2 MAY 15, 2004
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Dear Smoke Signals,
We would like to thank everyone for the support,
prayers and comfort during the passing of our fa
ther. Orville A. Leno (OB), born January 9, 1919
April 10, 2004, survived by Darlene Aaron
McMinnville, Reyn Leno Willamina, Lonnie Leno
Grand Ronde, Barbara Steere Willamina,
Marty Leno Sheridan, 11 grand children and 13
great grand children. Brothers: Bud Leno
ElMonte, California, Russ Leno Grand Ronde. Sister: Margaret Peters
Lebanon.
He spent four weeks in the hospital and we were able to bring him home
so he could go in peace. There are so many friends, relatives and co-workers
that were there for all, from the beginning to the end and are still there
with supporting words or just looking out for all of us. We just can't re
member everyone without mistakenly leaving someone out. So, please
take this as a very big heart filled "Thank You" to each and everyone, for
all your help and support.
Thanks again from all of us,
"The Orville Leno Family"
Dear Smoke Signals,
We would like to thank family, friends and neighbors for helping us cel
ebrate our 37th Anniversary on April 17, 2004. It was a time of great joy
and happiness. We saw family we hadn't seen in years. Families that
have young children and they don't get to go many places. We felt very
honored that so many people were here and spent their time with us. We
received so many gifts that we never expected, but were gratefully thank
ful for.
Our love to all,
Gary (Roll 361) & Linda LaChance
Dear Tribal members and friends,
It is my pleasure and honor to tell you about a man who works at Spirit
Mountain Casino. I recently presented this man with an eagle feather,
for his many accomplishments, but also for what I'm about to tell you. He
is the manager of the Security Department. His name is Bruce Lattin.
What makes Bruce different and what brings me such pride in him is that
Bruce insists that anyone who is going to be a part of his supervisory team
or management, better have knowledge of the Tribe, of Tribal govern
ment and the history of the Tribe.
Bruce believes that if you are going to work at the casino, at least in his
department, you need to know who you're working for.
When a supervisory position opens up, everyone scrambles to learn as
much about the Tribe as they can, facts of termination, Restoration, Tribal
Council names, board members, how many Tribes and what the names
are. If they're not selected for the position, well, at least he got them to
gather and remember the information about the Tribe.
I am proud and honored to know Bruce Lattin. As one Tribal member to
another, I'd encourage you to acknowledge him the next time you see
him, to thank him for carrying on our history and being a positive and
proud representative of Spirit Mountain Casino and The Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Thank you Bruce,
Joann Mercier
Roll 546
Dear Editor,
We revere out ancestors and remember them with respect and grati
tude. My descendents end with my grandchild. Her children are no longer
of my line... so decreed by ....whom????
Blood quantum was used by the federal government only to insure that
there would be an end to this nonsense of Indians owning land and gov
erning themselves. Because we have used their "control method" of decid
ing on our descendants, we have succeeded, in these few generations, to
make ourselves extinct.
The plan has come full circle.
Our Indian peoples have successfully become assimilated, and there..was
the plan.
Last of my line,
Charlene Freeman
Roll 194
Dear Smoke Signals,
I am writing to express my gratitude for the invitation I received from
Pat Allen to attend the Ceremonial Potlatch.
I received a special gift at that event. I appreciate the committee and
everyone who worked to make this possible. The songs and the unity fed
my spirit. The acknowledgment of those who have passed and the griev
ing of the ones left was such a gift and a blessing to lighten my spirit.
Respectfully,
Lisa Brown
Granddaughter of Marge Lane-Martin (Macanotin-Tututini)
Grandfather Henry Picard (Shasta-Modoc-Pit River)
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