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JULY 15,2011
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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.
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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
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