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of Clem’s life was attending the NASCAR races in Las Vegas. Clem brought much joy to her family and was loved so much in return. Clem was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her parents, David and Bertha LaChance; and her son, Gerald “Dick” Reed. She is survived by her daughters Deanna (Bob) Johnston and Janet (John) Giddings; her daughter-in-law, Mary Reed; and the most wonderful 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will take place from 4 to 7 …

, which would have instituted term limits on Tribal Council service of a one-year break after three consecutive terms served, was supported by 391 voters to 220 against, but the 64 percent “yes” vote fell short of the two-thirds approval required to change the Tribal Constitution. In addition, 28 ballots were submitted without a vote marked. Since this was a federally run election, Tribal members had to specially register to vote and 1,091 did so out of more than 3,900 potential Tribal voters …

of Washington state. He said he appreciated home more now after three weeks spent in the wilderness, learning how to survive. 1996 - More than 200 Tribal members attended the 13 th celebration of Tribal Restoration held at Grand Ronde Elementary School. Powwow Committee Chairman Merle Leno asked Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison to talk about Restoration. She said Tribal Council did not invite any guests to speak so that Tribal members could have an opportunity to talk about what Restoration …

. Votes on enrolling and disenrolling members have been a part of Tribal Council's responsibility since Restoration; pawning that responsibility off is just like forcing someone else to pull the trigger. I could not believe that they would make a proposal like this. As a former Tribal Council member, I would not have done it as an "emergency," which means we, as members, don't get to voice our opinions before the amendment goes into effect. For those of you that do not know what I am referring …

was to erect a memorial in recognition and appreciation of Tribal members who have served in the armed forces and fought America's wars. 1994 - Tribal Council Vice Chair Kathryn Harrison was elected to the Native American Rights Fund board of directors. Based in Boulder, Colo., the Rights Fund board meets twice a year to discuss specific rights issues concerning Native peoples in the United States. 1989 - Weather was so bad that the February General Council meeting was canceled. Smoke Signals …

Culture Natural Resources harvests traditional plant bulbs 11.14.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Natural Resources , Tribal Employees The Tribe’s Natural Resources Department held its first camas and yampah harvest from the Tribal Plant Materials Program on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in front of the office building off Hebo Road in Grand Ronde. About 15 Tribal members and employees gathered on a crisp morning at Natural Resources’ raised plant beds and dug out 200 camas bulbs and 200 yampah bulbs …

started with an invocation from Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. and cultural drumming and singing was performed by the father-and-daughter team of Brian and Kailiyah Krehbiel and Brian’s nephew, Kaikanim Mercier. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno struck a different approach at the General Council meeting, encouraging the membership to make motions and seconds to approve the minutes of the previous meeting instead of Tribal Council members doing so as had been …

Culture Yesteryears -- Jan. 15, 2013 01.14.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Tribal Elder Don Day was busy in the Forest Service's Sweet Home Ranger District, collecting timber for the planned longhouse in Grand Ronde. A helicopter transported about 50 eight- to 20-foot lengths of old growth cedar logs out of a hole behind a tributary of the Soda Fork River and deposited them on a landing off Soda Fork Road. The logs were then trucked to Grand Ronde for splitting using traditional tools …

, Facebook Live event. Fullerton said the Tribe has increased its capacity for testing, contact tracing and personal protection equipment and no longer fears not having enough health care capacity to handle any coronavirus cases. So far, Grand Ronde has not reported any positive coronavirus tests among the 81 conducted as of May 13. The first phase of re-opening will include requirements that employees wear masks while interacting in public with others, no walk-in visitors will be allowed …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves sixth supplemental budget 11.08.2023 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a sixth supplemental budget of $1.87 million during its Wednesday, Nov. 8, meeting to cover costs for funding the construction of five houses in the home ownership development project east of Grand Ronde Road off McPherson Road. A lending misunderstanding affected five potential buyers, who were incorrectly …