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4 JANUARY 15,2011 Smoke Signals 1 T " t " r - 4 - i . . -J . . 2006 Royalty members Kallie Provost, Nakoosa Moreland and Leah Brisbois honored Tribal Elder Nora Kimsey, who was and still is the Tribe's oldest living member, during the January General Council meeting 2001 Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board Chairman Mike Larsen introduced the casino's new President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Moore, to the general membership. 1996 Bruce Thomas, president of Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc., told the general membership that the opening of the Siletz casino in Lincoln City might affect Spirit Mountain Casino business a little. "About 25 percent of our visitors are people on their way to the coast," he said. "We have great employees and a nice facility. That will keep people coming." 1991 The Tribe, in conjunction with Portland State University's Center for Population Research and Census, prepared a two-part survey to assess the needs and desires of the Tribal population. One question naire was designed for collection of socioeconomic, demographic and health-related information while the other questionnaire sought to assess attitudes toward economic development plans in the service area. 1986 Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy resigned to devote her time to the Tribal health program, Chairman Mark Merrier announced in a front-page story. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre ments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Social Services holding MLK Day Movie Night A Movie Night featuring Alpha and Omega will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in the Tribal gymnasium. There will be raffle prizes and hotdogs, nachos, fresh fruit and snacks. The event is sponsored by the Tribal Social Services Department and Community Awareness Team. D Wellness Program meets The Eugene Tribal Wellness Program meets at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. All fitness levels are welcome. The program covers strength, cardio and stretching, and discusses strategies for healthy living at home. The program is free to Tribal members and their spouses. For more information, call the Eugene satellite office at 541-484-7085. D JAN. 29: 3RD ANNUAL "GATHERING OF OREGON'S FIRST NATIONS." Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem Pavilion. 2330 1 7th St. N.E. SALEM, OR. See ad on page 1 2. FEB. 5: 27TH ANNUAL ELMIRA POWWOW. Elmira High School 24936 Fir Grove Lane. ELMIRA, OR. Vendors: amerrillelesd.k12.or.us or 541-461-8228. FEB. 11-13: LINCOLN'S POWWOW. Slmnasho Longhouse, BIA Road 3 & Simnasho Road. SIMNASHO, OR. MAR. 5: EVERGREEN ft BATTLE GROUND TITLE Wl POWWOW. Covington Middle School, 1 1200 N.E. Rosewood Ave. VANCOUVER. WA. If you or anyone you know has Information on cultural events happening, Smoke Signals would be glad to list It In our Cultural Gatherings. Please e-mail news9grandronde.org or write to Smoke Signals, 961 5 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Social Services schedules three trainings in January The Tribe's Social Services Department has scheduled three trainings on Jan. 26-27 that address chemical dependency, bullying and adolescent depression and suicide. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, Michael Nerney will discuss the "Impact of Chemical Dependency on Families" in the Tribal Community Center. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, a training titled "Is There a Bully in the Classroom?" will be held in the Tribal Community Center. Dinner will be provided and everyone is welcome. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, a training titled "Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention" will be held in the Tribal Community Center. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information on any of these training sessions, contact Shan non Stanton at shannon.stantongrandronde.org or by calling 1-800-422-0232. n PSU hosting Native comedian Native American comedian Vaughn Eaglebear will perform at Portland State University's Native American Student and Community Center, 710 S.W. Jackson St., at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. The Comedy Show & Winter Round Dance also will feature Grand Ronde Tribal member Bobby Mercier, who has been invited to sing. A free dinner will start at 6 p.m. to be followed by the comedy show and round dance. For more information, call 503-725-5671. B Are you a Native American, and intcrcstod In a career as a Union Roofer in Portland, OR? Are you? f 11 ' - -c' ir ' . . t l n . Cood pi , . t i mmt.j cond . omi ( on tamparattircs can raach 110 a. :s during p- -j f h' y. t ' s. and .?' ' s t t L it can rs . . Aaequatoly read, writ, and -comprehend English. 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