2 AUGUST 1, 2002
Smoke Signals
Dear Editor,
We, (The Larsen Family), thank everyone, relatives and old friends, for
taking time out of a busy weekend to help celebrate my 86th birthday. It
was very nice to see everyone.
Thanks to my six beautiful kids for making it possible, and thanks to
Spirit Mountain Casino for letting us have the party in one of their ban
quet rooms.
The lovely flowers, cards, not to mention the money tree, are all greatly
appreciated.
Thank you all very much for a wonderful day!!!
Verna (little old lady) Larsen
Roll 419, and family
Dear Smoke Signals Editor,
I have to share my most wonderful surprise. Over the weekend, my
granddaughter, Darla Martin, her husband Rick and their two sons, Mark
and Mike, ages 16 and 14, came to visit me. I haven't seen them for
years. I just have to share my happiness with other old grannies like
myself who know the happiness of seeing nice teenagers again. They
were two of the nicest teens I have ever met since I was a youngster back
in the early and middle '30s. They were drug free, alcohol free, pot free
and my how you can tell the difference. They were just two happy teen
agers filled of fun and laughter. They had such great manners. They
didn't wear hats or caps in the house and I've even seen men wear base
ball caps in church.
They came and told me good night and hugged me and their parents at
bedtime. They haven't forgotten the word of excuse me. When they left,
each one came and hugged me. It was like a breath of fresh air. How
proud my granddaughter and husband must be of them. And they were
so easy to talk to. Yes, they were 16 and 14 years old.
I, like most people my age, have grown fearful of teenagers, there is so
much stuff they do nowadays. This is not to hurt anyone God knows, I
have my share of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and also
3 great-great-grandchildren, so I too know the heartache of seeing loved
ones go astray and you cannot do anything or say anything but pray.
Teenagers seem to think that after you're 50 years old, you're old fashion
or stupid. They tear your heart to bits and walk off, without even an "I'm
sorry or thank you." But my heart was so full of thankfulness, for my
Darla and her dear husband. I just had to share the happiness with
other grandmas too and to tell my beloved great-grandchildren, Mike and
Mark, how very proud they made this old granny and I do know it takes
two to do the job.
Again, I say Darla and Rick, you did a wonderful job. You both are to
be commended. I dearly love you all. I know your father Dennis C.
Chandler, Sr. must be ever so proud of you all.
Thank you for coming over. I've always told my children, "take care of
each other" and God will do the rest.
Geneva M. Haller Handsaker
Roll 64
Grand Ronde, Oregon
Attention: Tribal Members 65 or Older
Did you know that if you are 65 years or older and a Tribal member that
the Tribe will reimburse you the Medicare Part "B" premium you are pay
ing? If you would like more information or to sign up call Amy Whisler at
1-800-442-0346 ext 2223 and she can assist you.
Subsistence Salmon Distribution
August 12
August 13
August 14
August 15
August 16
Elders Only
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Tribal allotment is two pounds per enrolled member.
You must present your Tribal ID card to pick up salmon.
B If picking up salmon for family members you must have their Tribal
ID and a note giving you permission to pick up their salmon. The note
must list all minor children and their roll numbers.
B For questions regarding the salmon distribution call Karen Larsen
at 503-879-2376.
Distribution location: Natural Resources Facility
47010 SW Hebo Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
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