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Ronde Housing director, was named the Indian Housing Association’s Executive Director of the Year during the annual meeting and awards banquet held in Port Angeles, Wash. 1995 – Spirit Mountain Development Corp. was advertising for blackjack and poker dealers. “Strong customer service skills important,” the ad said. It also guaranteed up to a $500 bonus after 30 days of employment. 1990 – Indian Tribal representatives from around Oregon gathered at the new Oregon Convention Center in Portland …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves IHS grant applications 09.15.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness , Federal Government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two competitive grant applications to the Indian Health Service at its Wednesday, Sept. 9, meeting. The first grant would provide the Tribe funds to tackle the problems of methamphetamine use and suicide, and the second grant would provide funds to support domestic violence prevention …

Culture Yesteryears -- July 1, 2015 06.30.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – Grand Ronde became more of a full-service, as well as safer, community with the grand opening of the Tribally funded Grand Ronde Fire Station at the corner of McPherson and Grand Ronde roads. The new fire station will be operated and managed by the West Valley Fire District and reduce response times by at least 10 minutes for emergency medical and fire calls. 2005 – Tribal Elder Kathryn Harrison provided the invocation …

. 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 …

the traditional way of living for the Grand Ronde people and other Northwest Natives. 2000 – After eight years at the helm, Smoke Signals editor Tracy Dugan resigned. “I have enjoyed the chance to get to know fellow Tribal members and their families,” she wrote. “Because of my Tribe, I have experienced a sense of contribution and service in my life I doubt I’ll ever find anywhere else.” 1995 – Tribal members were advised to expect a shift in traffic on Highway 18 near the Strawberry Patch while …

Yarbrough; and sisters, Bobby Ann Traller, Dianna Yarbrough Phillips and Katharine “Kathy” Alford. Terry was preceded in death by his father; sister, Paula Case; and brother, Clifford Allen Yarbrough. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

of McMinnville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton, on Dec. 28, 1991. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym followed by interment at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. The funeral meal will be held at noon Sunday, Nov. 29, in the Tribal Community Center. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. To leave a message or memory for the family, go to www.dallastribute.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

was the grandfather of four grandchildren and “uncle” to many nieces and nephews. His father and brother, Stacey W. Williams, preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 2, at the Siletz Tribal Center. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Gordon’s name to the Mario Pastaga House, 3505 N.W. Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, Ore., 97339. Affordable Burial & Cremation handled the arrangements. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

of McMinnville, Ore.; half-brother, Jimmie Lee Shaw of Salem, Ore.; and numerous loving family members and friends. He was a lifetime truck driver and had served in both the Marine Corps and Army. He adored his three grandchildren, Simon, Sabrina and Henry. LeRoy went on his last hunting trip with his buddy Larry and cousin Sharon even though he was fighting the cancer. We'll miss you "good buddy" -- happy hunting. A memorial service will held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in the Grand Ronde Tribal …

reports and licensing decisions. 1993 - Karen Schmid was honored as Nanitch Sahallie Employee of the Month. She was a member of the Choctaw/Apache Tribe and worked as an intake service counselor at the facility. She grew up in Portland and attended Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Wash. 1988 - Plans were being made for the fourth annual powwow. Tribal Council, the Powwow Committee and other interested persons were scheduled to meet with Paul Whitehead, a familiar face on the powwow circuit …