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to preserve food so they have it available in leaner times," DeCicco said. There are other benefits to the local group's work as well. "It's so much healthier to eat home-canned items than to buy them in the store," said Schultz-McCallister. "The oral stuff, the conversation that you capture when you have multiple generations together (is another benefit). For the younger kids to see and learn from us, hopefully, they will carry on (the practice)." For the first effort, finished jars of produce …

is to cut them in half, Exeter said. There are slime molds that also are called Deer Puke. "They have patches of yellow, and I guess they look like deer puke," said Exeter. Some have the odor of fish or shrimp; some ooze a substance called "latex" when cut, though not the kind of latex found in paint. Red or orange latex mushrooms are edible, but other latex mushrooms may be inedible. Asked whether he is now ready to hunt mushrooms himself, Tribal Elder Duane Wheeler deferred. "No. I think I'll buy …

Health & Education Community Health ‘continues to evolve’ 01.12.2024 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness Tribal Elder Melvin Schultz, left, gets his blood pressure taken by Ben Morris, a community health aide with the Tribe’s Community Health Department, during a home visit at Schultz’s home in Dallas on Wednesday, Jan. 10. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When most people in Grand Ronde hear the words, “Community Health,” they might think about medical …

Culture Yesteryears -- July 1, 2014 07.01.2014 Michelle Alaimo History 2009 - Tribal Elder and Vietnam War-era Navy veteran Gene LaBonte was elected chair of the nine-member Governor's Advisory Committee on Veterans Affairs. He was appointed to a four-year term on the committee in 2008 by Gov. Ted Kulongoski. 2004 - Tribal member Perri McDaniel's elaborate regalia and horse trappings won second place in the Best Individual Native or Costume category during the Portland Rose Festival's Grand …

Culture Yesteryears -- Dec. 15, 2013 12.13.2013 Ron Karten History 2008 - The first side beam of the under-construction Grand Ronde plankhouse at Uyxat Powwow Grounds was put in place and received a blessing performed by the Grand Ronde Drum Group, which was led by Tribal member and Cultural Resources Protection Coordinator Eirik Thorsgard. 2003 - The Board of Directors of Celebrating Traditions & Medicine Winds News in Oakridge, Ore., presented Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy with its …

was slated for a two-year, $2 million expansion that will include a wider road, new crosswalks, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. 1999 - Tribal Cemetery Groundskeeper Russ Leno was featured as he sought more respect for the cemetery. "This winter we've had some vehicles coming here at night and driving through the grounds," he said. "We know because the next day I found tire marks all through the grass. … My parents taught me that the cemetery is a place for respect. You don't ever walk on a grave …

of Clem’s life was attending the NASCAR races in Las Vegas. Clem brought much joy to her family and was loved so much in return. Clem was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her parents, David and Bertha LaChance; and her son, Gerald “Dick” Reed. She is survived by her daughters Deanna (Bob) Johnston and Janet (John) Giddings; her daughter-in-law, Mary Reed; and the most wonderful 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will take place from 4 to 7 …

generosity in that you always show a commitment to staff in terms of time off, benefits and programs, and continuing to provide a great place for people to work,” Leno said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved appointing Reyn Leno to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors by a 5-4 vote, with Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy breaking the tie in favor. Vice Chair Chris Mercier and council members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Kathleen George voted in opposition. Secretary Jon …

generosity in that you always show a commitment to staff in terms of time off, benefits and programs, and continuing to provide a great place for people to work,” Leno said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved appointing Reyn Leno to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors by a 5-4 vote, with Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy breaking the tie in favor. Vice Chair Chris Mercier and council members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Kathleen George voted in opposition. Secretary Jon …

are monitoring that and I don’t want the widespread utilization of cards. It is not to be used in place of a purchase order. These are utilized only (in the case of) someone who will not take a purchase order or if there’s not enough time for one, such as for firefighters and things like that. We do monitor use and we are paying attention.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a grant application for up to $5 million to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education …