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10 OCTOBER 1, 2006 Smoke Signals (.Gi;diicHoiidccC2iiiiitiuifty jhi'squicci lgtftfciariMtfa&iu-lBAUigi 5T if in el r tf Buddy John Haskins, Jr. April 8, 1953 - September 8, 2006 Tribal member Buddy John Haskins, Jr. passed away on Fri day, September 8, 2006 at the age of 53. He was born April 8, 1953 in McMinnville, Oregon to Buddy John Haskins, Sr., and Marilee Norwest. Buddy grew up in Portland, lived in Warm Springs and Grand Ronde and moved to Willamina in 1990. Buddy served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a member of the Northwest Indian Veterans Association and a former Eagle Staff Carrier for the Grand Ronde Tribal Honor Guard. He worked as a maintenance engineer for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for many years. Buddy enjoyed shooting pool, camping, fishing and concerts, the annual Water Front Blues Festival in Portland and pow-wows. Buddy is a Traditional Dancer. Buddy is survived by his mother Marilee Norwest of Grand Ronde, his brothers; Shannon Haskins of Portland, James "Jams" Lang (Haskins) and Brian Jackson, Jr. of Portland, his sisters; Di ane Kimbol (Haskins), Denise Haskins and Charisse H. Jackson all of Grand Ronde, his son; Miles Sky Haskins, and daughters Deby Haskins, Fawn Haskins and Stormy Haskins all of Portland, and Charisse Haskins and Julia Haskins of Warm Springs, his eight grandchildren, and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Buddy Sr., stepfather, Brian Jackson, Sr. brother Nathaniel Jerome Jackson, sisters; Debra Haskins and Darcell Haskins. Funeral Services were held on Friday, September 15 at the Tribal Gymnasium with burial followed at the Tribal Cemetery. Carmel Mary Mercier February 10, 1947 September 14, 2006 Tribal Elder Carmel Mercier passed away on September 14, 2006 at the age of 59. She was born February 10, 1947 in McMinnville, Oregon. She was the daughter of Vincent and Catherine Mercier, who pre ceded her in death. She spent her early years in Grand Ronde, where she attended St. Michael's School. In 1958, she moved with her family to the Portland area. She attended St. Cecelia School in Beaverton, St. Mary of the Valley High School, graduating from Beaverton High School in 1966. Carmel had many interests, such as reading, crafts and exploring the Portland area. She was very outgoing, and enjoyed meeting people. Carmel was often described as being very cheerful and enthusi astic about life. Carmel is survived by her two brothers, Lon and Michael; sis-ter-in- law Tammy; niece and nephew, Kelsey and Jordan; and friend, Roy. Veterans' Special Events Board Looking For Tribal Member To Hire For Tribal members interested in a secretary position with the Veterans' Special Events Board, please contact Gene LaBonte at 503-879-53 12. The Vet erans' Office has moved to a new location. It is now located in Gene LaBonte's office at the end of Blacktail Drive in Grand Ronde. The contact number for the Veterans' Office is 503-879-4578. We have new contact information for any Veterans needing assistance. Please contact Debbie at 503-434-7503. v.:: Happy 6th Birthday Sydney Dizick October 3 Love, Daddy, Great-grandma Val, Grandma Sharon, Steve and your family. Happy 9th Birthday Auburn October 10 Love, Daddy, Great-grandma Val, Grandma Sharon, Steve and your family. Cxl '.X Happy 1 st Birthday Seven! Love, Mommy & Daddy. Happy 12th Birthday Peter Love, Mom, Dad & RJ. -if Happy 16th Birthday! Melanie Monson October 8 We would like to congratulate our cowboy Joshua Roberts for his first horse competition . He competed at the Polk County fairgrounds on Sunday, September 10. He took 2nd in NSCA flag, 3rd in barrels, figure 8, & key hole and 4th in poles. He also won a belt buckle. We are so proud of you and we love you. Love, Mom, Dad, Tiffany, Ka'rissa & the rest of the family. ft. Tribal members Ruby Medez Anderson (below) and Aaron Alvarado Anderson (above) would like to thank everyone involved with the Klamath County Fair. They would especially like to thank buyers in particular: The Klamath County Sales Committee, Gold Dust Inc, Jeld-Wen Timber & Ranch, and East &West Ridge Animal Clinic. Ruby won 1 st place for showmanship and Aaron won 5th place for show manship & his swine took a blue ribbon (1st).
