Smoke Signals Grant Roufce llmj<tj Court: Time to start preparing Now is the time to start thinking about joining the Grand Ronde Royalty Court! Participating in the Royalty Court is an excellent chance for young tribal women to represent the Tribe in a positive way. It does require commitment and time, but it is a tremendous honor. There will be dance, protocol, craft and speaking classes that will help prepare you to be on Royalty. Any young lady who would like to participate in Royalty to gain experience may as a Princess, and not com pete this year for a Queen position. Fill out the application form provided and send it to Royalty Board 47225 SW. Hebo Rd., Grand Ronde, OR. 97347. Personal contacts can be made with Leonette Galligher (503) 879-5061, Claudia Leno (503) 879-5892 or Terry Warren (541) 726-7535. We encourage any interested young lady who is a tribal member and between the ages of 5 and 21 to join us. Participants must be enrolled members of the Grand Ronde Tribe, drug and alcohol-free, childless, and never married. If school age, must be attending school (private or public) full-time. The age categories are: Miss Tiny Tot 5-7; Jr. Miss 8-12; Sr. Miss 13-17; and Miss Grand Ronde 18-21. The girls must be within these ages by January 15, 2000. Participants must have their own regalia. It is not the responsibility of the Royalty Board, Tribal Council, or any other tribal program to provide this. Members of the Royalty Court are not paid a salary or wage. However, the chosen queens will receive stipends and a budget for travel expenses for attend ing required events. The Royalty Court and their families must show good judge ment by not participating in any activity that could bring adverse publicity to themselves or the Tribe. Participants must have a parent or sponsor who is willing to assist them in attending required events, and help with activities that Royalty is involved with. All members of Royalty must comply with the guidelines and the Royalty agreement. The deadline for submitting an application is February 29, 2000. PSU Pow-wow Dec. 10 United Indian Students in Higher Education (UISHE) at Portland State University Is having a Christmas Pow-wow on December 1 0 at 7 p.m. in the Main Gym of the Peter W. Scott Center PSU Host Drum Eagle Thundes All drums welcome Co-Host Drum - Umatilla Inter-Tribal Exhibition Dancing MC - Richard Sam, Jr. Vendors and more Info Whipman-TBA call (503) 725-5671 c CONF6D6RAT6D TRIBES OF CRAND ROND6 RESTORATION DAY 1999 PERFORMANCE BY ULALI The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon are Native American tribes who Inhabited the western valleys of Oregon for centuries. After being forced to give up their lands and relocate to a reservation in the Coast Range in 1856, the Grand Ronde Tribe reached its low point in 1954 when the federal government terminated and subsequently sold the Grand Ronde Reservation. The Tribe's spirit never failed, and after years of struggle, the Grand Ronde people were restored to tribal status in 1983. November 22nd, 1999 marks the 16th anniversary of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's restoration to recognized tribal status by the U. S. Government. Spirit Mountain Casino will honor the event with a special concert appearance by Ulali, a Native womens group whose sound encompasses an array of indigenous music, Including Southeast choral singing and pre-Columbian music. Ulali has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. They will perform at Spirit Mountain Concert Hall on Monday, November 22nd at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and are available beginning October 14th at 8am at Spirit Mountain Casino, all Fred Meyer Fastlxx outlets or by calling 1-800-992-TIXX. Restoration Day 1999 will Include demonstrations by tribal members who are keeping their tradi tions alive. These demonstrations can be viewed in the main lobby of the Casino, and will include beadwork, basket making, drumming and Chinook Jargon. Demonstrations will be conducted over two days! Sunday, November 21st and Monday, November 22nd beginning at 10am and ending at 4pm. , s r. ii FR6 SLOT TOURNAMENT $2,000 IN TOTAL. PRIZES No entry fee or buy-in! Show your Coyote Club card to enter at I Oam or 4pm. BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT $ 2,5 0 0 ADDED! $5,000 FIRST PLACE 100 payback plus $2,500 added! Guaranteed $5,000 first prize. $75 cash entry fee. Reserve your spot at the Coyote Club 9am-1 1pm. Happy 2nd Birthday PAXTON PARAZOO BETSCH October 30th A WITH F LOVE, 'P MOM 'L- r AND 1 1 DAD , I styour . n jA DOGGIES I VT ' II m SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to: Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin Phillips 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: TUES., NOV. 2 WED., NOV. 3 THURS., NOV. 4 Beef Stew Chicken & Dumplings Pork Chops Rolls Fresh Melons Rice Cottage Cheese & Pears Glazed Carrots Winter Squash Dessert Dessert Dessert TUES., NOV. 9 WED., NOV. 10 THURS., NOV. IT Beef Stroganoff Chicken & Red Potatoes Mixed Veggie Sliced Tomatoes & VETERANS DAY Fruit Salad Cucumbers Kitchen Closed Dessert Dessert TUES., NOV. 16 WED., NOV. 17 THURS., NOV. 18 Chicken Alfredo Cube Steak Egg Salad Sandwiches Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice & Gravy Soup Garlic Bread Veggie Dessert Dessert Dessert ' TUES., NOV. 23 WED., NOV. 25 THURS., NOV. 25 Tacos Turkey Sandwiches Mexican Tots & Beans Fruit Salad HAPPY THANKSGIVING Dessert Bread Pudding Kitchen Closed tues., NOV. 30 HEALTH TIP - Give yourself the MasheXatoes basic t00'S "eeded t0 mana9e StreSS: Veggie & Salad eat ri9nt exercise regularly, Cake & ice Cream and get enough sleep. TRIBAL ELDERS AND SPOUSES EAT FREE. ALL OTHERS ARE $3.00 & MUST CALL THE KITCHEN AT 879-4579 BEFORE 9:30 AM. ELDERS EAT FIRST. 'Htm ailfti!lai WHIM; GRAND RONDE ROLL :