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Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Dec. 25 through Jan. 7 01.12.2018 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Monday, Dec. 25 Warrant arrest in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. Male subject was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Theft of services reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Dec. 26 …

receiving a Purple Heart, Dulashanti has traveled throughout the Pacific Northwest speaking on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart organization’s Portland chapter. He is married to wife, Samantha, and they have a 1-year old daughter. The organization’s mission is to foster an environment of goodwill among combat-wounded veterans and their families, to promote patriotism, to support legislative initiatives and to make sure Americans never forget their sacrifices. Bobb said commemorations …

Veterans' Memorial located on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. "He had the respect of the veterans and the community," Merrill said, "so he often spoke to the Tribal Council when we (West Valley Veterans Memorial Committee) needed something. He always got what we needed." Merrill was the committee's vice president. Leno remembers Norwest as "a committed, dedicated Tribal member, and a good friend to many. He set the standard for the Veterans Honor Guard. He initiated the Veterans Powwow. He really …

.” After his retirement in 2015, Karten and Rhodes were often fixtures on Cross Creek Golf Course just north of Dallas most Friday afternoons. “Ron was consistently getting better at golf and on his good days could play bogie golf or better,” Rhodes said. “I will miss our afternoons playing golf, shooting the breeze while looking for our errant balls and talking about life over a post-round beer. I haven’t made too many male friends in my later years, but I considered Ron a good friend. “He also …

the partnership. 2008 – Tribal Council adopted a new labor law guaranteeing employees the right to work on the Grand Ronde Reservation without mandatory requirements that they join a labor union or pay dues, fees or other financial support to a labor union. “Tribal Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Tribe to maximize individual freedom of choice in the pursuit of employment opportunities and to promote an employment climate conducive to economic growth,” the ordinance said …

Council members Ed Larsen and Earl LaBonte were appointed to serve on the Yamhill County Transportation Advisory Committee to help with a public transportation study in the county, along with safety issues along highways 99, 18 and 22. The group also was exploring how to best help those who were “transportation disadvantaged,” such as the elderly, those with disabilities and youth. 1995 – Tribal Council adopted the 1995 budget, which included funding to establish an Elder pension program …

was sponsored by the Tribal Youth Prevention Program and featured teams from Washington and Oregon. The Grand Ronde team was coached by Dustin Harmon. The 13 and younger division had four teams and the 18 and younger division had six teams. The tournament was held in the Tribe’s new gymnasium. 1998 – Spirit Mountain Casino and the Grand Ronde Tribe took home the grand prize for best float more than 35 feet long during the annual Rose Parade in Portland. The display featured a storyteller wearing regalia …

was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Saturday, July 11 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Alarm went off in the 28900 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency with a reported trespass in the 29700 block of Joe Day Way. Assist outside agency with an emotionally distressed person in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway …

that will be cut off after 600 words are reached. In addition, Smoke Signals will continue its practice of interviewing all of the candidates and placing their podcast interviews on spreaker.com. The Tribal Council Candidates Forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Tribal Council Chambers. All candidates must attend in person but Tribal members can join in person or via Zoom. To join online, you can register at https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_1SWBXOByR2mXV3n_GcPriA. Submit all …

” and “StoryMap: Indigenous Naming of Creeks on Marys Peak.” The first three presentations were held on Oct. 14, 22 and 26, and the fourth one will occur at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. All videos will be available to view for three months at www.grandronde.org/history-and-culture-summit/ . To register for the Nov. 18 Zoom event, visit www.grandronde.org/events/hcsummit-10222020/ and scroll to the link at the bottom of the page, “Complete Agenda: History and Culture Virtual Summit.” The History …