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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Sept. 1, 2012 08.30.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal members: I want to thank everyone who participated in the per capita payment petition. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by those who believe in the wording of the petition. However, there are still some Tribal members who do not realize that per capita was created as a Member Benefit Program. With that in mind I want to say that it seems strange to me that the Tribal Council, from …

the ring I had lost my mom, divorced, been in a car accident and was currently on crutches after being in an accident at home. I had lost so much already and was tired of being on, what felt like, the losing end. So in a way, that ring became even more valuable to me, and it felt like one more piece of me was gone, too.” 2008 – The Grand Ronde Tribal Council authorized applying to the Federal Transit Administration for a $393,142 Tribal Transit grant to help fund commuter transit service between …

to travel because of his contributions. We would have preferred Matt’s third state title to be a 100-percent happy event for us, but we have no way of knowing if it might have been a 100-percent happy event for Grandpa Hofenbredl.” Matt Hofenbredl later tweeted, “I can’t thank everyone enough who has been here for me and helped me.” Includes information from The Oregonian, Yamhill County News-Register, Polk County Itemizer-Observer and Salem Statesman-Journal. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

.” That’s why he finds it ironic that he is now the “go to” Elder for invocations at Tribal events. “Who would have ever thought that?” he says, smiling. “Reyn always tells me not to tell this story, but he jokes that he is going to stand as far away from me as possible when I lead invocations in case lightning strikes.” The early years Bobb was born on April 7, 1949, to Faye Riggs White and Wilson Bobb Jr. When he was two months old, his mother was killed in a car accident on Highway 18. He …

are happy to see me during the summer because they are getting food,” she said. “It definitely helps build that positive relationship. I get kids that run up and hug me. I consider that to be good feedback.” Haven Conklin, 6, echoed that sentiment. “I like the food and I get to see our lunch lady,” she said. “I love her.” Ethan Sabin, 11, has been participating in the summer lunch program for three years. “I like coming here and seeing my friends, and eating the corndogs,” he said. “This is only …

the possible impacts. There are no controls in place to limit the number of enrollments per year. A recent concern that Tribal members have shared with me is that our Tribe is self-terminating and they believe this amendment will help to solve this. I understand the concern that many Tribal members and families are near the end of their blood quantum. I agree that our Tribe will need to address self-termination. This proposed amendment was never meant to be a solution for our self-termination …

that my letter is published, then feel free to do so as I at this time correspond with numerous Tribes, Tribal leaders and others who I’ve known from past association and counseling in legal procedures that pertain to the freedoms denied many Native Americans whether incarcerated or free. Again, let me thank you for the subscription as your publication is very informative in an educational and professional style. Howard Carson Navasota, Texas Alabama-Coushatta Roll #1538 Dear Smoke Signals : I want …

… Dad, I love you much. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back, and left it all. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss To all my family … you, too, I will miss." He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Esther LaBonte; grandmother, Betsy Schaefer; and Lester LaBonte, Floyd Daniels and Allen "Boskie Boy" Tobiska. He is survived …

to adapting to the heat and humidity of Southeast Asia. “I’m a big fan of pho,” he said. “I’m excited for the adventure. I want to go teach again because teaching is what I am really passionate about. I just wish I could take the people I love with me. That’s the rough part.” Herron also plans on keeping up his responsibilities as an Editorial Board member, participating in meetings through Skype despite the 14-hour time difference. Herron has been a board member since June 2017. “It is my hope since I …

, as well as the quality of services provided to the citizens of both states. Executive Director Scott Hayes met with Tribal Council members and the Tribal Police via Go to Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, to virtually present the certification award. “Grand Ronde is the first Tribal agency in Oregon to become accredited and this is a great step,” Hayes said. “In normal times, I would have a plaque with me to present, but due to COVID, we can’t do that.” To be accredited, law enforcement agencies must …