Smoke Signals 9
JULY 15, 2007
Anthony Albert George
January 31, 1942 July 5, 2007
Tribal Elder Anthony "Tony" Albert
George passed away on Thursday,
July 5, 2007 in Portland at the age
of 65. He was born January 31, 1942
in McMinnville, Oregon to Lloyd and
Alberta (Riggs) George. Tony gradu
ated from Willamina High School
and attended Chemeketa Commu
nity College. He joined the US Army
and served in Vietnam. He married
Claudia Mausch on July 6, 1968 in
Reno, Nevada.
Tony enjoyed socializing, giving
candy to the kids, fast cars, Spirit Mountain Casino, crossword puzzles,
and the Elder's activities at Grand Ronde. He is survived by his wife
Claudia George of Modesto, California, his children; Cindi Hall of
McMinnville, Rod Lundeen of McMinnville, Tracy Schulte of Modesto,
Michele 'Tonya" Chrestensen of Salem, his brothers and sisters; Allen
George of Grand Ronde, Ron George of Salem, Diana George of Salem,
Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde, ten grandchildren; Cory, Breeana,
Brett, Amanda, Brody, Miranda, Westin, Risa, Justin and Kara, and
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Tony was pre
ceded in death by his son Marty George and brother Monte George.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 10 at the Grand Ronde
Tribal Gymnasium. Contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. On-line
condolences may be sent to www.dallastribute.com.
Diabetes Support Group
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 ,
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Tribal Community Center (Covered Area)
Topic: Keeping yourself healthy through summer barbeques
Presenter: Shirley Walkhoff, RN, CHN
Lunch provided ,
. , Door prizes
Diabetes Education Class
, Date: Thursday, July 19, 2007
-' ..Time: 5 p.m. '(
Place: Tribal Community Center
; I Presenter: Shirley Walkhoff
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If you have any questions please
call Bonnie Mercier at 503-879-2016
Potlatch Fund: Expanding Philanthropy
In Northwest Indian Country
Request for Proposals
Potlatch Fund is excited to announce the 2007 Native Arts Granting Cycle
to benefit Native arts and cultures in the Northwest. Projects must be active
during the granting period of October 2007-September 2008. Grants will be
awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Potlatch Fund Mission
Potlatch Fund inspires to build upon the Native tradition of giving in North
west Indian Country to promote economic development, natural resource pro
tection, education, cultural preservation, civic participation, and the overall
health of Native people and their communities.
The name, Potlatch Fund, reflects a Northwest Coastal Tribal traditional
ceremony and in the Chinook language Potlatch means to give, or, a gift.
Historically potlatches were occasions when individuals shared their good
fortune through the distribution of gifts to members of their Tribes as well
as those of neighboring Tribes.
Types of Native Arts Grants
Grants to individuals artists for their projects.
Grants to arts organizations for arts projects.
If you have any questions concerning eligibility, kindly contact Potlatch
Fund.
How to apply
Submit one copy of cover letter, proposal and all attachments, on white 8
Wx 11" paper, to:
Potlatch Fund, Attn: Lawrence Leake, 801 Second Ave, Suite 304, Seattle,
Washington 98104
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The June 15 issue of Smoke Signals contained an obitu
ary for the late Dorothy Lawe. Since that funeral notice
ran we've received updated information from family mem
bers. That information is listed below. The Smoke Signals
staff extends condolences to all of Dorothy Lawe's family
members.
Smoke Signals,
We would like to thank everyone that
helped with Dorothy Lawe's Celebration
of Life. Special thanks to CC for the
song at the Cemetery; the drummers
who performed at the cemetery; Dorothy
Lane for organizing the event; Kathryn
Harrison for the blessing, Julian, Alexus
and Promise for helping serve and set
up the meal, Teresa and kids, Jackie
and Dewayne, Mary and Allen, Aunt
Barbara and Aunt Judy, Darlene and
Bonnie, Barbara Jean, and Liz Leno.
Also, we would like to thank the kitchen staff for all of their help.
Thank you for all of the wonderful cards, letters, food and prayers
everyone brought. We all appreciate all of the great help that
everyone brought and if anyone was forgotten we would like to
thank you.
Dorothy Lawe was the daughter of TJ and Sis McKnight. She
was the oldest of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Reynold Lawe. She enjoyed people and gatherings.
She volunteered for every event she possibly could. She was on
the Rodeo and Pow-wow committees. She taught arts and crafts
to the kids at Nanitch for at least 10 years. She enjoyed making
shawls, scarves and hats for people. She was very involved in all
Elders activities.
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Diane and Renee. Three
sisters, Judy, Barbara and Beverly. One brother, Richard.
Grandchildren, Michael, Dorothy, Toni, Faye and Reynold. Great
grandchildren, Elisha, Joe Michael, Danaee, Kyle, Amber, Jess,
Cheyenne, Keshena, Taralynn, Lenard, Joseph, Cassi, Crysta, Da
vid, Jeromy, and Nathaniel. Great grandchildren, Julian, Alexus,
Katieann, Adian, Jada, and Carson. In addition to these immediate
family members there are three new Great-great grandchildren on
the way and due to be born summer of 2007!!
Diane Lane and Family
Smoke Signals:
I wish to submit a correction and addition to the notice put in
the June 15th edition of the Smoke Signals outlining the family
members of the late Dorothy Lawe. The reason this is vital is that
many of us believe the Smoke Signals publication holds historical
value for our Tribe.
We would hope that the submissions are accurate when it comes
to identifying family members and that folks would not intention
ally misrepresent or eliminate family members because of personal
issues. It is not the responsibility or the task of the Smoke Signal
staff to research the submissions for accurate family informa
tion. Down the road when there is a question as to Tribal heritage one
way that our Tribal members can follow their lineage is to take a
look at periodicals that have been published in the area. Smoke
Signals is but one resource for Tribal members to learn and docu
ment their heritage. Smoke Signals should not be used as a tool
for those who have problems with other family members and are
hurtful individuals.
To clarify, Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Diane and
Renee. Three sisters, Judy, Barbara and Beverly. One brother,
Richard. Grandchildren, Michael, Dorothy, Toni, Faye and Reyn
old. Great grandchildren, Elisha, Joe Michael, Danaee, Kyle, Am
ber, Jess, Cheyenne, Keshena, Taralynn, Lenard, Joseph, Cassi,
Crysta, David, Jeromy, and Nathaniel. Great grandchildren, Ju
lian, Alexus, Katieann, Adian, Jada, and Carson. In addition to
these immediate family members there are three new Great-great
grandchildren on the way and due to be born summer of 2007!!
Thank you,
Theresa Lane-Holbrook
Dear Smoke Signals,
We would like to sincerely apologize to both the family and com
munity for the error in the obituary of Dorothy LaRose McKnight
Lawe. The original content for the obituary that was agreed upon
by the family was not what was sent in for publication.
Dorothy was survived by her daughters Renee Lane of Salem,
and Diane Lane of Grand Ronde; Grandchildren; Tony, Dorothy,
Faye, Michael, Reynold, and several great grandchildren and great
great grandchildren.
Surviving siblings are Beverly of Sherwood, Barbara of Mil
waukie, Judy of Phoenix, and Richard of Willamina.
Renee Lane and Family