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own children into the Tribe; all of them. No Tribal children should ever be turned away. Charity begins at home. I would like to see the enrollment requirements go back to the way they were in 1998 and no Grand Ronde children would be turned away from their own Tribe. Denial of even one Tribal child is a shame that should never been allowed. Scott Joseph Lane Roll #2989 Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank Gene LaBonte for his service to our community. Recently, his assistance provided …

husband, Abel Kloster, and Portland State University faculty member Judy Bluehorse Skelton (Cherokee and Nez Perce descendant) will lead the classes. "One of the things that's cool is class members will have a chance to design what they would like to see," Orion said. Advance work was done by the Tribe's Culture Committee, with committee and Tribal member Perri McDaniel leading the way. The first of two 10-week classes will begin Saturday, Jan. 28, on the Tribal campus. In the first class …

Veterans' Memorial at 1 p.m. "If a person could write a book with one story from every veteran," said Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno, who was master of ceremonies for the event, "that would be some book. But it wouldn't be what you'd expect. It would be stories of the families and stories of the buddies. You form a real brotherhood over there." Many of those stories were recalled - if not actually told - this Memorial Day as visitors and veterans alike milled around the memorial, looking …

Culture Coleman powers Cascade High to state softball title 06.14.2011 Ron Karten People CORVALLIS -- Tribal Elder Nancy Coleman is one proud grandmother. Her granddaughter, Tribal member Rachelle Coleman, hit a two-run homer for Turner's Cascade High School softball team to help them win the school's second straight OSAA 4A championship game against Henley High of Klamath Falls on Saturday, June 4. Not bad for a freshman. With the game tied 1-1, Rachelle watched her cousin, Sommer Coleman …

of Native students enrolled. Portland State is one of eight colleges and universities nationwide awarded the funding. To apply or receive a program application, students should contact Marilyn Quintero at quintem@pdx.edu or 503-725-9943. The link to the Graduate School of Education Web site is www.pdx.edu/education and the link for the program is www.pdx.edu/aiutp. Students interested in enrolling for the 2012 teacher education program should contact the program office to receive an application …

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 …