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, installation of exhaust fans and a fresh air ventilation fan and piping, lighting and electrical improvements and rehabilitation of drainage and upheaval issues. A different authorization to proceed supported sending a letter to Oregon Health and Sciences University in support of the One Sky Center, which is facing an uncertain future because of the federal sequestration issues. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

to the federal government. "The Americans will never leave us alone. Let us not concern our hearts … We will take Grand Ronde. We will make it our own place," one placard quotes Peter Kiani (Kalapuya) as saying in 1877. As attendees slowly follow the exhibit's chronology, they learn about the Grand Ronde Trail of Tears from a map created by Tribal graphic designer George Valdez, as well as Gen. Phil Sheridan and the Fort Yamhill blockhouse. They view the Grand Ronde Reservation pass book that recorded …

from prior wars and conflicts still have unmet needs. The purpose of the Veteran's Summit is to honor them, provide direct services and sources, help them on their healing journey and provide a good time filled with food, laughter, culture and positive camaraderie." Tribal Chair Reyn Leno, a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, attended one of the first planning meetings for the summit in San Diego in late November. After returning and talking with the rest of Tribal Council, he pledged the Grand …

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together preparing three dishes. The appetizer came from Nelson, who has competed in the event all three years and who won with Hoover the first year. Hoover created the recipe for the main dish, and the dessert was the brainchild of Bergan, who was competing in the Rez Kitchen Tour for the first time. "The emphasis was on Native American ingredients," Nelson said. "It was kind of intense for my first one," said Bergan, but the Spirit Mountain team drew the last slot, so they ended up with more time …

Pellett; grandson, Braxton Tucker; great-grandson, Reece Romans; and sons-in-law and many extended family and friends. His generosity of spirit did not draw lines that kept others out. His was a life of circles that sought to bring others in. He believed family was everything and the bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. We could talk endlessly about how funny, kind, generous, loving, intelligent and great Dennis is. We are reminded …

due to health issues. He received an associate degree from Portland Community College in criminal law. To Tony, family was very important to him. The children were always hers, mine and ours, and always ours. He was a proud member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. He enjoyed creating several types of art, including cut glass art and woodworking. He also enjoyed reading. He was very community minded, bringing together all of the different churches in Grand Ronde under one roof for an evening of music …

. There isn’t evidence that points to remains being left on the grounds of the 47.5-acre parcel, referred to as the North Campus, but part of the Historic Preservation Office’s government-to-government relationship with state and federal agencies includes due diligence before developing an area, especially if it may contain human remains. “There was a cemetery on the grounds at one time and you never know who could have been in it or the exact boundaries,” Historic Preservation Manager Briece Edwards said …

found that the greatest barrier mentioned by Tribal members wanting to relocate to Grand Ronde was a lack of available housing. The Tribe’s housing options in Grand Ronde all had occupation rates of 94 percent or higher in 2018. The survey also found that the most popular new home option would be stick-built homes and the most popular lot size was between a half-acre to an acre. Leno said the Housing Department would use the Housing survey results to determine a target population for a Phase One …

in the Tribal gym. The meeting was held partially in executive session, which limits how much Smoke Signals can report on the details. Before the meeting went into executive session, Leno said that one of the main reasons the 2020 budget is increasing by 16.5 percent is the more than $10 million budgeted at the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center for a new program that will implement medication assisted treatment for patients dependent on opioids. He also cited the new expense of rehabilitating …