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Culture Yesteryears -- Aug. 15, 2015 08.13.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – An event hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde at Spirit Mountain Casino honored Sue Shaffer, longtime chairwoman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians, for her years of service to Indian County both in Oregon and nationally. 2005 – Grand Ronde Tribal members joined with Chinook Tribal members for the Paddle to Elwha Canoe Journey, which ended at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, Wash. Participants paddled …

before the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee about restoring the Grand Ronde Tribe to federal recognition. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin, the Grand Ronde Restoration Bill had 57 letters of support and no opposition. It passed the House on Nov. 7, 1983, and was introduced in the Senate by Hatfield four days later. The bill passed the Senate on a voice vote. Less than two weeks later, Reagan signed the Restoration Bill into law. “Basically we had a name and a cemetery. Nothing more than …

. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Property found in the 46900 block of Hebo Road. Two wallets were turned into police. Assist outside agency with a civil service in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Driving complaint reported in the area of Highway 18 and Steel Bridge Road. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Traffic assist occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle pulled onto the side of the road with its flashers on. Assist outside …

Building Official; Approved Tribal credit cards for new Health Services Executive Director Jeffrey Lorenz and Police Officer Patrick McConnell, who will be able to purchase food, supplies and emergency veterinary care for his K-9 partner Nix-Wa; Declared March 14 as the per capita distribution date; Approved the Cougar Logging Unit timber sale; Extended the security contract with Advanced Security through the end of 2014; And approved enrollment of two infants into the Tribe. Also included …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Sept. 1, 2021 08.31.2021 Danielle Harrison History 2016 2016 – Sixty-eight employees were honored for a combined 861 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during a morning ceremony held in the Tribal gym. A record 10 employees were honored for serving 20 years or more, led by Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno, who hit the 28-year mark. Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez handed out certificates and checks, and in the case of employees reaching …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves increase to Blue Heron demolition contract 07.13.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Demolition work continues at the Blue Heron site in Oregon City. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved increasing the contract with Elder Demolition of Portland by $1.413 million to demolish nine more buildings at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City during its Wednesday, July 13 …

that Grand Ronde provided. In 2005, Grand Ronde managed a nearly $47,000 grant in cooperation with the Siletz Tribe to study the idea of bringing the Chemawa Indian Health Service facility into the two nearby Tribes' compacts as a way to improve health services throughout the area. The Grand Ronde Tribe also got involved in smaller, more individual ways. "During my administration," says King, "we would always send out personal invitations to the Tribes to participate in Chemawa powwows and graduations …

, elder care, volunteer options, counseling and support, employment resources, emergency food and shelter, and disability support and advocacy. In fiscal year 2010-11, the Oregon service counted 260,000 "touches," meaning contacts by phone or Web visits. Since the state's latest counties opened for business last September, Marion and Polk have counted an average of 632 calls and 1,389 "touches" a month. The Oregon and southwest Washington Web site is www.211info.org. The service targets people in need …

Culture Public memorial service honors Kathryn Harrison 06.05.2023 Dean Rhodes Restoration , Tribal member , Spirit Mountain Casino , Walking On , State government , Federal government , Tribal relations Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy speaks during the memorial service for Tribal Elder Kathryn Harrison held at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Sunday, June 4. Harrison walked on May 21 at the age of 99. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Several …

.” Cultural Resources programs include the Research Program, Cultural Protection Program and an Archeology and Research Program. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center are also under the umbrella of the department. Some of the department’s highlights include: Cultural Resources currently has 26 full-time employees. Tribal member and longtime employee Travis Stewart is the Chachalu manager. Briece Edwards serves as the Tribal Historic Preservation …