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-quarter check distribution, which was postponed from Dec. 14 because of a winter storm in the Willamette Valley, the Community Fund gave out 38 grants – 26 large grants and 12 small -- totaling $701,385, bringing the 2016 distribution to 156 grants totaling $4.4 million. Since its inception in 1997, the Community Fund has given out 2,400 grants totaling $72.3 million. The Community Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, receives 6 percent of proceeds from Spirit …

it or not, kids like to swim! Points to consider: There are 1,021 Tribal members residing in the Grand Ronde, Willamina and Sheridan area. Open it up to the surrounding community. I’m sure many folks would rather not drive for an hour or so for therapy or leisure. The nearest towns to offer a swimming pool are McMinnville (26 miles) and Dallas (23 miles). For folks who live in the Grand Ronde/Willamina areas, it takes an average of half an hour to drive to these towns and half an hour drive home. Sheridan …

not register will now have more time to do so. Registration packets for the March 22 election will be sent out on Monday, Feb. 4, with a new registration deadline of Friday, Feb. 22. Ballots will be mailed on Friday, March 1, assuming that the federal government does not shut down again on Feb. 15. Tribal members who turn 18 between Feb. 26 and March 22 and those who are adults who were enrolled during the last quarterlies will receive the revised registration packets. Register to vote, then wait …

Department, approximately 4,880 Grand Ronde Tribal members are 18 or older, making them eligible to register to vote -- 26 percent did so. The original Jan. 25 deadline to register for the election was extended to Friday, Feb. 22, after a month-long partial federal government shutdown prompted the BIA and Tribe to postpone the process. The original Election Day was slated to be Feb. 25. Two-thirds of those who vote will have to approve for the split-sibling amendment to be adopted, as well as 30 …

with reported suspicious activity in the 400 block of Third Street in Willamina. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Friday, March 15 Suspicious activity reported in the area of Fire Hall Road and Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop …

in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency with an unattended death in the 8200 block of Fire Hall Road. Assist outside agency with loose horses in the area of milepost 20 on Hebo Highway. Criminal mischief reported in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a vehicle crash involving deer in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Thursday, Dec. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon …

minor injuries. Sunday, Jan. 26 Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Citizen contact occurred in the area of Tyee Road. Animal complaint received in the area of Grand Ronde Road. A loose dog was caught and returned to its owner. Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. A male suspect was arrested for harassment by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft …

with the Grand Ronde Tribe over the years during his tenure with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, serving as a featured speaker at the Tribe’s annual Memorial Day event and Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow. “The military was a really good fit for me and I ended up staying longer than I thought I would,” he says. “Many Native Americans serve their country in very high numbers compared with overall population.” Sparks retired from active duty in 2007 after 26 years and several …

in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. The suspect was taken into custody. Shots reportedly fired in the area of Raven Loop. Wednesday, April 8 Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 16 eastbound on Salmon River Highway. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. A male subject was arrested for DUII (controlled substance), unlawful possession of heroin and a valid Washington County parole violation warrant. He was transported to the Polk …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A male was cited and released for failure to perform the duties of a driver. Attempt to locate intoxicated driver in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 on Highway 18. Traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male was cited and released for misdemeanor driving while suspended. Sunday, Aug. 30 Trespass reported …