JANUARY 1, 2001
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"Living Treasures"
Elder Christmas Party
The Tribal Elder Christmas Party took place Fri
day, December 15 at the Grand Ronde Community
Center. Elders ate, danced and posed for pictures dur
ing the evening. Approximately 75 Elders attended
the event.
Photos by Justin Phillips
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Santa Visits Foster Care Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 16, the Tribe's Social Services department's Foster Care program held their annual
Foster Care Christmas Party. Children sat on Santa's (Ron Hudson) lap and presented their Christmas lists.
They also played games, ate dinner and opened gifts provided to them by the Social Services department.
Several families and staff members participated in the dinner party.
Division Manager Anthony Gagliardo said the program is in need of more Tribal families to provided foster
care for Tribal children. Contact Melissa Sampson, the Tribe's Foster Care Coordinator for more information at
503-879-2044.
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Photos by Anthony Gagliardo