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By Justin Phillips
They can make some
one smile.
You can say some
thing, by not saying
anything at all. When
is the last time you
picked up flowers for
that special someone in your life?
Tribal member Leonette Galligher is here for
you. Her business makes smiles and it can make
you look good. Her business is called Leonette's.
Leonette is the daughter of Tribal Elder Leonard
Vivette. She and her husband Dick have three
children Patrick, Tammy and Courtney.
With the help of daughter Tammy Cook, the two
make their own potpourri, fruit baskets, gifts,
wreathes and offer fresh flower service.
Leonette runs her business out of her home in
Grand Ronde. She had a special room added to
accommodate her business.
"We try to keep everything more natural," said
Galligher. "I use a lot of bear grass and natural
things from Grand Ronde."
Her ideal dream is to have her own unique shop
here in Grand Ronde and have Tribal members
who make beadwork display their work along with
her flowers and gifts.
She first started work out of her home in
Beaverton several years ago.
KMy business was word-of-mouth up there," said
Galligher. "I was involved with some of the big
ger Catholic schools such as Jesuit High School."
She did a lot of wedding flower arrangements
for the students who previously attended those
schools.
This is basically how she got started, she said.
"It just developed into a business," said Galligher.
Leonette's does only unique things.
"I don't duplicate things," said Galligher. "Any
thing I see, I can make. I'm not going to make
wreathes that are all going to look the same. I will
always add something to make it more unique."
Galligher said she started her business because
she enjoys the work that she does.
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Budding Entrepreneur - Grand Ronde Tribal
member Leonette Galligher owns and operates a unique
flower business. Galligher started her business in Port
land and brought it home with her to Grand Ronde. Need
something for that special occasion; Leonette's is only a
smile and a phone call away.
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"I enjoy seeing the people's faces when I deliver,"
said Galligher when asked about rewards of her
small business. "Anytime you deliver a flower to
somebody they get so happy. I like to feel how good
it makes me feel when people appreciate my work."
Future goals for Leonette's is to keep producing
unique items and find a good location for the busi
ness. One of her biggest challenges rests on a location
to where she can catch everybody's attention
from locals to tourists.
"Another challenge is to keep everything unique,
special and different from everybody else's work,"
said Galligher.
"I just would like to establish a service to the
people here so that they don't have to drive out of
town," said Galligher.
Galligher also said she is very easy to work with.
"I would like to give them good ideas, but I al
ways respect their wishes," said Galligher.
Leonette's receives fresh flowers every Tuesday
and Thursday. Advance notices are required so
product delivery and freshness are guaranteed.
So for your next special occasion, wedding or just
because, think Leonette's you won't be disap
pointed. The phone number for Leonette's is 503-879-5061.
You might as well program this number in
your speed dial. For all the guys out there with a
special girl, give Leonette's a ring.
Exhibit Opens: Traditional Arts of the Oregon Country ItlCOITie tax
preparation
A new exhibit at the Tama'stslikt Cultural Insti
tute will appear April 12 through May 28 with a
new look at traditional art forms. A public review
opens the exhibit from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on April 12.
The exhibit, Traditional Arts of the Oregon Coun
try, is produced by the Oregon Historical and will
provide visitors to Tama'stslikt with a virtual tour
of Oregon's diverse folk arts, including photographs
of over 30 artists and their work. It includes the
work of Cayuse master beadwork artist, Maynard
White Owl Lavadour, who operates the Pendleton
Cayuse Art Gallery. Saddle-making by the Severe's
of Pendleton will also be featured.
A video in this exhibit, provided courtesy of
OPB's Oregon Arts Beat show, features segments
on Lavadour, Randy Severe and Loretta "Lonnie"
Alexander demonstrating their art forms.
Additional art forms include Ukrainian egg writ
ing (psanky), embroidery, rawhide and horsehair
braiding and fishnet gear.
Permanent exhibits tell the story of three Tribes
The Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
The Institute is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. and is located just off Interstate 84 at Exit
216, 4 miles east of Pendleton. For more informa
tion call 541-966-9748 or www.tamastslikt.com.
By appointment only, the Small Business De
velopment department staff will:
Prepare income taxes for Tribal Elders
Assist anyone with preparing their own
income taxes on Turbo Tax software.
You will need to bring in your tax documents,
such as W-2 and 1099 forms at the time of your ap
pointment. If you are interested in this service, please
call Barbara Lake at 503-879-2476. Appointments
are necessary!
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Show Off
Talented Tribal member Dakota
Whitecloud recently showed off
her handmade pouches and bags
in the Governance Center Atrium.
Whitecloud specializes in hand
made leather items like buckskin
dresses, moccasins and bags.
Anyone interested in purchasing
her items may contact Dakota
Whitecloud at 503-879-2969.
Photos by Brent Merrill
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