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14 SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Smoke Signals Walking On... Priscilla “Percie” Hofenbredl July 3, 1941 – Sept. 7, 2020 Tribal Elder Priscilla “Percie” Hofen- bredl, a resident of Grand Ronde, Ore., died on Monday, Sept. 7, in McMinnville, Ore. Priscilla was born on July 3, 1941, in Salem, Ore., the daughter of David and Vida Holmes. She spent her life in Grand Ronde. Priscilla attended St. Michael’s Catholic School through eighth grade in Grand Ronde. She then attended Willa- mina High School. She married Larry Hofenbredl on Dec. 31, 1965, in McMinnville. Priscilla and Larry were absolutely dedicated to their children and grandchildren. They watched their children partici- pate in logging competitions and motorcycle racing. Priscilla was the family photographer and videographer. She also was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde. Her children remember mom’s love of baking. She was known for her sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies, pies and potato salad. She also baked and decorated many wedding and birthday cakes. Priscilla enjoyed fishing, camping and picnics. She enjoyed visiting casinos throughout the Northwest. She was a member of the Con- federated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Larry and Priscilla were faithful in attending their grandchildren’s activities and were well known at all sporting events. They were just known as Grandma and Grandpa Hof and supported the whole team. She simply loved her family and spending time together. Priscilla also enjoyed karaoke and she was known for participating in the Willamina and Sheridan parades and appearing at functions dressed as Elvis Presley. She was a local celebrity. She is survived by her children, Anna Huston, Julie Logan, Lar- ry Jr. (Barb), Kevin (Marti) and Lee Hofenbredl, along with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hofenbredl; and siblings, Paul Holmes, Harvey Smith, Vivian Martin, Ben Bahr, Loren Holmes and Arthelia Clark. A private family funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A graveside service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Green Crest Memorial Park in Sheridan. Social distancing and face coverings will be required for those in attendance. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willamina Booster Club, Sheridan Booster Club or Dallas Booster Club in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which is caring for the family. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dallastribute.com. Applications accepted September 1, 2020 Purpose: Tribal Funding allocated to assist families with high costs of child care through a partial reimbursement program through the Social Services Department. This is a first come first serve program Full applications and supporting documents must be received to process application Approved applicants will receive the reimbursement September 1 through August 31 of the current year Each household will receive up to a $100 monthly reimbursement per eligible child Social Services will maintain a waiting list based on date/time of application in the event that approved applicants become ineligible at any point during the current application year Eligibility: The child receiving childcare must be a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) member and 12 years old or younger Child must attend a Certified Licensed Childcare Facility Parent (s) / Guardian must be currently employed at least 20 hours per week or more and /or attending school as a part-time student minimum Two parent/guardian household, both parents/guardians must be working or attending school Household must meet the income criteria of 185% of Federal Poverty Level Documentation required: Ad by Samuel Briggs III Completed Application Verification of child(s) residence or custody agreement (ie. 2019 Taxes, Rental Agreement, Snap report etc.). Copy of childcare facility license Release of Information for the childcare facility Copies of wage stubs for the past 30 days and current classroom schedule. For two parent/ guardian households, both parents must provide documentation Contact Social Services at (503) 879-2034