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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Run to the Rogue Run to the Rogue XU. held Sept. 7-9, was met with morning mists followed by sunshine and cool winds. At least 155 participants of all ages from Siletz, Salem, and other communities joined the Run. Starting from Government HUI in Siletz on Thursday morning, and completing the Run at Oak Flats near the Rogue River on Saturday, runners made their way along the longest relay route in Or egon to celebrate the Siletz Indians' return to their ancestral lands. (Clockwise, from top left) Diane Henkels leads the way toward Newport before Mona Lisa s smile of approval. Lena Jiminez and Heidi Goddard join Sonya Moody-Jurado with her son. Gabriel, as he takes his turn holding the Eagle Staff. Sister Francella (wearing hat) and friends smile with the September sun on this year's run. Eva Clayton holds the Eagle Staff high as a rousing group of runners head downhill at Oak Flat near Agness. Kira Logan waves and carries the Eagle Staff as she "goes, girl" along the run through Coos Bay. (Left, center) Elders Charles "Lucky" Miles (right) and Ear! Edmonds (left) enjoy some welcome shade along the Run at Oak Flats. Runners welcomed Saturday's salmon dinner at Singing Springs Resort that provided a tasty and satisfying completion to the run. 8 • Siletz News • October 2006
