TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Proud participants in Run to the Rogue
XII included family members and
friends, as well as “man s best friend. ”
(Clockwise from top left) Tribal elder
William “Chewescla Depoe and his
faithful companion lead the way as
the run nears Bandon. Siletz. Valley
Schools Principal Harvey Whitford
and students fake some time off from
Thursday's classes to start the run
down Government IHU. Stan Werth car
ries the Eagle Staff as he leads a group
of dedicated runners down the line.
At Oak Flats, Raymond Ben beats the
hand drum to commemorate the suc
cessful completion of Run to The Rogue
XII, as he is joined by his father, Ed
Ben (behind drum), Shirley Ben Walker
(behind Eagle Staff) and Tribal Coun
cil member Robert Kent ta (holding
staff). Christian Ramirez, son of Angela
Ramirez, carries the Eagle Staff with
pride-as he takes his turn leading the
Run beneath the Oregon sun. Photos
by Ann Goddard and George Nagel.
October 2006
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