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7th Annual LaChance BBQ
Saturday, August 16
4:30 p.m. till whenever 23195 SW Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Food & Drink provided
Gary & Linda LaChance
509-879-5850, evenings
REUNION TIME
August 17, 2003
A Gathering of Relatives & Friends.
We will provide the meat turkey and ham. Bring your favor
ite dish and something to drink and join the fun.
Horse Shoes start at noon.
Creek & Games for the kids.
(Bring towels and clothes)
Come early if you wish. We will eat at 3 p.m.
At the home of Steve & Connie Bobb, 23340 SW Willamina
Creek Road, Willamina, Oregon 97396. Phone: 503-876-3118.
Diabetes Support Group
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month 11 a.m.
Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Molalla Room
Meeting dates for the remainder of the year are as follows;
August 19, 2003
September 16, 2003
October 21, 2003
November 18, 2003
December 16, 2003
If you have any questions please call Darlene Aaron at 503-879-2019.
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"Ode to Isabelle Fry"
A memorial service for Isabelle Marie Fry, a
ChinookTillamookRogue River Tribal Elder 88,
of Myrtle Point was held on July 26, 2003 at the
Powers Church of God, the Rev. Kenneth Stevens
officiated the ceremony. Isabelle was born July
5, 1915, in Eugene, Oregon to Benjamin and
Annie (Tieskotter) Jeffers. She passed away on
July 12, 2003. Family and friends gathered at
the Powers cemetery for drumming and honor
songs following the service.
Isabelle was raised for a portion of her life in the Christie Orphan
home for Girls in Lake Oswego after the death of her mother. As an
adult, she fell in love and married Wilson "Spud" Rogers from Eu
gene, Oregon. In 1941 Isabelle and Wilson moved to Powers, Or
egon and raised their four children; Louise, Bonnie, Larry and Eu
gene. She lived the majority of her life in Powers. Larry, her son,
died in an accident at the age of 15, and Wilson died of a health
related illness January 1, 1969.
She spent most of her adult life fishing the Rogue River for salmon.
One of her favorite sayings was "Fish On." She met and married her
second husband Woodrow Fry in Agnes who was her dear friend and
fishing partner for many years. She loved attending pow-wow's, lis
tening to the drums and the sweet smell of bear grass and she fol
lowed and honored her ancestral ways. She enjoyed rock hunting,
gathering natural herbs and mushroom picking. At the age of 76,
she was still fishing and camping the Rogue River in Agnes, Oregon.
She was also the mascot for the Powers Cruiser's football team, and
she was recognized by the Coos County Blood Bank for donating
more than 5 gallons of blood, (whereas she never had a driver's li
cense in her entire life, but managed to hitch a ride with someone
going that way to donate blood). She wrote two famous poems; "The
Heidelberg Tree"; and "Ode to Rogue River," which the family cher
ishes dearly.
It was a great honor when Grand Ronde asked Isabelle to be Grand
Marshall for the annual pow-wow in August 2003. She wouldn't
have missed it for the world.
Isabelle lived her life to its fullest potential and her strong spirit
lives in each and everyone who met her, knew her, and loved her.
"Long live "Fish On!"
She is survived by her daughters Louise Hannaford of Cottage
Grove; Bonnie Findley of Myrtle Point; son, Eugene "Gene" Rogers of
Eugene, her grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson Rogers;
son Larry Rogers; brother Fred Jeffers and Edward Jeffers; and her
second husband, Woodrow Fry.
Come Join For A Week Of Learning Q-ED TUTORING
Math Camp
August 18-20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour for lunch)
We will be offering a math camp that can be centered around specific
skill areas as fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, advanced math
and other areas determined by your math skill needs. Camp would run
12 hours and will be offered for 6th-12th graders. FREE!
Study Skills Workshop
August 21-22 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This workshop will give you the best methods and techniques for time
management, test taking, reading, study strategies and note taking. It is
for 6th -12th graders only. Each student will receive a daily planner and
instructed to track assignments, grades and create long and short term
goals. Start the new school year prepared for success. FREE!
Parenting Workshop
August 19 - 20 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Motivational techniques, reading strategies, study skill tips and devel
oping a love of learning is included in this workshop. Learn new skills
that will enhance your ability to motivate your child towards academic
success. FREE!
Contact the Youth Education Staff at 503-879-2101 to RSVP.
Fifteen positions are available for each class.
Participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis.
All programs are offered by Sylvan Advantage Center.
Reminder to Current STTC&DE Students
The STTC&DE Programs can help with the required textbook and sup
plies needed as you return to school but only required materials. The
cost of any "extras" you purchase at your college or school's book store (school
sweatshirts, food items, etc.) are your responsibility and cannot be paid for
out of Education Division funds. If you are unsure about a particular item,
please check with the Continuing Education office prior to purchase.
Monday Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Portland Office
July, August & through mid-September
Provided by Tribal member Eric Bernando.
110 SE Alder Street
Portland, Oregon 97214
Contact Jon George at 503-239-8859 or
Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282.
Volleyball Camp
Tribal Gymnasium
August 20, 21 & 22
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information, contact Trinity Hall at 503-879-1437.
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Co-Ed Basketball Camp
Tribal Gymnasium
August 6, 7 & 8
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Participants must be entering grades K-5. For more information,
contact Trinity Hall at 503-879-1437.