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Photos by Dean Rhodes
The 2007 Grand Ronde Employee Christmas Party was held Dec. 1 4 at Willamette
Valley Vineyards south of Salem. Top left, Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor helped
distribute drawing prizes to Elder Sharon Herron, referral clerk at Tribal Health and
Wellness during the party. Connie Wyngarden, a certified medical aide, is seated behind
with her husband, Jay, to her right. Bottom left, Tribal Council member Chris Mercier and
his girlfriend, Sarajohn Hitchcock, enjoyed the pre-dinner proceedings. After a dinner of
prime rib and roasted turkey. Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. (above) visited tables,
talking with Human Resources generalist Steve O'Harra and his wife, Jane.
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Photos by Ron Karten
Clockwise from top left, Tribal Elder Norma Lee enjoys
dinner at the Elders' Christmas Party held Dec. 1 4 In
the Tribe's Community Center. Elder Kathryn Harrison,
top center, looks at a gift on the table while Elders
Committee Chairwoman Louise Medeiros gives Elder
Dale Langley, top right, a gag gift, a well-wrapped
lump of coal. At right, Kathy and Tribal Elder Richard
"Mushy" Ray enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Tribal
Elders during the party.
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