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also was helping the construction of the Tribe’s new gaming facility. “We are almost finished with the foundation work,” said Bruce Thomas, Spirit Mountain Development Corp. director. “The nice weather has really helped.” 1990 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier presented the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners with a $20,000 check as a one-time payment toward revenues lost by the county upon the establishment of the Grand Ronde Reservation. 1985 – Smoke Signals and Tribal archives do have …

.” Currently, the Clothes Closet is open two days a week – Monday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walker-Hernandez has Fridays and Daniele Powley, a volunteer since last September, has Mondays. For a long time, the Clothes Closet was open only one day a week. “It’s a nice place to work,” says Walker-Hernandez. “It is not like you’re stressed. If you’re sick, you trade days." Volunteers keep up with what the community needs, and not just in clothes. Powley was “kind of shy,” she says, the first …

of frogs and every time that friends and family see a frog they will smile in remembrance. Tammie was a vibrant person who made sure that everyone around her had a laugh or a smile. We love you! Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

(The Willamette Meteorite) in the future. “For the first time, the story of the meteorite’s role in our culture will be shared with the millions of people who view it,” Tribal Council Vice Chair Ed Larsen said. 1995 – The first meeting of the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission was held. Judge Robert Goodwin swore in Gene Davidson, Leonette Galligher, Lynn Hillman and Robert Watson as commission members and the commission elected Watson as chairman. 1990 – Nine Tribal members were running for Tribal Council …

. Other grants applied for include $33,207 in funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to conduct early seral habitat enhancement projects on two of the Reservation’s elk meadows and on portions of the Thomson and South Yamhill properties, a $62,500 Oregon Emergency Management Performance grant that would cover part of the Emergency Operations coordinator and a half-time assistant, trainings and event exercises, supplies and communications equipment, and a $107,360 Transportation …

Sabatini as Facility Services manager. 1990 – Tribal Council authorized a $2,000 payment to join the Yamhill County Timberland Owners Association, which was formed by private landowners who make an annual contribution to Yamhill County for a full-time deputy to exclusively patrol timber lands. 1985 – The annual Memorial Day Gathering was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on May 26 and a scheduled baked food sale was raising money for the Powwow Fund. The first annual powwow was scheduled for August …

. They lived in Grand Ronde, Salem, California and Nebraska, and moved back to Oregon in 1975. She lived in Dallas and worked for a time at the Blue Garden. She worked in grocery stores, was a bartender and waitress, and for many years at Agri-Pac in quality control. She retired as a floor leader in 2000. She was a mother to three and grandmother to many. Violet was friendly to everyone and always ready to strike up a conversation with whomever she came in contact. She was a member …

232 out of a possible 250 points on the rifle range. Gordon graduated from Siletz High School and attended Linn-Benton Community College where he studied auto body repair. He was a “jack of all trades,” rebuilding car engines and remodeling homes. He helped build the first Siletz Tribal homes and worked for the city of Salem, working on streets and roads. In his spare time, Gordon enjoyed fishing and hunting. Gordon was a devoted family man. He is survived by his life partner, Cindy Belgarde …

Clarence Dale Langley in 1957. They spent 56 years married. Shirley had many hobbies throughout her life, including horseback riding, taking pictures, camping, bow hunting, traveling and attending her church (Lighthouse Gospel), but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. They were the loves of her life. She is survived by sons, Edward, John and Bryan Langley; daughters, Kathy Werst, Debbie Dolan and Ashley Langley; brother, Bill Keller; sister, Darlene Butler …

for "substantial completion" by late November with a projected opening date of mid-December. 1998 - The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission was selected by the National Indian Gaming Commission to participate in a pilot project that sought to simplify and reduce the amount of paperwork submitted by Tribal governments and reduce the time and expense Tribes spend on coping with documents. As a result, the Gaming Commission will no longer be required to submit a copy of employee applications, investigative …