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also enjoyed boxing until a broken arm that occurred when he was 15 ended his aspirations of becoming a professional boxer. He purchased his first logging truck when he was 16. After completing his education, he devoted his life to the logging industry. Dean was very involved with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He served as a Tribal Council member and was the chairman during the Restoration of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in 1983. He was proud of his service to his people. Dean …

Health Service Water and Sanitation funding, rental assistance and student rental assistance. 2009 – Spirit Mountain Community Fund topped the $49 million mark in giving. The fund awarded $3.676 million in 2009 in its 11-county service area, with 120 large grants and 37 small grants. “This past year, SMCF experienced a significant increase in the number of grant applicants, which, in part, was reflective of the downturn in our economy,” Community Fund Director Shelley Hanson said. 2004 – A lucky …

added that approximately 600 meals were made Tuesday and that the service would continue next week as well. “But if people do not currently receive home delivery, please don’t ask us to do it,” Criss-Lawson says. “Pull up to the back entrance and we will bring your meals. Remember the food bank is available, too. We will continue to serve until we can’t.” Regina Wheeler, who stopped by Tuesday, says her family would still be fed without the meals, but it was a blessing to have the service …

of Cincinnati; great-grandchildren, Bethany Peyton Withers, Oliver Dean Withers and Quinn Marie Withers; seven siblings, Dana (Gloria) of Odessa, Wash., Fabian (Leah) of Hoodsport, Wash., Kim Kirkman, Diana Leland and Anthony (Tammy) of Moses Lake, Vallant of Las Vegas, Nev., and Danti of Post Falls, Idaho; and many nieces of nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Other passings Charles Dean Haller Feb. 22, 1965 – Aug. 8, 2020 Tribal Elder Charles Dean Haller walked …

Director Kelly Rowe to petition the Indian Health Service to expand the Tribe’s Contract Health Service Delivery Area to include Clackamas County, which is home to 170 enrolled Tribal members; Allows the hiring of a temporary position within the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department that will be dedicated to patrolling Tribal lands; Hires Reece and Associates of Albany for engineering, design and construction services on the home ownership project; And approves the hiring of 11 Education Department …

of the Reservation and Tribal campus. The five ranger districts and the Tribe came together for two days of team building and learning. The event followed a memorandum of understanding that was signed earlier in the year. Under the agreement, the Forest Service and Tribe agreed to work together on projects and gain input on ideas that affected all parties involved. 1995 – Kathryn Harrison and Ed Larsen were re-elected to Tribal Council for three-year terms. Margaret Provost took Andy Jenness’ seat …

closure in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent operation of the facility with new health guidelines in place. In a June 4 letter sent to casino employees by Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board Chairman Andy Jenness, it stated, “We are grateful for his years of service and wish him well in his future endeavors.” Finance Director Jannie Tharp will act as acting general manager until an interim general manager is licensed by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission. Jenness said in the letter …

fourth consecutive term on Tribal Council. “I am humbled to be elected once again by my membership,” George said. “With confidence I will carry on the good work of this council, and will practice the culture of honor in my role as a Tribal leader. Blessings and thanks go out to my uncle Steve Bobb for his years of service to our Tribe. You will be missed.” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. finished fourth with 595 votes and ends his three non-consecutive terms of service on Tribal Council …

Culture Yesteryears - Aug. 15, 2022 08.11.2022 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears (Smoke Signals file photo, 2017) 2017 – In an effort to continue improving communication with Tribal members, the Tribe was starting a LISTSERV service that would allow for multiple e-mail distribution groups to be established for different types of information. The first distribution groups would be for Tribal Council News, which would include agendas for meetings as well as other general Tribal news. Tribal Council …

meeting was held at 9 a.m. instead of the usual 4 p.m. starting time to accommodate the 11 a.m. funeral service for three-term Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who walked on Aug. 11. In other action, Tribal Council: Re-appointed former Oregon State Sen. Arnie Roblan and Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees. Portland attorney Chip Lazenby will continue on the board as the governor’s appointee. The Community Fund will need to find …