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Smoke Signals 3 JULY 15,2011 I Photos by Summer Youth employee Peter Nelson Tribal Elder Joann Colton-Comaaux, middle, is handed an ice cream cone by Adult Foster Caregiver Stacy Biggar, left after Colton Comeaux's granddaughter, Tribal member Bayleigh Cotton, right, received one during the AFC Ice Cream Social at the Black Bear Lodge on Wednesday, June 29. In the background is AFC Caregiver Ginger Whitman, second from left, who also served ice cream, and AFC resident Dale Lee. Tribal Elder Claudia Leno makes an ice cream sundae during the Adult Foster Care Ice Cream Social at the Black Bear Lodge. Committee & Special Event Board meeting days and times Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times for Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards: Ceremonial Hunt Board meets as needed. Chair: Shonn Leno. Cultural Trust Board meets at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Chair: Perri McDaniel. Culture Committee meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in Modular No. 3. Chair: Kathy Provost. Education Committee meets at 5:1 5 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the Adult Education Building. Chair: Shelby Rogers. Elders' Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs. Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Gover nance Building. Acting Chair: Robert Schmid. Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Harold Lyon. Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the Tribal Wellness Center. Acting Chair: Patti Tom-Martin. Powwow Special Event Board meets at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Tribal Community Center. Acting Chair: Dana Ainam. Rodeo Special Event Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Tribal Rodeo Office. Acting Chair: Harold Lyon. Social Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the Social Services Conference Room. Chair: Ron Hudson. Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Bob Mercier. Veterans Special Event Board meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Dakota Whitecloud. Tribal Council turns down beer garden at Rodeo Grounds By Ron Karten Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal Council has withdrawn its support for a beer garden that was planned for the Tribal Rodeo Grounds during the July 15-17 Spirit Mountain Stampede. Supporters from the Rodeo Spe cial Events Board and Tribal Coun cil had said the beer garden would increase interest in the event and hopefully increase revenue. However, the Culture Commit tee came out strongly against the proposal and many Elders joined them. The topic became a lengthy topic of discussion at recent Tribal Council meetings. "We need to keep our campus drug and alcohol free," said Tribal Elder and Culture Committee Chairwoman Kathleen Provost. "Exposing people to a beer garden is not healthy." The Rodeo Board resubmitted the beer garden request on June 28, again recommending the beer gar den accompany the Stampede, but Tribal Council honored the wishes of Tribal Elders and other opposed to serving alcohol on Tribal lands. "When the original vote was tak en, I was out of town on business," said Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg. "I told them I would vote yes so they could get the license, but that was subject to change when I returned. When the Elders didn't want it, we have to honor that, so I changed my vote." Tribal Council voted the second time and three supported the beer garden and six opposed the re quest. Tribal Council members Steve Bobb Sr., Jack Giffen Jr. and Chris Mercier supported the request while Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, Vice Chair Reyn Leno, Secretary Kathleen Tom and Tribal Council members Toby McClary, Val Sheker and Wink Soderberg were opposed. "I don't think it's wise," said Ken nedy. 'That's not to say that all of us people will become alcoholics if we have it. I just don't think it's wise for children to observe. I don't see what good can come of that. I would rather fill up their eyes with things that are wholesome and positive." Sewing classes offered Beginning sewing classes for Tribal girls and boys are being of fered by Tribal Elder Betty Bly. Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing and also how ' to use a sewing machine. Class size is limited to eight children. All materials will be provided and the class is free. The project is made possible by a grant from the Tribal Cultural Trust Board. Classes began on Thursday, July 7, and will continue through July and August on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information or to register, contact Bly at 503-879-6336. D CTGR annual fish di Natural Resources Division Fish Lab 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 ELDER DAY ONLY MUST be an ELDER or picking up for an ELDER Thursday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All MEMBERSHIP Friday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. - Noon Must show Tribal I.D. If picking up for others: a signed note with copy of Tribal I.D. is required. No early or late pick up! Questions? Contact Natural Resources at 503-879-2424. 2011 SUBSISTANCE - RELEASE FORM I agree to take full responsibility for picking up salmon for my family. I have obtained Tribal ID and notes from each member. Listed below are the names and roll numbers I will be picking up for today. NAME ROLL H NAME ROLL SIGNATURE: DATE:
