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A Publication of the Grand Ronde Tribe
January 1, 2000
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At right: Dick and Wilma
Fenwick dance to the
sounds of Wat-2-C.
Below: A festive shot
of tribal Elders.
Left: Tribal Elders and
their spouses enjoy a
prime rib dinner.
See story below at left.
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Photos by Kim Mueller and Kristy DeLoe
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Elders surprise Tribal Council Chair
By Tracy Dugan
The Elders' Committee held its
annual Christmas party on Decem
ber 17 for tribal Elders and their
spouses at the Community Center.
More than 80 Elders attended.
The Elders also held a surprise rec
ognition ceremony for Council Chair
Kathryn Harrison, who was re
cently named one of three Oregon
Women of the Year by the Oregon
Commission for Women.
"Kathryn was both surprised and
speechless," said Elders' Committee
Chair Sharon Hanson.
The Elders gave her a bouquet of
red roses and a beaded necklace.
"I have attended a lot of gather
ings, but there is no greater honor
than one given by your own people,"
said Harrison. "The Elders sure did
a wonderful job planning this event.
And they sure can keep a secret!"
The dinner, which was all pre
pared by Elders' Committee member
Louise Medeiros included: prime rib,
twice baked potatoes, rolls, salad,
and gourmet desserts.
The Elders danced to music by
"Wat-2-C," a husband and wife vo
cal and instrumental duet from Sa
lem who sang a special song for
Harrison, as well Christmas carols.
"It was a wonderful holiday
party," said Hanson. "Everyone got
all dressed up and we were all in a
festive mood."
The party was planned by the El
ders' Committee: Sharon Hanson,
Ruby Bigoni, Dorothy Lawe, Beryle
Contreras, Louise Medeiros, Arlene
Beck, and Tom LaChance.
The committee wishes to thank the
Tribal Wellness staff and Sr. Miss
Grand Ronde Kristy DeLoe for pre
paring relish trays, beverages, serv
ing the meal, and cleaning up.
Thanks to: Jill Jeffers, Bonnie Tom,
Darlene Aaron, Kerrie Jones, Tracy
Biery, and Vernon Kennedy. Their
help was very much appreciated.
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Shop with a Sheriff
better than ever
We had a great time again this year. On Saturday, December 11, at
exactly 8:00 a.m., the tribal vans pulled up in front of Wal-Mart in Dal
las. Twenty-five local children were anxiously waiting to be paired up
with a deputy to go Christmas shopping. In the space of a very short
hour the children completed their shopping and had the opportunity to
visit with Santa and have their pictures taken.
This is the fourth year of the program and it appears to be a continuing
success. It is well received by the children, and the adults and deputies
who volunteer their time. For the first time the program has received
donations from a private group, in addition to Service Integration. This
has added an element of surprise and delight to all who have made this
program a wonderful success. Thanks to Katrina Herber and Tribal
Council members Reyn Leno and Ed Larsen for driving the vans.
On behalf of Sheriff Wolfe and the Grand Ronde deputies, "May you
have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."
Thank you, The Grand Ronde deputies (Tom, Eric, Kevin and Curtis)
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Grand Ronde deputies have fun each year participating in the annual
"Shop with a Sheriff" at Wal-Mart in Dallas. Grand Ronde children spend
an hour with deputies shopping for Christmas presents.
Photo by Gretchen Bennett