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Smoke Signals June 1992 page 3 Family Forum HIKING TRIP TO SOUTH LAKE mmmm The Alcohol and Drug Program is sponsoring a three day en campment at South Lake from July 9 -11, 1992. The activity is open to tribal youth, ages 12 -17, and their parents. The activity will include a hike from Hebo Lake to South Lake. Those planning to attend will meet at the Alcohol & Drug (Mahurn) Buidling on July 9th at 10:00 a.m. The participants will return to the Alcohol and Drug building on July 11th at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact John Fraser or Vernon Kennedy at 879-5211. - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Camilla Van Vleet and Tribal Member John Mercier are engaged to be married early next year. f f! CEMETERY COMMITTEE NOTICE The Cemetery Committee would like members to know that the committee can assist in coordinating meals following tribal funerals in Grand Ronde. For more information contact Wilmadene Butler at 838 0049 or Zelda Lane at 838-3283. Dear Readers: With so many of us having lots of carrots in the freezer, I want to share with you this great recipe. I hope you enjoy it. Escalloped Carrots 4 cups sliced carrots 1 medium onion, chopped 3 TBLS. margarine 12 cup grated Cheddar cheese 12 tsp. salt dash of pepper 1 can Cream of Celery Soup 3 cups herb flavored croutettes 13 cup margarine Cook carrots and onions until tender. Drain well, add margarine in chunks. Add soup, salt, pepper and cheese. Stir until blended. Pour in a flat casserole dish. Toss croutettes with melted 13 cup margarine. Spread over top of carrots. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Contributed by Tribal member Sharon Hanson Sangretta Gathering There will be a family gathering of the descen dants of Joseph Sangretta and Nancy Pisk on August 29, 1992 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Tribal Com munity Center. Please come and let us get acquainted. If possible please bring any pictures or memorabilia. There will be a potluck meal. For more information you can contact Shawn Hostler at P.O. Box 158, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or April HowernatP.O. Box 114, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you to Marlene Groshongfrom Bothell, Washington for donating stuffed animals to the tribal Social Services Office. Dear Fellow Tribal Members and Friends, Our tribal enrollment now totals 2926 with approxi mately 50 applicants waiting for final approval. As all members must meet the same eligibility requirements, our tribal bond may be viewed as one of the most important factors of our lives. When an applicant submits an application, the individual is asking for approval to be identified as a member of our sovereign nation. The tribe provides services for our clients, but in turn, members should participate in the governmen tal structure. All enrolled members who are 18 years and older on any given election date are eligible to be nominated for a Tribal Council position, and are eligible to vote. To maintain the integrity of the Grand Ronde elections, the Tribal Council has adopted a registration policy by Election Ordinance amendment. All eligible voters who will be 18 years of age, or older, on Sep tember 12, 1992, must submit a voters signature card prior to casting their ballot. The Election Committee shall be provided with all signature cards on the day of the election. All signature cards will be copied and placed in the individual client file, which are stored in a fireproof cabinet in the Enrollment Office. The voter signature cards will require the member's signature to be witnessed by a Notary Public, along with the Notary Public's signature, seal and commis sion expiration date. Tribal members who have submitted a notarized signature in the past year are NOT required to re-submit a voters signature card. Please contact me to verify that you are currently registered as having a voters signature card on file. The cards are available on request from the Enroll ment office or the Election Committee. All signature cards must be returned to the Election Committee for their stamp of date received. Their address is posted on the signature card. I am a Notary Public, and will be available on a reasonable basis to provide the notary service. The administrative assistant to the Tribal Council, Jackie Whisler, is also a Notary Public. Due to our job duties, we may not be available at times. I suggest a call to myself or Jackie prior to visiting the tribal office for notary service. I will be present at the Election site for notary services on September 12 for walk-in voters, but remember, pre-registration will save time on election day. If you have any questions, please contact myself or Election Committee member, Connie Monson, in are of the tribal office. Sincerely, Margo Mercier BIA CAREER DAY The Bureau of Indian Affairs is sponsoring a Native American Student Career Day on June 19, 1992, from 9:00 a.m to 12 noon at 911 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon. These is no charge for the activities. Representatives from Forestry, Fisheries, Realty, Appraisals, Law Enforcement, Geology, and Person nel Services will be providing presentations during the half day session. The representatives will explain what their job involves, and what it takes be work within the Bureau. The Bureau is responsible for serving and working with Federally recognized tribes, Alaskan Villages, and their members; to assist the Indian people in the development of their natural and human resources; and to carry out the responsibility of the federal government as legal trustee for the land and natural resources of the Indian people. The Bureau presently serves approximately 1,534,000 American Indians residing on or near 53.4 million acres of reservation lands. The next ONABEN Business Development Class will begin in June. The dates will be announced. Economic Development is considering holding the class In Salem, but they need your input. Please Shelley Hanson call at 879-5211. i
