LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST... Myrtle McKnight is home recovering from a bout with pneumonia after spend ing last week in the hospital in McMinnville. Get well soon Myrtle! Mildred Holmes went into the hospital in McMinnville the night of January 31st. We all wish you a speedy recovery. "Tenas Kan" (Baby Boy) Arrival The population of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has increased by one on December 15ch. Linda and Lowell Mercier are the proud parents of "Manny Saul Brandon". Weighing in at 5 lbs. 12 02. and measuring 20 inches, Manny joins a brother, Jason. Grandparents are Darrel and Ruth Mercier of Grand Ronde, and Don holsclaw of Sheridan and Alelsie Hols claw of McMinnville. Great Grandparents are Martha Mercier and Hubert Mercier of Grand Ronde. Also adding to her list of Great-Great Grand children is Agnes Mercier of Grand Ronde. t ADULT CRAFT & SOCIAL TIME:.. Beginning Saturday, February 9th, at 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. there will be classes held for those adults interested in learning beadwork, Indian leatherwork, Chinook Jargon and anything else those attending can contribute. This will also be a time to just get together and visit with your friends. Refreshments will be served. The classessocial time will be held at Jackie Colton's, 28480 McPher Kon Rd. (Wine Alley) in Grand Ronde. Transportation will be available by calling Candy Robertson at the Tribal Office, 879-5253. You will be required to purchase beads and leather supplies for your projects . WE WELCOME ANY IDEAS OR VIEWS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS. PLEASE WRITE TO: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SMOKE SIGNALS P.O. BOX 94 GRAND RONDE, OREGON 97347 A'A