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Election Procedures, page 13
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Tribe will host arts & crafts
marketplace in Grand Ronde
There is good news for all local designers of Native American arts and crafts who have
been waiting for a place to open in Grand Ronde where they can market their products.
The Small Business Development Division of the Tribe is organizing an outdoor vendor
market in Grand Ronde which will begin May 17.
The Song Basket Marketplace is open to all artists and craftspeople who are inter
ested, but will emphasize Native American art. The marketplace will be held on High
way 18, next to the Casino, on the Strawberry Patch land the Tribe has recently purchased.
Sam Henny, Business Development Specialist, has been working on this idea for a
long time. She hopes that the marketplace will gain popularity in Grand Ronde the way
they have in Portland and Eugene.
"The project objectives are to introduce a Native American art outlet in Grand Ronde,
provide local artists with an immediate outlet for their product, and initiate start-up fund
ing for a permanent gallery or gift shop," she said.
Sam said that many tourists who visit the Casino or the Tribe are surprised Grand
Ronde doesn't have a gallery or art gift shop like other Tribes do. Sam said that although
the Strawberry Patch won't sell its normal produce items, it will be open for shortcakes
and milkshakes during the marketplace hours. Food vendors please contact Small Busi
ness Development.
There will also be featured entertainment. Special events will be planned and an
nounced throughout the summer. Invited artists will include Native American drum
mers, dancers, and storytellers. Also, Indian flute music will be performed.
Interested vendors can fill out the application (see page 12) and return it to Small
Business Development. Vendors may also contact Small Business at 879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232
regarding vendor fees and registration. The marketplace will be open
Friday through Sunday beginning May 17, and tentative plans include the market being
open seven days per week.
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General Council Meeting
Sunday, May 5 at 1 1:30 a.m.
Community Center
Nominees must be present at this General Council meeting to
accept or decline nomination.
Any enrolled tribal member who will be 1 8 years of age or
older by the date of the election is qualified to run.
Any eligible voter may nominate from the floor at the meeting.
CAMPAIGN LITERATURE will be published in the June 1 issue
of Smoke Signals.
The CANDIDATE FORUM will be held on June 1 5.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS will be sent out on July 1 .
This year's ELECTION will be held on September 7, 1996.
Sun shines on Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt
sponsored by the tribal Health and
Dental Clinic and Natural Re
sources Division was a huge suc
cess this year. Held on April 6,
more than 200 children from the
Tribe and community joined in the
fun. The nice Springtime weather
added to the enjoyment.
The Easter Bunny was also there
to take pictures with the kids.
Special thanks to all the volun
teers, especially the tribal elders
who took the time to color all of
the eggs, just as they have the past
seven years. Tribal members Braden Ebensteiner and
Other volunteers included Kim Devin Larsen share the eggs they found.
and Kevin Mueller; Val Slicker;
Tracy and Brad Biery; Linda and Prcscott Mann; Julie, Kandcc, Millc, and Brandi Little;
Kelly Hcrber; Glcnna Boggs; Tammy and Wayne Garrison; Mike Smith; Jill, Amy, and
Kristie Jcffers; Vernon Kennedy; Duanc ManyHides; Chip and Bonnie Tom; Ken Greg;
Sharlee Salinas; and Marcellus Norwcst.
The money raised from the Easter Bunny photos will go towards the cost of other
children's activities in the near future. Upcoming events will be advertised in Smoke
Signals.
Again, many thanks to all those who helped out this year. The Easter Egg Hunt wouldn't
have been a success without you!
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Tribal and community children race to find the hidden eggs. The Easter
Bunny was there tO help. Photos by Kim Mueller.