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. “It really fills my heart to see everyone with us here today,” Community Fund Executive Director Angie Sears said. “We’re honored and blessed for the partnerships that we’ve created together and we’re so thankful for you all. We’re especially thankful for our nonprofit partners who work tirelessly to provide much-needed support and services for our most vulnerable communities. You are the reason our Tribal leaders created the Community Fund 27 years ago.” The Community Fund receives 6 percent …

for unmarked graves needed to be documented, he said, noting that the timing was “just gobsmackingly unlikely.” With his family connection, NoiseCat said, he knew he had to be involved. “Hopefully, that story inspires others to go on their own journeys,” he said. NoiseCat shared a home with his father for more than two years during the filming, and spent time with Williams Lake members and other survivors, gradually earning their trust before the most difficult conversations took place on film …

Culture Eldest Tribal Elder turns 100 03.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Elder Profile Tribal Elder Lorene Smith turned 100 years old Wednesday, March 19. She is the Tribe’s eldest Elder. (Contributed photo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer In her century of life, Tribal member Lorene Smith has seen a lot, and for the most part, she’s enjoyed the experience. However, Smith doesn’t quite understand why anyone else might be interested in hearing about it. “I’ve had an interesting life …

, ‘Rob, you've got to do something about this, I don't understand what's happening,’” Kennedy said. Dirksen detailed his department’s extensive safety planning and preparations, and said that PGE’s only response when he presented the Tribe’s safety plan was to ask for an additional contact. PGE is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, most recently re-issued in 2005. The license states that PGE “within five years from the date of issuance of the license, shall acquire title in fee …

responsibility to uphold those.” George was asked what plans she had for economic development. “I think the first and most important thing is that we need to maintain our leadership and market share and we’re very fortunate to have an amazing team over at Spirit Mountain Casino…We have to maintain a competitive property…We have to give people a reason to come back to the casino…We also need to look into energy development. There are huge opportunities for Tribes right now, and we need to get …

, simply because we don’t have the funds to support that many people. So, if you’re here today, that means the work you do is so important to us. So, congratulations for making it here today and thank you for the work you do.” She added that the quarterly check presentation provides a way for the Community Fund to connect with grantees. “It allows us to recognize and celebrate each of you for the incredible work that you’re doing and the much-needed support services that you provide for our most …

by relaxing and letting her do her own thing.” There will be days, Norton acknowledged, when “There’s no humor to be found,” and on those days, the support of another caregiver who understands can be vital. Acceptance was also key. “Letting her be herself, even though that self was wildly different than the self I had known most of my life, was certainly worth knowing and worth doing,” she said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

on Aug. 7. Tribal member Anthony Cook won a 19-inch flat screen television with a built-in DVD for selling the most raffle tickets - 290, said his mother, Tammy Cook. "I told Tom last night, I don't feel like it's been 50 years," said Charlene LaChance, wife of Tribal Elder Tom LaChance. Daughter Toni LaChance-Stahl, also a Tribal member, planned their 50th wedding anniversary party at the Tribal Community Center on Saturday, the day after their actual wedding date. The lasagna was top-notch, and Tom …

, the baby had gone for a few harrowing moments to the wrong mother. "I spent 10 full days in the hospital," says Dottie. She remembers Ilene at 4 years old: "She had the most beautiful black curls on her. And those brown eyes. She could have been in the movies." The year the marriage ended, Reid took Dottie for dinner with actor Anthony Quinn. The marriage lasted only seven years, but the two were always in touch, always friendly, and when doctors said Ilene needed a warmer climate, Reid gladly …

and that gamers who are loyal to Spirit Mountain Casino may have visited Ilani, but they have returned to Grand Ronde for a variety of reasons, include Las Vegas-style games. “We are a glorified locals casino,” Dillon says. “Our main market is Salem and when people come out here they know us and it feels more like home. That has an appeal of its own.” And then there is the issue of traffic. Portland was recently ranked as the 12 th most congested city in the United States and the drive through the city …