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The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
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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.
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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.