12 JUNE 15, 2023 Smoke Signals Cultural Education Specialist Cristina Lara hands a paddle to Azariah Sherwood, 8, during Grand Ronde paddle practice held on Huddleston Pond at Hampton Park in Willamina on Wednesday, May 31. Additional practices were scheduled for Saturday, June 10, at East Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area near Lincoln City and at Huddleston Pond again from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 and 28. TO SEE MORE PHOTOS @SmokeSignalsCTGR SEE MORE OF THIS STORY VISIT US ON @CTGRsmokesignals Paddle practice As pullers arrive back to the dock, Vincent Mercier, 3, plays in the sand during Grand Ronde paddle practice held on Huddleston Pond at Hampton Park in Willamina on Wednesday, May 31. Vincent was out in the canoe earlier with his father Jordan. Pullers wait with their paddles up as Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier paddles the canoe away from the dock during Grand Ronde paddle practice held on Huddleston Pond at Hampton Park in Willamina. Photos by Michelle Alaimo GRHWC Veteran Fishing Trips a ɫush lamastin event Thursday, June 29 Thursday, Aug. 3 5-Hour Fishing Charter @ Depoe Bay CTGR TRIBAL MEMBER/DESCENDANT VETERANS ONLY Sign-Up: Call Patricia Henry, 503-879-1399