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Grandpa Pete and Grandma Val
- SALEM -Oct.
6: 3 to 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 7: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct. 8: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Sept. 23, 24, 25: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 20, 21, 22: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Family history displayed on quilts
There is still time to have your family photos included on the Tribal History Quilt. The
next scheduled quilt sewing meetings are Saturday, October 1 1 and Friday, October 17
from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Center.
Again, SueAnn Suderman will be present to help anyone who needs advice or assis
tance. If you have not picked up your photo fabric and other materials, it will be available
at either sewing session. If you would like to participate in this project, contact June Olson
at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-2249.
Children's videos needed
It will not be long before we will be moving into the new Health and Wellness Center.
Many children will be visiting our facility for various services. We would like to make
their experience a positive one. While children are waiting for their appointments we will
have a TVVCR available in the reception area. If you have any children's videos to
donate, please send them to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Dental Clinic, 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR. 97347; or call Tracy Biery at 1-800-775-0095
(ext. 4) or 879-2020. Thank you in advance for your donation, it is much appreciated.
TheaK?! Native feedback requested
issuing a limited number of FREE USE
FIREWOOD PERMITS starting Mon
day, September 15, 1997. Permits will be
subject to the state's fire season level. Per
mits can be picked up at the Natural Re
sources Offices located at 470 1 0 SW Hcbo
Road in Grand Ronde. Office hours are
from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. For
more information contact Karen Larson or
Claudctte Parazoo at 879-5522.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a proposal for how their administrators
could implement the Executive Order regarding Sacred Native American Sites. The Corps
is requesting feedback on these guidelines from all levels within each tribal structure. They
have specifically asked for input from people with cultural, religious, legal and political
affiliations to help ensure a broad tribal perspective.
The Cultural Resource Protection Program is encouraging religious and traditional prac
titioners affiliated with any of the Grand Ronde tribes or bands to comment on this very
important Executive Order. To get a copy of the Executive Order and the Corps of Engi
neers (proposed) Implementation Guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 1-800-422-0232
extension 2249.
Congratulations to the latest Life Skills graduates!
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Four tribal members recently completed the important Life Skills program.
Pictured from left: TINA GROUT, Bobbie Romesburg (Chemeketa Life Skills
Instructor), CHERIE BUTLER, Tim Holmes (Vocational Rehabilitation Coun
selor), DAVID SEARS, JENNIFER BUTLER, and Patti Tom-Martin (Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor).
Find out more about Voc Rehab
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Vocational Rehabilitation Program will be
having Informational Evenings in Salem and Grand Ronde. We will discuss the Voca
tional Rehabilitation Program and answer any questions that you may have. If you are
interested in learning more about the program please come by, we look forward to meet
ing with you. The Informational Evenings are scheduled as follows:
SALEM September 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 3750 Chemawa Rd.
GRAND RONDE September 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Pow-wow lost and found
The following items were turned into the Lost and Found during the Grand Ronde Pow
wow on August 15-17. If you lost a personal item at the Pow-wow, please contact Renea
Garin at 1-800-422-0232 and provide a description.
Purple and Green Backpack with books inside Red Fancy Dance skirt Fan
Lighter Sandals Moccasin Slippers Eye Glasses Fun-Run shirt
Two necklaces Two single earrings (no mate) Two pouches
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SEPT. 20-21: NATIONAL INDIAN DAYS. Pavillion. White Swan, WA.
(509)865-5121.
SEPT. 20-21: AMERICAN INDIAN & WORLD CULTURES FESTIVAL. Cus
tom House Plaza. Monterey, CA. Contact: Sonny or Elanie Reyna at (408)
623-2379.
SEPT. 27-28: CELEBRATING TRADITIONS: NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AND
CULTURES. Alton Baker Park. Eugene, OR. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact:
Carol Monroe at (541 ) 687-7473 or (541 ) 334-1 1 97.
SEPT. 27-28: SNOQUALMIE TRIBAL GATHERING & POW-WOW. North
Bend, WA. (206)333-6551.
SEPT. 27-28: TULE RIVER & YOKUTS POW-WOW. Portville Fairgrounds.
Portville, CA. Contact: Rebecca at (209) 781-8797.
SEPT. 27-28: CALIFORNIA INDIANS DAYS. Placer County Fairgrounds.
Roseville, CA. Contact: Loranda Sanchez at (916) 920-0285.
SEPT. 27-28: CALIFORNIA INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION. Balboa Park.
San Diego, CA. (619)281-5964.
OCT 4-5: HONORING OUR RELATIVES CELEBRATION AND TRADE FAIR.
Riverside Park, Grants Pass, OR. (541 ) 474-6394 or (541 ) 839-6517.
OCT. 4: MASON SCHOOL POW-WOW. 2812 N Madison, Tacoma WA.
(206)596-1139.