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Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Dec. 1, 2020 11.30.2020 Danielle Harrison History 2010 2015 – A large contingent of Grand Ronde Tribal members participated in a long-awaited flag hanging ceremony during dual assembles held at Willamina High School. The Tribal flag was placed next to the Oregon flag, U.S. flag and POW/MIA flag near the scoreboard in the school’s gym. “It is an honor what is happening here today,” Tribal Council member Jon A. George said. “A lot of the reason we wanted …

at St. Charles Catholic Church in Portland. Ruby had lived in her home in northeast Portland for more than 65 years. We are so blessed and fortunate that Ruby lived a long and wonderful life. She is survived by nephews Harold Lyon and Robert Nagle, 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She will be interred next to her husband Orlando. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be held at a future time. Other passings Evelyn Rose Stevens Aug. 1, 1933 – Nov …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2021 12.30.2020 Danielle Harrison Culture 2011 2016 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde finalized purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village. The Tribe closed on the property in December. The site, which was no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million in 2015. “Economic diversification has always been a priority for our Tribe and our membership,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said. “We …

the same, significant changes were made, particularly for districts choosing to open ‘outside the metrics.’ … We made a decision to return first and second grade to a modified hybrid model, pending staff support and board support, beginning Feb. 9.” Beginning on Jan. 1, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s instructions for returning to school became “advisory rather than mandatory,” according to a letter sent to the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority on Dec. 23. “Moving forward …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2021 01.29.2021 Danielle Harrison History 2011 2016 – Former Social Services Department Manager David Fullerton became the Tribal government’s new general manager after an employment agreement was approved during a Tribal Council meeting. Fullerton began working for the Tribe in 2001 as an Indian Child Welfare caseworker. He managed the Social Services Department from December 2001 through late August 2015 when he was tapped to serve as interim …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- March 1, 2021 02.26.2021 Danielle Harrison History 2016 2016 – Tribal Elder and the Tribe’s oldest member Pearl Lyon celebrated her 104 th birthday at the Elders Activity Center. She lived to 105 years of age, walking on in November 2017. In 2012 at the time of her 100th birthday, she had 37 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her birthday was celebrated every February with a party at the Elders Activity Center. 2011 …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- March 1, 2021 02.26.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : This week I had the good fortune to receive a text from a dear friend who told me about the COVID vaccine clinic being offered by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, a clinic that had been opened to the community. I ran to my computer to sign up. I was ecstatic! My husband and I live on the edge of Salem, so after getting our tickets, we jumped in the car that very afternoon …

Tribal Government & News Blue Heron fire suspect has trial date set for June 03.29.2021 Dean Rhodes Public safety Enrique Omar Mejia By Dean Rhodes and Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writers OREGON CITY – The man suspected of starting a fire that damaged the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Blue Heron property has a trial date set for June 1, after being found fit to proceed by Clackamas County Judge Heather Karabeika. Karabeika previously ordered a mental health examination by Oregon State Hospital …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- April 1, 2021 03.31.2021 Danielle Harrison History 2011 2016 – A Celebration of Life event was held for Tribal Elder Richard Ray, which he was able to attend in person. Fellow Elders decided to host the event before he passed away from terminal cancer. “I’m on a different path,” Ray said. During the service, friends and family recalled his youthful adventures, childhood in Willamina and adulthood working for his own logging company. Ray served …

guests only and not open to the general public. Last year’s event was canceled as the COVID-19 pandemic became a major public health concern in Oregon. Bobb said he talked with Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy and General Manager David Fullerton about holding an outdoors event at 1 p.m. that will include proper social distancing. The usual meal that precedes the event inside the Community Center will not be held, but box lunches will be handed out starting at noon for consumption onsite …