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Dear Tribal members,
I would like to thank each and everyone of you
who voted for me in the recent Tribal Council elec
tion and although I didn't win, I felt it was a pretty
good showing.
I wish all the new Tribal Council members the
best of luck in their new positions. I plan to get
more involved with the Tribe and its government
in the upcoming year as well as trying again for
Tribal Council.
Sincerely,
Leona Jeffers
Roll 917
Dear Tribal members,
It is with appreciation that I offer this letter of
thanks for those who voted and took part in our
recent Tribal Council elections. Our individual
Tribal ballot does count and assures that our Tribal
needs are represented and provides guidance to
how our Tribe's future is shaped. I took an oath
to uphold the laws of the Tribe and to represent
the needs of our members, I intend to fulfill this
obligation to the best of my ability. I look forward
to meeting each of you as you attend the General
Council or Tribal Council meetings.
With warm regards,
Cheryle A. Kennedy
Rolll
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The Election Board would like to extend a spe
cial thank you to all who assisted in our quest for
addresses for the undeliverable absentee ballots.
Ila Dowd was especially helpful along with her
friend Bonnie Tom in providing leads on people
who were associated with and related to members
who did not have the correct updated address in
Enrollment's Teams system. Robert Schmid was
able to provide us several leads. Together united,
we were successful.
People like you make our hearts sing.
Thank you so very much.
Election Board 2000
Dear Bobby, Lenny, Doug, J.R., Tyson, Greg,
Curtis, Mike and the maintenance staff:
On behalf of the Twah-Sunchako Preschool, we
would like to send a special "Thank You" for all of
your hard work on our school and the new road
signs installed in our driveway. Thank you fellas!
You have done a wonderful job on our facility.
The work you have done has given our staff and
kids a sense of pride at the appearance of our
school.
Thank you,
Danis, the staff, and kids at the preschool
The Lilu Class wrote their own "thank yous" to
the maintenance department:
"Thank you. You're nice. We'll call you."
LeAnn
"Thank you. Please do it We'll be your best
friend." Jordyn M.
"Thank you for fixing our swings." "KiannaL.
"Hi." KalimM.
"HiJ.R., I know you. I went to your wedding.
I love you.'
Codie H.
"Thank you. Well give you a prize tomorrow. "
KallieK.
"Thank you for fixing our school. '
Brylene
"Thank you for doing everything for me. "
MykalS.
"Thank you." Karmie
"Thank you for fixing the roof. " Christian T. '
"Thank you for fixing. " Kaya K.
"You make us a little happy. " Kayla M.
"Thank you. You are good." Halee E
i "You are nice." Alicia M.
"Please come back! Thank you." Abby B.
, "Thank you. Well give you a prize. " Zoey H.
Sunday, 9pvem6er 12
The family of Virginia Rowland would like to invite you
to a celebration of her life and a dedication of her tomb
stone, created by her nephew, Dick Rowland.
The special day is November 1 2 at 1 p.m. It is an extra
special day because it is also her birthday.
Please come to the Grand Ronde Community Center to
visit, eat and share memories of a woman who is dearly
missed by all who knew her.
Any questions regarding this invitation, please call her
granddaughter Samantha Moore at (503) 8 1 5-3789 or
e-mail at: samndennisoregoncoast.com
We are looking forward to seeing you.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Annabell Mae Poole
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Tribal member Annabell Mae Poole was
born in Tillamook on August 30, 1934 to
Teadore (Ted) John Houck and Leona Mae
(McGee) Severin. She had a baby brother
who died at birth. His name was Ted, Jr. Ann
was primarily raised in the Grand Ronde area,
but went to Cloverleaf School through fifth
or sixth grade. Ann then went to Agency
School for a while.
Some of her closest friends were her cousin
Val Grout, Lois Butler and Beryle Contreras.
In 1953, Ann married Robert (Bob) Lee
Simi. Bob was a logger. In August 1930, they
had a little girl named Julie Ann. Julie was
born on Ann's 21st birthday.
In July 1956, they had a baby boy named
Bobby Joe. Bobby died of sudden infant
death syndrome at 8 months old. They had a
second son, Joe Alan, in September of 1957.
Jeanna Lee was born in November of 1958.
Jill Lenn was born in May of 1960. Janie
Lou in August of 1961, and Janet Louise in
March on 1963.
In 1967, Ann married Bruce Wayne Poole.
Ann had her last child, Jolene Alice in May of
1974.
Ann and Bruce managed apartments in
California and Arizona. At one time, they
owned and operated B & A Mobile Home Ser
vice in Salem.
After retiring, Bruce and Ann enjoyed trav
eling in their motorhome. They also enjoyed
fishing. Ann enjoyed going on Elder trips and
eating at the Elder's Mealsite. Ann and Bruce
enjoyed going to Spirit Mountain Casino when
Ann's health allowed.
Ann had ten granddaughters, seven grand
sons and four great-grandsons with a fifth on
the way.
In Ann's lifetime, she watched her daugh
ter Jolene crowned Miss Grand Ronde in 1990.
In August 2000, she watched her grand
daughter Kandee Little crowned Sr. Miss
Grand Ronde. Ann was very proud of her
family.
On September 13, 2000, God took Annabell
Mae Poole to heaven. Ann is now a grandma
angel who spends her days rocking the little
baby angels.
Thank Yoti
Ann's family would like to say thank you to
everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and car
ing words. Also, a special thank you for the
great meal after Mom's funeral to Val Grout,
Penny Deloe, Shelly Kent, Bonnie Tom,
Darlene Aaron, Debbie Lake, Jim and Wilma
Butler, Sharon Grout and anyone we may
have missed.
You have all been wonderful.
Thank you.