DECEMBER 15, 2006
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Tribal Elder Norma Lee smiles for the camera at this year's Elders Christmas Bazaar held in the Tribal gymnasium on Friday, December 1 and Saturday,
December 2. The gym was filled with vendors selling their arts and crafts including Lee who was selling candle displays and knitted stockings.
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Grand Ronde Celebrates
The Holidays In Many Ways
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Confederated Tribe of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon
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Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
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By Toby McClary
The holiday spirit
continues to grow in
the Grand Ronde com
munity. Throughout
the month of Decem
ber, the next holi
day event seems to
be right around the
corner.
On Friday, Decem
ber 1, Grand Ronde
Tribal Elders hosted
their annual Christ
mas Bazaar in the
Tribal gymnasium.
The gym was filled
with vendors from
community members
to Tribal Elders and
Tribal members sell
ing their arts and
crafts. The bazaar
went from 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. on both Friday
and Saturday. Many
people attended the
bazaar shopping for
holiday decorations
and Tribally-made
ornaments. Some Tribal members
kindly donated their crafts for a
raffle held at the December 3, 2006
General Council meeting.
"The bazaar went over really
good," said Tribal Elder Cherie
Butler. "Everybody was happy and
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Deputy Williams (I) and Deputy Penn of the Polk
County Sheriff's Office assist Tribal member Wynter
LaChance during the "Shop with the Sheriff" event
held on Saturday, December 9 at the Dallas Wal-Mart.
About 10 community children attended and each was
given $25 to spend on their families for Christmas.
the Elders' booth did really well."
Also on Saturday, December 2,
Willamina held their annual Christ
mas Light Parade on Main Street.
See HOLIDAYS
continued on page 6