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JUNE 1, 2016
Walking On...
Michael Edward Gray Sr.
April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016
Michael Gray Sr. passed away at
the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his
home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived
by his parents Lola and James Gray,
and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as
two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and
Kassandra Gray, 20.
Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on
North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18
years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and
his family. Michael was a great man
who was a beloved father, brother, son,
grandfather and friend to all the people
who knew him.
There will be no funeral service as a celebration of life will be held
at a later date. His headstone is at Oak Hill Cemetery in Eugene,
next to his grandparents.
Isaac Bobb Sr.
Jan. 21, 1934 -- May 11, 2016
Isaac Bobb Sr. was born in Toppe-
nish, Wash., to Wilson Bobb Sr. and
Iola Brown. He grew up in Grand
Ronde, Ore. He married Lorena and
together they had 10 children, along
with being foster parents to numerous
children. They moved back to Wash-
ington in the late 1960s. They built
their home on Barkes Road in 1971
and he lived there until his death.
He was the rock in our family. He
taught us all to hunt, ish and survive
off the land with the exception of a
can of beans, tortillas and potatoes. He also taught us the value
of hard work. He was quite a practical joker and loved to scare
people. He loved fast cars and with that was trouble and the topic
of lots of stories.
He enlisted in the Army during the Korean War and left with
an honorable discharge. He was a timber faller and worked for
Zimbrick, Zwight, Taylor, Tiin-Ma and Wheeler logging companies.
He later owned his own logging company, Pahto Logging.
He would fall timber in the day, cut a cord of wood after or hunt
for elk and deer to feed his large family. He was there to help clean
up the wilderness after the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980.
While working there he stated, “Most people went to bed to have
nightmares, I went to work to a nightmare.” After retiring from
timber falling, he continued cutting irewood for many valued
customers until his death.
He loved the mountains, whether it was in Grand Ronde or the
Yakama Reservation. His love of hunting brought him many tro-
phy antlers, which he proudly displayed on his sundeck for all to
see. He also loved ishing for salmon on the Columbia River and
trout ishing at Mt. Adams Lake. He also enjoyed classical music.
The wood cutter has cut his last cord of wood, ished his last at
Mt. Adams Lake and gone to the happy hunting grounds in the
sky. We will miss you dearly and will love you forever.
He is survived by two siblings, sister Ramona Ahto and brother
Steven Bobb; children, Denise Bobb, Ronald Bobb, Susanna Lum-
ley (Baptist), Cindi Bobb (Mike), Isaac Bobb Jr. (Mary), Evelena
Bobb, Robert Bobb (Lisa) and James Bobb (Lori); 34 grandchildren;
and numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand-
children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years,
Lorena; two sons, Wilbur and Wilson Bobb; ive brothers, Peter
Brown, Russell Bobb, Joseph Bobb, Wilson Bobb Jr. and Emerson
Bobb Sr.; three sisters, Loraine Bobb, Edna (Madge) Bobb and
Donica Rook; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of life and potluck dinner was held Saturday, May
21, at Harrah Grade School cafeteria in Harrah, Wash.
Summer Arts Program scheduled
The Art Conspiracy of Yamhill County will hold its Summer Arts Pro-
gram for students 9 to 16 years of age from Amity, Sheridan, Willamina
and Grand Ronde with preference given to returning students and students
from these areas.
The Summer Program consists of eight days of 2.5-hour morning and
afternoon classes four days a week for two weeks. Courses are taught by
working artists and educators.
Classes will be held at Amity High School Monday through Thursday,
June 20 through July 1. Transportation will be provided from Willamina
High School at 8:15 a.m. daily and Friday, June 23, is reserved for a ield
trip to the Hallie Ford Museum in Salem.
Classes are limited to 10 students to maximize learning. Scheduled
classes include ceramics, painting, beginning digital photography, manga/
comic drawing and AM Rock Band, among others.
Registration is accepted irst-come, irst-served with a $25 deposit due
with registration.
For more information, visit artconspiracy.simdif.com on the Internet or
the Art Conspiracy West Valley page on Facebook.
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
Board of Director’s Position Opening
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business orien-
tated individuals to apply to the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
Board of Directors. There is one available board position open for
a qualiied Tribal member who possesses the appropriate business
knowledge and experience.
The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and oversees iscal account-
ability, budgets, policies, procedures and business operations of
Spirit Mountain Casino.
The SMGI Board meets once a month on average but more if
necessary. Each board member receives a stipend each month for
their participation.
Qualiications should include general business knowledge, ex-
perience in hospitality/customer service driven environment, 10
years of experience in a responsible business position, and strong
inancial experience. Knowledge of Native American owned and
operated organizations preferred but not mandatory. There should
also be a demonstrated ability to be responsive to the goals of the
business and its increasing dynamic character with appropriate
analytical and communication skills.
Ability to pass a thorough background check and obtain a gaming
license is necessary.
Deadline to apply is June 30, 2016.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 ref-
erences to:
Stacia Martin
Chief of Staff
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org
Danita Trombla
Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
PO Box 39
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-3944 or danita.trombla@spiritmtn.com
Story and Stroll at
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Free online learning source
The information includes:
Everyday life
Math and money
Computer training
Online classes
Work and career information
Check it out at www.gclearnfree.org
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Fort Yamhill State Park
11—11:45 a.m.
June 7 - Camouflage
June 28 - Shapes and Colors
July 12 - Listening
This free program integrates nature
exploraion, art, literature, music, move-
ment, and outdoor play. It is geared
to-
ward families with young children
(preferably ages 2-6 but all are welcome).
For more informaion call 503-879-5814