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S moke S ignals DECEMBER 1, 2017 15 GRAND RONDE TRIBAL MEMBER COMMENT PERIOD OPEN THROUGH DEC. 15, 2017 RE: POTENTIAL CHANGES TO REGULATIONS ON PERMITS FOR EAGLE PARTS AND FEATHERS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) is considering changing its regulations governing permits for eagle parts and feathers obtained from the National Eagle Repository (“Reposito- ry”). The service’s current regulations state that the service will only issue permits to members of federally recognized Tribes. However, due to recent federal court decisions and subsequent settlements, the service has been unable to limit access to the Repository to members of federally recognized Tribes. The service is considering changing its regulations so that it will only issue permits to federally recognized Tribes on behalf of each Tribe’s members. Individual members of federally recognized Tribes would still be able to obtain eagle parts and feathers from the Repository under the authority of their Tribe’s permit. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s staff, including staff from the Executive Office, Natural Resources Department, Cultur- al Resources Department and Tribal Attorney’s Office, have been working with the service on this regulatory change. The Tribe will be submitting written comments to the service and is soliciting written comments from Tribal members before finalizing its comments. Please submit any written comments to Michael Karnosh, Ceded Lands Program manager, by e-mail to Michael.Karnosh@gran- dronde.org by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. To be considered by the Tribe, comments must come directly from a Tribal member, must be timely, must include “Eagle Permits” in the subject line and must include the commenter’s full name, roll num- ber, and daytime phone number where they can be reached. Indi- vidual Tribal member comments will not be published, but the final Tribal comment letter will become public record. Name changes in court Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled members for a filing fee of only $30. If you have any questions or would like to request a packet, contact Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. Bobb 50th wedding anniversary From left, Steve and Connie Bobb’s wedding party in 1967 included Carol Rich, Trina Jones, Cindy George (flower girl), Jeanne Larsen, Connie (Magers) Bobb, Steve Bobb Sr., Jon A. George (ring bearer), Dennis Elmer (best man), Barry “Rabbit” Olson and Monte “Mouse” George. Steve and Connie Bobb Sr. together with their children and grandchildren will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Light refreshments and cake will be served at Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Highway 99W, Rick- reall, OR 97371. Please feel free to stop by and congratulate the couple. No gifts please. Polk County seeking Tribal veterans for photographs Polk County Veterans Service Officer Marie McCandless is seeking Tribal veterans for a project that is taking photos of area veterans. Veterans who would like to participate should call the Veterans Service Office to schedule an appointment with the photographer at 503-623- 9188. Paid ad
