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Grand Ronde deputies busy in area
By Deputy Tom O'Brien
Deputy VanLaanen has been busy work
ing traffic on Highway 18 the last three
months. He, with Yamhill County deputies
and Oregon State Police have worked vari
ous hours attempting to enforce traffic laws.
The results of his efforts were put together
for our quarterly report to Tribal Council. The
amount of speeding violations generated is
truly amazing. Many motorists can count on
being in traffic court in both counties during
the holidays. Sadly, another local resident
has become a fatality statistic, too.
Now that the summer months are behind
us, the roads are not as crowded, but might
be considered even more dangerous with
the advent of winter weather. Highway 18
offers few options for safety in many loca
tions. With one lane traffic conditions and
congested intersections to contend with, ac
cidents are going to occur. We can mini
mize the hazards by simply slowing down
and exercising patience.
While Jeff was working the highways, I
was attempting to hold down the fort an
swering calls for service. My hours varied
during this three-month period, as well. We
had our fair share of crimes that needed im
mediate attention.
Some neat things occurred, too. Both Jeff
and I have attended several meetings with
members of Polk and Yamhill County Ser
vice Integration Teams. Summer field trips
for the Grand Ronde area youth were ar
ranged through the cooperation of these ser
vice agencies, along with the Willamina
School District and many volunteers. One
such trip took eighteen youngsters on a tour
Band instrument
donations wanted
Grand Ronde Elementary School is in
need of band instruments for the 4th5th
grade band program. Only a few instru
ments are available for a modest rent
through the school district, so most of the
students are required to rent instruments
from a music store. This can be too much
of an expense for many students and keeps
them from participating in the band.
Do you have any used instruments you
would be willing to donate to the school?
The instruments could be placed in a rental
program but at such a reasonable price that
all students could afford to rent them. The
money collected from rentals would be used
to purchase more used instruments. Most
needed instruments are youth sized flutes,
clarinets, trombones, coronets, and trum
pets. The school would show their appre
ciation by advertising who donated which
instruments to the school. The students
would show their appreciation by working
hard to learn to play the instrument to the
best of his or her ability.
To donate a band instrument, please
contact the school at (503) 879-5210.
of the Oregon Police Academy in Monmouth.
Through the cooperation of service
agency teams and local citizens volunteer
ing their time we were able to target some
local families in need of a helping hand.
Clothing, food, and even shelter was pro
vided. We both participated and saw a lot
of effort by folks within our community this
summer. It is apparent a good many things
are occurring because of the efforts of the
integrated services and local volunteers.
The first Grand Ronde annual health fair
was presented at the Grand Ronde Elemen
tary School. Boating and general safety
classes were presented to the children. Vol
unteers finger printed more than 400 chil
dren that day. The children received safety
instructions on various subjects, from dan
gerous items found in the house to dealing
with strangers. Life Flight sent a helicop
ter from Portland and the children got an
up-close look at the crew and equipment.
Exciting things are occurring within the
community. Both Jeff and I are delighted in
being a part of it. We now have the opportu
nity to communicate directly with the com
munity through Smoke Signals. Look for our
column, we will attempt to answer your ques
tions and keep you updated with news from
the Grand Ronde Sheriffs Office.
4th Annual
CBiristirids
bazaar
Friday, November 15
1 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
10 a.m. to i p.m.
Community Center
Registration fee $20
(includes one table)
Open to everyone
(tribal and non-tribal)
Contact Sheila Herber
Small Business Development
879-2476 or 1-800-422-0232.
Coming Soon: Great American Smokeout
Attention smokers! November 21 is the Great American Smokeout. If you have been
wanting to quit smoking, here is your chance. The Dental Clinic, in cooperation with Spirit
Mountain Casino will be sponsoring events throughout the day including a free kickoff
continental breakfast, which will be held at the Legends banquet room and will feature a
motivational talk by Klamath tribal member Dr. Don Dexter. "Quit Kits" will be provided
for all attendees. Door prizes, games, and the support you need to take this big step will all
be a part of the event for the day.
If you have been wanting to quit, plan to attend. You can begin today to plan your
strategy for quitting. Here are some ideas for preparing for the big day:
Cut back on smoking even before you quit.
Switch brands to one you do not like.
Smoke a low-tar, low-nicotine brand, but don't smoke more of them.
Don't smoke when you first experience a craving. Usually carvings
only last a short time. If you can get through the craving, you may not
want to smoke at all.
Stop carrying cigarettes with you, and make them difficult to get to.
Stop buying cigarettes by the carton.
So plan now to join the Great American Smokeout. For more information on the events
for the day and to sign-up for the breakfast, please call Tracy in the Dental Clinic at 879
2020 or 1-800-775-OO95.
Willamina Coastal Hills Art Tour
he Fifth Annual Coastal Hills Art Tour takes place in Willamina on Friday and
Saturday, November 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than twenty local
artisans from Willamina, Sheridan, and Grand Ronde will display and sell their
works in storefronts along Main Street and in studios during the Tour. In addition to area
artists, the Tour features a tea room at the historic Andrew Kershaw House, an old fash
ioned hayride, antiques, and music showcasing local talent. Tea and dessert provided by
Pointeks Bakery and the Cheesecake Lady will be for sale in the Tea Room.
Regional interest in the Tour has increased each year since its beginning in 1991. The
Coastal Hills Art Tour attracts visitors from as faraway as central Washington and South
ern Oregon and attendance has increased.
The local studios of several artists will be
open during the Tour. Internationally known
watcrcolor artist Judy Buswcll, will hold
her annual sale; and nationally acclaimed
sculptor, Walt Mendcnhall, will host an an
nual studio tour of his metal sculpture and
design; Geneva Specs, northwest Oregon artist and instructor in oil and acrylic, will
have her studio open; and Joyce Marvel-Bcnoist's hand-painted silks and cottons will be
on display.
The Art Tour features a variety of art forms. In addition to the artists mentioned above,
other participating artists include: Julie Billcr, stained glass; Bill Boyson, ceramics; Dudley
and Genevieve Carson, stippling and watcrcolor; Blythe Eastman, ceramic sculpture;
Betty Frownfclter, watcrcolors; Larry Godscy, photography; Barbara Millikan, clay sculp
ture; Nancy Nunley, bonsai; Margaret Saucy, quilts; Ed Tcrricrc, woodcrafts; Janet Wood,
handsewn decorations; Dana Wilson, basketry; and Gary Wooden, woodworks. These
artists and quality crafters will be on hand Friday and Saturday during the Tour to meet and
talk with visitors.
Area authors, Jerry Eastcrling, Linda Fink, and Clarence Wright will be present in the
Kershaw House "Second Story" to sign and sell their books.
The Tour is free. A small fee is charged for the hayride and Tea Room. To begin the
Tour, visitors should come to the Kershaw House Tea Room or the Information Booth in
Willamina, where they will receive a map and directions.
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