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that will be a plus for our membership here and for all that wish to come and visit. Thank you very much and I hope you still stand behind me on this issue and voice your opinions. Rex D. Haller Roll #905 Dear Tribal members: I am not normally one to bet. But in hindsight I would have bet that the person most eager to respond to my July 15 letter would be Leroy Good. Some aspects of Leroy’s letter are very misleading and warrant responses. I stand by my gerrymandering theory, but more on that later …

in cosmetology school that the prison offers to inmates who meet the criteria for the program. When Linton is released, she hopes to open her own salon. “I’m doing what I can so that I have something when I get out,” she says. “I have really made changes to my life.” She video chats with her four younger children, ages 14 to 17, every weekend. So far, they’ve been unable to visit in person due to COVID-19 restrictions and time constraints because they live in Prineville, which is an approximate …

to the plankhouse’s floor where they were taught the “Blue Heron” dance that had them first walking and then running in a circle and acting out the song. “We had a fabulous visit to the reservation,” said Chinn. “I loved that the 2015 Rose Festival Court was able to get out and visit Grand Ronde. In our fast-paced world, I believe it is always positive to have an experience of interacting with a large variety of people and to learn their story and cultures, especially in our own backyard.” Chinn …

diagnosis. “When I was going through all of my pain and symptoms, in and out of emergency rooms, I was brushed off as possibly being ‘pain seeking,’ ” she says. “It didn’t come down to a diagnosis until I was rectally bleeding. Being considered a young and healthy person and never getting answers, it was tough.” That was two years ago. After grueling multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgery, Case has been in remission for six months and is now a strong advocate for education and screening …

-September. Holly also works full-time as a staff attorney for the Tribe. Her father, Wes Shaw, is a Grand Ronde Tribal Elder. “I have been wanting to purchase a business since moving to Dallas three years ago,” Holly says. “My mom has owned three successful restaurants and I grew up with this, and waited tables at the last one she owned.” To say Holly will be busy is likely an understatement, but she has family helping every step of the way. Her mother has trained Kelsey to be the head cook …

manager to embark on new adventures. Mercier, 54, had worked for the Tribe in various capacities and attended some of the first Restoration meetings. “My experience here at the Tribe has led me to following a dream to serve others in a different arena,” Mercier said. “Hopefully, continuing to serve the Elders. I am happy to move on, because I will have more of my personal time to pursue those dreams.” 2004 – Tribal member Joseph Hostler was named the 2004 Hatfield Fellow. At Humboldt State …

.” During the meeting, Mercier told Cooney that “a number of people have come to us with similar concerns and we are trying to figure out a way to deal with it. I’m sorry we didn’t deal with it satisfactorily when Bryan Langley and I went over to visit you last year.” Tribal Elder Denise Harvey said she also has concerns with AFC management and care. “My mom was there originally when it opened and I do believe my sister is the longest-living resident there right now,” she said. “But a lot …

Culture Tribal members return to NYC to visit Tomanowos 06.14.2012 Michelle Alaimo Culture , People , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer NEW YORK CITY -- Tribal member Lisa Archuleta, Tribal Services Representative for the Portland area office, said during her first visit to Tomanowos, "As soon as I walked into the museum, I felt the energy. It was very strong, very powerful." Archuleta was participating in the Tribe's annual private ceremony with Tomanowos, the 15.5-ton …

to do things with the Tribe and our culture.” Hewitt moved from California to Oregon in 2012 when she was recruited to fill a Youth Mental Health and Chemical Dependency counselor. “I had a dream to give back to the Tribe and serve our community, so when the call came, I took the opportunity and moved here,” she said. Hewitt can be reached at 971-979-0790 or sevengencounseling@gmail.com . For more information on her counseling services, visit www.sevengencounseling.com . Share On Facebook Share …

excited that Marion is retiring and getting to do whatever she wants. … I think I am a little jealous.” Although Mercier has enjoyed her time working for the Tribe, especially as a librarian, she wants time to pursue other passions while she is still young and healthy enough to do so. “I feel like I have been working since I was 9 years old,” she says. “I’m tired of being on a schedule and am ready to do some other things I have put off doing. It will also be nice to visit family more. Even …