10 MARCH 15, 2012
Smoke Signals
Elder Honor Day T-shirt design sought
Tribal Elders are seeking help in the form of suggested designs for
a T-shirt to be worn during Elder Honor Day in July.
T-shirt design submissions should be sent to Julie Duncan at the
Tribal Elders' Activity Center by Friday, March 16.
For more information, call Elders Activity Assistant Daniel Ham
at 503-879-2233. U
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Jesse Francis Robertson Sr.
Dec. 15, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2012
Tribal spouse Jesse Francis Robert
son Sr., 69, walked on Sunday, Feb.
26, at his Willamina home.
He was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Mc
Minnville, Ore., to John and Opal
Rita (Brandon) Robertson. He was a
timber tramp, working from Alaska
to Coos Bay. He worked as a yarder
and engineer. He was a member of
the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
He is survived by his wife, Candy
Robertson of Grand Ronde; daugh
ters, Diana Sohappy of Grand Ronde,
Angie Blackwell of McMinnville,
Debbie Larsen of Beaverton and Mychal Leno of Salem; sons, Ken
neth, Jesse Jr. and Brandon of Willamina and Lynn A. Robertson
of Fort Myers, Fla.; brothers, Bob Robertson of Tillamook, Ronald
Robertson of Willamina and John A. Robertson Jr. of Mount An
gel; sister, Ruby Christopherson; 30 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael A. Robertson.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 3, at the Con
federated Tribes of Grand Ronde gym.
Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
William Avery Hudson Kellogg
Feb. 21, 1945 - Feb. 25, 2012
Tribal Elder William Avery Hudson Kellogg, 67, was born in Walla
Walla, Wash., on Feb. 21, 1945, and walked on Saturday, Feb. 25,
in Grand Ronde.
He is survived by his wife, Kris Kellogg; children, Travis, Tasha,
Elyssa and Rachelle; brother, Joe Kellogg; and sister, Kandee Kel
logg. He loved to read, write and hunt. He was a second generation auto
body man by trade all of his life.
The family wanted to share one of his passions for writing with
this poem that expressed his lifelong battle.
"The Trail"
"I feel a need to write my thoughts and experiences, the urge to
write, as if it were an unstoppable wind blowing through the forest.
I stand on a mountaintop looking down the trail these 50 years have
brought me. I see a trail with many twists and curves, a trail with
very little sunshine and much sadness, but when the sun shined, it
was so bright and soul warming.
"I realize that with mixed feelings you can chart your own trails.
As a Native American I have always felt oneness with the land. As
far back as I can remember, when the trail of life led into nature I
was most happy. But there is a demon that holds me; it has been like
a shadow that is always there, night and day. It is always deceitful
and it will fool you; similar to a Chinook summer that then turns
to a high plains blizzard which numbs your brain, forcing you off
the straight trail to wander and stagger in circles.
"Losing sight of the trail you wander into dark canyons where you
are attacked by bears and fall into a rushing flooded river. Always
you fight with a strength inherited a ghost lurking around you even
in your sleep. You'll build a magnificent camp on a wide and well
traveled trail where the sun shines almost year-round. Then for
some reason not understood you will strike off into the wilderness,
taking the hardest and toughest trails you can find, returning from
your journey wondering why you left.
"Standing at the top of the mountain and looking down that trail
I can see this demon and identify it, because it has been with my
family forever. It ate my mother, my aunt and now it seeks my
children. But now I know your name and will fight you again as I
climb the mountain to that well-traveled trail that is true."
His life was celebrated and will continue to be remembered by
family and friends forever.
To leave private online condolences, visit www.macyandson.
com.
We D Dm ess Day sett four
Friday, RHairxlh) 16
The 10th annual Native Youth Wellness Day will be held from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the Tribal gym.
Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. and open
ing remarks start at 9:30 a.m.
The event is open for Native American middle and high school youth.
Attendees can be dropped off at Youth Education between 8 and 9:30 a.m.
or picked up from Willamina and Sheridan schools between 8:15 and 8:45
a.m. Lunch will be provided.
The conference will end at 5 p.m. However, dinner and entertainment
will be provided from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Tribal Community Center.
Area schools have agreed to consider Wellness Day as a school activity
andor field trip. Parents need to follow school policy and pre-approve their
student's absence. Students will not be allowed to board the bus without ap
proval from the school and a signed Youth Prevention permission form.
This year's speaker is from Inspire. Motivate. Lead, a company dedicated
to the resilience, passion and potential of indigenous communities.
The Agency Creek Round Dance will begin at 7 p.m. in the Tribal gym
on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17.
For more information, contact Cristina.laragrandronde.org or 503-879-2040
or Shannon.stantongrandronde.org or 503-879-1489.
Tribal vendors sought
for showcase
The Tribe is seeking Grand Ronde vendors for a Grand Ronde
Showcase to be held during the EPA District 10 Tribal Leaders
Summit between Monday, April 30, and Friday, May 4, at Spirit
Mountain Casino.
Tables will be $25 each and must be paid in advance on a limited
first-come, first-served basis.
All items for sale must be Native Northwest made and must be
Tribally themed arts and craft items.
Logo wear is not permitted.
Tables must be staffed from 9 a.m. to. 6 p.m. Monday, April 30;
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday,
May 2; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4. r . .. .. r.
To obtain a vendor application, contact the Tribal switchboard at
503-879-5211, stop by the front desk to pick one up or e-mail Public
Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor at Siobhan.taylorgrandronde.org.
Application deadline is Monday, April 23. O
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