MAY 15, 1999
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Members have fun learning about heritage
By Marion Mericer
The Oregon State University Class
titled Grand Ronde Culture & Heri
tage was a success this past Winter
Term 1999. With a total of 16 par
ticipants in the class, it focused on
Native American Basketry of the lo
cal area.
There were readings, hands on
basket making, and field trips. Class
members learned the two main
methods of basket making. Connie
Graves taught the coil method and
Sam Henny taught the class the
twining method. Each class mem
ber made at least two baskets.
One of the field trips was to the
Hallie Ford Museum on March 13
to attend the dedication of the Na
tive American Basketry room to the
Grand Ronde Tribe. This was a no
table occasion for the Tribe, and the
class was honored to have been in
vited to attend. A basketry sympo
sium was held at the museum
throughout the event and students
were able to meet several expert
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Top: The class displays their
own hand-made baskets.
Right: A closer look at the
creations.
basket-makers from Northwest
Tribes. We have some talented basket-makers
in the Tribe and maybe
someday one of them will be giving
demonstrations at similar symposiums.
Insurance enrollment
Now is the time to sign up for the
tribally sponsored ODS medicalvi
sion and Standard dental insurance.
Applications MUST be in by Friday,
May, 25 for an effective date of July
1, 1999. Any application received
after May 25 will be filed for a Janu
ary 1, 2000 enrollment date. Call
Valorie Sheker or Amy Justen at 1-800-442-0346
for an enrollment
packet or questions.
Students need to
supply paperwork
Many of you have not provided the
Education Department with a copy
of your Federal Financial Aid Appli
cation. Late filing results in less
funding and delays in funding.
Late filing impacts the Tribal Edu
cation Program in that student
"need" is greatly increased if other
federal monies are not accessed.
It is wise to research and apply to
all available sources of funding. Stu
dents: please submit a copy of your
Federal Financial Aid application or
a copy of your Student Aid Report
immediately.
You've Come a Long
Way, Baby!
VALORIE,
May you have the
happiest of all Birthdays.
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We are all so proud of you and
your accomplishments both
personal and professional.
Your hard work and
dedication to your
Family and your Heritage
is most admirable;
You deserve the best out of Life.
We are honored and blessed
to have you in our lives.
So, as you turn the corner of old
age remember that we're
behind you all the way!
(pushin' and pullin')
Love,
Your Amish Brethren, Mom,
Pop, Dawn, Launie, Margie,
Nildd, and all the kiddies!
KAYLA MARIE LENO
Happy Double Digif
Birthday, Bub!
We love you and are
proud of you!
From: Mom, Max, Grammy &
Grampy, Grandma Forster
and Aunt Rhonda.
Happy 10th Birthday
BRYAN GORE,
you are the heart of my ocean
Love always and forever,
your big sis Shannon
RUTH;!
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