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Page 12 April 18, 1996 - SMOKE SIGNALS Veterans needed on tribal committee The Veterans' Committee has 3 positions open to any tribal or community member that has served in the Armed Forces. Please contact Buddy Haskins at 879-2310 or Marcel Norwest at 879-2387 or 879-5878. Also, don't forget to attend the Veteran's Pow-wow at tne urana Konae uraae scnooi m -Mpr on Saturday, June 8. I ( attended the Title V Indian Education Program's Annual Spring Pow-wow on April 6. It was held in Eugene at Sheldon High School. Nikki Norwest, an Honorary Royalty Princess, represented the Grand Ronde Royalty Court. The Color Guard will be in Springfield on May 3 and Eugene on May 11 and 12 for other pow-wows. They will also carry the flags at Nanitch Sahallie's Alumni Gath ering orApril 20. "Mucho Fun" in store at casino Cinco de Mayo Celebration Nikki Norwest Here's your invitation to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mexico's Independence Day, at Spirit Mountain Casino. There will be a grand fiesta featuring special music, food, fun, and games. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for the Fifth of May, will be celebrated Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. The Casino will have colorful Mexican decor, strolling Mariachi marching bands, mouth-watering Mexican food in the buffet, and a drawing for an exciting Mexican vacation for two. For more information on Cinco de Mayo and other upcoming celebrations at Spirit Mountain Casino, call (503) 879-2350 or 1-800-760-7977. aa. ao ami i assy vxQSlBSn WMfM) The Song Basket Marketplace "A Celebration of Native American Arts and Crafts" see article on page 1 Name: Address: Phone Number: Tribe? Roll 1. What type of Art or Craft do you produce? (i.e., jewelry, moccasins, hand-woven baskets, dreamcatchers, sculpture, clothing, etc.) 2. What type of food? (i.e., soft drinks, ethnic flavor, etc.) 3. What types of materials do you use? Wood Leather Fabric Natural Items Gold Paper Paint Beads Clay Silver Other Please return this form to: Small Business Division 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Summer Preschool Program enrollment The Youth Education Division is offer ing a Summer Program for children 3 years old through pre-kindergarten. There is open enrollment for 20 children. Native Ameri can children will receive preference. The program will operate Monday through Fri day from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children will spend the morning hours in a pre-kindergarten readiness program and the afternoon hours in day care setting. The fee is $200 per month. Adjustments to the fee may be according to financial need. En rollment forms and further information may be obtained from the Youth Education Co ordinator, Wendi Spencer, at 879-2280. Also, Twa Sunchako Learning Center has been in operation for four years, and all are welcome to observe the current program any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday af ternoon through mid-May, Please contact the teacher, Teressa Olson, at 879-2279 to arrange a visit. Enrollment will close June IS in order to see the program up for the summer months. NARA Rumor Control The Federal Government's funding cri sis has generated a great deal of specula tion and rumor about the future of the Na tive American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA). NARA would like to settle the rumors with the fact that they are open and continue to provide drug and alcohol services and primary health care services the American Indians from all over the nation. NARA is located in Portland. For more information, contact Dr. Gary Braden or Sande Allman at (503) 621-1069. Bid proposals wanted The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Natural Resources Division is accepting bid proposals for a two-year road maintenance services contract. The work will be per formed on an on-call, as needed basis. Road maintenance work will typically occur in a forest setting and consist of the following: Roadside brushing, using a mechanical (ro tary type) brush cutter. Grading and shaping roads using a motor ized grader. Clearing culverts, ditch lines, and road banks of debris using a backhoe and loader. Sealed bids will be accepted until 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996. The Natural Resources Division reserves the right to re ject any or all bids. For further informa tion, please contact Jeff Kuust, Logging Transportation Coordinator at (503) 879 2379 or 1-800-422-0232. Lion's Club to host a variety show The Willamina West Valley Lion's Club will host its annual Not So Pro fessional Variety Show this month. Performances are scheduled for April 19 and 20 at Willamina Middle School. Admission is $4 for adults, and $2 for children. Kids under 5 are ad mitted free. All proceeds will be do nated to various causes. Call Ron Thornhill for more information at 876-8142.
