March 3, 1995
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Tribal Life
Smoke Signals
Elders' Spotlight
Martha Mercier enjoys the
rural Grand Ronde life
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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