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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2013)
10 MARCH 1,2013 Smoke Signals New board nroeimifoeir seeks voDymifteeirs The Tina Miller Community Center Thrift Store, 110 B. St., Wil lamina, helpn fund the after-Hchool and weekend youth community center located in the old high Hchool gym. The thrift store ia neeking volunteers who can help run the store, in addition to donated items and customers. The store accepts clothes, books, knickknacks, etc., as donations. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Donations also can be left at the Wildwood Hotel and Restaurant in Willamina. For more information on volunteering, call 503-876-7897. The youth center and thrift store are nonprofit and 100 percent self-sustaining and volunteer-run. Grand Ronde Royalty Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all re quired events (powwows, parades, fundraisers, organizational meetings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Coordinator. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty. Royalty participants are expected to stay for the duration of the events. This includes helping set up for events, such as meetings and parades, as well as dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Coordinator. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Royalty participants must be willing and able to dance. Remember: You are all part of a team and are expected to treat yourselves, running mates and others with respect at all times. Participating in Royalty Court is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to learn our traditions and powwow protocol. Participants rep resent the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all young woman ages 5-18 to join. Participants must provide their regalia. Serving on Royalty Court requires a considerable commitment from the participant and her sponsor; travel, fundraisers, classes and meetings are required for all competing participants. Little Miss Grand Ronde 5-8 years of age Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-13 years of age Senior Miss Grand Ronde 14-18 years of age General Requirements: 1 . Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be alcohol and drug free 3. Never married, no children 5. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 6. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement 1 o(g33l3Kfl Applicant's Name: , Mailing Address: .(Evening): . Age: , Phone (Day): Date of Birth: Father's Name: Mother's Name: Sponsor's Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): Why do you want to participate in Royalty? . Applicant's Signature. Parent's Signature Sponsor's Signature (if different than a parent). Return this application to: Public Relations, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 Contributed photo Grand Ronde Ceded Lands Manager Michael Karnosh, center, attended the Feb. 9 Pudding River Watershed Council meeting with Tribal Council members Jon A. George and Cheryle A. Kennedy. At the meeting, Karnosh was elected to the board and George and Kennedy delivered a blessing. The Pudding River Watershed Council was formed to help address issues in the Pudding River Watershed, which covers 531 square miles of the eastern region of the Willamette Basin and is part of the Grand Ronde Tribe's ceded lands. Wellness Day slated for March 1 5 The annual Wellness Day for middle school and high school youth will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 15, in the Tribal Community Center. The keynote address will be given by Clayton Chief and Bobby Mercier, Adrian Cross and John Scabbyrobe will be guest speakers during a com munity welcome to be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Tribal plankhouse. For more information, contact Cristina Lara at 503-879-2040. Volleyball nights held on Wednesdays The Tribe's Recreation Program holds open volleyball from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Tribal gym. Volleyball is open to anyone who wishes to participate. For more information, contact Recreation Coordinator Matthew Mosley at 503-879-1369 or matthew.mosleygrandronde.org. B RiAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Presents... The Odd Life Of Timothy Green. Sponsored by Youth Prevention' and the Community Awareness Team f ! j i 1 A . I i ii r , Date: 312013 Time: 7:00pm Place: Tribal Gym We will have desserts snacks Water and juices. 3 door prizes NON SMOKING EVENT i Walt Oiney Piclut f Ml 1 If you have any questions you can contact Youth Prevention staff Shannon Stanton 503-8791489, Tina Lara 503-879-2040, Amber Mercier 503-879-2162 Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde Community & Culture by not displaying gang affiliation and by not bringing drugs, alcohol, or weapons to this event. 1 I I i ill hi Ml Nil t;
