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by his wife, Sharon, were brought to home plate, thanked and given plaques for his service. "It's kind of a mixed feeling," Sharon said before leading the family to home plate. "I'm happy they're honoring him, but it's kind of hard because I still haven't come to terms with losing him." "It's an honor," said Regina Wheeler, whose husband, Duane, is Marce's brother, "that they're honoring Marce just before powwow." "It was so nice they honored my brother," said Tribal Elder Marcella Norwest Selwyn …

the Governmental Operations Trust Fund Policy so that “communication with our members” is listed as an essential governmental service so that interest earned also can be used to fund Tribal publications; Approving a lease/operational agreement with the Lighthouse Group to use a community building being constructed on the Risseeuw property; And approving the enrollment of four adults and three infants into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in the Tribal Constitution …

Wilson. "They join other Tribes that also are doing this, mostly with the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. They are hard-working and highly trained crews, and get a lot of good evaluations from the fire bosses." To get a fuller sense and more details about goals and performance for many of the Tribe's outdoor activities, the department recently completed its 10-year plan for managing the Reservation, Wilson says. "The plan is based on sustainability and among other details helps …

on July 16, 1925, and lived there until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 during World War II. He married Louise A. Smith in 1946 and they were married for 54 years at the time of her death in 2000. They had eight children, two of whom preceded him in death. We always remember our dad as a hard-working soul. As soon as he got out of the service, he married the love of his life and moved to Grand Ronde, where they lived for a couple of years. He worked at Murphy's Mill. They moved to Warm Springs …

on Friday, July 11. The Gresham-based Native Wellness Institute is holding the second annual Native Veterans Summit. Last year's inaugural event, which lasted four days, attracted more than 300 veterans and their relatives. "The gathering is in your honor to help you on your healing journey," the institute says in a brochure advertising the gathering. "We want to honor you, care for you, lift you up and be of service to you and your families so that you can live in balance and harmony." The event …

Larsen nominated Leno, current Tribal Council chairman who is wrapping up 18 years on Tribal Council. He is seeking his seventh consecutive three-year term. Tribal Elder Leon Tom nominated his daughter, Kathleen Tom, a Tribal Council incumbent who is wrapping up nine years on Tribal Council. She is seeking a fourth consecutive three-year term. Tribal Elder Steve Rife nominated Sherer, a Tribal Council incumbent who is wrapping up 12 years of combined service on Tribal Council. She is seeking her …

Health & Education Bacteria detected in local water supply 11.13.2014 Ron Karten Health & Wellness Grand Ronde residents received a scare just before Halloween, and it didn't come from children dressed as ghosts and goblins. The Grand Ronde Community Water Association, which has more than 950 service connections in the area, alerted its customers that coliform bacteria had been detected in two of the five water samples taken in October. The drinking water standard is that no more than one …

hand in most every aspect of our community from supporting our schools to community service projects, employing local timber professionals and being a major leader of our timber industry. We thank you for your continued efforts to better our little "Timber Town USA." Matt Saucy, Ryan Mehlhoff and Jesse Leavitt continue to enhance this event with their skill and craftsmanship in milling lumber and chain saw carving -- you are awesome guys. Finally I have to say our committee is just incredibly …

was in the middle of a creek and OK." Afterward, Wellborn remembered hearing about Project Lifesaver at a Washington State Search and Rescue Conference. He called the program's main office and asked why Oregon didn't have the service. "They said, 'No one asked.' " So, he asked. The program involves a location transmitter watch that the client wears and a receiver generally staffed by a police agency. Every month, Project Lifesaver personnel visit clients and replace the watch batteries. The program cuts time …

and research for three years, and a special memorial service was held for her at Spirit Mountain Casino Convention Center on Aug. 17, 2013. The enclosed donation may be used in whatever manner you believe may be appropriate. Thank you for the enjoyment your publication brought to our mother, especially in her later years, and best wishes for the continued success of Smoke Signals. Jane Rausch Portland, Ore. (Editor's note: The staff of Smoke Signals donated the $1,000 check that arrived with his letter …