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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1993)
Smoke Signals September 1993 Page 3 News and Announcements Wedding Announcement Tribal member Serena Hannaford, daughter of Louise Hannaford, married Atiaus Cougar Hayes July 25, 1993 at the First Christian Church in Myrtle Point, Oregon. Serena, who graduated this year from Myrtle Point High School, is a data entry clerk for the Coquille Veteran's Office. She has two brothers; John and Rocky Pearce, and a sister, Lisa Crawford. The newlyweds will reside in Myrtle Point. Passed Away Tribal member Riley Porter of Dallas, Oregon passed away on August 8. He is survived by seven children and his siblings: Etta Hansen, Margie Knowlton, Birl Porter, and Myrtle Coin. Mr. Porter was born February 27, 1922 in Central Point, Oregon and raised in the SheridanWillamina area. He served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and was discharged from the U.S. Navy after sixteen years of duty. Agnes J. Smith of Elgin, Oregon died April 6. She is survived by her five children and brothers and sisters. Mrs. Smith was a tribal member and was raised in Willamina. New Addition Joseph Johnny Lucero, III was born July 28, 1993 at 9:27 P.M. to tribal member Flicka Lucero and her husband, Johnny Lucero. The baby was born at Portland Adventist Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds, 10 12 ounces. Congratulations to the family. Special Thanks Sharon, Marce, and Daniele Norwest would like to thank the following people for their help with the Tiny Tot Royalty Pageant for Nikki Norwest: Vivian DeMary for making Nikki's dress; Dorothy Lawe for making Nikki's shawl; Diane Lane for contacting her mother for the family; Tiffany Nelson for the beadwork on Nikki's moccasins and hair clip. Special thanks to Paul Whitehead, Candy Robertson, and Diana Robertson for helping Nikki with her dancing. Also to the Siletz and GrandRonde Drummers for drumming and singing. Finally, thanks to all the people who bought raffle tickets. You are very appreciated. Val Grout would like to extend thanks to all the crew who helped in the kitchen preparing the meal for Pow wow. You did a fantastic job, and the final results tell the whole stoiy. Everyone on all the crews worked very hard, but had fun, too. Thanks again. Shangaretta Family Reunion The Annual Shangaretta Family Reunion will be held Saturday, September 18, atthe GrandRonde Community Center. There will be a potluck at noon, and stories and visiting during the afternoon. All descendants of Joseph Shangaretta are welcome to attend. Please bring a dish! If you have ant questions regarding the Family Reunion, please contact Linda Olson at 879-5608. Weatherization Project If you live in Yamhill County and are Native American, you may qualify for the Native American Weatherization Project. People who qualify under certain income guidelines may have their home weatherized free of charge. The team of experts will be in Grand Ronde September 3. Call Mychal Childers at the tribal offices for more information, or to find out if you qualify. Notice of Availability This notice is to advise interested parties that an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Grand Ronde Reservation Forest Management Plan, 1994-2000 has been prepared. This EA will be used to determine the best alternative for management of the 9,81 1 acre Grand Ronde reservation for the next seven years. It will also be used to determine whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be issued, and therefore whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. To obtainacopyofthe EA, contact: Tribal Forestry, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 26930 Salmon River Highway, Willamina, Oregon 97936. Or call 879-5522. Comments of the EA will be received through September 20. Let's Talk Teeth... By Linda Mann, RHD Oral Health Concerns For the Elderly was thetopic Beth SmedstadRHD (from Chemawa) and I presentedatthisyear'sElder's Health Retreat. Unfortunately, none of our Grand Ronde elders were able to attend, so I would like to devote this month's article to addressing some of these concerns. Many older adults experience changes in their mouths as well as changes in their bodies. Understanding these changes can help you to keep your mouth healthy and feeling good. The following changes are common in older adults. DRY MOUTH: Certain medications can cause dryness of the mouth which is not only uncomfortable, but it can lead to more cavities. Saliva is important to wash away food and to moisten your mouth. If you have a dry mouth, mention it to your dentist. BLEEDING GUMS: many people think that bleeding gums are normal, but they are not. This is a sign of infection. Depending on how much and how often they bleed, it can be a sign of gum disease. If you have noticed bleeding, you need to be seen for an exam and cleaning. SORENESS OR SWELLING OF THE MOUTH AND LIPS: Sores or swellings can be caused by poor diet, poorly fitting dentures, even poor brushing methods. Sores in the mouth can signal other health problems, such as oral cancer. Since most oral cancers affect people over the age of 45, regular check-ups are important. Regular visits to the dentist cover more than just checking for cavities. A routine check-up will cover an oral cancer exam, soft tissue exam, and a denture exam as well as a chance to go over the best ways to care for your teeth. A healthy mouth is important to looking and feeling good for elders and people at any age. Thanks From Royalty Committee The Royalty Committee would like to thank the following people for their time and talents in assisting with this year's Royalty Court Pageant. The Royalty Committee is Cindy Martin-Butler, Debby Childers, andTracy Hubbell. Ray McKnight Jim Butler Sara Bell Chip and Bonnie Tom The Ring and Hoopingarner families Michael Mason Margo Mercier Barbara Mercier Shelby Olson Tim Haller Dancing Again Singers Royalty participants & their families Tammy Cook Maya Moriarty Pow-wow Committee New Face: Constance Albrecht Constance Albrecht is the new Grants Developer for the Tribe, who came aboard last month. Raised on a farm near Yankton, South Dakota, Constance has a very diverse background. Her education and employment history includes Bachelor's degrees in Urban PlanningEnvironmental Studies and Geology. She has worked for a number of non-profit organizations and governmental agencies, mostly in Colorado. Other jobs include working in working in libraries and inspecting underground fuel tanks. Recently Constance spent two years as the Environmental Coordinator for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe on the Fort Hall reservation in Idaho. In that position she did fund-raising for a variety of projects. Of her new job Constance said, "The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde have an impressive list of achievements. I am proud to have been selected as your Grants Develbper." V tr f ' I Constance Albrecht New Face: Myra Bielby Hi, my name is Myra Bielby and I am the new assistant at the Dental Clinic. I have been a dental assistant for the past sixteen years in Salem and in Sheridan. I was born in Alberta, Canada, but my husband and I have lived in the Willamina area for thirteen years. I am looking forward to seeing you at the clinic. Myra Bielby New Face: Dan Leone El: Wr Dan Leone Daniel Leone (RNC-FNP) is currently working for the Tribal Health Clinic. He received his degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland seven years ago, and has worked for Indian Health Services before. He received his Associate's degree at Southern Oregon State College in Ashland. Dan is married and has four children.
