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by their ancestors and to promote a healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse. Children and Family Support Service Specialist Zoey Holsclaw said that being in the canoe is her favorite part of journey. “I love the experience of being out on the water,” she said. “A lot of paddling is mental, really 90 percent of it. … You’re dealing with different personalities so it’s important to work as an efficient team.” This year, she served as lead pull and also assisted with skipper duties. “I keep …

Culture 31st Restoration Celebration delivers across four Tribal venues 12.01.2014 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events Grand Ronde Restoration Day, celebrating the 31 st anniversary of the Tribe regaining federal recognition, started at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Tribal Cemetery where a private prayer service was held at the Atudship memorial. "The cemetery is the anchor of the Tribe," said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. At 10 a.m., the day's activities moved to the Tribal …

allowed thousands of service members to get a credential they could use to go on to college. Since then, its reach has grown dramatically. By 1958, there were more civilians taking the test than veterans. Today, it's known to some as "America's Largest High School." Thanks to government incentives, the test has become a ticket to some federal jobs programs, college grants, and, for prisoners, a chance to get out of jail a little sooner. The GED test has been revised over the years, but in 2014 …

Oregon Tribal Grants program, which gave $110,000 each to the Burns Paiute, Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Coquille Indian, Grand Ronde, Siletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs Tribes. Leno accepted the Grand Ronde check, saying it will help fund a needed adolescent psychiatrist at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Clinic. Leno also was honored during the event for his 21 years of service on Tribal Council and his many years on the Board of Trustees. He received a beaver hat signifying his …

of Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a warrant service in the 200 block of Southwest Hill Drive in Willamina. Citizen contact in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Criminal trespass in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Reported disturbance in the area of Tyee Road and Tilixam Circle …

thanked veterans for their service. “We fought for the United States, the community and our Tribes,” he said. Veterans princesses and other Royalty were recognized as well. “I want to thank the veterans for opening up this powwow in a good way,” Kennedy said. “I am very pleased to see all the little ones who have come to dance today. We dance for joy … for our people so that they become strong.” After the Tiny Tots, Women’s Golden Age and Men’s Golden Age dances, Tribal Elder Betty Bly …

important grant for the third quarter was the $25,000 awarded to Store to Door of Multnomah County. Store to Door is a volunteer-based, grassroots shopping and delivery service for shut-in Elders. “It’s a population that goes pretty much unseen,” said Executive Director Kiersten Ware. “The homebound are people that have worked their whole lives, raised families and contributed to their society.” Ware, whose organization was established in 1989, said the average age of clients is 76 and that 84 …

health, adult foster care, speech and language pathology, and a pharmacy. Rowe said mental health services are key to making the clinic more of a full-service provider by treating the whole patient. “The holistic approach isn’t just your physical health,” said Rowe. “The reality is this is part of your health. I’m not afraid to support the meaningful things that need to happen for us to feel comfortable going to seek any kind of health care that we need and doing it right here in one place …

to 9 or 10 percent and families couldn’t pay them. We shut down the hedge fund-style operating banks. That was good, but it’s getting harder. We are up against some very powerful forces. I’m going to keep taking them on.” Merkley also fielded questions about how to report concerns to the Environmental Protection Agency, about Senate passage of “fast track” trade legislation, gun control, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, the current state of education, funding for food banks, funding …

Culture Jeff Nepstad retires after 25 years of service to Tribe 05.29.2015 Brent Merrill People , Natural Resources , Tribal Employees After spending the last 25 years working for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Natural Resources Department, Silviculture and Fire Protection Program Manager Jeff Nepstad retired on Friday, May 29. Nepstad, 52, has served the Tribe almost half of his life and he says that he is proud of the work that was accomplished during that time. After 30 years …