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Smoke Signals 3 NOVEMBER 1 5, 201 1 General Council reviews 2012 (preliminary budget Two comments accepted during executive session briefing By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal members provided two comments on the preliminary 2012 Tribal budget during the Nov. 6 General Council meeting held in the Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde. During a 31-minute executive session, Tribal Finance Officer Julio Martinez went over the preliminary budget and then opened the floor for comments. Since the budget hearing was conducted in execu tive session, Smoke Signals cannot delve into the details of what was discussed or commented on. Tribal members received the November Tilixam Wawa recently, which explains the Tribe's rev enue and spending plan for 2012. Tribal members have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, to submit written comments. Comments must be signed and either mailed or hand-delivered to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, Attn: Finance Officer. Comments will be taken into consideration before Tribal Council adopts a 2012 budget on or before Dec. 31. In other action, Tribal member and Cultural Resources Depart ment Manager David Lewis dis cussed the Tribe's Ceded Lands Sign Project, which is installing T -.t..-'-,,...-" Photo by Michelle Alaimo Tribal Finance Officer Julio Martinez goes over the preliminary 201 2 Tribal budget with the Tribal membership during the General Council meeting held in the Tribal Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 6. information signs in various loca tions throughout western Oregon that explain the Tribe's history and connection to the area. Lewis said two signs have already been installed, in Wilsonville's Graham Oaks Natural Area and at the Scio Historical Society, and the department is working on a third sign to be installed at the Delbert Hunter Arboretum in Dallas. Eventually, Lewis said, about 20 signs will be erected in the Tribe's ceded lands, which stretch from the Washington border to the Califor- Elders' Christmas Party set for Dec. 1 6 The Elders' Christmas Party will be held starting at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Elders' Activity Center. The event will start with snacks followed by dinner served at 4 p.m. In lieu of a gift exchange this year, Tribal Elders will be accepting blan kets or lap blankets for needy Elders, or toys, hats or mittens that are unwrapped for the Willamina Tree of Giving. The party is for Tribal Elders 55 and older. For more information, contact Linda Brandon at 971-267-0918. 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 5:15 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 Governance 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. 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. , nia border between the Cascade and Coast ranges, explaining the Tribe's history. Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, who attended the recent sign dedication in Scio, said the Tribe's concerted effort to inform people about its ceded lands is starting to pay dividends. 'The people in Scio were so recep tive to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde being a partner with them," Kennedy said. Kennedy also briefly informed Tribal members about the recent National Congress of American Indians conference held in Portland between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4 and the Tribal Government Day held Sept. 23 with Portland city officials. Kennedy said that Tribal Coun cil members take their leadership roles "seriously" and that "many first beginnings are happening right now." She added that although Tribal Council members might not be in their offices all the time, it doesn't mean they are not out working for the best interests of the Tribal membership. Kennedy added that thanks to her membership on the U.S. De partment of Health and Human Services' Tribal Advisory Commit tee, more federal agencies will start compacting their funds, which will mean an increase in federal dollars reaching the Tribe. Tribal Council members Kath leen Tom and Valerie Sheker also thanked Tribal staff for their help at the NCAI conference, particu larly Tribal attorney Rob Greene and Tribal Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor. Tribal members Samantha Dala and Bill Lafferty and Tribal spouse Bob Duncan won the $50 door prizes and Tribal descendant Wynter La Chance won the $100 door prize. The next General Council meet ing is scheduled to be held 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Tribal Com munity Center in Grand Ronde. Searchable Smoke Signals database up and running A database of past Smoke Signals is now up and running on the Tribal Web site, www.grandronde.org. All issues from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 201 1 are currently avail able and searchable, said Tribal Records Specialist Kim Mueller. To access the back issues, go to the Tribal Web site and click on "Archives" on the upper right side of the home page. Then click on the Smoke Signals folder. A search function allows the public to search for a specific name, topic, word or date. Mueller said the Records Department staff will continue to post current issues as soon as they become available and work on past years of Smoke Signals when time allows. Chuck Williams appears in OPB production airing Nov. 17 By Ron Karten Smoke Signal staff writer Tribal member Chuck Williams, well-known Gorge-area photogra pher and author of "Bridge of the Gods, Mountains of Fire: A Return to the Columbia Gorge," will appear in the Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Field Guide. "Columbia Gorge: The Fight for Paradise" airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. The Columbia River Gorge Na tional Scenic Act turns 25 years old on Nov. 17. "Columbia Gorge: The Fight for Paradise" examines how the Scenic Act has balanced the stresses of tourism, recreation, wind energy development and a population boom in the Gorge. President Ronald Reagan signed the act on Nov. 17, 1986. From that moment on, Gorge land managers had a dual mandate: protect an 85 mile stretch of incredible scenery and encourage economic development. Policy and land-use controversies are part of life in the Columbia River Gorge. But for the Tribes, the issues run much deeper. The pro gram also examines the evocative Confluence Project by artist Maya Lin that spans the Scenic Area, and what the Gorge Act means to the Tribes that have long called it home. Videos of the stories featured on "Field Guide" are available at opb. orgprogramsofg or watch entire programs at watch.opb.org. B
