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."
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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
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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.