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transport the cots to Sheridan. Northwest Natural Gas spokesperson Daphne Mathew said the incident was caused by low pressure in the lines. Northwest Natural inspected the facility and gave permission for residents to return in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 23. Mathew added that a loss of pressure in the lines knocked out service to about 1,400 customers in the Sheridan and Willamina area. A cause has not been determined. “It seems that all of the recent training and drills paid off,” Warden …

historically served in the armed forces in numbers which far exceed their representation in the population of the United States. “The Congress expresses its appreciation to all American Indian veterans for their long, proud and distinguished tradition of service,” the resolution stated. 1986 – A Powwow Fundraiser Day was set for July 12. Scheduled were a rummage sale, fish fry and bingo from “6 p.m. until dark.” Events were being held at the Depot Tribal office behind the Bonanza Restaurant …

Culture Walking On - Georgiana Mae Nichols (LaChance) 03.03.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Georgiana Mae LaChance Nichols Dec. 27, 1923 – Feb. 29, 2016 A funeral service was held for Grand Ronde resident and Tribal Elder Georgiana Mae LaChance Nichols on Tuesday, March 8, at Sunnyside Little Chapel of Chimes and burial occurred in its Memory Gardens. She died Feb. 29, 2016, in Grand Ronde. Mrs. Nichols was the daughter of Edwin and Elvira LaChance. She was born in Grand Ronde on Dec. 27, 1923 …

staff received two W2 forms for income earned in 1985. One was for income earned while working for the corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the other was for when the Internal Revenue Service issued a new identification number for Tribal Council, which is a sovereign government recognized by the federal government. “All that occurred was technical house cleaning which had been overlooked,” the general manager reported. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through …

p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Macy and Son Funeral Home in McMinnville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at St. James Catholic Church in McMinnville and interment will occur at St. James Catholic Church immediately following the service returning to St. James Fellowship Hall for refreshments. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

) Hill; grandmother auntie, Ada Brisbois; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Sonny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Mabel Palmer, George and Matilda Sanchey, and Melvin and Hazel Guardipee. A Rosary service was held Friday, Oct. 23, at Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato, Wash. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Saturday, Oct. 24. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

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 …