Smoke Signals June 1992 page 3
Family Forum
HIKING TRIP TO
SOUTH LAKE
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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.
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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