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Smoke Signals 12 DECEMBER 15, 2011 Happy 5th Birthday Emilio Stanford Jaimes 12-16-2006 We love you very much and hope your birthday wishes come true. Love Kayla Kneeland (Mom), Simon Jaimes (Dad), Gloria Quam (grandmother), Stanford Kneeland (grandfather), Cordelia Kneeland (great grandmother), late Alton Kneeland (great-grandfather), late Pauline Warren (great-great grand mother), late Elmer Tom (great great grandfather) Uncle Logan, Gianna, Little Logan, family and friends. Elder's bingo changes days In December, bingo at the Elders' Activity Center will be held on Sat urday afternoons. A potluck meal will start at 1 p.m. and bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. Because of the holidays, December bingo will be held on the 17th and 31st. In January, bingo will go back to the second and fourth Saturday of the month, Jan. 8 and 22. For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Daniel Ham at 503-879-2233. D Graves teaching weekly basket weaving class Tribal Elder Connie Graves teaches a basket weaving class at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Elders' Activity Center. The class is open to the public. For more information, contact Tribal Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639 or brian.krehbielgrandronde.org. R Powwow dance class set The Tribe's Cultural Resources Department is offering a powwow dance class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Adult Education Building. This is a family dance class for all ages that teaches all powwow dance styles. For more information, contact Tribal Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel at brian.krehbielgrandronde.org or 503-879-4639. B IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON CASE NO. C-l 1-10-002 DECREE CHANGING NAME In the Matter of: IKE, Lance, Petitioner. Based on the allegations set forth in the Petition for Change of Name filed by Petitioner on October 12, 2011, and the sworn testimony of Petitioner at the hearing on the Petition on November 30, 2011, THE COURT FINDS: 1. This Court has jurisdiction over the Petitioner and the subject mat ter of the Petition herein; 2. The Petitioner is over 18 years of age; 3. The Petitioner is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warms Springs Reservation, and is a resident of the Grand Ronde Reservation; 4. The Petitioner has not petitioned and been granted a change of name by the Tribal Court within the past twelve (12) months; 5. The Petitioner does not have any creditors, has no former spouse, and no other persons are entitled to notice of the Petition. NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED: 1. That the name of the Petitioner be changed from Lance Nelson Ike to Lanell Nelson Ike; 2. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this order to be published in the Tribal Newsletter; 3. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall submit a certified copy of this order to the Warm Springs Tribal Enrollment office; 4. The Clerk of the Court shall provide a certified copy of the Order to the Oregon State Department of Vital Statistics. DATED THIS 30th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011. Suzanne Ojibway Townsend Chief Judge Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority &r - Housing Board of Commissioners seeking members, Tribal or non-Tribal The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has multiple Board of Commissioners seats expiring in March 2012. The positions have a terms expiring in March 2015. Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing and experience in the housing field in some capacity, including: affordable housing development; property management; residential building construction; housing finance; housing planning; other housing related areas. The board oversees all housing development, housing management, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and is respon sible for policy decisions. The Board currently meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde and hold work sessions as needed. Interested persons should send a letter or e-mail outlining their inter est and qualifications, including any supporting documentation to: Carina Kistler, Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or via e-mail: carina.kistlergrandronde.org All letters need to be received by noon Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, to be con sidered. The Housing Board candidates will be interviewed by a panel of Housing Board members. The board will then make recommendations to the Tribe and final appointments will be made by CTGR Tribal Council. For more information, contact the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON In the Matter of: CASE NO. C-l 1-10-004 MOTHERAL, Gabrielle, DECREE CHANGING NAME Petitioner. Based on the allegations set forth in the Petition for Change of Name filed by Petitioner on October 28, 2011, and the sworn testimony of Petitioner at the hearing on the Petition on November 30, 2011, THE COURT FINDS: 1. This Court has jurisdiction over the Petitioner and the subject mat ter of the Petition herein; 2. The Petitioner is over 18 years of age; 3. The Petitioner is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. 4. The Petitioner has not petitioned and been granted a change of name by the Tribal Court within the past twelve (12) months; 5. The Petitioner does not have any creditors, has no former spouse, and no other persons are entitled to notice of the Petition. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED: 1. That the name of the Petitioner be changed from Gabrielle Ann Motheral to Gabrielle Ann Colton; 2. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall cause a copy of this order to be published in the Tribal Newsletter; 3. That the Clerk of the Tribal Court shall submit a certified copy of this order to the Tribal Enrollment office; 4. That the Petitioner shall surrender all old Tribal Identification cards bearing Petitioner's former name to the Tribal Enrollment office prior to the Enrollment office issuing Petitioner new Tribal Identification ; cards bearing the Petitioner's new name; ,,-5.: That within sixty (60) days from the date of this order the Tribal Enrollment staff and if necessary the Tribal Enrollment Committee shall cause new Tribal Identification cards to be issued to Petitioner showing the new name of the Tribal member and shall change the official membership roll and all official enrollment records of the Tribe to reflect the Petitioner's new name as stated in this Decree; 6. The Clerk of the Court shall provide a certified copy of the Order to the Oregon State Department of Vital Statistics. DATED THIS 30th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011. Suzanne Ojibway Townsend Chief Judge