2 FEBRUARY 15, 2002
Smoke Signals
On behalf of my family, my stepdad
Dennis Noyes, husband Rob, sister
and brother in-law Cheryl and Bill
Carl, brother and (same as) sister in
law Shari, and brother Pete Mooney,
I'd like to take this opportunity to
thank so many people for the kind
ness and consideration they've shown
to us since my Mom, Jerry Noyes
passed away on January 16, 2001.
Thank you to all my friends at work
who continually updated people on
Mom's progress and were there for me
every minute when things didn't turn
out as we'd hoped and still continue
to be. Thank you to Val Grout, Penny
DeLoe, Carol Nelson, Janell Haller,
Sharon Grout, Violet & Dick
Zimbrick, Connie Graves, Bob
McElderry, Shelly Kent, Liz Leno,
Angie Fasana, Katrina Herber,
Marion Mercier, Gloria Engleson,
Kim Mueller, Barbara Lake, Lindy
Trolan, Cheri Butler and Tina Dizick
for all you did to feed those that stopped
by after Mom's service.
Finally, thank you Tony Johnson
and June Olson for your understand
ing during the time I needed to be away
from the office.
If you are lucky enough to still have
your Mom with you, please tell her
you love her and hug her often.
Jackie Whisler
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LSGAL CeIIVICES
503-472-95G1
1-000-701-0500
In deepest appreciation: Our father
in a critically ill state, expressed his
greatest wish would be to remarry his
loving wife and soul mate of the last
55 years. We all thought this too be a
nearly impossible task, due to his ex
tremely poor health.
After hearing his wishes, we got in
contact with Angela Fasana at the
Tribal court. Well, we'll just say we
think Angela should shorten her name
to Angel because she went above and
beyond what any of us could of ex
pected. Within a span of no more than
36 hours, they were married at his
bedside, on our Mother's birthday, in
front of a small gathering of friends
and family. The entire family of Bill
and Betty Rife, would like to extend
our heartfelt thanks to Angela for
bringing it all together, although words
truly can't describe the gratitude and
appreciation, we feel for her hard work
and commitment to see his wish ful
filled. Sincerely,
The Rife Family
THANK YOU ALL
Joyce Ham and family would like
to extend our thanks to all friends and
family for their kind words, prayers,
flowers, gifts and cards in memory of
IlaDowd. We thank Connie, Carmen,
and Mark Mercier for speaking at the
rosary and funeral. We would also
like to give Thanks to the drummers,
Val Grout and everyone who assisted
with the wonderful meal. Ila touched
the lives of many, and we will greatly
miss her love, kind heart, humor,
friendship and knowledge.
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Open House The Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Committee held an open
house at their office in the old Depot Building just off of Grand Ronde Road.
Pictured are Grand Ronde Tribal Elder, and Chairman of the Veterans' Commit
tee and the Veterans' Memorial Ad Hoc Committee, Marce Norwest (center).
Billie LaBonte (right) the wife of Tribal member and Veteran Gene LaBonte is
the Ad Hoc Committee's Veterans' Service Officer and Diane Cilenti (left) is the
Yamhill County Veterans' Service Officer who works with the Tribal Veterans.
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The Member Services department has hired on a licensed tax accoun
tant to assist Elders in their tax preparation needs. Starting February 1,
2002 Elders can call to schedule an appointment. This position will be
located in the Tribal Governance Facility. Since this is a temporary po
sition it is encouraged that Elders who need assistance with their tax
preparation needs call right away for an appointment. When calling to
make and appointment please call 503-879-1405 or 1-800-442-0232 ext.
1405. Remember this service will be available temporarily from Febru
ary 1, 2002 through April 30, 2002. If you have any questions please
contact Valorie Sheker-Robertson at 1-800-442-0346 x 2221.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
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BRENT MERRILL
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COORDINATOREDITOR
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