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Smoke Signals 13 FEBRUARY 1 5, 2008 Photo by Dean Rhodes Polk County Commissioner Mike Propes, second from left, visited the Tribal Council on Feb. 7 to discuss issues of importance to both governmental entities. Propes talks with Tribal Engineer Eric Scott (far left) while Tribal Council members Valorie Sheker, Cheryle Kennedy, Steve Bobb Jr., June Sell Sherer and Wink Soderberg listen. Tribal Council member Reyn Leno also was present, but is not pictured. Grand Ronde recycle center hours Due to misuse, the recycle center will be open during the following hours only: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but we have found it necessary to put tighter control on this service. Everyone needs to remem ber, the center is for recycle materials only. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO DUMP PERSONAL GARBAGE OR YARD DEBRIS AT THE SITE. Please tell your friends and families, too. Most people respect and appreciate this service, and we want to acknowledge that. If you see someone abusing this privilege, contact Mike Larsen at 503-879-2407. If I'm not available, please leave a message and I will get back to you. Elder Foster Program "AFhjToCdlHc The Tribe's Elder Foster Care lodges are committed to offering quality care to our Elders and to help them remain as independent as possible, while providing the personalized assistance they need. At our lodges, a wide range of services are available in a comfortable setting where privacy is respected and maximum independence is supported. For information, contact Joan Englund, Elder Foster Program director, at 503-879-1694. 1 k a : z FEB 16-17: SA'HEH'WA'MISH DAYS POWWOW AND ART FAIR. Little Creek Casino Resort Event Center, 91 W. State Route 108. SHELTON, WA. Contact Ruth at 360-432-3839. FEB 23: 2008 CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL 128TH BIRTHDAY POW WOW. Chemawa School Gymnasium, 3700 Chemawa Road N.E. SALEM, OR. Contact 503-399-5721, ext. 260 or ext. 269. MAR 8: 6TH ANNUAL SOCIAL POW-WOW. Willamette University Cone Field House, 900 State St SALEM, OR. Contact Nicole at nturnerwillamette.edu or Gordon at 503-370-6265. MAR 8: EVERGREEN, BATTLE GROUND, VANCOUVER TITLE VII POW WOW. Coving ton Middle School, 1 1 200 N.E. Road. VANCOUVER, WA. Contact Anna at 360-604-4000 ext. 1261. MAR 15: FLORENCE INDIAN EDUCATION 15TH ANNUAL POW-WOW. Sluslaw Middle School, 2221 Oak St. FLORENCE, OR. Contact 541-997-2514. APR. 18-20: PAH-LOOTS-PU POW-WOW. Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, N.E. Sta dium Way and N.E. Orchard Dr. PULLMAN, WA. Contact 509-335-8676. APR. 26: LBCC POW-WOW. Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. ALBANY, OR. Contact Nick Slxklller at 541-484-4234 or nicksctsi.nsn.us. If you or anyone you know has Information on cultural events happening, Smoke Signals would be glad to list It In our Cultural Gatherings. Please e-mail newspgrandronde.org or write to Smoke Signals, 96 IS Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. Rosemarie "Rosie" Dilling Aug. 1, 1964 - Jan. 27, 2008 Tribal member Rosemarie "Rosie" Dill ing of Grand Ronde passed away on Jan. 27 at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. She was 43. Ms. Dilling was the daughter of Ray and Romana Simmons and born Aug. 1, 1964, in Seattle, Wash. She moved to Grand Ronde in 2007 from the Portland area, where she worked as a hairdresser. She loved doing hair, makeup and nails, and attending pow-wows. She also enjoyed shopping. She is survived by her son, Wesley Dilling of California; brother, Larry Simmons; and sister, Debbie. She was preceded in death by a daughter, LaSage, and brother, Marcus. Services were held Feb. 1 in the Tribal gymnasium and interment followed in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Cemetery on Grand Ronde Road. Macy & Son Funeral Directors of McMinnville handled arrangements. Cynthia LeannTrevino Jr. Williams Aug. 2, 1971-Feb. 1, 2008 Tribal member Cynthia Leann Trevino Jr. Williams was born Aug. 2, 1971, at Willamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City, Ore., and was taken away from us on Feb. 1, 2008. She was 36. She is survived by her mother, Dakota Rae Sangretta-Whitecloud of Grand Ronde; her father and stepmother, Joe. Jr. and Dar lene Trevino of Oregon City; sister, Chris tina Trevino of Cathlamet, Wash.; brothers, Ken Trevino of Woodburn and Isaiah Ryan Morris of Myrtle Creek; stepsister, Tiffany Hubbard, and stepbrother, Tom Taggart, both of Milwaukie; several aunts, uncles and cousins in Oregon and California; nephew, Brice Ryan Morris of Salem; and adopted aunt and longtime family friend, Lynn Kitchen of Grand Ronde. She also was eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new niece, Idania May Morris, in February. Cynthia was many things to many people. She was a daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, friend and mentor. She cared deeply about her family and was very proud of her Hispanic and Native heritage. Cynthia was a Traditional dancer and honored her Family and People at our annual Grand Ronde Pow-wow and Restoration celebrations. The regalia she wore was a combination of gifts that she had re ceived over the past 20 years, from her buckskin dress to an eagle fan that she carried with honor and pride. She was part of the inner circle of the pow-wow family and highly respected by everyone drummers, veterans, fancy and Traditional dancers, and the young women she taught to dance in the Traditional way. Cynthia's life also revolved around music, whether listening to it in her car or singing and judging karaoke with family and friends. Her soulful voice was unmistakable as she sang songs she loved, like "Gimme One Reason" by Tracy Chapman and "I Feel Lucky" by Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Cynthia had many special places where she went to rest and recharge. One of them was the South Umpqua Falls campground, 20 miles above Tiller in southern Oregon, and a trip she had taken annually since she was 14. While there, she also was able to see many friends and family members. It is where she went to "get her strength back." Cynthia was the lead assistant apparel manager at the South Sa lem Fred Meyer, and all the people she worked with, from regional managers to immediate supervisors, liked and respected her. Cynthia was one of those very special people who was always able to see beyond the surface and find the best part of every person she met. Cynthia will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. A Traditional memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in the Grand Ronde Tribal Community Center. A meal will be served after the services. Memorial fund contributions can be made in lieu of flowers at any Bank of America branch.
