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AUGUST 1, 2004 Smoke Signals 11 qualifications I possess, I would like to speak the e-mails and comments concerning my health. I do have arthritis in both of my knees that does require the use of a walker. This is not something that is any way prohibits my ability to provide the quality of leadership that I person ally require of myself. Had my health been a concern I would not have chosen to run another term, I hold myself accountable for the require ments and duties that is required as an elected official. Experience is very important when choosing your candidate; I was on the first Tribal Corporation board, going on to serve on the Tribal Coun cil since the 1980's. I have seen the Tribal Council move from the depot to the manor, to the module's and currently where we are today the Governance Center. I have seen and been apart of the great transition in our Tribes past and I'm asking for your support today to continue to be a part of our Tribes future. I have worked with former chairperson 's Mark Mericer, Kathryn Harrison and currently Cheryle Kennedy, if I have learned one thing it is that our elected personnel must work as a team. Working as a team, the Tribe will continue to experience the great success that has built the program and services to what they are today. A few areas that are especially close to my heart are the Elders and our Youth. I have a great love and much respect for our Elders; it is because of them that we are here today restored as a tribe, a people, a family. I feel that they are our number one priority when making deci sions for the tribe. Currently I am on the committee that is working on the Elder assisted living facility, this has been a need for a very long time and I look forward to the day it becomes reality. Our youth repre sent the future of our Tribe, as Tribal stewards we need to provide not just the opportunity, also important and much needed is encourage ment and guidance to see that they receive the best possible education. Also, a huge concern I have is the lack of anything for the kids to do that gives them a chance to avoid using drugs, drinking or having un protected sex resulting in teen pregnancy. Are we failing our children by not providing a healthy environment, providing other things that kids will enjoy doing. Let's provide a recreation center that will provide a healthy alternative for our kids, this is a priority. There are many needs within the membership; a big one is communi cation in timely manner with full truths. Termination left many of our people without any other choice, than to move from Grand Ronde to find work to provide for their families. Even now with restoration the housing and jobs just aren't readily available for our members to move home. This has left many of our members feeling that they are not a part of the Tribe they are enrolled in. With this in mind, I am in total support of moving forward with utilizing the technology that is readily available to telecast our Tribal government meetings via the internet giving the membership access to Tribal information as it happens un censored, providing our members a chance to be on real time with the decisions and concerns of your working government, and tribal mem bers. Also, maximizing the tribal web page, giving access to online forms and applications that can be completed online with form of help commu nications like the FAQ that many sites use to speed up the information flow in a timely manner, giving a more timely access to your benefits. These are just a few reasons why I am asking for your support in this year's upcoming election. Although I am only one of nine making deci sions I have given you some things that I strongly support. I can't stress enough the importance for our members to exercise there rights and vote, making sure to ask around and casting an informed vote, giving yourself opportunity to make a difference in the future of the Tribe. In closing I would like to say thanks to all of you for supporting me in now and in the past. If elected I will do my very best to represent all of you in an Honest, Forthcoming and Experienced voice. You can contact me at 503-879-1 115-Hm 503-879-2305-Wk 1-971-241-0252-Cell c 8:30 - 12 