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AUGUST 1, 2002 Smoke Signals 15 Sam Simmons, Jr. November 7, 1939 July 19, 2002 Sampson Patschal Simmons, Jr. passed away on July 19 in McMinnville. Sam was born at Chemawa Hospital in Salem to his mother Helen Lucille and father Sampson Patschal Simmons. He had on older brother, William Edward Simmons and five younger brothers and sis ters; Walter Francis, Donald Herbert, Claudia Muriel, Le Roy David (Buzz) and Deborah Jean. They all were born in the Grand Ronde area and in 1957 when Sam was 18, the whole family moved to Los Angeles, California. On November 23, 1958, Sam reported to the US Army for duty, spending time in Germany until he was honorably discharged January 13, 1960. After the army, Sam returned to Grand Ronde for 5-6 years, but then moved back to the Los Angeles area to live with family. Sam returned home to the Grand Ronde area in the late 1980s and lived the last 20 years here. Sam never married or had children of his own, but had a lot of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Sam was funny, always friendly and loved animals (especially Great Danes) and Edsel cars. All chil dren and even babies were drawn to him (maybe because he was quite and didn't move quickly). He was fondly known as Uncle Sam the candy man. He was kind-hearted and would give anything and some times everything he owned to someone else if he thought they needed it. A friend made a statement that sums it all up, "If everyone in the world were like Sammy there would be no war and no hungry chil dren." Sam was buried in the Tribal cemetery on July 24. McKenzie Diane King Rameriz June 28, 2002 June 28, 2002. You will always be in our hearts. Mom & Dad Amanda King and Albert Rameriz Grandma & Grandpa Diane and John King Aunt & Uncles Sara King, Steven King, John King and Chad King Congratulations Joe Mercier & Rochell Callman on the birth of your new daughter Ashley Nicole Mercier Born April 21, 2002 Proud grandparents: Pat 8c Melinda Henry Bruce Mercier, Renee Callanan Tom Callanan Great grandparents: Bud & Anna White Sue George Roger & Rose Birt W i j Jeffers Family Reunion Sun fay, August 11 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Fern Ridge Uke, Orchard pt. Main Gate 8 12 miles west on Clear Lake Road off Hwy 99 N. Eugene Please bring your favorite dish Paper plates & Silverware provided $3 parking fee for all cars Call Evelyn at 541-726-7535 for more information. Bl AUG 8-11 :OMAK STAMPEDE RODEO. Omak Stampede grounds. OMAK.WA. 800-933-6625. AUG 10-12: NESIKAILLAHEEPOW-WOW. Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-wow Grounds. SILETZ, OR. Contact: Craig Whitehead at 800-922-1 399, fax at 541 -444-2307 or e-mail at craigwctsi.nsn.us. AUG16-18: CONFEDERATEDTRIBES OF GRAND RONDE CONTEST POW-WOW. Pow wow Grounds. GRAND RONDE, OR. Contact: Dana Leno at 503-879-2037. AUG 16-1 8: SKOPABSH CELEBRATION. Field behind Muckleshoot Tribal School. AU BURN, WA. Contact: Alex Baker at 253-393-331 1 ext. 1 77. AUG 16-17: CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS. SUQUAMISH, WA. 206-598-3311. AUG 24-25: SPOKANE RIVERFRONT POW-WOW. Riverfront Park. SPOKANE, WA. 509-535-0886. AUG 23-25: KLAMATH TRIBES RESTORATION CELEBRATION. Contest Pow-wow, Ro deo, Softball Tournament. KLAMATH, OR. Contact Information Officer at 800-524-9787. AUG 29-SEP. 2: SPOKANETRIBALCELEBRATION. Pow-wow grounds. WELLPINIT, WA. Contact: Wanda at 509-258-4581 . AUG 31 -SEP. 2: PUYALLUP TRIBAL POW-WOW. 2002 East 20th Street. TACOMA.WA. 253-573-7800. SEP.13-14: SALMON HOMECOMING CELEBRATION. The Seattle Aquarium. SEATTLE, WA. 206-386-4300 orwww.seattleaquarium.org. SEP. 11-14: PENDLETON ROUND UP. PENDLETON, OR. 800-457-6336. www.ucinet.com-roundupruticks.html. SEP.20-22: ELWAH RIVER POW-WOW. Longhouse Association. PORT ANGELES, WA. Contact: Linda Wiethman at 360-457-4196 or Yvette Adams at 360-582-0907. SEP.21: NEZ PERCE ART IN THE WALLOWA. Joseph Community Center. JOSEPH, OR. Contact: Mary 541 -886-31 01 or tamkaliks eoni.com or www.wallowanezperce.org OCT. 5: TITLE IX INDIAN ED PROGRAM POW-WOW. Willamette High School. EUGENE, OR. 541-687-3489. OCT. 5-6: WHITE SWAN INDIAN SUMMER CELEBRATION. Pavilion. WHITE SWAN, WA. Contact: Atwice at 509-865-5121 ext 4753 or e-mailAtwiceyakama.com. Happy 3rd Birthday Emma Rae A We love you will all our hearts. You make us very proud. Love always, Daddy, Mommy & Jake Congratulations Ashlee Merrill on your academic and athletic achievements this year at Willamina High School. We are so proud of you for being a straight A student and being recognized at Awards night for your achievements. Also, we are so proud of you for making it as a varsity cheerleader in your freshman year. Way to go Ash. 6th Annual LaChance BBQ Saturday, August 17 4:30 p.m. till whenever. 23195 SW Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Just bring yourself, company and maybe a chair. The food is furnished. Come have fun and relax. Gary & Linda LaChance Mm 'ri)i&& vgp O 'Asm- tiwm tiimm O 'Xoma tom$$ mvm wtm- o im m tfmmn it-
