Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 18, 1996)
Page 4 April 18, 1996 - SMOKE SIGNALS Freshman makes varsity .I.IJI.-llMHIllMIU).lll-lllIUUWIIII I .. I I) )IJ)IIIIMII.I)IJIIUIIBUL.IM.IIIIII1.. Congratulations to tribal member Billy DeLoc, who was awarded Athlete of the Month at his school for baseball. Billy is a Freshman at Neah-Kah-nie High School in Rockaway, and he made the varsity team this year, which is rare for a Freshman. Your family is proud of you! Baby announcement Thomas Murphy Schmitt was born on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 a.m., to Patti and Steve Schmitt. Patti is the daughter of Gary and Polly Lewis, and granddaughter of Norma Lewis. Everyone in the family is happy to hear about the birth of their newest tribal mem ber. Congratulations to the whole family! Tribal member announces daughter's engagement Patti Hoopingarner proudly announces the engagement of her daughter, Yvonne Hoopingarner to Charles A. Chapin. The wedding date is scheduled for June 15, 1996. A special evening dinner will be held for tribal elders and one guest. Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be entertainment and we will be taking a group picture. Please call 879-2016 to RSVP by April 23. Please note that there will be no elders lunch that day. Yakama tribal elder passes away Margaret H. Vivette, of rural White Swan, Washington died on March 11. She was 84 years old. Margaret was born April 23, 1 9 1 1 in Wapato, where she was raised. She then attended and graduated from Chemawa In dian School in Salem. She married Leonard Vivette on October 4, 1935. Margaret received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from Yakima Community College, and was employed at Saint Elizabeth Hospital for 2 1 years before retiring. She was a member of the Yakama Indian Nation, Saint Mary's Catholic Church of White Swan, Harrah American Legion Auxiliary, and she was a Gold Star Mother. Her hobbies were going to the beach, clam digging, the moun tains, picking berries, gardening, cooking and canning. She won may ribbons for her entries in the Central Washington State Fair and the Harrah Sugar Beet Festival. Margaret was also an avid sports fan. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Vivette of White Swan; one son, Charles Vivette of Wapato; daughters Yvonne Smith of Wapato, Leonette Galligher of Beaverton, Floriene Hoff of Portland, and Emalene Vivette of Wapato; nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Wilbur of Anacortes. Margaret was preceded in death by a daughter, Collette; a son, Leon; a grandson, Scott Galligher; two infant granddaugh ters; seven sisters; and five brothers. The following grandchildren are enrolled members of the Grand Ronde Tribe: Tammy Cook, Courtney Galligher, Patrick Galligher, Colette Abdie, Mitchell Hoff, Renee Gordon, Nicole Hoff, Malissa Vivette, Meghan Vivette, Jessica Vivette, and William Vivette. Great-grandchildren are: Taylor Abdie, Cole Abdie, Ian Smith, Andrew Smith, Jennifer Smith, Kayla Smith, Tyanna Smith, Amanda Smith, Sophia Smith, and Carolyn Smith. Margaret's daughter Leonette Galligher is also a Grand Ronde tribal member, as is her father, Leonard Vivette. The family of Margaret Vivette wishes to thank the Tribe for the flowers sent to her during her illness and at the time of her funeral. A special thank you to Kathryn Harrison and Jackie Whisler for their kindness. Tribal youth attend basketball tournament The Wolf Pack, a tribal after school club, meets on Tuesday and Thursdays to play basketball. On March 22 and 23 the team participated in the 1 st annual Siletz Co-Ed Basketball Tournament for tribal youth ages 8-17. The Grand Ronde Team placed fourth, it was a good team experience for everyone involved. The team members are Emma Leno, Brittany Thomas, Amanda Thomas, Brandy Little, Wendy Mer rier, Daniel Garrison, Jack Provost, Nick Kimsey, Tim Ham, and Lee Wilson. Coaches are Duane ManyHides and Vernon Kennedy. Assistant coach was Samson George. 1 4 : ! " rt. LIL I V x "s.fr- .v u f fx ." i. I Jr .' X H H f' f I mm f " J0 ' r i ,,fOJi ,i!7f. .iStllht, J h:rii .to . m ( .J - - J If ,,4 III i '' f ; - I - V. I I I I IK I j ' ; J II I 3 1 -J K -l : . ( f :.! h l C If Site:,' ' 'V i s w 5 .. f "W. y i-J 8 & I :t t ;:.iJ TRIBAL YOUTH RECIEVE TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS. Pictured above are a few of the kids in the after school club. From left: Samson George, Tim Ham, Jack Provost, Jordan Tinoco, Daniel Garrison, Lee Wilson.
