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Culture Tribe hosts annual Memorial Day commemoration 05.29.2014 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Under sunny skies and a refreshing breeze, the 12th anniversary of the dedication of the West Valley Veterans Memorial saw more than 250 people attend the annual commemoration of area veterans. On Monday, May 26, events started with a noon meal of ceremonial elk stew prepared under the direction of Tribal Nutrition Department Manager Kristy DeLoe. She again was joined in cooking this year's meal …

for the Tribe. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 26 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 27 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 28 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene reached his 24th year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila hit the 22-year mark …

in Dallas for improper use of 911 system and initiating a false report. Friday, Sept. 14 Citizen contact occurred in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Welfare check performed in the 25000 block of Grand Ronde Road. Drug complaint received in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Illegal camping reported in the area of Big Buck Campground. Traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested …

dispute in the 47000 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Male subject was arrested and transported to the Yamhill County Jail in McMinnville. Reported theft in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Sept. 5 Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with reported domestic assault in the area of milepost 5 on Salmon River Highway in Otis. Suspicious activity reported in the 26000 block of Salmon River …

Tribal employee ever to achieve the three-decade mark in employment with the Tribe. Other employees who have reached or surpassed two decades of Tribal service included Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 28 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 27 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 26 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 23 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish …

26, in the Employment Services Center at 8 and 10 a.m. Attendees included Tribal and Spirit Mountain Casino employees, employees of professional consulting firm Akana, and school district, county and state transportation representatives. “We also have to update our plan to coincide with other agencies,” Mercier said. “ODOT has made changes in their transportation plans and we have to make sure our plan aligns with ODOT and other county plans.” The first meeting focused on road safety …

Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

descendants were not given back their Tribal enrollment status because they failed to file an appeal within the 14-day time limit set by the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance. That decision was upheld by the Tribal Court of Appeals. On Sept. 26, Tribal Council adopted amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance, also by a 4-3 vote, that allow for reinstatement of former members if it is appropriate under Tribal law, as well as Tribal case law. The loss of membership had to have been decided by the Enrollment …

to open the meeting, reading background on the Tribe’s historical relationship with Willamette Falls and ceremonial fishing at the site. Kennedy said the Tribe’s current construction of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls is about “our right to exist as a people. Fishing at the falls means all of that. … It’s a wonderful time for Grand Ronde.” Kennedy said that Grand Ronde residents who want to participate in the Friday, Oct. 26, platform celebration at the McLean House in West Linn should …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Enrollment Ordinance amendments 09.26.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Enrollment Tribal Council approved changes to the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance that will now permit the consideration of Tribal case law when making enrollment decisions during its Wednesday, Sept. 26, meeting. The proposed changes elicited record response from the membership with 243 comments submitted to the Tribal Attorney’s Office. Of those, 45 supported the changes, 197 …