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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2020)
MARCH 1, 2020 Clara Grace Spohn Shawn David Spohn (active member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) and wife Shannon June Spohn announce the birth of their daughter. Clara Grace Spohn, who was born Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tenn. Clara weighed 5 pounds and 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Mommy and Daddy say Clara Grace is a beautiful, sweet baby who rarely ever cries and is very alert to her surround- ings. “Clara Grace is a wonderful blessing from the Lord and is a beautiful and welcomed little addition to our family,” the proud parents say. sNok signflz 17 Veterans Royalty Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and repre- sent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty during events and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different military branches. When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and parades and dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until the fl ags are retired. Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and be willing and able to dance. GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions , powwow protocol and work with veterans. Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all Tribal youth to join. Warriors — 8-18 years of age Junior Veterans Queen — 11-13 years of age Senior Veterans Queen — 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 4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 5. Sign and comply with Veteran Royalty Guidelines and Agreement Certifi ed Application Assisters at the Health & Wellness Center Cassandra Rhamey is available to assist with recertifi cation and applications for the Oregon Health Plan. She can be reached at 503-879-1359 or cassandra.rhamey@grandronde.org. Leah Bailey also is a Certifi ed Application Assister available to help. She can be reached at 503-879-2197 or leah.bailey@grandronde.org. n ~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~ Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________ Father’s Name: __________________________________________________ Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if diff erent than a parent): _______________________________________________________________ Grand Ronde Royalty _______________________________________________________________ If you are interested in participating in the 2020–21 Grand Ronde Royalty please take the following steps: 1) Come in, write, or e-mail — Give your name and address so we can send you the application. a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 b. publicaffairs@grandronde.org — chelsea.clark@grandronde.org 2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return before Friday, March 27, 2020. _______________________________________________________________ GRAND RONDE ROYALTY Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions, powwow protocol, and public speaking. Participants represent the Tribe by attending various community events and powwows where we also work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB) Royalty participants. Serving on Royalty requires a considerable commitment from the participant and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants (in- cluding parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and activities: organizational meetings, powwows, parades, fundraisers and more. We encourage all Tribal youth ages 4 – 18 to join. _______________________________________________________________ Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Signature (if diff erent than a parent)_________________________ Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Aff airs 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Questions? Contact Chelsea Baranski at 503-879-1418 or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org Participants must be within the following age categories by Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020: Warriors: 4 – 18 years of age Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4 – 6 years of age Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7 – 10 years of age Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11 – 13 years of age Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14 – 18 years of age General Requirements: 1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be drug, alcohol and tobacco free 3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 4. Must be single with no dependents 5. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement Native and Indigenous Student Union 18th Annual Social Pow wow Saturday March 14, 2020 Grand Entry 4pm Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance Contest Call 503.370.6265 for information