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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2016)
6 S moke S ignals DECEMBER 1, 2016 Leadership recognized Tribal Council awards Adult Foster Care renovation contract Tribal Council also approved the Carmen Smith Hydroelectric Project settlement agreement for relicensing of the facility on the McKenzie River near Eugene. Tribal Council then approved enrollment of two infants into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the En- rollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution. Also included in the Nov. 16 Tribal Council packet were autho- rizations to proceed that approved a Native Plant Material Program development plan and a Tribal comment letter on the draft envi- ronmental impact statement for the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal near Longview, Wash., and directed staff to submit the Tribe’s three-year grant application for Title VI congregate meals and caregiver services. Tribal Lands Manager Jan Look- ing Wolf Reibach performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting, in its entirety, can be viewed on the Tribal website, www.grandronde.org, by clicking on the News tab and then Video. By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Photo by Michelle Alaimo Meagan Flier, Tribal Environmental Resources specialist with the Natural Resources Department, was recently presented with a Leadership Award from the West Coast Regional Planning Body for her work coordinating Tribes along the West Coast that are part of the Regional Planning Body and the West Coast Ocean Partnership. The West Coast Regional Planning Body is a partnership of federally- recognized Tribes from Oregon, Washington and California, and federal and state agencies. It is focused on implementing the U.S. National Ocean Policy and engaging stakeholders in marine planning and other tools to effectively address existing and future uses of the region’s oceans and coasts. The West Coast Ocean Partnership is a state, Tribal and federal forum for fostering dialogue on ocean health. Flier’s award was the first award ever given out by the Regional Planning Body. Bike helmets available The Tribe’s three Adult Foster Care lodges will soon be receiving some needed sprucing up. Tribal Council awarded a con- tract to Cearley Construction of Estacada for a remodeling proj- ect at the three lodges during its Wednesday, Nov. 16, meeting. The Tribe received two bids on the work, said Public Works Man- ager Jesse White, and Cearley was the low bidder. The project was awarded for $215,660. White said $150,000 will be paid by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant. White said at the Nov. 15 Legisla- tive Action Committee meeting that the renovation work will include interior renovation for all three lodges, including flooring, paint, appliances and fixtures that need to be replaced. In other action, Tribal Council de- clared Dec. 9 as per capita payment day as well as the payment date for the 2016 timber distribution. The per capita amount will not be determined until early December, said Finance Officer Chris Leno. MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT The Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40. For questions regarding scheduling, please contact the Tribal Court at 503-879- 2303. The Tribe’s Social Services Department has bicycle helmets available for distribution. Those needing a helmet need to visit the department and sign a helmet application, as well as get fitted. For more information, contact Social Services at 503-879-2034. CTGR Annual Fish Distribution NOTICE Tribal Hunting Seasons in Effect Natural Resources Department Fish Lab 47010 S.W. Hebo Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 503-879-2424 Tribal hunting seasons are currently in effect on the Tribal Reservation (Figure 1). Tribal seasons are as follows, and are outside of the regular State open hunting seasons. For questions, please contact Tribal Wildlife Biologist, Lindsay Belonga at 503-879-2387. GRAND RONDE LIVING and ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS Must show current photo I.D. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 – 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. November 5 November 16 November 19 November 28 Elders will have a special line established to expediently fill their requests. To ensure this, only Elder orders will be filled using this line. Thank you for understanding and consideration of others. – – – – November 11 November 20 December 10 December 10 EACH TRIBAL MEMBER WILL RECEIVE 8 PACKAGES OF FISH. If picking up for others, a signed release AND copy of Tribal ID or CIB is required! Package sizes will vary. DECEMBER 2016 FISH Distribution Release I , Roll Number give Signature of Tribal member: , permission to pick up my fish. Date: A copy of Tribal ID or CIB MUST accompany this Release. No Exceptions! Grand Ronde Rd Hw y 22 ss R d 100 No early or late pickup Fish will NOT be mailed If you have any questions please call the Natural Resources Department 503-879-2424. Willamina Crk Rd ce Crk Ac Co ast Willamina Hwy 18 H w Spirit Mountain Casino Figure 1. Location of Grand Ronde Reservation. 1 Hwy y 22 8
