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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!
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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.
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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
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TRIBAL MEMBER? ( ) yes ( ) no
AMOUNT ENCLOSED $
( ) check ( ) money order
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from 5 p.m. to midnight
October 1 8 $1,000 per hour giveaway
from noon to 1 1 p.m.
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$28,000 Anniversary Poker Tournament Series.
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