10 OCTOBER 15, 2003
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David "Crockett" Billings
March 8, 1951 September 19, 2003
Crockett Billings of Willamina passed away on September 19. He
was 52.
He was born to Elvin and Fern Butler Billings in Fresno, California.
He enlisted in the army in 1971 then returned home to Fresno. He
came to the Dallas-Willamina area about 20 years ago and worked in
the logging industry and in construction.
He enjoyed playing pool, horseback riding, his motorcycle and spend
ing time with his children, family and friends.
Survivors include his lifemate, Jeanne "Ode" Antonucci of Scio; sons,
Dustin Billings of Grand Ronde and Nathan Billings of Scio; daugh
ter, Dana Maldonado of New York; stepdaughters, Amy Bice and Dawn
Bowman, both of Turner; brother Alvin Billings of Willamina.
Services were held on September 26 at the Tribal Cemetery.
A Special Note:
We would like to take time go give a special thanks to Jan D. Reibach
for the service he performed for our beloved Brother, Dad, Grandpa
and great friend who we lost.
Another special thanks to Jan Reibach Jr. for playing the flute at
the service. It touched our hearts very much during our loss.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for what you did for us
in our time of sorrow. There really isn't enough words, but we thank
you very much.
Also a special thanks to Gloria Engleson, Cheri Butler, Nancy Renfro,
Laura (Iodine), Margaret Provost, Linda Brandon, Bernadine Schriber,
Lisa Adams, Christina Mercier, Odie and Angel for your help with
the meal.
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New Tribal Business Grand Ronde Station, the Tribe's new gas and conve
nience store, is nearing its November 22 completion date. The 4,540 square foot
Station will house a Taco Time restaurant, a TCBY frozen yogurt outlet and an espresso
bar featuring Boyd's coffee. The Station will have interior booth seating and drive
through service. The Station's 12 gas pumps will dispense both diesel and un
leaded gasoline from the two 20,000 gallon underground tanks. There will be pro
pane service and a drive through car wash as well. The Station's exterior will match
and complement the nearby Spirit Mountain Casino. Twelve new job openings will
be created to manage and run the Station, which has a planned grand opening date
scheduled for mid-December. Photos by Peta Tinda
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Win A New Hunting Rifle Or Knife!
Help collect biological samples from deer and elk and your name will be en
tered in a drawing for a rifle or knife.
1st prize: hunting rifle of your choice up to $450.
2nd prize: hunting knife of your choice up to $50.
Drawing to be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 8, 2004 at the Fish & Wildlife Com
mittee meeting at the Natural Resources office. Prizes sponsored by the Confed
erated Tribes of Grand Ronde Fish & Wildlife Committee.
Why: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Natural Resources Division,
in cooperation with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and USDA Veteri
nary Services, is collecting biological samples from deer and elk to learn more
about diseases that may be affecting our deer and elk herds.
Deer Hair Loss Syndrome is already present in the Grand Ronde area.
Samples may help determine the cause and method of spread of deer hair loss
syndrome.
Chronic Wasting Disease has not been detected in Oregon. We want to
catch this disease early if it shows up in Oregon as it can have devastating
affects on deer and elk populations.
Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease is not known in the Grand Ronde area
but has been detected in southwest and central Oregon. Samples will help
determine where adenovirus is found in Oregon.
How to Participate:
Allow the Tribes' biologists to collect samples of brain stems from elk and
samples of lice, blood and brainstems from deer.
All samples must be collected within 48 hours of death, 24 hours preferred.
Bring hunter harvested animals to the Tribes' Natural Resources office at
47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:30 p.m.
If you are unable to bring an animal in we may be able to come to you to collect
samples. Please contact the Tribe's biologists for more information.
If the entire animal can't be brought in, then provide the hide for lice samples,
the heart for a blood sample and the head for a brain sample. All parts can be
returned after samples are taken.
Hunters will need to provide the general location of where the animal was
killed (to be used in the event that a disease is found).
Your name will be entered in the drawing for each useable sample we are able
to collect, up to one for each elk, and up to three entries for each deer.
Fresh road kills can be reported to the Tribes' biologists so we can pick it up
for sampling. Your name would then be entered for any useable samples we
collect from the road kill.
Tribal members and the general public are eligible to participate.
Animals must be harvested legally.
The Fish & Wildlife Committee and Natural Resources Division thank you for
your help in gathering information to help us maintain our deer and elk popula
tions. Happy Hunting.
For More Information: Natural Resources Division, 47010 SW Hebo Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or Brandy Duff 503-879-2423, Jeff Baker 503-879-2396,
Kelly Doerksen - 503-879-2382.
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Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon
Toll-free: 800-422-0232, ext. 2401
Housing Board of Commissioners Seeking Member
One position open to Tribal applicants.
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority has one Board of Com
missioners seat open. Any Tribal member who is interested in serving
in this position and who has housing related experience to qualify for
the position is encouraged to attend the September 16 and October 21
Board meetings. The meetings are at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Au
thority office in Grand Ronde. Please call to confirm the date and
time.
This is an opportunity to:
1) observe how the board functions,
2) become acquainted with the types of issues that are regularly
discussed and
3) determine if you are seriously interested in such a position now
or in the future.
The open position has a term which expires in March 2005.
Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing
and experience in the housing field in some capacity, such as:
B affordable housing development
B property management
B residential building construction
B housing financing
B housing planning
B other housing related areas
The board oversees all housing development, housing management
and housing operations for the Tribe, and is responsible for housing
policy decisions. The board currently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third
Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde.
Interested Tribal members should send a letter outlining their inter
est and qualifications to:
Carina Kistler Ginter, Executive Director
Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
All letters need to be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October
24, 2003 to be considered. The Housing Commissioner will be se
lected and appointed by the Tribal Council. For more information re
garding qualifications, or to confirm the board meeting date, contact
the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2401.