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. More than 50 met at the weir for the occasion. "Part of our culture," said Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., "is to share the abundance." Salmon aren't what you would call abundant yet in Agency Creek, but the day's events trumpeted Tribal improvements to habitat because the fish are definitely making a comeback. "We are three one-thousandths of the Willamette Basin," said Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, "but we get 4 to 4.5 percent of all the Coho in the basin." Factors …

Culture Fire displaces Tribal family; help sought 11.17.2011 Ron Karten People An early morning fire in Willamina on Saturday, Oct. 12, has left Tribal member Michael Bolton and his family with little more than their lives and the drive to start over. Tami Tigner, a paramedic/firefighter with the West Valley Fire District, said the fire was reported at 1:41 a.m. with smoke and flames coming out of a second story window of the house in the 700 block of C Street in Willamina. "It was in one …

, located in the far Northwest corner of Washington state, sent three healing poles carved by master carver and Lummi Elder Jewell Praying Wolf James and his House of Tears carvers across the country to honor the fallen of 9/11 and to help the healing process for those who survived. For the 10 th anniversary of the event, Jewell and his carvers created another pole, this one 20-feet high. On Monday, Sept. 12, the Healing Pole Journey 2011 began with the first blessing ceremony at Semiahmoo Resort …

Valley, Calif. Both statements contained the stamped signature of Martha N. Tatum, listed as an office manager. "If it gets to the wrong person, you can kiss your identity goodbye," Gaston said about the mix-up. "I have their address, I have who the information is for and, more serious, I have their Social Security number." Gaston said she called the administration, but no one cared to hear about the mistake. "When I contacted Social Security the first time, I got someone in California …

of managers and directors narrowed down the list of 24 Employees of the Month - one each for back-of-house and front-of-house - and eight Supervisors of the Quarter. The casino's executive team then selected the two winners. "We have many outstanding, dedicated and loyal employees who are committed to providing superb guest service," Ferguson said. "It was a very difficult choice, but Holly and Michael stood out as exemplary employees who raise the standards for all our employees to emulate." Spirit …

different ways, such as at gatherings, etc. Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg said that the song "was so good" that he was going to save it for 40 years to play at his funeral. The song can be listened to and downloaded for free at www.lookingwolf.com . Reibach's presentation also can be watched on the Tribal Web site by clicking on the May 25 Tribal Council meeting video starting at about the three-minute mark. "In continuation of support for our Tribe and wishing us all 'One Heart …

meeting on June 2, which can be viewed on the Tribal Web site www.grandronde.org under the Videos tab, involved a back and forth about whether it was better to bundle the four amendments into one vote or allow Tribal voters to decide an each amendment separately. In February 2008, Tribal membership voted on three separate enrollment proposals, but only OK'd a five-year relinquishment period by enough votes - two-thirds majority -- to amend the Tribal Constitution. A proposal to remove the rule …

after breakfast and head to Siletz. Peace & Dignity Journeys has held Native American spiritual runs across North and South American every four years since 1992. The journey this year started May 1 in Chickaloon, Alaska, and another group is running from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, at the tip of South America. Participants will carry sacred staffs through both continents and meet on Nov. 28 in Guatemala. The run in Oregon will divide in Portland on Monday, July 16, with one group going down …

"no," but it still does not take away the fact that they have hurt so many other families. There have not been many times that I can say that I can feel the tears deep down inside of my soul, but this is one of those times. May God bless all of you who tried to make a difference. Diana Norton Roll #2599 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Rejected private casino proposal returning to Oregon ballot in November 07.30.2012 Ron Karten Elections , Gaming , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino Like the spirits in "Poltergeist," they're back. Two measures that would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow private casinos in the state and another that would specifically approve one going into the former Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village have qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's …