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. "To be elected six times to Tribal Council is a real honor to me," Leno said during the Sept. 11 General Council meeting. Sherer, who took a year off from Tribal Council to spend time with her grandchildren, returned to Tribal politics with a second-place tally of 404 votes. This will be Sherer's fourth term on Tribal Council. "I had a lot of support from Tribal members who called me up and asked me to run," Sherer said. Tom was elected to her third straight term on Tribal Council, receiving 315 votes. "I'm …

they would work. He didn't know. Obviously, they did work and Westinghouse had an ongoing business and electricity in this country was changed forever." The project was the first long-distance transmission of electricity in the country, Gersh said, and it drew industry to the site, much of which has now moved on. "It's a hidden gem," said Gersh, "a secret. It's the second largest waterfall in the country by volume, behind Niagara Falls. It's a magical, deeply powerful place." "Holding on to traditions …

be the first time they've tried a certain spice or food," he said. This special time and place for Education will come to an end at the beginning of 2012 when the Youth Education Building addition should be finished and the Willamina School District will again have funding to return to a five-day school week. "It's pretty fun," said Tribal member Audrey Mercier, 7. "I like doing fun stuff like art." "Youth and staff want to thank Tribal Council and the Facilities staff for making this space possible …

Tribal Government & News Cycling tour visits Grand Ronde to support trees 08.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Natural resources The riff from the John Lennon classic "Give Peace a Chance" was just one of the surprises when the Naperville, Ill.-based Tree Fund came to town. The team of volunteers and staffers from across the country included 113 volunteer cyclists, a clown-prince of tree education and communication specialists. The action took place on Tuesday, Aug. 7, near the fish weir overlooking a bend …

signatures to place the two measures on the ballot and touting them statewide through two mailers and innumerable TV commercials, backers realized that they were not moving Oregonians on the issue. Surveys consistently found that the number of Oregonians who support amending the state Constitution to allow private casinos and want to specifically permit a privately owned casino at the shuttered greyhound racetrack in Wood Village was not moving from the 32 percent who OK'd a similar proposal in 2010 …

to the Willamette Heritage Center site in the 1970s, was a place where history buffs and other Oregonians learned a little of what it is like to be a woman in the Grand Ronde Tribe, and what made them the leaders they are today. As a supporting event to the Grand Ronde exhibit, "shawash-ili?i luchmən - ntsayka ikanum: Grand Ronde Women - Our Story," Tribal Elder June Olson read from her book, "Great Circle, The Grand Ronde Reservation 1855-1905," and signed copies. "This work that she has produced …

Ronde Tribal members: Each year we hear talk about change for our Tribal government. For the last few years talk of giving voice back to the Tribal members has increased greatly. There are many ways we can address giving voice back to the general membership and a great place to start is by voting. Last year, there were 3,844 eligible voters; only 1,264 voted. That means we did not hear the voice of 2,580 of our Tribal members. I would like to encourage all eligible voters to vote. I know it can …

will instruct Shasta to process and pay your claims. Q: How do I contact my state Medicaid office? A: We will have a comprehensive list of contact information for all states made available. Q: What if one of my doctors is not part of the Oregon Health Plan (or other state Medicaid plan)? A: You should still sign up and use the Medicaid plan whenever possible. Your Skookum program will still be in place and can cover your visits with the nonparticipating provider or anything not covered by Medicaid with pre …

measure on the state ballot that would have amended the state Constitution to allow privately owned casinos. It was resoundingly rejected by voters 68 percent to 32 percent. This year, private casino supporters collected enough signatures to place both measures on the ballot. Opponents, including the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, point to the negative effects a private casino would have on Tribal casino revenues, which pay for Tribal governmental operations, including housing and health care …

. Since then, Kennedy said, they've been buying back land "acre by acre." The Episcopal Church and other faith groups were among the sponsors of the U.N. panel session, titled "Churches Disavow the Doctrine of Discovery: Calling for Poverty Alleviation and Healing," which sought to address education, land rights, reconciliation, healing and practical next steps. It was attended by almost two dozen people. The panel discussion took place on the first day of the 11th session of the United Nations …