Comnmig back torn
After years of travel and volunteer work,
Ruby Bigoni finds pride and satisfaction in
service to charities and her tribe.
FAMILY:
Ruby Langley Bigoni was born
March 18, in Tillamook, Oregon, to
James and Emma Langley. Her
grandparents were Israel and Mary
Langley. James and Emma also are
parents to Pearl and Mary Bernice.
Ruby is the mother of Dianne, Rich
ard, James and Bill (deceased). She
currently resides in her home in
Portland, Oregon.
JOBS:
Ruby worked in a drapery shop for
over 20 years. She was also a ban
quet manager for the Fraternal Or
der of Eagles. She worked for a num
ber of years as a receptionist for
Lung Rung Restaurant.
MOST MEMORABLE .
LIFE EXPERIENCE:
The most memorable time in her
life was when she was reverted back
to her roots and acknowledged that
she was truly an American Indian
from Grand Ronde and is very proud
of her heritage.
"We truly are a very large family
and I'm proud to find that so many
are here in Grand Ronde," said Ruby.
"My second proudest moment was
when I was installed as Interna
tional President of the
Fraternal Order of
Eagles in Boston, Mas
sachusetts. It was a gala
affair, Portland Auxil
iary 4 Drill Team
helped install me."
Ruby recalls, "A very
proud moment for me,
my husband and chil
dren were there to add
their support!"
She traveled through
out the United States
Canada during her year
as the Eagles President.
Everyday a different
city; meeting the many
Eagle members at their
gatherings in the eve
nings, promoting friend
ship and fraternization.
"I presided at the International
Convention in Atlanta, Georgia,
over an assembly of 5,000 ladies in
attendance. What a beautiful year
it was," remembers Ruby.
She had the opportunity to be a
guest on the Jerry Lewis Telethon,
which was broadcasted all over the
nation and overseas.
"It was a very proud moment
when I presented a check of $25,000
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Left: Photo was taken
around 1933,
(from right) Ruby,
her father Jim Langley,
her sisters Bernice (Jensen)
and Pearl (Lyon), and
Pearl's daughter Janet
(Phillips).
to muscular dystrophy in behalf of
the Eagles," Ruby said.
This is just one of the many worth
while programs that the Eagles
sponsor.
"I'm very proud to be a 50 year
member of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles," Ruby said.
"I also want to be very active in
the Tribe, and help as much and as
often as I can, because I'm very
proud to belong to the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde," Ruby said.
ADVICE:
Some advice Ruby would give to
the tribal youth is, "Be kind to your
parents and Elders, say no to drugs,
and finish your education, as it will
help you get a good job!"
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Dental staff
promotes
healthy smiles
at summertime
festivities
The staff from the Dental Clinic
have been busy this summer with
parades. They participated in
the Willamina parade, the Dallas
Crazy Days parade, the Summer
fest parade, and a tobacco
prevention education booth at
Pow-wow. Their float took first
place in their category in
Willamina Fourth of July Parade.
Pictured in front row, from left:
Linda Mann, Tracy Biery, and
Janelle Stuckey.
Back row: Anna Novak, Sheila
Blacketer, Marti Coblentz, and
Donnette Spaudling.