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Mountain Development Corp. She had just returned to the United States from Africa, where she worked with countries, Tribes and groups to enhance their economic development opportunities. 1987 - More than 200 people listened to testimony by supporters and opponents of a Grand Ronde Reservation at a field hearing chaired by U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin at Grand Ronde Elementary School. "My purpose is to make life better for the Tribe in a way that makes life better for all of us," AuCoin told the audience …

with Betty's brother in McMinnville since July, awaiting delivery of their new manufactured home. 1992 - Tribal Judge Les Marston swore in new Tribal Council members Ed Larsen, Kathryn Harrison and Andrew Jenness. Only about 20 percent of eligible voters participated in the election. 1987 - Tribal members re-elected five incumbent council members and selected four new members. Per the Tribal Constitution, the three candidates with the most votes - Mark Mercier, Henry Petite and Candy Robertson - were …

keynote speaker Rep. Les AuCoin. He gifted the Tribe a framed and mounted copy of the Grand Ronde Restoration Act and received a resounding standing ovation. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Action Agency of Yamhill County to start a Head Start program in Grand Ronde beginning in September. Head Start is a free program for families and their children who have special educational needs. 1987 – More than 200 people listened to testimony by supporters and opponents of a Grand Ronde Reservation at a field hearing chaired by Congressman Les AuCoin held at Grand Ronde Elementary School. AuCoin and Sen. Mark Hatfield submitted two proposed Reservation bills that called …

General Council meeting. Temporary Resource Specialist Linda Olson, Pam Warren and Sheila Elliot were scheduled to present information about eligibility guidelines and client/caseworker responsibilities. 1992 – The Tribe was preparing to hold a dedication ceremony for the Community Center, the first of a series of buildings planned on the Tribal campus, reported Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier. Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield and Rep. Les AuCoin had been invited to the event. 1987 – Tribal Council …

on a history like this again. 1997 – Pierson Mitchell blessed the new Health & Wellness Center. Honored guests included Anna and Rudy Clements of Warm Springs. “A blessing is necessary in order to ensure the clinic is a place of health and healing,” said Patti Tom-Martin, a member of the Health Committee. 1992 – Tribal Judge Les Marston swore in new Tribal Council members Ed Larsen, Kathryn Harrison and Andrew Jenness. 1987 – Mark Mercier, Henry Petite and Candy Robertson were elected to three-year …

, Shirley, purchased the store about seven years earlier by taking out a second mortgage on their home. 1987 – With Congress reconvening on Sept. 10, Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier was encouraging Tribal members to write letters of support for the proposed 15,665-acre Reservation. Letters were to be sent to U.S. Reps. Les AuCoin and Peter DeFazio and Sens. Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals …

Provost was elected. 1990 – New reports said that the average high school dropout rate in Oregon was 7.4 percent, but that minorities dropped out at higher rates with Hispanics leaving school prematurely at a 14.3 percent rate, African Americans at 8.8 percent and Native Americans at 12.3 percent. 1985 – Tribal Council Chair Henry Petite reported that Public Relations liaison Kathryn Harrison had set up appointments with county commissions, local cities, area mills and with Rep. Les AuCoin …

of the first in $15 million in grants to help Native American Tribal governments transform the lives of long-term welfare recipients. 1993 - Shonn and Dustin Leno won state wrestling titles for Willamina High School, becoming the only brothers to ever win back-to-back state titles in Oregon Class 2A wrestling. Shonn won his third title and Dustin his second. 1988 - Congressman Les AuCoin introduced a new Grand Ronde Reservation bill that calls for 9,811 acres being returned to the Tribe. The bill …

franchises. 1998 - The Tribe's new 100-room hotel, Spirit Mountain Lodge, was scheduled for completion and a grand opening on Dec. 21. The $9 million hotel is the last of three phases of expansion after the completion of Spirit Mountain Casino and Legends restaurant. 1993 - The Tribe celebrated the 10 th anniversary of Restoration on Nov. 22 at Grand Ronde Grade School with a dinner and mini powwow. Special guests include U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin, Sande Schmidt, Don Wharton of the Native American …