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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (June 3, 1997)
mm d ffi& FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RONDE, OR PERMIT NO. 10 M0EC1E SKGMAL The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Forwarding and Address Correction Requested fit Serials Dept. - Knight Library 1299 University Of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1205 ii.iui.i.j..u.Jiiu.MU.uMM.m Tribe to host 3rd Common Ground Conference June 18, 19 and 20, 1997 Spirit Mountain Casino This Conference is where the Tribes of the Northwest discuss cultural issues which effect all the Tribes. We need help with running the information desk, help with the vendors, work with the youth runners, and set up at the Pow-wow. There are 25 vendor spaces available for Native Americans on a first-come first serve basis. Payment in full will be the only way to guarantee space. There will be an Elders ' Panel on the effects ofTermination on our culture. If you would like to share, help, register for the conference or vendor space please contact Shawn Hostler, Klaudia Kellogg, or the Cultural Board at 879-5211 or 1-800-422-0232. The Kwelth Talhkie Cultural Board has two positions open. Please send a resume or letter explaining your interests and skills in cultural and heritage, government, fund-raising or related areas to Kwelth Talhkie Cultural Board, 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, OR. 97347. 5 ANNUAL 0 VETERANS' POW WOW O SATURDAY, JULY 12 GRAND RONDE POW WOW GROUNDS Grand Entries: Noon and 6 p.m. Arena Director: Bud Haskins O MC: Bob Tom Guest Drums include Smokey Valley from Sardis, British Columbia. All drummers and dancers are welcome. Contact Marcellus and Sharon Norwest at (503) 879-5878 or Bud Haskins at 879-4523 for vendor and other information. ftfors teres i Item mmm The Youth Round-up event at the Spirit Mountain Stampede will feature RICK BENDER, a former minor league baseball player, Montana cowboy, and cancer survivor. Rick will be sharing his incredible story of how he battled and survived oral cancer. At the age of 1 2 Rick started using "spit tobacco" and at the age of 26 he was diagnosed with cancer. The end result was the loss of one-third of his tongue, half of his jaw, and partial use of his right arm. Since this happened, Rick has devoted his life to educating others about the risks of chewing tobacco. His message is powerful! One of every four people who chew tobacco will have a health problem, whether it be tooth loss, gum disease, or cancer. One can of chewing tobacco contains five or six times the nicotine in a pack of cigarettes. Chewing tobacco also contains lead and formaldehyde. Rick presents medical evidence that is easy to understand. He does not preach to his audience, but he does tell those who have not started chewing tobacco to look at the facts before taking that first pinch. The Round-up will also feature calf roping. This event will be free of charge, and you will have a chance to talk with Rick Bender and win a prize such as Justin Roper Boots, bolo ties, Wrangler jeans, and much more. The youth Round-up will be held at 1 p.m. June 14 at the Spirit Mountain Stampede. LOTS AVAILABLE: Grand Meadows manufactured home subdivision in Grand Ronde still has lots available. Tribal members who are interested in homeownership in this development are invited to call Bryan Langley at 879-2467 or 1-800-422-0232, to obtain information andor applications. Financing is available to qualified applicants through Funders Mortgage. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Copies are available from the Tribal Housing Authority by calling 879-2467 or 1-800-422-0232.
