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of Tahltan Outfitters. Both Peterson and Callison live and work out of Smithers, B.C., which is east of Ketchikan, Alaska. Peterson, who has been a guide/outfitter for the last 15 years, brought in Callison for this particular assignment. Callison, 77, is a living legend of sorts in the area and has been a guide/outfitter for 35 years. Callison said when he met Bynum on the trip to hunt stone sheep, he was impressed. “I met him at a place called Gun Lake,” Callison said. “Then, of course, we …

person in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers arrived and determined the subject was carrying a BB gun. Officers educated the person on firearm safety. Sunday, May 7 Officers assisted an outside agency with an emotionally disturbed person. Citizen contact occurred in the 8600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Officers assisted an outside agency with a hazard on Highway 18 near milepost 27. Officers responded to criminal …

Culture Mural Project to start on Monday, Jan. 2 12.14.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Events The Grand Ronde Mural Project is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 2, and take about a month to complete. The mural will be painted on panels at the former middle school gym in Grand Ronde and then be moved to a permanent site by the entrance to Tribal Housing. During the first week, an artist team and student apprentices will set up the work space and draw the 70-foot mural design. On the second weekend of …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Easter Egg Hunt set for April 23 04.15.2011 Michelle Alaimo Housing , Entertainment , Events The annual Tribal Easter Egg Hunt will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, in the covered area at Family Housing. Age categories for Easter egg hunters will be 1 to 4 years of age, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. Hunters should bring their own basket. After the hunt, the Tribal Indian Child Welfare Program will hold a fun walk in the Tribal gym. After the walk, attendees can enjoy …

Culture Tribal members return to NYC to visit Tomanowos 06.14.2012 Michelle Alaimo Culture , People , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer NEW YORK CITY -- Tribal member Lisa Archuleta, Tribal Services Representative for the Portland area office, said during her first visit to Tomanowos, "As soon as I walked into the museum, I felt the energy. It was very strong, very powerful." Archuleta was participating in the Tribe's annual private ceremony with Tomanowos, the 15.5-ton …

Culture Candace Diaz walks on at 23 10.09.2012 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter, …

Health & Education Drug Take-Back Day set for Sept. 27 09.02.2014 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Public safety , Events The Tribal Health & Wellness Clinic will host a National Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the clinic's entrance. People will be able to turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Controlled and non-controlled (prescription) drugs will be accepted, as well as over-the-counter medications. All collections will be …

Culture Walking On -- Kathy Ann Bentow 02.14.2014 Ron Karten Walking On Kathy Ann Bentow Dec. 17, 1956 - Feb. 1, 2014 Tribal Elder Kathy Ann Bentow, 57, a resident of Dallas, Ore., walked on at her home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Roseburg, Ore., the daughter of Elmer James and Cecelia Rose Porter Sell. She lived in many areas of the West Coast, including places in Oregon, California and Washington. She lived in Montesano, Wash., for 20 years where she worked at …

Culture Two Elders being sought for Tomanowos delegation 05.14.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Two Elders are being recruited for a planned June 19-22 trip to visit Tomanowos – the Willamette Meteorite – that is housed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The deadline to enter a drawing to go on the trip is 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30. Elders must be 60 or older and physically able to get around since there is a lot of walking involved. Elders who have previously gone on …

Culture Walking On -- Donna Rae Johnson 10.29.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Donna Rae Johnson Nov. 6, 1949 – Oct. 27, 2018 Tribal Elder Donna Rae Johnson passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in McMinnville, Ore., at the age of 68. She was born to Roy and Mary Johnson on Nov. 6, 1949. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clarice Ohmacht, Roy Johnson Jr. and Regina Winder. She is survived by her siblings, Diane King and Dan Johnson, and her children, Donna Johnson and Nicole Remington. …