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extra tags the Tribe now distributes to members for either an early or late hunting season each year. “I’m trying to develop a baseline assessment of needs for hunting and fishing opportunities for Tribal members,” Belonga said. “What I would like to do is develop this baseline assessment of what Tribal members want in terms of hunting seasons and hunting regulations. What I’m most interested in is what do they want to see out of that program within the scope of what we can do. Right now …

honored my brother’s service to his country, which included two years in the Vietnam War zone while on board the USS Mars AFS-1, a combat stores ship. Our family thanks them from the bottom of our hearts. A special thanks to military chaplain Bud Abbott and to Steve Bobb Sr. for putting the service together. A special thanks to Carol Nelson, Marietta Leith and all those who helped with the celebration of life meal at the Tribal Community Center. If I have forgotten anyone, please be assured …

of the machine, the higher percentage it is set to pay back. Bourie says penny machines are usually set in the range of 87 percent to 90 percent and that $25 slot machines will pay back at a 95- to 98-percent rate. When asked if his option were to drive 40 minutes southwest of his home to play Las Vegas-style machines or 15 minutes north to play the other machines, LoRiggio responded quickly. “I’m going to go to the (Vegas-style machines),” LoRiggio says. “Why? Because I’m a knowledgeable player …

the hunt. Kroeker said members of the Tribe’s Housing Department as well as a handful of other volunteers stuff about 2,000 plastic eggs with candy for the event. Tribal Council sponsors the event and pays for the candy. “This will be an event for the kids to have fun,” Kroeker said. “The kids all seem to have a good time. This is old-fashioned fun. We get out there and have a good time. I think it’s fantastic.” But, she reiterated, don’t be late. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

. “I just want to say it really is a privilege and an honor to have been part of the Tribe’s development. I sat on the first Tribal Council after we were restored, and there was a needs assessment. The return rate was around 97 percent … all of the thoughts went into creating what was needed here at Grand Ronde for health services. Using that information, we started moving forward.” Kennedy said that due to the long-term effects of Termination before Tribal Restoration, it was very important …

moved out of modular offices and into a new facility located on Hebo Road. 1992 – Tracy Olson, the new newsletter director for the Tribe, introduced herself to Smoke Signals readers. She was a recent graduate of the University of Oregon. “I primarily want to create a paper which offers entertaining and informative articles for all Tribal members,” she wrote. 1987 – Cindy Martin was selected as Miss Grand Ronde and Marlo George as Junior Miss Grand Ronde during a Royalty Pageant held …

Center. Tribal Elder Dakota Whitecloud blessed the ground and Tribal Elder Robert Watson spoke about the necessity of an Elders Activity Center in Grand Ronde. 2002 – Tribal member Peter Wakeland took over as manager of the Natural Resources Department. “It presents a professional challenge and opportunity that I haven’t had yet,” he said. 1997 – Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber issued a proclamation declaring American Indian Week in Oregon at a special signing ceremony at the State Capitol in Salem …

and Tilixam Wawa explaining its decision with only board member Margaret Provost dissenting. Incumbent Enrollment Board members Robert Schmid, Laura Gleason and Sharon Freund were not re-appointed, but Sharon Hanson was placed back on the board. Gleason and Freund posted letters on Facebook to complain that they were not contacted about not being re-appointed before it became public at the Tuesday, April 4, Legislative Action Committee hearing. “I, like Laura, would have liked an explanation of why …

Hanna. “I think it will be beneficial to the Elders, so I think it is a win-win situation.” “I think the Elders are very appreciative of their payment,” said Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “It helps them out with a lot of their planning for bills. That was part of the concept to get it to the first.” Currently, Elders’ pension benefits are processed and distributed by Automated Data Processing, which used to handle per capita benefit distributions as well until 2015. All per capita processing …

Culture Yesteryears - March 1, 2016 02.29.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – A group of Cultural Resources Department employees were working on the first river canoe that the Grand Ronde people have built certainly since Restoration and likely since the early 1900s. “I haven’t found any proof of a canoe like this being made from Grand Ronde Natives since we were marched here in the 1800s,” said Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel. 2006 – During a book signing for Kristine Olson’s …