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worked with longtime employee Tuff Scherzinger. They got along great. Then about six months later came Arnie. He ran cat and later was a yarder operator. Then came Orville. He was a hook tender. He was good with the crew and everything ran smoothly. One day Orville asked if he could bring “the kid” out to set chokers. I said, “Sure.” That kid was Reyn. He later ran yarder and stayed about 20 years. Thank you Tom and for all the Leno men who followed. They were all great workers and I was proud …

with Restoration one way or another. All they wanted was to guide the next generation of council toward their ultimate goals and visions. But they wouldn’t listen. Now, here we are fighting for quality health care, in which case was No. 1 priority of Elders’ advice and goals. I attended the April 12, 2015, meeting and heard only a few (among many) people who experienced hardships and even felt they needed to seek outside medical care. It breaks my heart! It’s time to demand a change effective …

of the pilot project attracted participation by the EPA and the establishment of the Science in Studio Award. The 2015 award winners focused on water quality and the effect toxins have on the landscape. Fogel, who was one of four recipients, is an interdisciplinary artist focused on promoting community awareness and environmental responsibility. She designed the multi-media campaign. Fogel attended the Pacific Northwest College of Art on a Tribal scholarship. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

Health & Education Casino hosts quarterly Health Board meeting 04.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , Events , Spirit Mountain Casino , Federal Government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Thirty-one delegates to the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board participated in the organization’s quarterly meeting held at Spirit Mountain Casino from Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board was established in 1972 and includes delegates …

Culture Luncheon continues spirited battle against sexual assault 10.26.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , Health & Wellness , Events , Public Safety The third annual Renewing Spirits luncheon held on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Elders’ Activity Center continued an effort to bring awareness of assault and sexual assault to the Grand Ronde Tribal community. The message was clear and the reality stark – one in three Native American women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes and three in five …

for publication receive the honor of their work appearing in print before a statewide audience and opportunities to present at events throughout the state. The guidelines are one entry per student, written works should be typed or printed clearly (no more than 500 words), digital entries are encouraged and artwork and photography must be original and black-and-white only. Submissions forms must include a signature and parents must sign for student younger than 18. Submissions will not be returned …

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 …

Norwest's sister. The journey of my life certainly has been blessed in so many ways because of her heritage. I was honored to have been one of the early council members serving with Eula Petite, Merle Leno, Russ Leno, Dorothy Green, Mark Mercier, Candy George and Katherine and Frank Harrison. I was a longtime member of the Veteran's Honor Guard, served on the Veteran's Special Events Committee, served on the Veteran's Memorial Committee and appointed to the Ethics Ordinance Committee. I would …

for most of his life. He enjoyed going to movie theaters and loved his cats, guns and hunting. He had a passion for fast cars, especially his beloved Trans Am Firebirds. He is now with his parents and brother. Survivors include his brother, Eugene LaChance of Springfield, Ore.; sister, Teresa Mausen of Sweet Home, Ore.; five nieces and one nephew. Services were held Tuesday, June 11, at St. Michael's Church gymnasium in Grand Ronde. Military committal services were held at the Confederated Tribes …

in 2004. 1998 - The annual Grand Ronde Veterans Powwow was held for the entire weekend instead of just one day for the first time. During the three-day event, Stephanie Duran was crowned Veterans Junior Queen. 1993 - Gov. Barbara Roberts signed Senate Bill 61, which ensured the protection of burial sites, remains, sacred objects and funerary objects on state and private lands. It also gave Tribes control over the exploration of archaeological sites by allowing them to issue permits to interested …