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4 S moke S ignals FEBRUARY 1, 2017 Groups form Helping Hands, set Feb. 13 meeting 2012 – Tribal Council voted to send a proposed constitutional amendment to voters that would create a primary during the Tribal election process if more than 10 candidates were nominated in any given year. 2007 – Tribal General Manager Chris Leno was honored with a Pendleton blanket for his years of service as the chair of the Grand Ronde Tribal Hous- ing Authority Board. 2002 – The Tribal Cem- etery started closing at dusk to safeguard recent File photo improvements. “For those who wish to pay their respects, or visit loved ones, the gates will be open, as usual, every day during daylight hours,” Smoke Signals reported. 1997 – By signing a new compact with the state of Oregon, the Tribe agreed to contribute 6 percent of casino revenues to be used for community projects and programs in 11 northwest Oregon coun- ties. The new philanthropic entity will be called Spirit Mountain Community Fund. 1992 – The General Committee Ordinance was changed and it created vacancies on several committees. The new rules allow only one family member per committee, one staff person per committee and only one Tribal Council member per committee. “A broader representation of the community will bring community input into the Tribal government process,” said General Manager Jim Willis. 1987 – Tribal members were needed to serve on the Archaeology, Education, Health, and Hunting and Fishing committees. The com- mittees assisted Tribal Council in creating policies and activities for Tribal programs. iskam mfkhmfk haws , The Clothes Closet, Empowerment Outreach Min- istries, Lighthouse Church and A Cause For Paws have joined forces in an effort to support local families. The small group, named Grand Ronde Helping Hands, seeks to bring together those who are supporting families in Grand Ronde to share ser- vices and resources, and create a resource guide. Helping Hands’ next meeting will be 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at The Clothes Closet at the end of Blacktail Drive near the Elders Activity Center. If you provide any type of services to families in the community, consider attending. The group is looking for meal site calendars, food box sites, clothes closets, showers and laundry services. There also will be a collection day at iskam mfkhmfk haws , 9675 Grand Ronde Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Donations of men’s clothing, small kitchen appliances, school supplies and pet items are being sought, as well as tents, sleeping bags, pillows, warm blankets, rain gear and heavy jackets to restock the shelves. Helping Hands continues to seek a volunteer with graphic arts skills to create a logo that represents all of the organizations. The logo would be used on business cards, a banner and possibly a website, and the artist possibly would receive a small honorarium. For more information, contact Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or by e-mail at fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org. Health & Wellness Center Entrance Reminder: The drive-through entrance at the Health & Wellness Center is for loading and unloading only. The entrance was built with our Elders and those with mobility issues and their ease of access in mind. If you are coming to the center to pick up prescriptions, please park in one of our regular parking spaces. Thank you, Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Administration Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT The Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to per- form marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40. For questions regarding scheduling, please contact the Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. Ad created by George Valdez Ad created by George Valdez Ad created by George Valdez
