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. In addition, Tribal Council approved enrollment of four infants into the Tribe and relinquishment requested by one Tribal member, and adopted amendments to the Rodeo Special Event Board bylaws. Tribal Council also approved the Tribe's application to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration for Workforce Investment Act service to Polk and Yamhill counties. If funding is received, the Tribe would provide employment and training services to Native Americans and Alaskan/Hawaiian …

, in addition to working in the mills, he had worked as a mechanic. Mr. Thomas loved watching his boys work in the woods, salmon fishing and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, with one of his last requests being a trip to the beach three days before his death. Surviving family members include his former wife with whom he remained close, Shirley McKinney of Aberdeen; children, Don Thomas and Dale Thomas of Aberdeen, Allen Thomas of Kelso, Wash., Theresa Thomas of Hoquiam, Wash., and Glen …

a.m. to noon. Bank-only fishing is allowed, restricted to dip nets, and each person is limited to the aforementioned 10 pounds, which is about one-fourth of a five-gallon bucket. Under Oregon fishing regulations, anglers do not need a license to harvest smelt. Tribal members living elsewhere also can meet up with the Grand Ronde Elders at Lewis and Clark State Park, accessible via Exit 18 on Interstate 84 just east of Troutdale, between approximately 8 a.m. to noon to participate. Share …

look forward to seeing you at one of our community input meetings and hope that you will reach out to us as we kick off this next phase of planning and vision for our future,” the Tribal Council statement said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

in establishing the Food Bank in Grand Ronde, served as the chairman of the Spirit Mountain Stampede Rodeo and loved his many dogs. He is survived by his children, Karen Kimsey, Virginia Kimsey-Roof, Christie Kimsey-Loomis, Duke Kimsey and Colleen Kimsey, along with 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Provost and Myrna Brandon. He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Levi Baker, in 1995. A memorial service will begin at 11 …

. Quite some time ago, I asked for help in getting a headstone for Grandma Leno. Then in September, I got in an accident and broke both of my knees. I’ve been through hell and haven’t been able to do much; only one brace left, so I’m getting there. We have raised $1,250 so far, but have about $1,500 to go, so all you grandkids and great-grandkids and relatives of Grandma Leno please donate what you can so Grandma can have a headstone. Please send donations to Val Grout, P.O. Box 113, Grand Ronde …

arena project; Approved increasing the Tribe’s TriState Bank line of credit; And accepted one voluntary relinquishment of Tribal membership. Tribal Council member Jon A. George led a contingent of Tribal members that included Land and Culture employees Mike Karnosh, Travis Stewart, Bobby Mercier and Brian Krehbiel in the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. The meeting also was the first for new General Manager Dawn Doar, who started working for the Tribe on Monday, April 6 …

: 503-879-2226 or visit www.grandronde.org and look under “Rise of the Collectors” on the homepage. By Danielle Frost Although construction of the Tribe’s Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center began five years ago, its story goes back decades. When efforts to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began in the 1970s, having a museum was one of the top five priorities. It has taken time, patience and perseverance, but those efforts will culminate in the phase two Chachalu open house on Friday …

of trauma experienced while serving in the military. Army veteran John Courtney talked about being an infantry officer who served one tour of duty in a combat zone. “Once in combat, but once was enough,” he said. Army veteran and Willamina resident Roberta Davis discussed being a victim of military sexual assault and the long time it took before she mustered the courage to file a claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Davis’ harrowing story was featured in last year’s Smoke Signals …

Tribal Government & News Thomas hired as Economic Development director 11.05.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Tribal member Bruce Thomas is coming home. Thomas, former chief executive officer of Spirit Mountain Casino from 1993 to 2000, has been hired as the Grand Ronde Tribe’s new Economic Development director. According to his LinkedIn profile, Thomas developed Spirit Mountain Casino from the very beginning with consulting assistance. “We obtained one of the first direct loans in Indian …