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MARCH 15, 1999
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Wedding announcement
Congratulations to CHAD PARTRIDGE and KATHALEEN (IBABAO)
PARTRIDGE who exchanged wedding vows on January 9, 1999.
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their reception in
Portland among
family and friends.
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white satin gown
with embroidered
beadwork on the
bodice. The couple,
who live in Port
land, honeymooned
in Maui, Hawaii.
Kathaleen is the
daughter of tribal
member Steve
Ibabao, Sr. .
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TOIBAL MEMBER
Z2 EMPLOYEE PROFILE:
Job Title: Prep Cook
Hire Date: October, 1995
Home Town:
Grand Ronde
Education: Graduate of
West Valley Academy
Job Duties: "I work in
the buffet. I stock the
salad bar, and I also make
salads, sandwiches, fruit
trays and veggie trays for
the poker room."
Joys of Your Job:
"Making people laugh.
Knowing that when the
day is over, I did a good
job."
Most Interesting Part
of Your Job: "Learning
new things from other
people."
Hobbies: "Spending time and doing things with my two children, Alec
and Shylee."
Philosophy or Personal Creed: "I believe everyone should be treated
equal."
Why did you want to work for SMC? "It is close to home, and I
wanted to be part of the tribal business."
Parents: Sharon Brockett and Hubert Mercier.
Other Thoughts: "I am very happy to be part of the Casino family."
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Congratulations to
Kelly Herber
& Greg Leno
on the birth of your little angel
Madison Taylor leno
born February 23
8 lbs. 3 oz., 20 inches long
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Brother: Vrody Collins
Sister: Kayli leno
Grandparents:
Merle & Claudia Leno
Barcen & Sheila Herber
yMar Pankey & PwiKt Borii
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
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WHAT IS IT?
The Burial Fund is administrated by the enrollment office and will pay for
funeral services for eligible individuals. The family may use the funeral home
mortuary of their choice, and the Burial Fund will pay the funeral establish
ment directly, up to $4,000. The family is responsible for any amount exceed
ing $4,000.
The Burial Fund provides a funeral reception benefit in the amount of $150,
which is paid directly to a family member. The reception benefit may be used
to purchase food for a family gathering, rental of a church hall, or other needs.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All enrolled tribal members, their parents, their children, and spouses are
eligible. Adopted children are eligible, but adoption papers must be provided.
All other relationships must be documented (such as birth certificates, mar
riage certificates, etc.).
WHO DO WE CONTACT WHEN THERE IS A DEATH IN THE FAMILY?
You may contact Margo Mercier or Sharon Grout of the enrollment office.
You will be asked to provide a family member's name and address to send the
reception benefit to. You will also be asked to have the funeral home contact
us, so we can verify the amount to be paid and documentation needed to
submit a payment request.
AAARGO AND SHARON WILL GLADLY ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!
Margo Mercier: 879-2253 m Sharon Grout: 879-2116
Toll free: 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2253 or 2116
Fax: (503) 879-2263
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Enrollment Office m 9615 Grand Ronde Road m Grand Ronde, OR 97347
E-mail: margo.merciergrandronde.org
sharon.groutgrandronde.org