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points, and you go to Spirit Mountain, or you go to Spirit Mountain and get benefits up here. We’re not going to kill our own casino.” Wood Village Mayor Patricia Smith thanked the Tribe for purchasing the derelict property. “I know that this is just going to be something that is going to benefit both the city and the Tribe,” Smith said. “I have seen their architecture in Grand Ronde and I know they are not going to build something that looks like a gas station. … The quality of the development …

) in Suquamish and go straight to the Puyallup stop. We will end up in Olympia for the landing.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said Native people coming together is a good thing. “It’s a huge gathering,” said Leno. “Anytime our people are gathering it’s carrying on our culture. I think it’s amazing for our kids to go and do some of these things. We have connections now all over the world because of this whole thing. To be a part of that is huge.” Three Maori guests from New Zealand will be making …

for other states to follow. “Our Tribe takes government-to-government relationships very seriously,” said Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier. “I hope this will be the starting block of an effort between all of us.” 1991 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier and Junior Miss Grand Ronde Tara Leno presented a $1,500 check to Willamina Elementary School Principal Joan Rivenbark to purchase computer equipment for the school. 1986 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier reported that negotiations …

of Willamina High School and is a member of the Oregon State Class of 2018, plans on teaching upper elementary level students in her hometown or in the local area. “With my degree, I hope to impact the lives of many children, becoming a mentor and role model and helping children strive to be their best,” she told the Oregon State University Foundation newsletter. Linville, a former teacher, established scholarships in her and her sister’s name in the early 1970s to support students planning to become …

. “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.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

using a Native mascot and the Braves name. If the district terminates, it must stop using the mascot and name immediately. “I don’t anticipate that,” Leo said. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason-Shepek, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene, Historic Preservation Department Manager David Harrelson, Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Martin and Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Chelsea Clark attended the meeting. Leo, in his first year on the job after leading …

Culture Yesteryears -- Nov. 15, 2015 11.12.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – Oregonians resoundingly rejected the idea of privately owned casinos in the state by a 68 percent to 32 percent margin. “I hope they got the point,” said Tribal Council member Chris Mercier. “Sixty-eight to 32 is a very convincing statement.” The measure was opposed by all nine Tribes, who coalesced together under the Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance. 2005 – Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy …

seventh anniversary of Restoration at Grand Ronde Elementary School with a traditional holiday feast of salmon, ham salad, mashed potatoes and gravy. “This is a very important day for our people,” said Tribal Council member Kathryn Harrison. “I just hope that they appreciate everything that went into the Restoration effort so that all of this could happen.” 1985 – Tribal members Chris Leno, Mike Colton and Steve Bobb Jr. received letters for playing on the Willamina High School football team while …

Tribal Government & News Easter egg hunt set for April 4 03.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Events , Housing This year’s Easter egg hunt starts at 10:05 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 4. Organizer Deborah Kroeker, Tribal Housing Services coordinator, strongly advises parents to bring their children to the covered area in Tribal housing on Raven Loop on time . Or 10 a.m.! “It will last around two minutes,” Kroeker says. “That’s why I tell people not to be late.” Two minutes is about …

Butler carrying the eagle staff, Steve Bobb Sr. with the U.S. flag, Jerry George with the Tribal flag, Ronda Metcalf (Sauk-Suiattle) carrying the POW/MIA flag and Al Miller carrying the Oregon flag. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno welcomed the delegates to Grand Ronde and Spirit Mountain Casino. “It’s great to see all of our Tribes together,” Leno said. “I wish we could come together more to work on common goals. I’ve been on Tribal Council for about 20 years and health care has always been one …