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4 S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2016 Case fundraiser 2011 – Tribal member Jake McK- night graduated from the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. He completed the Oregon Depart- ment of Public Safety Standards and Training classes to become the first officer of the Grand Ronde Police Department. 2006 – Members of the Grand File photo Ronde Canoe Family along with Chinook Canoe Family members sang an honor song as the com- munity was introduced to Stankiya, the Tribe’s handmade canoe. Stankiya means “change” in Chinuk Wawa. 2001 – Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison took a turn at painting the walls of the new expanded non-smoking section at Spirit Mountain Casino. A grand opening ceremony for the expansion was set for Aug. 8. 1996 – In addition to creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the Grand Ronde area, Spirit Mountain Casino was being credited by local governments with an economic boom in the West Valley. According to a recent article in The Sheridan Sun, eight new businesses have opened in Willamina since the casino opened. “I guess it is a time of growth,” said Willamina Mayor Twila Hill. “I’m sure most of it has to do with the casino. There is going to be an influx of people and money when you put 900 people to work at once.” 1991 – Tina Butler, Courtney Galligher, Amelia Haug, Krystal Schmid, Deana Gardner and Lisa Schmid were candidates for 1991- 92 Junior and Senior Miss Grand Ronde. 1986 – Powwow Committee chairs Val Grout and Greg Archuleta were seeking $1 donations from every Tribal member for the Powwow Fund. As of Aug. 7, donations totaled $185. Photo by Michelle Alaimo Tribal member Amber Case receives a hug from Cheyenne Simmons after the Canoe Family sang a blessing song in her honor during an Indian taco and fry bread fundraiser for her held at the Tribal Community Center on Friday, July 15. Case is currently going through chemotherapy to fight stage 4 colon cancer, which has spread to her liver. Proceeds went to Case for her treatment and more than $2,500 was raised. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year in- crements through the pages of Smoke Signals. Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Lab/X-ray hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. – closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. – closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. MǝkʰMǝk-Mania Smoke Signals file photo The Real Grand Ronde’s Leonard Logan looks to drive past Grand Ronde Elite’s AJ Farmer during the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Native Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds last year. Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament also will be held POWWOW continued from front page A celebration of local food, farmers, hunting & gathering! Saturday September 24 10AM-2PM Tribal Gym (THERE WILL BE SIGNS) There will be activities for the whole family. Join us for cooking demonstrations, educational workshops, informational booths, and a free community meal. FREE & OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS Questions? Contact Francene Ambrose @ 503-879-3663 Organized by Grand Ronde’s Food Access and Community Team, sponsored by Marion-Polk Food Share & the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. On Sunday, Aug. 21, the lone grand entry will occur at 1 p.m. In addition to dancing, the fifth annual youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Friday through Sunday. The tourney is open to middle and high school youth and teams consist of four players regardless of gender. Prizes will be awarded to first- and sec- ond-place teams and for winners in the three-point shooting contest. For more information, contact Rec- reation Coordinator Harris Reibach at 503-879-1369. Deadline to regis- ter is Aug. 12. For the second year in a row, the Tribe’s Education Committee will sponsor a “School Is Cool” dance special on Friday night. Also, this year’s Contest Powwow attend- ees will be able to use the new bleachers installed at the powwow grounds earlier this year. Honorary host drum will be Bad Soul. Womens Jingle and Mens Grass will be the dance specials with $800 first-place awards and four consolation prizes each. Master of ceremonies will be Casey Wallahee, Charlie Tail Feathers will act as head dance judge and Fred Ike Jr. will be the arena director. For the second year in a row, a drum contest will be held with an $8,000 first-place prize, $5,000 second-place prize, $3,000 for third and $2,000 for fourth. There will be two $1,000 consolation prizes. Sidrick Baker Sr. will return as the head drum judge. Camping at Uyxat Powwow Grounds is available for $5, which includes a parking pass. Parking is $1 a day or a donation of canned food. Weekend parking passes are available for $3. A shuttle also will transport pow- wow enthusiasts from Spirit Moun- tain Casino to the powwow grounds. No pets are permitted around the powwow arena and the powwow is a drug- and alcohol-free event, and marijuana possession or use is not allowed on Tribal grounds.
