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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
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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.
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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!