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; and 36 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; brother, James Keller; sister, Ramona Langley; son, Mike Langley; and both of her parents. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Tribal gym in Grand Ronde. A viewing will be held at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To send an online condolence, go to www.dallastribute.com. Share …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council: Tribe will remain a drug-free workplace, community 07.10.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , Health & Wellness , Spirit Mountain Casino , Tribal Employees , State Government , Public Safety On July 1, 2015, Measure 91 took effect. The use and possession of recreational marijuana will be decriminalized in Oregon. Measure 91 does not apply to the Tribe. The Tribe is a sovereign nation. In 2014, the Tribe began looking closely at the question …

established Dec. 11 as the per capita and timber revenue distribution date. During the Nov. 17 Legislative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said that the amount of the distributions probably will not be known until after Dec. 1. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Tillamook County regarding the sale and transfer of surplus forest land from the county to the Tribe; Approved a funding agreement with the Department of the Interior’s …

Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2013 01.31.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Tribal Court introduced a new program, the Peacemaker Program, to help Tribal and community members solve and settle disputes before going to trial. Tribal members Sam Henny and David DeHart were the first two trained Peacemakers who will volunteer in Tribal Court to resolve disputes. 2003 - A contingent of Grand Ronde Tribal members attended the Inaugural Ball for newly elected Gov. Ted Kulongoski. "We support him …

Culture Yesteryears -- Sept. 1, 2013 08.29.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Francene Ambrose was welcomed during a reception as the 2008-09 Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship recipient in the Atrium of the Governance Center. Ambrose was the 10 th Hatfield Fellowship recipient and succeeded Rebecca Knight, who was off to the University of Hawaii to obtain her master's degree in public health. 2003 - The Grand Ronde Hall of Legends - 53 feet linking Spirit Mountain Casino with the Lodge next door …

Culture Yesteryears -- April 1, 2013 03.29.2013 Ron Karten History 2008 - The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received national TV exposure when "Little People, Big World" featured Tribal members building a miniature plankhouse and blessing it afterward at Roloff Farms near Hillsboro. 2003 - The first Agency Creek Round Dance was scheduled for April 4-5 in the Tribal gym. 1998 - The Tribe received a $75,785 Welfare-to-Work grant from the federal Department of Labor. The grant was one …

Culture Yesteryears -- Dec. 1, 2013 12.02.2013 Ron Karten History 2008 - The Tribe's eldest Elder, Nora Kimsey, prepared to celebrate her 100 th birthday on Dec. 2. Five days later during the monthly General Council meeting, the Tribe honored Kimsey for her contributions to the Tribe over the years. 2003 - Grand Ronde Station was preparing to open with Manager Darrel Clark (Cherokee) at the helm of the new Tribal business enterprise. The store was opening with Taco Time, TCBY and Boyd's Coffee …

Culture Yesteryears -- May 1, 2013 05.01.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a rule change that returned big game hunting rights for cultural ceremonies to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. "A great day … a historic day," said Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno after the almost unanimous vote by the commission. 2003 - Douglas Pattison took the reins at Spirit Mountain Casino as the new chief executive officer. His gaming resume included …

Culture Yesteryears -- July 1, 2013 07.01.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Tribal members visited Tomanowos during the annual pilgrimage to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Two Tribal Council members, seven Elders, family members, student interns and representatives from Cultural Resources and Education went on the trip. 2003 - Tribal Elder and longtime Tribal Council Chair Kathryn Harrison received an honorary degree from Portland State University in recognition …

in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Before passage, the relinquishment period was one year. 2003 - Grand Ronde flew its flags at half-mast in honor of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, which broke apart during re-entry into the atmosphere on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 1. Grand Ronde Tribal member and Air Force veteran Buddy White was pictured lowering the flags. 1998 - Tribal member Connie (Mercier) Lopez received a certificate of recognition for 25 years of service in working …