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GRAND RONDE GAMING COMMISSION POSITION
The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is seeking applications to fill
the remainder of a current 3-year term expiring in June of 2006. The
Tribal Gaming Ordinance requires this position to be filled by a Tribal
member. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Commissioners
may not hold elective or managerial Tribal positions and may not be
employed in or own any interest in or gamble in a gaming operation
authorized by the Tribal Gaming Ordinance. Commissioners are in
dependent contractors and expend approximately 40 hours per month
to fulfill their responsibilities. The Commission generally meets on
the second and third Fridays of each month. Appointment is contin
gent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Ap
plications may be obtained by calling 503-879-2362.
Closing date is January 15, 2004, 5 p.m.
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE
CONFEDERATED TRIBES
OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON
In the Matter of: BORDEN CASE NO. C-03-10-001
BORDEN, Rebbeca, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
WHY
Petitioner. APPLICANT'S PETITION FOR
for CHANGE OF NAME SHOULD
NOT BE GRANTED
BORDEN, Shylee
(Minor Child)
The Petitioner, Rebecca Borden, on behalf of the minor child, Shylee
Jane Borden, has petitioned the Court for a Change of Name for the
minor child. The child allegedly desires to change her name to Shylee
Jane Palanuk Mercier, for the reasons stated that: The child's last
name differs from the last name of the parent or guardian and she
wishes to assume the last name of the parent or guardian; Child,
through regular use, has become known by the proposed name.
Based on the foregoing Petition filed with the Court on October 10,
2003, and good cause appearing therefore,
IT IS ORDERED THAT the Petitioner and any person objecting
to the granting of the Petition shall appear in the Tribal Court of the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, lo
cated at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon, January
22, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., to show cause why the Court should not
enter judgement granting the proposed change of name.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any written response to this
Order by any party to this case shall be filed on or before January
22, 2004.
IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 5th DAY OF December, 2003.
Katharine English, Chief Tribal Judge
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It Was The Season Although the decorations are long put away and the elves
are safely back at the North pole, Smoke Signals' staff wanted to showcase one of the
most creative Christmas cards of the season, from the Taggart family in Tillamook.
Tribal children Brittany and Zane are the grandchildren of Tribal Council member Val
Grout. Thanks to Tribal member Sharon Grout for letting us show the card. It came in
a CD case and unfolded many ways with many, many memories inside.
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IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE
CONFEDERATED TRIBES
OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON
In the Matter of: SHULTZ CASE NO. C-03-12-006
SHULTZ, Connie Lynn, DECREE CHANGING NAME
Petitioner
Based on the allegations set forth in the Petition for change of name
filed by the Petitioner in the above entitled case and its supporting
affidavit, THE COURT FINDS:
1. The Petitioner is over 18 years of age;
2. The Petitioner is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes
of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon;
3. The Petitioner has not petitioned and been granted a change of
name by the Tribal Court within the past twelve (12) months;
4. All persons entitled to notice have been properly served with a
copy of the Notice for Name Change, and;
5. No objection to the Petition has been filed by any creditor or
former spouse of the Petitioner.
Based on the foregoing findings THE COURT DECREES:
1. That the name of the Petitioner be changed from Connie Lynn
Shulta,,, to Khani Lynn Shultz :
2. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this Order
to be published in the Tribal Newsletter;
3. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall submit a certified copy of
this Order to the Tribal Enrollment office;
4. That the Petitioner shall surrender all old Tribal Identification
cards bearing Petitioner's former name to the Tribal Enrollment office
prior to the Enrollment office issuing Petitioner new Tribal Identi
fication cards bearing the Petitioner's new name;
5. 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 Petitioner
showing the new name of the Tribal member and shall change the
official membership roll and all official enrollment records of the Tribe
to reflect the Petitioner's new name as stated in this Decree;
. 6. That the Oregon Department of Vital Statistics is authorized to
issue a new birth certificate to Petitioner in such form as to indicate
that her name is Khani Lynn Shultz.
DATED THIS2 DAY OF JANUARY. 2004.
Katharine English, Chief Tribal Court Judge
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
The Tribal Council has proposed several amendments to the En
rollment Ordinance. The first reading of the amendments to the
Enrollment Ordinance was presented at the December 3, 2003, Tribal
Council meeting.
The purpose of the amendments is to make technical corrections to
various provisions of the ordinance and to make substantive changes
to the ordinance. The numerous substantive changes include, but
are not limited to: (1) modifying the methods of establishing pater
nity by requiring genetic testing (DNA) to determine Grand Ronde
blood derived from father; (2) clarifying that emergency enrollment
is available to minors that are the subject of a Tribal Court proceed
ing; (3) modifying the provisions regarding the Enrollment Commit
tee to be consistent with the General Committee and Special Event
Board Ordinance; (4) providing that Tribal members and applicants
may review documents they filed with Enrollment staff; (5) providing
for certification of true copies of original documents by Enrollment
staff and return of original document; (6) providing that incomplete
applications will be forwarded to the Enrollment Committee with rec
ommendation of denial if the applicant has not provided necessary
information requested by Enrollment staff; (7) providing for remand
of applications to Enrollment Committee by Tribal Council; (8) modi
fying the process for disenrollment to provide for hearing before the
Enrollment Committee; (9) extending the Enrollment Committee's time
from 15 to 45 days to respond to a reconsideration request; and (10)
removing language referring to the possible establishment of a Court
of Appeals.
The Tribal Council believes amendment of this ordinance will assist
the Tribe in continuing to provide efficient enrollment procedures to
its members.
For a copy of the proposed ordinance amendments please contact
the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Tribal Council invites
comment on the proposed amendments. Please send your comments
to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde,
OR 97347. Comments must be received by January 30, 2004.