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July 1,1995
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Elder makes shawls for Royalty
Dorothy Lawe, a
tribal elder living in
Willamina, is always
busy this time of year.
It's summer, and that
means it's time to get
ready for Pow-wow.
And Dorothy's unique
crafts and regalia work
arc always in demand.
For several years
now, she has made the
dancing shawls for the
Grand Ronde Royalty
Queen and Princesses.
Her combination of
unique colors and oil
paint designs make them
truly a work of art.
Every Tuesday, Dor
othy volunteers to teach craft class to the youth at Nanitch Sahallie Treat
ment Facility in Salem.
"The kids like to make dreamcatchers, key chains, and other decora
tive items," she said. "They get a lot of satisfaction from completing a
project."
In addition to making shawls, Dorothy has also beaded the crowns
for the Royalty Queen.
"It was my daughter, Diane, who taught me to bead," she said. "Diane
learned when she was very young. I haven't been beading nearly as
long as she has."
Dorothy has two daughters, Diane and Rennee. She lived in Nevada
with her husband for many years before moving back to Oregon. Her
husband was a hospital administrator for Indian Health Service, and she
worked as a dietician.
Since coming back to Oregon, Dorothy has been very active within
the Tribe. Her commitment to the Royalty Committee and the youth at
Nanitch are just a part of her involvement.
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1995 Grand Ronde
Pow-wow Events
Friday, August 18
6 p.m.: Royalty Pageant
8 p.m.: Open Drumming and Dancing
Saturday, August 19
7 a.m.: Breakfast
7 a.m.: Volksmarche
8:30 a.m.: Fun RunWalk Activities Begin
9 a.m.: Co-Ed Softball Tournament
10 a.m.: Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
11 a.m.: Parade
Noon: Tribal Meal
1 p.m.: Grand Entry
6 p.m.: Grand Entry
Sunday, August 20
7 a.m.: Breakfast
1 p.m.: Grand Entry
Grand Ronde Pow-wow Grounds
NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED
For more information call 1-800-422-0232
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Royalty Court begins
summer activities
The Grand Ronde Royalty Court
has been busy during the past
weeks representing the Tribe at
various cultural functions and
gatherings.
The latest events they have at
tended include the Grand Ronde
Veteran's Pow-wow, Phil Sher
idan Days parade, the Delta Park
pow-wow, and Pi-um-sha Days in
Warm Springs.
Part of their duties as members
of the Royalty Court are to meet
other Royalty members from dif
ferent tribes, help with meals,
blanket dances, and raffles.
All the girls and their parents
have been working hard to coor
dinate these events with Camille
Mercier, Royalty Advisor.
Upcoming fund-raisers include
tribal bingo on June 30 and work
ing the fry bread stand during the
4th of July parade in Willamina.
The members of this year's Roy
alty Court wish to thank all of the
people who have supported them
and their efforts.
1995-96 ROYALTY COURT: Standing, Camille Mercier; top
row from left: Diana Robertson, Jr. Princess; Kristen Wheeler,
Miss Grand Ronde 1994-95; Courtney Galligher, Sr. Princess;
Courtney Warren, Jr. Princess. Bottom row: Andrea Childers,
Nikki Norwest, and Brittany Grout, Honorary Princesses.
Not pictured: Ashley Bedortha, Honorary Princess.