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be considered one of the most generous philanthropists in Oregon. During the past 21 years, he has helped give away almost $80 million. But none of it was his own money. Dozono, 74, is retiring from his position as chairman of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Trustees. He is its longest-serving member, appointed in 1997 when the fund was established. Kate Brown is the next longest-serving board member with 17 years. She resigned after becoming Oregon governor in 2015. During its 21-year …

, nine education projects, one environmental preservation project and 11 health projects. Since its inception in 1997, the Community Fund has awarded 2,727 grants to 1,139 nonprofit organizations for a total of $80.47 million in giving. The Community Fund receives 6 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino’s proceeds to distribute to nonprofits in 11 northwest Oregon counties. Tribal Elder and former longtime Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison opened the check presentation with a prayer …

by her side. She was born in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 17, 1979. She moved to the Oregon Coast in her teen years, graduating from Taft High School in 1998. She became a master hairstylist and worked for many years in local salons in Lincoln City. She was one term from completing her associate degree in accounting at Oregon Coast Community College and loved to write poems. She was an avid fisherwoman taught well by her grandfather, Jim Bolden, who preceded her in 2007. Many thanks to her fishing …

to Spirit Mountain Casino and was successful most of the time. Connie’s birthday gifts were highly anticipated as she put much thought into each one. She is survived by her husband, Randon; parents, Dick and Violet Zimbrick; sister, Vikki Bishop; brother, Dennis Zimbrick; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be announced in the future. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 15, 2010 07.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : My name is Joshua D. Haller. I’ve been searching my heart to find the words to relay my message to each one of you. Charles D. Haller, aka Tar Tar, is my uncle, friend and very dear to my heart. He was by my side through the births of my two daughters, making sure they were all right. He has achieved the status of a hero in my heart as well as my children’s and many others …

release the Grand Ronde Tribe from liability regarding existing hazardous substance releases at or from the property, which has a long history of industrial usage dating back to the mid-1800s. The public meeting was attended by approximately 30 people with about half of the audience being either Department of Environmental Quality or Tribal government staff members. Three public comments were accepted after an hour of presentations, including one from Grand Ronde Tribal member Ann Lewis. Cheryl …

graduate of Newberg High School and was raised in Yamhill County, giving him familiarity with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He lives in McMinnville with his fiancée and one cat, Kitty. In his free time, he likes to ride dirt bikes and hike. He can be reached at 503-879-1416 or via e-mail at samuel.briggs@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the north side of Highway 18 near the South Yamhill River sign has been solved. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight said on Wednesday, Oct. 2, that further investigation by his staff revealed that the owner was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 23. “The deputy told him he could lock his bicycle to the guardrail so no one would steal it,” McKnight said. The owner has not been able to make it back to Grand Ronde to retrieve his bicycle since then. McKnight said he would …

Health & Education Blackwell named to state's Early Learning Council 10.29.2019 Dean Rhodes Education , Tribal employees , State government Angie Blackwell Early Childhood Education Program Manager Angie Blackwell was appointed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Early Learning System Director Miriam Calderon as one of six new members to the Early Learning Council this week. “Success in career, college and the classroom begins with early learning and preparing our children to be lifelong learners …

coffee, hoodies with a Tribal logo, Spirit Mountain Casino and Willamette Falls on them, and a beaded medallion with the Oregon Duck “O” logo. He deserved all these gifts for all the hard work he did and I felt he deserved more than what Social Security gave him. I also held a small party that included pizza, salad, fruit and cookies at the Tribal Employment Office on Wednesday afternoon. Also present were several of the 477 and Vocational Rehab workers. Program Director Michael Herrin was one of my …