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S moke S ignals
AUGUST 15, 2016
Election Office open
through Sept. 1
2011 – The Tribe mourned the
passing of Mark Hatfield, the U.S.
Senator from Oregon who played
a pivotal role in ushering through
Congress the Restoration of the
Grand Ronde Tribe in 1983 and the
Grand Ronde Reservation Act in
1988. He walked on on Aug. 7 at the
age of 89. The Tribe flew its flags at
File photo
half-mast in honor of Hatfield’s life.
2006 – Grand Ronde’s Canoe Family participated in its second Canoe
Journey, starting the paddle in Neah Bay, Wash., and continuing on to
Sand Point on Lake Washington with many resting points in between.
2001 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde established an
Appeals Court. The rules governing cases going to the new Appeals
Court became effective Aug. 1.
1996 – An overview of Tribal development included the construction
of a manufactured housing park, recreational vehicle park at Spirit
Mountain Casino and a Health and Wellness Center. The latter was
scheduled to be complete in the fall of 1997.
1991 – The Church of the Nazarene was thanked for providing class-
room space for the Education Program to conduct Family Math and
Science classes, as well as the annual Honor & Recognition Dinner for
all graduating eighth grade, high school and college Tribal members.
1986 – Chairman Mark Mercier reported that representatives from
local timber companies and organizations were expressing concern
about the Tribe’s Reservation Plan vis-à-vis timber export. “It has
been the Tribal Council’s position to keep the timber available to
the local sawmills, due to the fact we have Tribal members working
there,” Mercier reported.
Through Thursday, Sept. 1, the Election Office will be open from 10
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closed for lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.
The Election Office is located in the Tribal Community Center,
9615 Grand Ronde Road, and can be reached by phone at 503-879-
2271.
If you call after hours, leave your name and phone number and
your call will be returned when a staff member returns to the office.
The Election Office also can be reached via e-mail at election.board@
grandronde.org. Nine Tribal members are vying for three open Tribal
Council seats. Election Day will be Saturday, Sept. 10.
Hunting & Fishing
Lifeways of the Grand Ronde People
Who: All Grand Ronde Tribal members.
What: We would like to record your family’s hunting and
fishing stories for inclusion in the Tribe’s cultural
and historical collections.
Where: Chachalu: Tribal Museum and Cultural Center
When: Starting September 1st, 2015
How: Contact Stacey Runningbird @ 503-879-2381
Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre-
ments through the pages of Smoke Signals.
St. Michael’s offers brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday
following Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch begins at
about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass attendance is not
required for brunch attendance. For more information, contact Janelle
Justen at 503-550-0923.
MǝkʰMǝk-Mania
Tribal Surplus Property Sale
POW WOW
WEEKEND
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
SURPLUS SALE SITE
LOCATION
Natural Resources Facility
Lower Storage Building
47010 SW Hebo Road
ITEMS TO BE SOLD INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Large Farm Implements
ATV/Garden Tractor Implements
Misc. Office Furniture
(3) Ford Leer Pickup Canopies
New Dodge 550 Bumpers/Running Boards
Surplus Lodge Chairs
Tribal Lobby Furniture
Folding Event Tables & Chairs
Other Miscellaneous Items
Sorry !!
No Early Sales
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
PAYMENT ACCEPTED: CASH OR CHECK ONLY
TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP CARD REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE
Organized by Grand Ronde’s Food Access and Community
Team, sponsored by Marion-Polk Food Share & the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Prcurement Department
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone:
503-879-2216
Fax:
503-879-4549
larry.leith@grandronde.org