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, Tribal programs, building and housing projects. The day was capped off with a private dinner with Tribal Council and staff at Spirit Mountain Casino. It was the governor’s first time in Grand Ronde beyond Spirit Mountain Casino. During a post-visit interview with Smoke Signals, she said it definitely won’t be her last. “It was such a great visit and very jammed packed,” Kotek said. “There are so many different services and wonderful buildings. It was a fantastic day. You realize that there’s a lot …

. “I showed them the actions that have been taken and I personally apologized to the student that the comments were made to. They were very gracious. They wanted to enjoy a basketball game. We talked about their concerns, the history of the behavior of some adults in our communities, the behavior that’s modeled for students and the progress we’ve made. Sheridan High School has spent a tremendous amount (of time) improving the culture of the school.” Vickery said the school made some changes …

for the ceremony to renew and refresh. Tribal Council member Denise Harvey was attending her second ceremony. Her first time was in 2005 when she served as a chaperone for Tribal young women who were interns that year. Harvey said the ceremony is very touching and meaningful, and she's very fortunate to come again. Tom said she was glad to see the young men and hoped that they learn about the Tribe and their families. She also said that "it's such a blessing to be here today" and every year that she has …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Nov. 15, 2015 11.13.2014 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals: Just a few lines to let everyone know how very, very glad I was to have made it to Grand Ronde for my sister Marion Davidson's funeral. There were so many who came. I was so proud as some of the family came a long ways. My two sisters, Hazel Haller and Betty Haller Garrett, came all the way from Redding, Calif. Betty's husband drove all that way and they are not spring chickens …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 15, 2011 12.14.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde prides itself on giving through its charitable foundation, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Millions of dollars have been donated to children and schools. The Tribe is very charitable to local communities, but that doesn't seem to be the case when it comes to many Tribal children who are denied enrollment through ultra-strict enrollment …

stepped down. Tribal Elders Mabel Gaston, Ila Dowd and Nora Kimsey had a combined 58 years of service on the committee. 1996 - Jan Michael Reibach, a security guard at Spirit Mountain Casino, was featured. Reibach moved from Gresham to Grand Ronde to take the job. "I am very grateful for this because it changed my life in a positive way," Reibach said. 1991 - Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier discussed the establishment of Tribal trust funds for Education, Housing, Health and Government. "With time …

kindness during this difficult time has meant a lot to our family. We apologize if we have forgotten anyone. The Chavez Family Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to take this opportunity to thank Alton Butler for all of his hard work and dedication over the past two years as our Tribal Recreation Coordinator. My department and I would like to wish him the best of luck with his retirement and other future endeavors. The Tribe has recently hired a new Recreation Coordinator, and moved that program …

. Sell worked for various agricultural companies as a laborer and for a metal recycling facility (Coleman Metals). Thomas had been married twice, first to wife Jackie Covatch and second to Tammy Helton; both the mother of his wonderful children. Thomas will be missed by all. He was known for his quirky sense of humor, tolerant attitude and ability to give guidance to those who wanted it. He loved people and his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed working on cars …

Culture Walking On - Mark Brian Steere 09.30.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Mark Brian Steere March 2, 1956 - Sept. 9, 2014 Tribal spouse Mark Brian Steere, 58, of Willamina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at home with his family and beloved dog, Bucky. Although Mark managed to battle and beat cancer at a very young age, the effects of his treatment created lifelong health issues. Mark was a geologist, mechanic, logger, husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. He …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 15, 2018 07.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : We would like to thank everyone for all of your support over the past year and especially the prayers and kindness during these last few weeks. Wink was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all and loved this Tribe very much. First off, thank you to Bruce Workman and everyone at Dallas Mortuary and Bollman Funeral Home for making all …