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Good Shepherd Holy Week schedule
Palm Sunday is Sunday, March 16 at 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday services are March 20 at 7 p.m.
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church choirs present “Tenebrae, A Good Friday concert: Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. accompanied by Ronald R. Braman on piano/organ. Cheese and crackers, fruit and hot cross buns will be served following the concert. Everyone invited. Easter Sunday services are on March 23 at 11 a.m. For information about worship services or baptism contact Ron Braman at 223-7053.
Assembly of God events
Fort Hall Assembly of God church will be showing the film, "The Passion of the Christ, on the evening of Sunday, March 16. All are welcome to come and view this outstanding film with us in celebrating the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On Resurrection (Easter) Sunday we will be celebrating the resurrection by having a potluck feast. All are welcome to come and join us.
End Time Ministries
End Time Ministries Services times are March 9th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., March 16th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; March 23rd, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Passover Communion Service and March 30th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Easter revival
First American Gospel Ministry is sponsoring an Easter Revival March 21 – 23, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., at Fort Hall, East Sheepskin Rd. (1 mile north of Wilson). Spiritual fellowship conducted with prayer for the sick. There will be visiting ministers from Montana, Canada, Washington and Nevada. Refreshment will be served. For more information call (208) 237-6345.
Faith Baptist Church Revival
Faith Baptist Church Revival is Thursday & Friday, March 13 -14, at 655 N. Hwy. 91, Fort Hall. Duane Moore Missionary-Evangelist from Dallas will be preaching each night. He is a true man of God. Come enjoy the services. Meal nightly 6 – 6:30, services will start at 6:30. For rides call 785-3796 or 680-7053. Faith Baptist Church Faith Baptist Church offers time for children and adults Sundays – 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. preaching and children group; 6 p.m. preaching and fellowship; Wednesday 4:45 p.m. YES group for children 8 years old and up. 6 p.m. preaching and fellowship. All welcome. For information call 680-7054 or 680-7053. Located on Highway 91, Fort Hall. |
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Telecommunications feasibilty study results conclude market on reservation a possibility
By Roselynn Wahtomy
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL – In August of 2007 the results of the telecommunications feasibility study conducted by Planning was completed.
A total of 186 people responded to the survey.
The first question was would you like to see the Shoshone-Bannock tribes operate a telecom business that would include Internet, cell phone, and website hosting? A total of 87 percent said yes, 3 percent said no, and 9 percent said maybe.
The study looked at a number of options and found that given professional management the Tribes could profitably operate an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) offering comprehensive telecommunications services as a Tribal enterprise, at rates comparable to those paid now by tribal government and Tribal members.
Planning's Norstog says in the seven years he’s been with the tribe there have been several vendors whom have shown interest in a telecommunications business on the reservation. Prompting the Council and Planning Department further look into the venture.
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes commissioned GVNW, Inc. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a company that specializes in rural telecom companies to conduct the study.
What they studied was the technical and economic feasibility of a tribal takeover of telecommunications services within the exterior boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. They did this with the help of a survey that was available to members of the tribe during a distribution.
The survey asked what the tribal members wanted to see and how they presently use their telephone, Internet, and cable TV.
Thirty-four percent of those surveyed use Qwest, a non-local company, and the others have a variety of providers. 7 percent have computers with 37 percent of them have access to the Internet. Sixty-eight percent of them currently have cellular service.
As a result, the surveys indicate two major points: the need for better communications abilities and to provide that for the customers locally.
The study focused on the number of service lines available now within the exterior boundaries of the reservation. There are 500 access lines on the reservation that are tied to provider Qwest.
The proposal would be for the Tribes to take over from Qwest, essentially keeping the money on the reservation. Therefore, the next step would be to draw up a business plan, and are planning to do so with the help of GNVW, Inc.
A Telecommunications Task Force was assigned to the project to oversee development of the business plan, technical infrastructure, and organization that will operate the Tribes’ telecommunications enterprise as an ILEC. Members include: Michael Christy, Tony Shay, Delbert Farmer, John Norstog, Delbert Farmer, Darrell Shay, Todd Hong, and others from Lands Energy Program, TERO, IT staff from the Tribes tribal property, Sho-Ban School and the general counsel.
In addition to providing the service to residence of the reservation, keeping the money within the community, the proposal would create well paying jobs as well within the telecom field.
There have been other tribes who have done it — they are Coeur d'Alene and the Mescalero Apache tribes. So there is a history of it happening.
The telecommunication task force is hoping to make it to a few upcoming district meetings to discuss the proposal with the membership. |
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Edmo Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare Tribal Relations Program Manager
BOISE — Christelle Edmo, a Shoshone-Bannock tribal member, is the new Tribal Relations Program Manager for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Family and Community Services in Boise. She began her duties in December 2007.
Her responsibilities are to strengthen relationships between the Tribes in Idaho and the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) by helping to foster collaboration and cooperation amongst the Tribal governments and the state agency.
“My key role includes working with Tribal leaders, Tribal programs and Tribal community members in Idaho to identify opportunities for improving access to DHW family and community services.”
The DHW responsibilities include child welfare and protection (including monitoring compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act “ICWA”), cash benefits, mental health, substance abuse, Head Start, Early Childhood, developmental disabilities, foster care and adoption. “My role extends to other DHW programs that maintain contractual relationships or agreements with the Tribes in Idaho.”
“I enjoy a number of aspects about this job. This position allows me to be a communicator between the Tribes and the DHW and to refer concerns, suggestions and recommendations for improving access to services. I like visiting the Tribal communities to learn about the differences and similarities we share in our past, present, people and cultures. The best part about this job is that it will allow me to continue my close relationships with family and friends and community ties in Fort Hall.”
While living in Fort Hall and Pocatello, she previously worked with Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Health Services, Bingham Memorial Hospital, and as the Fort Hall Liaison for a non-profit community development organization. Before accepting the new position Edmo was the Executive Director of the non-profit Native American small business development organization, Snake River Basin Business Association, located in Fort Hall.
She is a non-traditional college student in her junior year. “
Before moving, I was attending ISU seeking a bachelor’s degree in Native American Business Management with a minor in American Indian Studies. I plan to continue my education by attending ISU extension classes in Boise, and possibly, at Boise State University,” said Edmo.
“I have been very busy over the past two months visiting Tribal communities, meeting with numerous DHW staff across the state and attending combined Tribal/DHW committee meetings. This learning experience has been a great benefit because I have a better understanding of historical and current activities to promote collaboration between Tribes and the Idaho DHW.”
When she’s not traveling, she works in the DHW Central Office located in Boise. “I communicate and collaborate on a daily basis with Tribal departments and DHW staff,” she continued. “I also communicate frequently with Native American citizens and community members from around the state. I help to raise awareness and an understanding of Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, cultures, and practices.”
She also helps Tribal representatives to access resources and provide information about DHW policies and services.”
With ongoing assistance and encouragement from leaders and community members, she hope to help foster stronger Tribal-State relations and partnerships that will effectively address common interests related to health and welfare services for American Indian people in Idaho.
In her down time Edmo and her family enjoy the diversity of people and activities in this area.
“I understand the importance of listening to suggestions from community members on how I can be an effective resource for their family and for the community. I am also available to offer additional details about my role in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Family and Community Services.”
She invites individuals to contact her at edmoc@dhw.idaho.gov or at (208) 334-4941. |
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