Smoke Signals
August 1993
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weddings and Anniversaries
Tribal member Perry Burgess and his wife Doreen
celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 3. Perry was
stationed in the Navy in Monterey, California when they
were married in 1943.
Now living in Federal Way, Washington, the couple
moved there in 1951. They enjoy travelling, spending time
with their family, and have cared for foster children over the
years.
. Peggy Lynn Brickell and Rodney William Biery
will be married August 14, 1993. Peggy is the daughter of
Bruce Brickell and Myrna Langley of Willamina. She
attended Willamina High School.
Rodney is the son of William and Inez Biery of
Carlton, Oregon. He is a graduate of Willamina High
School.
Grand Ronde tribal member Adam John Henny of
Salem, son of Sanda L. Langley and John L. Henny, will be
married Saturday, August 28, to Julie Ann DeVoe of
Beaverton. Adam is a graduate of Oregon State University
and has a dual degree in horticulture and botany. He is
employed at the Arctic Slope Consultants Group in Portland.
Julie is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University and
is a registered nurse, employed at University Hospital. They
will make their home in Beaverton.
Special Thanks
The families of Donna Holmes and Marie Logan
would like to extend thanks to Confederated Tribes of Siletz,
Frank Simmons, and Gilbert Towner for their assistance in
the funeral of Kenneth Holmes. The following is an Indian
Prayer submitted by Claudia Leno.
INDIAN PRAYER
Do not stand on my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am one thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand on my grave and cry:
I am not there, I did not die.
Foster Parent Gathering
By Verna Jim, Program Coordinator
The Foster Care Association is inviting all
foster parents and family members to the 1st Annual
Foster Parent Gathering of Cultures Picnic to be held
at Bush Park in Salem, Oregon on August 21 from
1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
All foster parents will be honored with a
certificate of appreciation. Come one and all! Lots of
food and fun activites for the whole family. See you
there!
Dance Classes
Are you ready for the Pow-wow? Dance classes are
scheduled for August 2, 9, and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at
the Tribal Community Center. Everyone is welcome! Classes
are sponsored by the Grand Ronde Tribal Council. Any
questions call 1-800422-0232.
Contest: "Fishing Oregon's Grand Slam"
Purchase your tickets now for a chance to win 4
fabulous fishing trips. Just think you could be fishing for
halibut in Newport; sturgeon on the Columbia River; fall
Chinookin Tillamook; or winter steelhead on the Willamette.
Price of the tickets is $2.00 each. The drawing will be held
September 24. Any trips are transferable to another party
at the discretion of the winner. Proceeds from the raffle will
be used towards the purchase and operation of a second
sporting clays range trailer at (FishWildlife). You do not
need to be present to win. You can purchase your tickets
from Karen Larsen at the FishWildlife offices or call at 879
2382 or 1-800-422-0232.
AFSJOBS Program
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde offers a
AFSJOBS program to tribal members under Adult and
Family Services. This program is to assist tribal members in
job search, job placement, and job referrals. Appointments
for JOB intakes and orientation will be every Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Appointments can
be made through Carmen Mercier, JOBS Coordinator. The
toll-free number at Social Services is: 1-800-775-0095.
Raffle Items Needed
Donations and raffle items are needed for this year's
Pow-wow. If you have anything you would like, to donate,
please contact the Pow-wow Committee or Mychal Childers
at 879-2039. Your help in making the Pow-wow a big
success is greatly appreciated.
Wellness Class Offered
The tribal Wellness Component is sponsoring a
special class for all staff and tribal members on August 2,
1993 at 12:00 noon. It will be at the Tribal Community
Center. The class title is: What Makes You Eat What
Makes You Stop Eating, and is presented by Jean Charles
Azure, a registered dietician.
A salad and fruit will be provided. If you intend to
attend this special class, please notify the Wellness
Component by call 879-20 16. Please feel free to call with any
questions as well.
Tribe Offers Seminar To Staff
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Employee
Assistance Program and Pacific Gateway Hospital and
Counseling Centers presents Professional Co-Dependency,
a seminar for employees. Mark Lenetsky, Director of
Clinical Outreach at Pacific gateway Hospital will discuss
boundary issues between service providers and their clients.
The seminar will be Friday, August 6, 1993 from 1 :00 P.M.
to 3:00 P.M. at the Community Center.
Recreational Volleyball Tourney
The Wellness and Prevention Program is pleased to
announce it is sponsoring this year's Volleyball Tournament
at the 1993 Pow-wow. The tournament this year is going to
be a little different, because it is designed for friends and
family members to join in and play low-intensity volleyball
together. So be thinking of team members (three men and
three women) and start practicing!
$60.00 entry fee for whole team, includes 6 tournament t
shirts per team.
Must be at least 14 years of age
Preregistration by 8693, insures position and t-shirt
Double elimination
Trophy and other prizes for first place
Second and third place prizes also
ENTRY FORM
TEAM NAME
NAMES OF PLAYERS:
TEAM CONTACT PERSON:
PHONE: '
ADDRESS:
Entry fee must be included with registration. Please do not send cash. Mail
ko: Confederated Tribes, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregorj
P7347. Attn: Ten Holsclaw
EMT Class Beginning
There will be an Emergency Medical Treatment
(EMT-1) class beginning November 2 for anyone who is
interested.
The class will be two nights per week for six months
and the cost will be $300 per student.
If you are interested in pursuing the field of
emergency medical care, contact Gary Brooks at 876-391 1
for more information.
Spirit Mountain Open House
Spirit Mountain Board of Directors and Staff invite
all tribal members to an Open House on August 11, 1993
from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Elders needing transportarion to the
Open House can call 879-2350 for more information.
Council Adopts Ordinances
On July 14 the Tribal Council adopted two new
ordinances. The Small Claims ordinance was adopted and
will go into affect August 20, 1993.
The Elder's Committee Ordinance was also adopted.
Elder's committee nominations will take place on September
12 at the General Council Meeting. Elders who are tribal
members will be the only people allowed to nominate
committee members. The election will take place during the
October General Council Meeting. Only Grand Ronde
Tribal Elders with verified signatures on file will be allowed
to vote.
Any questions contact Jackie Whisler at the tribal
offices.