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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 17, 1997)
I it &w ma I smoke signals Letter to the Editor To the Editor: I am grateful to the past and present Tribal Council for the programs they approve. My alcoholism and drug abuse was tearing my life and my children's lives apart. I totaled my brother's pick-up after drinking, and was arrested for DUII. I was confronted about my drinking by my friend, George Gale, and Tom Jones, a tribal social services staff mem ber. I admitted I needed help, and the Tribe placed me at NARA Treatment Center. I was at NARA for two months. While I was there, my heart was opened by the Creator so I could enter recovery. I learned the 1 2-Step program of A.A. and was a participant of the Sweat Lodge. After I left NARA, I was helped by the drug and alcohol program as an out-patient partici pant. I attended A.A. meetings and family counseling. These programs helped raise my self-esteem and contributed to my spiri tual growth. I was able to share myself with my wonderful children: Mario, Sol, and Sam George. Without the Tribal Council supporting our programs, I would not be celebrating my 5th sober birthday in October. I am truly grate ful for all the help the Tribe offers. Thank you George and Tom! A special thanks to Carmen Mercier, Barbara Lake, Shawn Hos tler, Janell Haller, Sonya Lopez, and Kathy Olson. Bless our Council and staff! Gratefully, Margo Mercier Tribal Employment Services The Tribal Employment Services program is available to help tribal members get a job or even get a better job. The wide variety of services include career counseling, job skills assessment, career interest assessment, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and Internet access for job listings, just to name a few. Tribal members, if you would like to take advan tage of any one of these services, call Connie Holmes at 879-2672 or Sheila Elliott at 879-203 1 or l -800-422-0232. . Tribal members: Name that Day Park! The need to finalize a name for the day use park located on the north fork of Agency Creek is upon us. The two alternatives for a name are: KLAHOWYA... a Chinook word meaning "How are you," "Have a good day," or "Welcome;" and KUMTUX TYEE... another Chinook phrase which means "Wisdom Chief." (Thanks to Claudette Parazoo for the suggestions.) The Natural Resources Division would like to have input on which of these two names should be used for the park. Please call Kelly Doerksen (879-2382) or Katie Higgins Wheeler (879-2396) to vote for one of these names. We need to decide on a name by the beginning of November so please get your votes in by October 31. Thanks for the help! GH3SIE1I ttSsSafiHil 'H- ii This notice is to advise interested parties that an Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for the proposed Elders' Housing Project. The EA discloses detailed descriptions of the proposed actions, alternatives to the proposed ac tions and an analysis of the likely environmental consequences of the proposed actions and alternatives. On October 1 , 1 997 the EA will be available for public review for 30 days. Requests for copies of the EA and written comments should be addressed to: Kathleen Feehan, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Division of Natural Re sources, P.O. Box 70, Willamina, OR 97396 or call (503) 879-2395. Comments must be received by October 31,1 997 and must include 1 ) your name address and phone number, 2) title of the EA your comments regard, and 3) specific facts or comments that decision makers should consider. 4"1 annual (ElfriHtmas Bazaar Friday, November 14 " 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 15 " 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Ronde Community Center The Small Business Development Department of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is holding their fourth annual Christmas Bazaar on November 1 4 and 1 5, 1 997 at the Tribal Community Center. The charge is $1 5 for a 8 ft. table and a donation from your wares that will go for door prizes. Tables are limited to one per personfamily. Space is limited. For more information contact Sheila or Barbara at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2476. (ttljristmajs Sajaar SUgustratinn 3form Anyone interested in participating in the bazaar should fill out this registra tion form and mail check or money order (no later than November 4, 1997) to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Small Business Development Depart ment, 961 5 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, OR 97347. NAME: ADDRESS: CITYSTATEZIP: TELEPHONE ( ) TRIBAL MEMBER? ( ) yes ( ) no AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ( ) check ( ) money order mm mm mm mm mm mm mm m s $75,000 Cash Weekend! To celebrate Spirit Mountain Casino's nd anniversar the Casino will have a special prize giveaway weekend October I7-I8. October 17 $1,000 per hour giveaway from 5 p.m. to midnight October 1 8 $1,000 per hour giveaway from noon to 1 1 p.m. with a $5,000 jackpot at midnight October 18 $22,000 bingo jackpot $28,000 Anniversary Poker Tournament Series. The Trenchcoats will perform on Friday. Be there! fee A X SPIRJT MOUNTAIN CASINO ji
