Tribal Member Has Bingo Ideas
To the Editor:
I'm glad to hear the Tribe is considering other
sources of revenue besides forestry. Since I don't live in the
area and have never had the honor to visit, please forgive my
presumption in presenting some ideas to add to the Bingo
discussions.
1. The Bingo Hall should be totally "climate responsive". It
should be properly insulated using recycled materials.
Lighting should incorporate as much of daylight as possible
with energy efficient fixtures supplying the rest. The toilets
should all be "low flow" and all the fixtures which use water
should be top of the line for efficiency.
2. There should be a service station next door to the facility
that recycles oil and tires. Possibly using the recycled tires
to pave parking lots. Even finding other uses, like insulation.
3. The Tribe should save all the Yew trees for Cancer
research. Maybe farm the yew bark without having to cut
down the whole tree-many woman's lives could be saved
from Taxol a drug used to fight breast cancer which comes
from the Yew.
3. "Ecotourism"--The Tribe could be a nationwide example
of energy efficiency and conservation practices. Tourists
would come to see old growth forests since they are
endangered.
Sincerely,
Judith Pettibone, Kalapuya
Kaneoke, Hawaii
Cemetery Committee Thanks
The Cemetery Committee would like to thank
Cindy Butler for all the help she has given us, painting
the Cemetery office, cleaning it, and putting flowers on
the graves. Also, thanks goes to Tina, Leon, Bud Leno
for helping us put flowers on the graves. Bud and his
wife Maxine were here from California to visit.
Thanks to the Lady's Alter Society, Tina, Cindy,
Cherryl, Vonnie, and all the young guys that helped us set
up tables and lunch in the gym for the Kenneth D.
Holmes family service.
Anyone needing markers please let us know, but
we do need names and dates.
Sincerely,
Wilmadene Butler, Chairperson
Thanks From Leno Family
The family of Donna Holmes and Merle & Claudia
Leno would like to thank those who brought food, flowers,
and sympathy during the funeral of Kenneth Holmes last
month.
We would especially like to thank the Cemetery
Committee and the Alter Society. We greatly appreciate your
support during this time.
Special Thanks
Thank You to Marion, Bryan, Verna, and April.
Your hearts are of pure gold, no words could express how
proud I am of you! So thanks again for our Astoria friend
who lost all hope.
Sincerely, Mychal
Birth Announcement
Tammy and Brad Childs announce the birth of their
son, Kristopher Troy Childs, on June 20th at 9:00 P.M. He
weighed 81bs. and 8 oz. Norma and Al Billings of Lincoln
City are his grandparents and Blanche Lillard is his great-grandmother.
Special Uncle "Saluted"
Jeese A ugustine "Benny" Bahr is a Grand Ronde
tribal member and a veteran living in Dallas, Oregon. His
nephew has written a special tribute to him.
My Uncle was inducted into the armed forces in
1 942 at the age of 1 9. He was proudly "honorably discharged"
in April of 1946 a Private 1st Class. He came home from
the service on the Battleship Liberty.
His five medals have been misplaced ovef the years,
but from his memory and original discharge papers the
medals he received were:
European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
American Theatre Service Medal
Victory Medal
Two Good Conduct Medals
Uncle spent boot camp at Camp Joe T. Robinson in
Little Rock, Arkansas. He served with the 633rd Military
Police Escort, the Grand Company as a balloon crewman,
. and in the Military Police.
My Uncle speaks jargon daily and always to any of
the people he meets. As long as I have been walking I can
remember the kindness and respect he has for his brothers
and sisters and many nieces and nephews. He has always
been proud to be an Indian and to speak his native tongue his
grandfather (Jesse "Chuppy" Smith) taught him.
Uncle lives in Dallas, Oregon with his wife of 36
years. They have no children. He has worked hard all of his
life in the fields, as a woodcutter, farm hand, carpenter, and
green chain operator for Willamette Industries. He retired at
age 62.
Uncle will be 72 years old this year and is still stout
as a bull. He means a great deal to me. With all respect I
salute you Uncle,
John Clark
Engagements and Weddings
Roger and Darlene Aaron announce the engagement
of their daughter, TersaDawn Aaron to Douglas LecStewart.
He is the son of Randy Stewart and Cathy and Broderick
Herber. The wedding is planned for September 1 1, 1993.
V '-"If"
Jesse Bahr
Thanks and Appreciation
I would like to thank our children Sharon, Janell &
Tim, Rick & Debbie, Penny & Lloyd and Boon for the
beautiful Mother's Day gift. For the weekends you gave up
with you own families, and busy lives to make our bathroom
beautiful and safe for me and Granny. God has truly blessed
us with caring kids. Also thanks to my brother-in-law, Don.
Thanks kids for always backing me up when I
volunteer your time for something and don't ask first.
Love you all,
Val & Pete Grout
Business Opportunity
Anyone interested in renting commercialretail
space in a Salem-based Native American art, business, and
cultural cneter, contact Matthew Kirkland at 370-2541.
Tersa & Douglas
Tribal Members Bonnie Martin and Leon
"Chip" Tom were married at the Grand Ronde
Community Center Thursday, June 24. Bonnie is the
Wellness Coordinator for the Tribe, and Chips serves as
a Tribal Council member.
Darrcl Mercicr was the best man, and Carol
Olson was the Maid of Honor. Kylea Martin, Stacia
Martin, and Halona Butler were the flower girls and
Caleb Tom was the ring bearer. Winona Cheatham
performed the ceremony.
Weddingbclls will ringon July 10 fortribal member
Barbara Mercier and Dennis Lake, of Willamina. Barbara
is the Personnel Assistant for the Tribe. The wedding and
reception will be held at the home of Barsen and Sheila
Herber.
From Election Committee Chair:
The Election Committee will
be attending a seminar the week of
July 13-16. Therefore, absentee
ballots will be received late during
that week only.
Sharon Hansen
Shangaretta Reunion Contest
Little Feather Enterprises of Grand Ronde is
sponsoringa contest for the best tee-shirt logo design for the
Joseph Shangaretta family reunion. The Grand Prize is S25
and a tee-shirt with the winning logo on it. Winner will be
chosen before the Grand Ronde Pow-wow August 20. 2 1, &
22. Please send your entries with your name, address, and
phone number to Linda Olson, 25 $25 Grand Ronde Rd.,
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
Horeshoe Tournament August 21-22
A horseshoe tournament will be featured at the
Grand Ronde Pow-wow this year. Sign up will be 1 :00-2:00
on Saturday, August 21. The contest starts at 2:30. Cash
prizes will be determined by the number of participants. All
1st and 2nd place winners will play Sunday, the 22nd. If you
would like more information, contact Jerry Brandon at 879
2407. Entry fee is $5.