S moke S ignals
MAY 1, 2018
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Reyes named co-Athlete of the Year
Walking On...
Gerald “Jerry” W. Surber
April 5, 1944-April 12, 2018
Tribal Elder Gerald “Jerry” W. Surb-
er, 74, walked on April 12, 2018, at his
home with his wife of 52 years, Nancy.
He was born April 5, 1944.
Jerry was preceded in death by his
son, Jay, on April 11, 2013.
Jerry loved his job driving a dump
truck for 48 years and hauled rock for
the Tribe for several years. He was
loved by many and will be missed.
No services are scheduled at this
time.
Tribal member Jordan Reyes, a junior at Willamina High School,
was named co-Athlete of the Year in wrestling by the Yamhill County
News-Register.
Reyes won the Class 3A Oregon state championship in the 106-pound
division earlier this year. He shared the honor with teammate Keegan
Cook, who was a state champion in the 285-pound division.
Reyes went 22-1 in his junior year wrestling for Willamina High, in-
cluding pinning every opponent leading up to his Class 3A championship
match with Cascade Christian’s Ryan Vidlak.
In addition, Tribal member Moses Mercier, a freshman at Willamina
High, was named to the newspaper’s All-Valley Team. Mercier wrestled
in the 113-pound division.
In all, Willamina High placed nine students on the All-Valley Team.
O PEN E NROLLMENT
FOR
2018-19
Portland arts center
seeks Standing Rock art
PORTLAND — The Elisabeth Jones Art Center, a new art space that
opened in March, is seeking artist submissions for a show that will be
about Standing Rock two years later.
Chosen artists will receive from $500 to $1,500 to participate. The arts
center is especially interested in hearing from artists who were at Standing
Rock, as well as themes that address sacred land and water.
Applications also are being accepted for a visiting artist residency that
would run from June 1-6. For the visiting artist, the arts center is inter-
ested in an installation or performance piece that is community involved
and developed through that five-day period.
Deadline for proposals is Thursday, May 17, with an exhibit date of
Thursday, June 7. The show is open to all mediums, which includes in-
stallation, performance and community interactive work.
For applications, include no more than 10 images of current work, a
resume and clear statement of intent to EJartcenter@gmail.com. There is
no entry fee.
Need something notarized?
Tribal Court staff is available at no charge for notaries 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday though Friday with the exception of noon to 1
p.m. Please be sure to bring a photo ID with you. If you have any
questions, contact the court at 503-879-2303.
C HINUK K INDERGARTEN
I MMERSION
As of May 14th, 2018 we will be accepting registration applications for interested
incoming Kindergarteners. We are a half day immersion program offering instruction
in Chinuk through our culture and place-based curriculum. Our students attend
half day in our program and must be enrolled in Willamina Elementary School as
well. No prior language experience required, however we do have language and
Tribal preference once we are at capacity.
Applications are available at Adult Education and can be turned in starting May 14
Ali Holsclaw
K5 Chinuk Teacher
503-879-1490
ali.holsclaw@grandronde.org
We enroll families, not just students. It is our
belief that the only way for the language to
live and flourish is for it to be learned and
used in the home by the whole family.
Justine Flynn
K5 Chinuk Teacher
503-879-2066
justine.flynn@grandronde.org
Make Parenting A
Seeking your donations for 4 organizations!
Pleasure Training
G RAND R ONDE H ELPING H ANDS
I SKAM M ƎK ʰM ƎK -H AWS , T HE C LOTHES C LOSET , E MPOWERMENT O UTREACH MINISTRIES , AND
A C AUSE FOR P AWS ARE WORKING TOGETHER
You’ve got it. We want it!
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2018
10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
April 4 — May 16
Wednesdays at 5-7:30 p.m. at
the CTGR Community Center
GIVE TO 4 ORGANIZATIONS IN ONE LOCATION!
Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws is seeking small kitchen
equipment like slow cookers, roaster pans, electric
skillets and personal care items.
The Clothes Closet is seeking school supplies.
Empowerment Outreach is seeking camping
This class is designed to help parents
equipment, bedding, sleeping bags (broken zipper ok)
for homeless families.
navigate life's struggles while making
A Cause for Paws is seeking pet food, toys, and beds.
parenting pleasurable.
We will take books for our lending library.
Child Care & Dinner Provided
Clean out your food pantry, we’ll figure out the
expiration dates!
If you are not sure, bring it or give us a call.
Iskam MǝkʰMǝk-Haws
9675 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-FOOD (3663)
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Facilitator: Aliea Finney &
Children & Family Staff
R.S.V.P. 503-879-2041