2 FEBRUARY 1,2007
Smoke Signals
Attention Tribal Members:
2007 GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 11 Portland, Oregon
Holiday Inn Airport Hotel
8439 N.E. Columbia Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97220
Sunday, March 4 Grand Ronde
NOTE THAT ALL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETINGS START AT 11 A.M.
PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
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NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE ( TIME
Wednesday, February 7 5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21 5 p.m.
Please note that these limes and dates are subject to change if needed. Please call Da
kota Whitecloud, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator at 503-879-1309 to confirm.
Community Policing Safety Tips
By Sgt. Nate Goldberg
Polk Co. Sheriffs Office
Grand Ronde Substation
When you get in your car, you expect
to get from point A to point li without
any problems. But the trouble with car
problems is they are pretty unpredict
able. As the Boy Scouts are so fond of
saying "Be Prepared." It's always a
good idea. First make sure you're car is
in good working order before you start
out.
As recent events have shown, being
prepared for car trouble before being
stranded is a very good idea. It does not
cost much and may save your life.
Let's talk about what every motorist
should have in their vehicle.
1. A waterproof container to hold
emergency supplies; I recommend a large
hard plastic box with a lid.
2. Road flares or some kind of reflective devices. Road flares can do double
duty as a signal device and you can use them to start a fire. A working flashlight
is another good addition. It's hard to change a tire or flag down someone to
help when it's dark if you don't have one. Make sure you have fresh batteries
in it and a spare set with you.
3. A space blanket, a thin, reflective, plastic ike blanket. The reflective quali
ties will help keep body heat in if you get stuck in the cold. Some additional
warm clothing is also a good idea.
4. Jumper cables for dead batteries. There are also specialty batteries that
plug into your cigarette lighter and can be used to get your car started.
5. Extra fuses and light bulbs. Not having working taillights or headlights
can cause a crash pretty quickly.
6. First aid kit with various size bandages, antibacterial cream and some
type of pain reliever. Many stores sell prepared kits so you don't have to spend
a lot of time making one yourself.
7. If you have a cell phone, make sure you have it charged up and or have
a car charger in your vehicle. Another good addition is a membership in an
auto club.
If you are planning any kind of off-road trip or a trip to a remote area, you
need to expand your kit. You should pack extra food and water. I suggest you
pack M.R.E. packs. The M.R.E. stand for "Meals Ready to Eat". They have a
long shelf-life and contain a lot of calories. They are not the tastiest food you
will ever eat but work well in a pinch.'
The most important item on a long or remote trip is not something you take
with you, its something you do. Always let someone know where you are going
and when you will arrive. Tell them you will call when you arrive. Let them
know the route you will be taking.
Those are the basics. You may discover other essential items depending on
the length and type of trip you are taking. Enjoy your trip and be safe.
Sgt. Nate Goldberg
Dear Smoke Signals,
The Eugene Satellite Office is one of the best things that ever happened
to Tribal members outside the six-county service area. We are not entitled
to the benefits that are given out in the six-county area, but what this of
fice brings to the table is Tribal unity first and foremost. Tribal members
get a chance to meet and get to know other Tribal members that live in
that area. Also, in this area service is incredible for what they have to
work with. They provide computer access, phone access and Elders are
provided with lunch. They offer a safe haven to get advice from other
Tribal members and they learn about Tribal functions that go on.
Clifford Olson
Roll 2038
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