To All of our readers:
My apologies for the poor print in last month's newsletter. I will try my best to keep'
tliat from happening again. Thank -you all for your patience with me.
at. rely, Pat Cray, Editor.
We would like to remind you all again that we need current addresses and changes of names
if want to continue receiving the newsletter. We would also like to remind you that from
time to time, we receive information at the Tribal office (near the cemetery) pertaing
to available jobs and educational opportunities, up-coming Pow Wow's etc., please feel
free to drop by and look them over, they are posted on the bulletin board.
LOOKING GOOD !!!
Have you noticed how nice the Cemetery and the Depot grounds look? Well you can thank the
Mid-Valley Jobs Council and our Summer Youth workers for that. They will soon finish their
work, and will be heading back to school. This year's Summer Youth workers are:
Debby Childers Marty George
Angie Childers Scott "Rat" Denhem
Lydia Hostler Jimmy White
Doug Colton Kenny Adams
Gregg Leno Teddy White
Chris Current
All youths remember next year, we plan a similar youth projects and will notify you at
the end of the next school year.
Cow Creek Descendant Organization' '
Thanks to everyone who believes in, and has supported our endeavor, we have been able to
hire Dean M. Richardson, Professor of Law, as a consultant for the organization, to
prepare a report outlining our rights and to communicate with the appropriate government
officials.
The organization is still open for those who want to join. We are asking $10.00 for each
descendant enrolled so that we may raise the funds needed to pay the expenses necessary
to preserve our. rights. You can write for descendant forms to:
.Carmen Ilaug
P.O. Box 225
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Next months "Smoke Signals" will contain an extensive updated report of what is happening.
Health Committee
The monthly health committee meeting was held August 0, 1984. Committee members present
were: Ellen Campbell, Joyce Millsap, and John Lillard.
The topic of order was the upcoming Health needs assessment survey. The General Council
will be notified when this survey will be started. Any questions on the survey, please
contact the Tribal office.
REMINDER:
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community "Restoration Celebration Pow Wow" is
scheduled for October 6th aasJO&a, 1984. Location to be announced.