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The 24th annual Restoration celebration of the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde started at 11 a.m. Nov. 18 inside the Community Center
with a feast. Above, Tribal Council members Jack Giffen Jr. and Wink
Soderberg shared a joke while Tribal Elder and Restoration key player
Kathryn Harrison looked on. About 500 people enjoyed the feast, which
featured entrees of salmon and pot roast. Tribal Food Service coordinator
Kristy DeLoe, left, was busy in the kitchen, preparing a new cut of salmon
as supplies dwindled throughout the three-hour feast. Center, 4-year-old
Amaryssa Mooney enjoyed a bite of salmon during lunch. Above
right, 9-month-old Najeh Washington remained oblivious to the eating
and socializing around him as he slept in a traditional baby wrap. Below
Washington, Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom and Giffen shared a
moment while, right. Queen Nekoosa Moreland, left, and Princess Goldie
Bly prepared drinks to serve to feast attendees. Below right, Kelly Vaughn
showed off a pen set from Spirit Mountain Casino, which was gifted to all
feast attendees along with casino bathrobes. And, bottom photo, Tribal
Elders Cordelia Kneeland and Dale Langley were at the honorary head
of line once serving commenced at 1 1 a.m. Bottom left, the Community
Center was packed about noon during the feast, prompting Tribal
members to eat at tables in the hallway.
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