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slot machines when completed. 1996 - In an effort to increase the number of Tribal members employed at Spirit Mountain Casino, the Human Resources Department was looking for a new employee who will dedicate all of his or her time to the Tribal hiring goal. "The new HR representative will take a hard look at finding the right job for every Tribal member who wants one and to work with Tribal programs to ensure Tribal members receive the skill training necessary to find that right job," said Human …

Mountain Casino allowed free parking at the casino and had the shuttle run to the rodeo grounds. Casino personnel also provided marketing and ticketing assistance. There was one big question: Should there be a beer garden at the rodeo? After long discussions at several Tribal Council meetings, council members and Tribal Elders answered this question with a firm "No." The beer garden was proposed to help attract more people to the rodeo. However, not having a beer garden did not seem to affect …

Culture Tribe purchases 139 acres of original reservation 03.15.2011 Ron Karten Culture Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has regained ownership of more than 139 acres of the original reservation by purchasing eight tax lots owned by the Rink family. "This is a big one," said Tribal member and Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Reibach. "The Rink family purchased this property after the Termination of the Tribe and now the Tribe has purchased it back." The purchase …

wrestled while in high school and took third place one year in the state tournament. He was a logger for many years, working with the Littlejohn and Crown Zellerbach companies. He loved his nieces and nephews, and was always concerned with their well-being. He enjoyed the beach, picnics and drawing. Gary always had dreams of traveling away from Grand Ronde. He was known for his dependability and genuineness. He is survived by his brothers, Alton Butler of Sheridan and Elvin Butler of Grand Ronde …

on Indian Services was created in 1975 to improve state services to Native Americans in Oregon. Its 13 members are appointed jointly by the Senate President and Speaker of the House to serve a two-year term and commission members select their own officers to serve one-year terms. (There are two Speakers of the House this year because of the 50-50 split between Democrats and Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives.) The Commission on Indian Services serves as the main forum in which …

and prudent management," he said, "the Tribe one day will be able to fully control its economic, social and political environment." 1986 - Tribal Council members Merle Leno, Kathryn Harrison and Mark Mercier met with Polk and Yamhill county commissioners to keep them posted on the Tribe's progress on the Reservation Plan. As the Restoration Act specified, Tribal Council had to consult with at least three affected counties, which were Tillamook, Yamhill and Polk. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal …

Business & Entrepreneurial Network, a coalition of four Oregon Tribes working together to provide consistent and appropriate business counseling to Native Americans, was in the process of hiring two business consultants to work full-time with clients. The consultants would divvy up the four Tribes with one working with Grand Ronde and Siletz and the other working with Warm Springs and Klamath. 1986 - The Tribe was advertising for a Housing Coordinator to work three-quarters time for $12,000 per year …

. The project is funded with "maximum development costs" of $5.6 million in federal Indian Housing Block grants, according to Housing Authority Executive Director Carina Kistler. The funding requires "modest design," but provides funding for infrastructure and many "soft costs." The new homes will include 10 duplexes with two two-bedroom homes in each; and one triplex housing three three-bedroom "Grandfamily" units. "We're really excited to be able to serve all of the Elders on our waiting list," Kistler …

office for Eugene area members of the Tribe. "We are trying to build a Tribal community and gathering place where Grand Ronde Tribal people can connect with one another and access available services," said Simmons in an e-mail. "Many of the Grand Ronde families in the Eugene area have been away from the Reservation for years. In fact, many of the families have learned to survive and succeed without the many insulating comforts that Tribal and/or Indian life provides on a daily basis." "Kevin has …

of fish, birds and game, obsidian flakes, and cedar and choke cherry shavings. The site would be one of Oregon's most important "wet" sites, meaning the artifacts are buried in water or mud. 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: …