1-5 8:30 - 12 1-5 8:30 - 12 1-5 8:30 - 12: 1-5 8:30 - 12 1-5 Confederated Tribes Of Grand Ronde Annual Subsistence Salmon Distribution August 16, ELDERS ONLY August 17, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP August 18, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP August 19, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP August 20, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Monday is for the Elders only! (Elders may also pick-up their salmon allotment at anytime during the week). Elders are not allowed to pick-up salmon for their families. There are designated days for general membership. Tribal allotment is one, 21b package per Grand Ronde Tribal en rolled member. Grand Ronde Tribal ID cards MUST be presented. NO CARD!! NO SALMON!! RULES FOR PICKING UP SALMON FOR FAMILY MEM BERS: Tribal ID card is REQUIRED for each and every family member you are picking up for. A note is REQUIRED from each family mem ber giving you permission. For questions regarding the salmon distribution, please call Betty Lambert 503-879-2424 or Karen Larsen 503-879-2376 Distribution Location: Natural Resources Facility 47010 S.W. Hebo Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 NO NOTE!!! NO ID CARD!!! NO SALMON!!! ELDER ACTIVITIES B To order Elder Jackets, call or write Devine Designs at 503-842-7646 or 7825 Fawcett Creek Road, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. D November 12-13. Christmas Bazarre will be held at the Tribal Community Center with a bake sale on Friday, Novem ber 12. O Date to be announced: Elder Christmas party will be held at Spirit Mountain Casino. V fc- mim M 1 " W r r W ff VVUM 'HWif-rTr-Y'H AUG 6-8: ROCKY BOY POW-WOW 2004. Chippewa Cree Tribe, Rocky Boy Indian Reservation. BOX ELDER, MT. Contact Elaine Top Sky at 406-395-4235 or 406-390-2672 or www.rockyboypow-wow2004.com. AUG 6-8: STILLAGUAMISH FESTIVAL OF THE RIVER. 2041 6 Jordan Rd .Snohomish County River Meadows Park. ARLINGTON, WA. Contact Mikki Gonzalez at 360-65 1-4597 (days) or 360-653-4222 (evenings) or nativefancythisyahoo.com. AUG 12-15: OMAK STAMPEDE INDIAN ENCAMPMENT. 401 Omak Ave, Omak Stampede Grounds. OMAK, WA. Contact Flodell Williams at 509-633-8262. www.omakstampede.org. AUG 13-15: NESIKAILLAHEE POW-WOW. SILETZ.OR. More info to follow. AUG 20-22: SKAPABSH POW-WOW. 39015 172nd Ave SE.Muckleshoot Tribal Center Ballfield. AUBURN, WA. Contact Alex Baker at 253-939-3311 ext. 3177. AUG 20-22: GRAND RONDE ANNUAL CONTEST POW-WOW. 9615 Grand Ronde Road. GRAND RONDE, OR. Contact Dana Ainam (Leno) at 503-879-2037 or dana.ainam grandronde.org. AUG 20-22: CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS POW-WOW. 18415 AugustaAve. SUQUAMISH, WA. Contact Ed Midkiff 360-598-331 1 , fax 360-598-6295 or email e.midklffsratt.net. AUG 20-22: YAKAMA NATION LEGENDS CASINO 2ND ANNUAL POW-WOW. 18415 Augusta Ave. TOPPENISH, WA. Contact Frankie Brown 509-728-0021 , Farrel Whitefoot 509-865-5322 ext. 5251 , Elizabeth Capetillo 509-865-8800 ext. 335. AUG 27-29: BOTH ANNUAL MAKAH DAYS CELEBRATION. 9615 Grand Ronde Road. NEAH BAY, WA. Contact Nan Taylor by email makahdayvendorsyahoo.com or visit www.makah.commakahdays.htm. SEPT. 17-19: 3RD ANNUAL MUCKLESHOOT VETERANS ASSOCIATION POW-WOW. 39015 172ndAveS.E., Muckleshoot Tribal Center Ballfield. AUBURN, WA. SEPT. 23-26: NATIONAL INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION & POW-WOW. White Swan Pavilion, Mission Rd 14 mile east of Signal Peak Road. WHITESWAN, WA. Contact Lonnie Selam 509-865-5121. Grand Ronde Library The Grand Ronde Tribal Library is located in the Education Building. Library hours are as follows: Monday Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library collection contains over 1,500 items. We have fiction non fiction for youth and adult, a significant Native American collection, books on tape and a limited children's collection. The library has two computers available for use that has internet access. We have an impressive refer ence section of most all new materials. We are in an assessment process to determine the needs of our library patrons. Please share your comments about what you think we need to have available to better serve the local community library needs. We hope to have you visit the library soon!
