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DANIEL LEROY HALLER
1936 -1989
Redding, Calif. - Tribal member, Daniel LeRoy Haller,
53, a former Turner resident, died in Redding on April
7, 1989.
He was born in Toppenish, Washington and had lived in
Redding for 35 years before moving to Turner in 1982.
He returned to Redding in 1985. He was a carpenter.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel Haller Jr. and Terry
Ware and daughters, Angela Haller, Kimberly Harmon
and Carrie Harmon, all of Redding; mother, Adeline
Haller of Aumsville; brothers Jim of Spokane, Wash.,
John and Charles of Redding, Wilbur of Tri-Cities,
Wash,. Edward of Marion, Robert of Mill City, Donald
and Harvey, both of Aumsville, and Kenneth of New
Plymouth, Idaho; and sisters, Nellie Burns of Yakima,
Wash., Geneva Hansaker of West Stayton, Mary
Davidson and Carol Gleason, both of Marion, Betty
Garrett of Redding, Dolores Knight of New Plymouth,
and Hazel Porter of Corning, Calif.
Interment was at the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton,
Oregon.
FROM THE FAMILY OF
JUANITA A. JOHN
Dear Tribal Members,
My family and I wish to express our most heart felt
gratitude to all Tribal members. In your expediency,
warmth and love; you showed for one Tribal member,
Juanita A. John who died on March 15, 1989.
I know my mother is resting peacefully, knowing no
burden or undo stress was left to the family at her
demise. Again, we Thank-You very much. And may the
Great Spirit watch over you and yours.
Sincerely, '
Crystal F. Curl
Mary A. Ashley
Louise A. Long
Ellyn A. Lash
Tina A. Gilbert
Ida M. Patterson
GENERAL COUNCIL
v MEETING MINUTES
CEMETERY
COMMITTEE
The Tribal Council has selected the following persons to
serve on the Cemetery Committee: Russell Leno,
Chair; Wilmadene Butler, Secretary, Blanche Lillard;
Val Grout and Darrell Mercier.
The committee has been working hard to prepare the
Grand Ronde Cemetery lands for Memorial Day
Observance, and would like to thank the following for
their assistance: Marty George, Merle Leno; Blanche
Lillard, Cindy Butler, Lonnie Hogan and Jim Butler.
March 5, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mark
Mercier at 12:15 p.m. and roll was taken.
Total present: 41
Candy moved to approve-the 01-08-89 minutes as
submitted. Val seconded the motion, motion carried.
BURIAL FUND ACTIVITIES UPDATE: Merle
Holmes urged members to continue to retain their
present burial insurance if they have any and noted a
couple of changesadditions made by Council concern
ing the fund. Their are no funds available to purchase
headstones and a thirty day limit for notification of
death to the Tribe has been set.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION
SUGGESTIONS: Mark explained that the Council will
do whatever necessary to keep the General membership
informed on the Tribes' current activities. He urged
anyone with any ideas to come forward with their
suggestions as to what they would like discussed at
future meetings.
CeCe Kneeland feels the General Membership should
have more participation in the decision making of Tribal
activities. Mark noted that later in the agenda one way
for that will be discussed through committee member
ship participation.
Cheryl Carl wanted to bring to Council's attention that
she does not receive her newsletter in time to respond to
job announcements with the Tribe. Margo said origi
nally, the Bulk mailing rate had to be utilized due to the
limited amount of postage funding but now the Tribe
should consider sending some of the newsletters First
Class io prevent problems like this.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPGENERAL MEM
BERSHIP: The General membership was encouraged
to sign up for committees to provide more participation
with Tribal activities.
Russ moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:35 p.m.. Candy
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
KNEELAND DOES WELL IN
BOSTON MARATHON
Tribal member Stan Kneeland completed the 92rd
Boston Marathon, a 26 mile, 385 yard race, with a time
of 2:58:39, on April 17, 1989.
Kneeland came in sixth place of the Oregon runners,
and overall placed, 901st, out of approximately 6,500
runners.
Abebe Mekonnen, Ethiopia, came in First place with a
time of 2 hours 9 minutes, six seconds.
The Boston Marathon has limited entry and runners
must run a qualifying marathon within a specified time
limit to participate. The temperature during the race
was 70 degrees.
The General Council donated $1,000 to Kneeland; a
resident of Madras,"Oregon; so he could participate in
the marathon.
GENERAL COUNCIL
VOTES TO DISBAND
TRIBAL CORPORATION
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In a series of votes on April 2, 1989, the General
Council decided to disband Ihe Tribal Coratiort;
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GENERAL COUNCIL
'NOMINATIONS FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL
WILL BE TAKEN AT THE
MAY 7, 1989 GENERAL COUNCIL MTG.
1PM
GRANDRONDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THREE POSITIONS ARE OPEN
DEADLINE FOR
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES IS
MAY 31, 1989
ELECTIONSIN
SEPTEMBER