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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2000)
10 Smoke Signals Young tribal member appears on Real TV By Brent Merrill Juggling a golf ball like Tiger Woods in the highly popular Nike commercial has brought a bit of ce lebrity to 17-year-old tribal member Ty Albertson. In the commercial, Woods juggles a golf ball at the end of a club. Woods, the world's top golfer, bounces the ball between his legs, behind his back and eventually hits it straight down a fairway. Albertson, who lives in Kennewick, Wa. and attends Kennewick High School, began juggling a golf ball shortly after taking up the game two years ago. When he saw the com mercial featuring Woods, he began imitating the moves and eventually got it down. While watching the television show Real TV, the family encouraged Albertson to send in a video of his juggling act to the show. Albertson, who mostly plays base ball and appeared in the Little League World Series at the age of 12, con tacted the show via the Internet and they asked for a tape. He put his golf act on video and sent it in. Eventually, Real TV came to Kennewick and filmed him at Tri Cities Country Club. Albertson's mom, Patty, said Ty has become a bit of a local legend from the exposure. "He was juggling a little bit before the commercial, but then when he ' ' u Ty Albertson saw the commercial he realized all the other things he could do," said Patty. "It was so exciting. They call you about two weeks in advance to let you know when it will be on. He has been a local celebrity since then." Albertson is busy golfing for the high school team and reports that he has his handicap down to a four. He said his team has a chance at mak ing the state playoffs in Washington this season. We're online! www.grandronde.org- All current Grand Ronde Tribal Ordinances are located on the In ternet. They can be found on the Tribe's Home Page under "Tribal Ordinances," as well as under the "Site Index." They are also acces sible from the Home Page "Admin istration" with links to "Legal Of fice," then "Tribal Ordinances." You can also access information about other departments and pro grams through the Tribe's website. - siletz - April 10, 11, 12, 13: 9 am to 3 pm The Siletz office is open other days by appointment. Call Kitty at 1-800-922-1399. -SALEM April 17: 3 pm to 7 pm April 18: 9 am to 8 pm April 19: 9 am to 5 pm Peir capita tax Mo For those tribal members ages 14 through 17 who received a per capita gaming dividend the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will authorize, only under the following conditions, a withdrawal from their account to pay income taxes incurred because of the dividend. D The tribal member must submit a written request to the Finance Of ficer for withdrawal to pay income taxes. H The individual tribal member must prepare an individual tax return and submit a copy to the Finance Officer. D The Tribe's Finance department will issue checks payable to the IRS and other State Revenue offices if applicable, and mail them to the tribal member. It is the tribal member's responsibility to mail the checks to the taxing authorities. D If the tribal member has other income, the withdrawal will be limited to the lessor of the actual tax liability or the tax liability associated with the gaming dividend. For questions, call Val Sheker at (503) 879-2221 or 1-800-422-0346. Dorothy Lwwi cdtbmtis 80th birthday in style More than 75 friends and family members attended tribal Elder Dorothy Lawe's 80th birthday party held at Spirit Mountain Casino on Saturday, March 18. Many of the attendees were escorted to the front door by limo. Along with a meal, Dorothy received gifts and hugs galore. 'Dorothy wouidliks to thankjtveryone who cam, to her party and helped make, her 80th Birthday so special. - I JV7 ? ' t- s. ! Jf r .'fit 1 ! M j' . ' - ,- x ) t ' I ' ' ' ''' f: 1 7 4 . H . - " V) TtL:: ... V ' ; " - r" - if Pictured above: Dorothy with daughters Renee' (left) and Diane. Left: Dorothy with 8 of her 15 great grandchildren. Dorothy has two daughters, 5 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Photos by Brent Merrill
