S moke S ignals
april 15, 2014
Coast Reservation briefi ng
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Elders’ phone numbers wanted
The Tribal Elders Committee is compiling a volunteer phone list of
Elders. If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be
available to other Elders, send it to elders.committee@grandronde.org or
leave a message at 503-879-2231. n
Attractive bus
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham, front row middle, gave a presentation on
his report “An Administrative History of the Coast Reservation” to
Tribal Council and some Tribal staff members on Wednesday, April 9.
Included in the group was Tribal Council member June Sherer, front
row left, and Tribal Historian David Lewis, front row right, and second
row, from left, Tribal Council member Ed Pearsall, Tribal Council
Secretary Toby McClary, Tribal Council member Jon A. George, Tribal
Council vice Chair Jack Giff en Jr., and Tribal Council members Denise
Harvey, Cheryle A. Kennedy and Kathleen Tom. Lewis is administering
Beckham’s projects with the Tribe.
Indian Fair set
for May 10
“Sharing Our Culture, Educating Our Community” is the theme
for an Indian Fair set to occur from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May
10, at the National Guard Armory, 541 S.W. Coast Highway, in
Newport.
The Indian Fair is sponsored by the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage
Society in cooperation with the Siletz Tribal Culture Department.
Displays of regalia, baskets and other art forms will be available
for viewing. A wide array of items created by Native artists and
crafts people will be for sale and Indian tacos will be available to
purchase. For more information about the Indian Fair, call 541-
351-8663.n
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
The Coastal Connector public transit bus that provides daily service
between Grand Ronde and Lincoln City is now in service. One side
of the bus is wrapped with a scene representing Grand Ronde that
was created by Graphic Design Specialist George valdez using Tribal
Photojournalist Michelle Alaimo’s photos. Grand Ronde and Siletz
Tribal members can ride the Coastal Connector for free using their
Tribal ID.
Test fee assistance
Enrolled Tribal members can request assistance with test fees (i.e. GRE,
SAT, LSAT, ACT) and admissions application fees.
Contact Higher Education for more information at 1-800-422-0232, ext.
2275. n
Rocksalt Gallery
2014 Spring Clearance Sale
Friday, April 25th & Saturday, April 26 th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
munk skukum ntsayka tilixam
Parenting Program for Parents and Youth Ages 10 - 14
Strengthening Families Program
A group for you & your youth to spend quality time together. Each evening
is interactive and fun as you learn tools to make a successful transition into
the teen years. Youth learn how to effectively negotiate and communicate
with parents and friends. While parents learn what is developmentally
appropriate for teens so they can set limits and grant privileges.
Seed Beads on Sale (.5 kilo Bags)
$5.00/Bag
Over 1200 Bags in Stock
Led by: Cristina Lara, Carmen Mercier,
Amber Mercier & Amber Amouak
For parents AND youth 10 to 14 years old
There is no tuition - the class is offered for FREE!
Seven Wednesdays, April 23 - June 4
CTGR Adult Education
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
5-7:30 P.M. (Dinner served starting at 5 p.m.)
FREE DINNER AND CHILD CARE!!!
Space is limited and you,
MUST register to attend.
Interested? Register at
www.midvalleyparenting.org
or call Cristina Lara 503-879-2040
769 N. Main, Suite A, Independence, Oregon 97351
503-864-5111
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