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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
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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.
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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.