Smoke Signals
May 1,1995
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Tribal news
GEDABE Classes
The Adult Education Program
will be offering GEDABE
classes. Classes are open to com
munity members who are inter
ested in receiving their GED.
There is no cost for these classes.
They will be held at the Grand
Ronde Grade School from 4:45
to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
The schedule is as follows:
April 18, 20,25, 27, May 2, 4, 9,
11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, and June
1, 1995.
Last day to accept new students
for the Spring Term is Thursday,
May 18.
For more information please
contact Gayla Tulensru, Adult
Education Coordinator at 879
2282. Committee logo
contest will pay $50
The Fish & Wildlife Commit
tee and the Timber Committee
are looking for a Natural Re
sources logo. We are looking for
one logo that will represent both
committees.
The committee will pay $50 to
the winner. Please submit your
entry to Karen Larsen at the
Tribal Forestry office or mail it
to P.O. Box 70, Willamina, Or
egon 97396. The deadline for the
contest will be May 31, 1995.
Attention Elders!
If you are interested in attending tribal events and live in
Salem or outlying areas, please call the Wellness Division and
ask about the possibility of being picked up in the Elders' Van.
Call 1-800-422-0232, extension 2016 or 2017.
Jim Willis, continued from page 2
part of our everyday lives, and his
friendship has been deeply appreciated.
For me personally, it won't feel the
same for a while, not having his big
smile and quick wit around every day.
We all owe him a debt of gratitude for
his dedication, good humor and will
ingness to serve. Thankfully, Jim has
assured us that he will continue to be
available for issues the Council feels
he can make a contribution to.
and announcements...
Wedding bells...
Congratulations to Karen
Harrison on her marraige to Paul
Askins, of Albuquerque, New
Mexico. He is a member of the
Navajo Nation. They were wed on
March 23 in Lincoln City. Karen
is the youngest daughter of
Kathryn Harrison. She has one
son, Darian. The couple will re
side in Portland.
Tribal member Mario George
married Michael "Tex" Molyneux
in Reno, Nevada on April 14.
Mario is the daughter of Margo
Mercier and Monty George. They
have two children, Tami and Jor
dan. Congratulations!
Congratulations to tribal mem
ber Ritchey Satter and his new
bride, Becky. They were married
April 29 in Tacoma, Wa. Ritchey
is the son of Ann Ritchey and
grandson of Emma Summerlin. He
has one sister, Delight Etoile Satter.
This a critically important time for
the Tribe. We are faced with some
major opportunities and challenges
Jim has given the Tribal Council ample
time to assess our needs and the skills
necessary in the organization to meet
them.
Some of us sometimes have a ten
dency to forget to celebrate our suc
cess and good fortune, and thank the
people who help bring it about. Jim
Birthday wishes
Happy First Birthday
Sweet Baby Boy
You and Sissy are
our Pride and Joy!
Have a Super-Duper Day...
All our Love,
Mommy, Daddy & Halona Rae
Family Math and
Science class schedule
Please join us on Saturday, May
20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the
Grand Ronde Community Center.
It is a lot of fun for the whole fam
ily. Youth participants must be
accompanied by an adult. Snack
is provided. For more informa
tion contact the Education De
partment at 879-5211.
After School Club
Just a reminder... the After
School Club meets ev ery Monday
and Friday that school is in ses
sion, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the
Wellness Building. This is open
to tribal and non-tribal children of
all ages at no cost. Any questions
call Tracy at 879-20 1 7.
Willis is one, and we can't thank him
enough.
We have a good organization, a host
of dedicated and talented employees,
many involved Tribal members, and a
solid Tribal Council. It is an impor
tant time to pull together, do our best
creative thinking, and be deliberate and
smart in what we do. We've got a lot
of important work to do.. .so let's get
on with it!
Women's wellness conference
On April 12, the Healing Spirit Youth Drum Group attended the
Women's Wellness Conference in Portland at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion
Inn. There was a good turnout for the evening Pow-wow, held from 7 to
1 1 p.m. Those attending the conference were impressed with the Con
federated Tribes of Grand Ronde youth for their involvement in a drug
and alcohol-free message and activity.
Those tribal youth attending were Josh and David Holmes, Sam and
Sol George, Elvin Butler Jr., Anthony Henry, and Levi Leibelt. Chaper
ones included Jackie Provost and Big Elvin Butler. Others tending the
drum were Eddie Big Boy and the Britz family.
As the Pow-wow season opens for this year, a lot of requests for the
youth drum to attend their functions and pow-wows have occurred. We
all know it can be overwhelming at times, so we schedule only those
functions which are reasonable for staff to attend. The youth would like
to go every weekend, and we would need other tribal members involve
ment for this to happen.
We thank all those involved directly and indirectly for their support
and encouragement of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal
Youth.
Spiritual Encampment needs planning
The Spiritual Encampment Committee would like more turnout and
input from interested individuals and tribal members to help support the
different committees such as food, security, activities, and general help.
Our meeting schedule has been set for every Monday from 12:30 to
1 :30 p.m. at the Alcohol and Drug building. Please attend when conve
nient to help support this important function.
Must be enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon.
Age Category: Girls 5 years and under
Must have Regalia
Must be able to attend Royalty Pageant, Grand Ronde Pow-Wow
and Parade in August (August 1 8-20, 1 995).
Judging will be based on raffle ticket sales only (the girl who
sells the most raffle tickets will receive a sash and small crown
during the Royalty Pageant on Friday of the Pow-Wow, August
1 8, 1 995. All participants will receive a sash.)
All proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be used for the Grand
Ronde Royalty functions.
Any donations of raffle prizes are welcome!
There is no deadline to enter. All tickets and money must be
turned in to Royalty Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. on Auust
15, 1995.
Please send a current photograph of your child along with this
entry form
Fill out this entry form and return to:
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR
Name
Address .
Parent's Name
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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, I5
97347. ATTN: Royally Committee
Age.
Parent's Signature