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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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