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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 3, 1995)
March 3, 1995 Page 2 Tribal Life Smoke Signals Elders' Spotlight Martha Mercier enjoys the rural Grand Ronde life K 1 Martha, her sisters, and friends, Martha Hudson Mercier was born April 11, 1910 to John and Hattie Hudson. She was the thirteenth child. Martha Married Hubert Mercier and had six children: Darrell, Win ston, Crystal, Frank, Lcnnis and Dennis. Winston passed away in 1978. Martha has 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. She has lived in Grand Ronde all Use of Community Tribal Council has agreed to change policies governing the use of the Tribal Community Service Center. has increased twentv oercent in the that will help promote safeguards for both the facility and its users. The three main changes will be: 1 . $50 nonrefundable fee to all non-tribal members, and a $50 deposit to tribal members which will be refunded, provided the taciiity is len clean, in the shape it was found, and there are no damages to building equipment. 2. A tribally-approved cook, whose wages are in addition to the deposit fee must be hired to oversee kitchen use, or individuals may become approved themselves, by passing a cook. 3. A part-time person will be hired to coordinate the use of the center to make certain all rules and regulations are being followed. Bv enforcine these rules immediately, we will be better able to prolong the life of the Community Center and reduce damages. If you have any questions, please direct them to Nancy Holmes, Public Works, extension 2401. Advisory committee to meet at grade school A meeting of the Northwest Polk Area Advisory Committee will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at the Grand Ronde Elementary School. Representatives of the area's water associations, the Grand Ronde Sanitary District, utilities, the city of Willamina, Yamhill County, Polk County, Willamina School District, Oregon Dept. of Transportation, the Grand Ronde Tribe, and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service have been in vited to make brief presentations. enjoy the nice weather. of her life. In her working years, she held jobs at the St. Michael's sister school as a cook when it was operating in Grand Ronde, and also worked in the convalescent home. Later Martha took a job with the Agripac Cannery in Salem until she retired. Martha has two living sisters: Velma Mercier and IlaDowd. Oth ers, Pearl, Gertrude, Eula, and Emanual have passed away. Center changes Use by tribal and non-tribal people last six months, necessitating rules training session with the elders' head Missing purse contained valuable disks A purse and day-timer was taken from the office of the Tribal Court Clerk last week. Among the personal items inside were computer disks containing valuable information. Please return to Amanda Marshall or Jackie Whisler's offices. There is a night deposit drop in the Tribal Government building. No questions will be asked. Announcements and Thanks In Loving Memory: Scott "Rat" Denhem, June 8, 1965-Jan. 4, 1995 Our family extends our sincere appreciation for all those who honored us with their presence at my son Scott's services on Jan. 7, 1 995. Thank you for all the beau tiful flowers and cards, and to those of you who gave the plants with the plaques "Special Friends and "May You". Special thanks and acknowledg ment to: 1 Floyd "Butch" LaBonte, Dino Butler, Shannon Haskins, and Brian Jackson for graveside preparation and burial. Wilmadene and Jim Butler for coordinating and overseeing the meal with the help of Vi Zimbrick, Claudia Leno, and the Ladies of St. Michael's Alter Society. Russ Leno for his assistance in coordinating preparation of the grave site and burial. Ed Larsen and Jackie Whisler for assisting in final arrangements. Dakota Whitecloud for honor ing the family with eagle feathers for Scott's journey. Vernon Kennedy, Duane ManyHides, and members of the Healing Spirit Youth Group for Engagement Duke and Linda Olson of Grand Ronde and Frank Hostler Sr. of Crescent City, California would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lydia, to Lenny Logan, the son of Buster Logan of Willamina and Carol Logan of Springfield. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Dallas High School and had at tended Penydale High School. She is now a dental receptionist for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The groom-elect is a graduate of Willamina High School and is now working for Eagle Feather Con Dance Class continues The next dance class will be held on March 23, and the Tribal Com munity Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Small children must be accompa nied by an adult. Classes are spon sored by the Pow-wow Committee. For more information please call Tammy Cook or Cindy Martin Butler at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-5211. their songs and giving me the honor of presenting eagle feathers to Youth Group members Joe and Frank Grammer on behalf of my son Scott. ' Ron Bclgard, Silctz tribal singer, for honoring the Denhem and But ler families with his outstanding talent. Silctz Dancing Again Singers for their drum on behalf of Martha Moody and the Butler family. Shawn Dean Drum hosted by Chet Clark for honoring the family with their spiritual participation. Bill "White Eagle" Wilson for his thoughtfulness and generosity to the family at our time of need, by sharing his understanding and wis dom, allowing us to accept Scott's crossing over. Bollman Funeral Home for their genuine concern for the family by providing assistance and services beyond what was required. " A very special thank you to Mike Bollman for his unconditional dedication and concern for the families' needs. He gave of himself with complete sincerity, looking only to that which would make it easier on us. X' ' rn immmmmmmmmmmmmmm struction, Inc. The wedding date is set for May 27, 1995 at the Grand Ronde Tribal Community Center at 1 1 a.m. A reception will follow at 1 p.m. Members needed If you are interested in participat ing in the Tribal Council Election process, the Tribal Election Board is currently seeking new members for this year. Members must fill out an appli cation form. Those interested or needing more information may contact Sharon Hansen, at 879-5600. K 7 ' yt, Our family is indebted to him for his willingness to understand and learn the ways and customs of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde people. My wonderful family for their love. Sincerely, Diana George In memory of: Clara Alice Spreadbrough S mtmQ I 4 t Clara Alice Spreadbrough, 49, passed away on Feb. 12, 1995 in Castle Rock, Washington. She was born July 6, 1945 in Hoquiam, Wash., to Bertha Cunningham and Charles Jackson. She lived in Castle Rock for 25 years. She is survived by her husband Lany Spreadbrough and their chil dren, Larry Jr., Dennis, Charles, Betty, and Reama. There are eight surviving brothers and sisters, and fifteen grandchildren. Clara worked as a homemaker, and enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, crafts, and ceramics. 1
