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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 2002)
FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Smoke Signals 11 in ikmw Mmmkm m Alton Butler July 5' 1930 January 31, 2002 Siletz Tribal member Alton "Nat" Butler passed away January 31 in Grand Ronde. Nat was born in Corvallis, the son of Alton and Ella Brown Butler. Nat married Lois in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1997 His entire life, Nat was a logger, and a longtime resident of Grand Ronde. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in ath letic sports. We love him and will miss him deeply, but we know he is in a better place. Though he was a home with his children and grandchildren he moved on from this life and will forever be a brother, dad, grandpa and uncle in our hearts. Nat is survived by his sons, Randy of Salem, Alton Jr. of Sheridan, and Josh, Elvin, and Gary, all of Grand Ronde; brothers, Reginal, Ronald and Charley Butler and Darwin, Ducky, and Lenny Simmons, all of Siletz, Delmar of Reedsport, and Calvin Simmons of Clatskanie; sisters, Nancy Simmons, Eloise Case and Sylvia Butler, all of Siletz, Elaine Thomas of Dallas, Trish Fredrickson of Lincoln City and Lulu Velligas of Gervais; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held February 6 at the Nazarene church in Grand Ronde. Interment followed at the Tribal Cemetery. Jonathan Butler August 13, 2001 February 1, 2002 Jonathan Loren Butler, 5 months, passed away February 1 in New port, Oregon. He was born in Eugene and was a member of Siletz Gospel Tabernacle. Survivors include his parents, Reggie and Shelly Butler, brothers, Logan and David, sisters, Cecillie and Ralene and grandparents Reginald Sr. and Lillie Butler, all of Siletz; grandmother Linda Bran don of Willamina; grandfather, John Andrews of Nespelem, Washing ton; great-grandmother, Myrna Brandon, and great-great-grandmother, Nora Kimsey, both of Grand Ronde; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were February 7 at Siletz Gospel Tabernacle. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLEN TOBISKA III, February 15 1 4 years ago your journey began, hope you have a safe and healthy journey, enjoy your day! Love Auntie Sonya from Oregon U3ffi7 Gfcllfety J ff TcbyQ Trcvis (I I loved you immcd'ztfy. ( I III love you to the depth & hdht of my soul. III love you forever, Mocn, J V Hsppy Valentine's Dayl r ; . -- -. s ' i r . ' , o Tribal Elder Jesse Bohr Celebrated his 80th Birthday at the Community Center on January 27 it y - I 'jmmaamsm iM cyJg Willamina Memorial Skate Park Fund Raiser Now that the holidays are over we are resuming our fund raising efforts. A group of parents and children in the Willamina area have been at tempting to raise money to build a skate park for the community, We are now and will be having a bottle can drive. We are asking that com munity members donate their cans and bottles to our efforts. We will be stationed at the Willamina Thriffway on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those of you who wish to drop off your donations, or we will be happy to pick them up at your convenience, Please con tact Valorie ShekerRobertson at 503-876-5442 or Christie Scholten at 503-876-5534, In advance we would like to thank all of you who have supported our efforts. We would also like to mention that we are in the process of putting together a raffle. This raffle will include art from lo cal artists and several other donated items. If you have an item or piece of art you would like to donate to our ef forts please contact Valorie or Christie at the above numbers. W A- Poster Contest AMERIND Risk Management Corporation 2002 National Fire and Home Safety Poster Contest It's time for children within the six-county service area to sharpen their crayons and dip their paintbrushes. All submitted posters must illustrate a "fire safety" or "home safety" theme. Children in K-S are eligible to participate. All entries must be original and created by crayons, markers or paint Posters must be 8S" X 11" paper. This years winner can select one of two prizes - $1,000 or a trip to Walt Pisney World in Orlando, Florida in October 2002. Entry forms are available through the Tribal Housing Authority. Contact Shawn Kennedy at 503-579-2401 for entry forms. Entries must be submitted to the Housing Authority Office no later than May 1, 2002. 4ffUAMuUiE SALEM Feb. 19: 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call for other appointments Siletz: 1-800-922-1399 Salem: 1-503-391-5760 SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with your name and address, mail to: Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin Phillips 9615 Grand Ronde Road - Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: GRAND RONDE ROLL :
