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conversation made us ask ourselves, ‘How we can best serve Tribal communities within Oregon.’ ” Jordan says. “How can we open Complex Conversations to engage future leaders of Oregon? We serve through knowledge, laying a foundation for why complex conversations are necessary and making people aware of what's at stake.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

with her best friends Tony and Sarah. Her favorite flowers were poinsettias and birds of paradise. Janet was a hard worker. A few of her earlier jobs were selling flooring, then working at Radio Shack in Tillamook for many years. Janet also started her journey early in life to obtain her third-degree blackbelt, spending countless hours of training and promotions at Kim’s Taekwon-Do Portland martial arts school. Janet went on to teach classes alongside her good friend, Starla, for six years …

approval of a waterway structure registration application from the Department of State Lands in August. The fishing platform is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 26 PGE filed an Oct. 12 intent to appeal with the state Land Use Board of Appeals. In it, the utility company is objecting to West Linn’s decision not to regulate the structure. “The appeal was related to a separate prerequisite, not the registration (application) itself,” PGE spokesperson Melanie Erdmann said. “As part of the DSL …

as Planning Department director. Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin also attended the hearing. George’s nomination was one of 55 considered by the Rules Committee to 26 Oregon boards and commissions. The full Senate will vote on the nomination in early May. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

by Sequoia Bobb Raya; and Spirit Mountain Casino IT Systems Administrative Supervisor Angela Schlappie, who was nominated by Angela Sears. Mark Mercier served as the Tribe’s chairman from 1985 through 1996 while Lewis and Schlappie are making their first runs for Tribal Council seats. Seven candidates is the lowest number running for Tribal Council since 2015 when eight Tribal members vied for seats. Ballots will be mailed to voters with verified signatures on Wednesday, July 26. Tribal members …

to be putting up a sign at the end of the road so people know it’s down there. It was a very big undertaking.” In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Tribal Community Center for accepting nominations for Tribal Council. The June 26 meeting will be the last General Council meeting for the summer and meetings will resume again on Sunday, Sept. 11, following the Saturday, Sept. 10, election. Heather Petite, Penny DeLoe …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors 39 for years of service 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Tribal employees Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde honored 39 employees who, together, account for 532 years of service to the Tribe on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Among the 39 who were honored are the two longest-serving Tribal employees ever. Tribal Elder and Tribal Wellness Manager Bonnie Mercier and Tribal member and Tribal Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Terri Mercier both …

four grandchildren: Violet, Amelia, Lennon and Andrew. He loved being a “Papa” more than any other accomplishment in his long, distinguished career. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Merrill, and is survived by his mother, brother, three children and four grandchildren. Bollman Funeral Home is caring for the family. Other passings Byron Victor Labonte June 8, 1932 – Oct. 26, 2020 Tribal Elder Byron Victor Labonte Sr. walked on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at the age of 88. West Valley …

Tribal Government & News 61 first-quarter employees account for 728 years of service 04.22.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Records Administrator Kim Mueller, pictured in 2019, was honored for 26 years of employment in the first quarter of 2021. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Although large indoor gatherings are still prohibited because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that hasn’t stopped the Tribe’s Human Resources Department from honoring employees …

occurred in the 200 block of Ead Creek Loop. Friday, Oct. 22 Drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 29800 block of Edson Drive. Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …