together to establish a formal group. They are currently self-taught, participate in sweat lodge ceremonies on Saturdays and hold weekly meetings on Thurs day evenings. Drums and other Na tive American articles for their group worship are available and utilized. The Grand Ronde community is close to our facility, therefore I am seeking your assistance in providing the Na tive American inmates with guidance. Anyone interested in participating as a volunteer, whether it be on a one time basis or more frequently, should please contact me for further informa tion at the address below. Thank you in advance for any as sistance you can provide. Also, if you have any other resources that might be of help, I'd appreciate hearing about them. Margie Kimble Volunteer Coordinator Federal Correctional Institution 27072 Ballston Road - Sheridan, OR 97378 503-843-4442, ext. 131 e-mail: mkimblebop.gov Thanks for Washington, D.C. Trip We would like to thank everyone for all the support that was given to Kristy in her fund-raisers for her trip to Washington D.C. A special thanks to Grandma (Val Grout) and the rest of our family, Dakota Whitecloud, Cindy Watkins, Bonnie Tom, Jill Jeffers, the Educa tion Committee and the Veterans Committee. Thanks to everyone that made this trip possible it is a once in a life time trip. Thanks again, Penny DeLoe Roll 1504 Kristy DeLoe Roll 1503 Nanitch Sahallie Says Thanks The staff at Nanitch Sahallie Youth Residential Treatment pro gram, would like to thank the follow ing individuals for taking time out of their life and teaching the youth of our program, their skills of crafts, drumming, singing, sweat lodge, story telling, talking circles, and other cultural activities. Their par ticipation, knowledge, wisdom, and guidance, given to the youth, create a sober lifestyle that they can carry on the Red Road of Recovery. A special thank you for being a part of our team: D Dorothy Lawe D Bill White Eagle D Chet Clark D Vivian DeMary O Geronimo Clark i . D Calvin Hecocta D Walt Klamath D Don Moccasin O Gemma Benton . D Ed Edmo PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 Fax: 503-879-2173 www.grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Mon., January 22 .... FEBRUARY 1 Mon., February 5 FEBRUARY IS Tues., February 20 ... MARCH 1 Mon., March 5 MARCH 15 Tues., March 20 .... .. APRIL 1 Thure., April 5 APRIL 15 Frl., April 20 MAY1 Frl., May 4 MAY 15 Mon., May 21 : JUNE1 3 Tues., June 5. . JUNE 15 Wed., June 20 . ...JULY1 Thurs., July 5 ...JULY 15 Frl., July 20 AUGUST 1 Frl., August 3 AUGUST 15 Mon., August 20 SEPTEMBER 1 Wed., September 5 SEPTEMBER 15 Thurs., September 20 . OCTOBER 1 Frl., October 5 . ....OCTOBER 15 Frl., October 19 NOVEMBER 1 Mon., November 5 NOVEMBER 15 Mon., November 19 DECEMBER 1 Wed., December 5 ... DECEMBER 15 Mon., December 17 JANUARY 1 A w BRENT MERRILL PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR EDITOR 503-879-2321 brent.merrillgrandronde.org KIM MUELLER PRODUCTION COORDINATOR 503-879-2264 klm.muellergrandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 503-879-2190 lustfn.phIlltpsgrandronde.org EDITORIAL POLICY SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, is published twice a month. We have an Editorial Policy to encourage input from readers about stories printed in SMOKE SIGNALS and other Tribal issues. However, all letters must be received at the newspaper office with author's signature, address, and phone number In order to be considered for publication. SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Members of: WnMMwNiMMlMilsW SND I Native American Journalist Association I Society of News Design I The Associated Press SMOKE SIGNALS is now available on audio cassette by request. Printed on recycled paper. To the Education Staff A big thanks to everyone in the Education Division for quickly initi ating the Tribal bus after-school pickup of the children at Willamina Grade School. The parents with chil dren in the Before & After School Care program greatly appreciate it! Francine Peterson Roll 1034 Smoke Signals Correction Storyteller Ed Edmo is a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe and not the Umatilla Tribe as reported in the last issue of Smoke Signals. The staff regrets this error. zuz (mam tZtm&' 93Wt3i frfefejM Trtfrfrl CsQuntil Actions mm 5:02 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Kathryn Harrison. A full council was present. Cheryle Kennedy moved, Reyn Leno seconded to approve the previous November 20, 2000 Tribal Council meeting minutes as submitted. Mo tion carried. RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE O Line of Credit. Ed Pearsall moved, Bob Haller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 149-00 that will revoke Leon C. Tom, Val Grout, Bob Mercier, Mark Merrier and Bob Saunders signing authority under the Line of Credit with Commerce Bank and adding Earl F. LaBonte, June Sell-Sherer, Jan D. Reibach and Cheryle A. Kennedy to the list of council members currently authorized to request advances and authorize pay ments under the Line of Credit. Motion carried 4-0-4 with LaBonte, Sell-Sherer, Reibach and Kennedy abstaining from the vote. D Tribal Investment Accounts. June Sell-Sherer moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 150-00 that approves the change in signing authority for Tribal Investment Accounts. Motion carried 8-0-0. TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT & BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE Willamina Creek Reservoir Project Feasibility Study and Memorandum of Understanding. The City of Sheridan's proposed Willamina Creek Reservoir Project presents an opportunity for develop ment of a regional water supply. The city has proposed the preparation of a feasibility study for the Reservoir Project. The study would address the specific needs of providing water supply for the Tribe. The estimated cost of the study is $100,00. The city has requested that the Tribe con tribute $50,000 to the study. Jan D. Reibach moved, Bob Haller sec onded to adopt Resolution No. 151-00 (1) contributing to the City of Sheridan, an amount not to exceed $50,000 toward the Willamina Creek Reservoir Project feasibility study; (2) approving the memorandum of understanding with the City of Sheridan regarding the feasibility study and future cooperation be tween the parties, and (3) authorizing the Council Chair, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, to finalize and execute the memorandum of understanding. Motion carried 6-2-0. LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE D Tribal Employee Christmas Gift Certificate. Reyn Leno moved, Ed Larsen seconded to provide each Tribal employee (full-time, part-time, temporary and Nanitch Sahallie) with a $50 Safeway Gift Certificate for the Christmas holiday. Motion carried unanimously. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE D Tribal Election Board Compensation. Ed Pearsall moved, Bob Haller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 152-00 approving a compen sation rate for the Election Board members at $7 per hour. Motion car ried 8-0-0. . OTHER BUSINESS D Les McKnight asked council if the constitution regarding time allowed for members at General meetings has changed, referring to the last Gen eral Council meeting. Kim D'Aquila, Tribal Attorney stated that although time is given at the meetings, the Tribal Chair has the discretion in deter mining the extended length of time for the discussions. B ' In recognition of all Veterans, Ken Gregg presented the Tribal Coun cil with a framed print of the U.S.S. Arizona. Council expressed their gratitude for the gift.
