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member Frank Summers. Grand Entry occurred right on time at 1 p.m., with Oregon Tribal representatives and veterans leading the procession. The five Tribes invited the four federally recognized Tribes in eastern Oregon to attend, as well as all American Indians and the general public, and plenty took advantage. During Grand Entry, veterans received special recognition. American Indians traditionally serve in the military in far greater numbers proportionately than any other ethnic group …

. The recommendations suggest that natural processes alone will heal some areas. The group's 10 cleanup proposals range in cost from $169 million to $1.72 billion, and all call for reduction of the worst toxins to EPA standards. For PCBs, the worst of the toxic threats, the EPA requires no more than 1 part per million. Five of the proposals focus on dredging, suggesting that as much as 80 percent to 90 percent of the area, or more than 300 acres, is dredged. Five of the proposals propose less of the area …

Culture Tribal member Olivia Hughes 'wheelie' good on a unicycle 02.14.2012 Dean Rhodes People On Feb. 1, there was a rout at the Rose Garden. The Portland Trailblazers ran all over the cellar-dwelling Charlotte Bobcats and by halftime the score was 61-35. It was then that Tribal member Olivia Hughes, 8, a second-grader at Salem's Liberty Elementary School, and the rest of the Liberty unicycle club, Liberty Hot Wheelz, rolled out on to the court and displayed their senses of balance. Thirteen …

." The majority of grows that the operation has uncovered since the program began more than 20 years ago, Ogle says, have been enterprises run by Mexican drug cartels. "These investigations aim to catch the big fish," he says, "not just the guys growing the plants. We could process the growers, but more would be right back tomorrow." Planning for these annual searches begins as early as March. The actual flights take place from July 1 through the end of September, the growing season for marijuana …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - April 1, 2012 03.29.2012 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal Council: First let me thank you for all that you do. There are many of us who appreciate all the time and effort you put in to accomplishing the endless tasks assigned to you. If it weren't for the dedication of fine folks like you, our Tribe would not be in the fine shape it is today. I follow the meetings and events of our Tribe through my home computer and Smoke Signals . Having …

member from office through recall. Sheker did not attend the May 2 meeting, out on personal leave, Tribal Council Secretary Jack Giffen Jr. said. Her absence was not excused by Tribal Council. The new operating procedures reflect Tribal Council's commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace and community, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene said at the May 1 Legislative Action Committee meeting. Sheker, who is in the final year of a third three-year term on Tribal Council, was arrested April 24 after …

Tribal Government & News Statement from the Chair (1) 08.13.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal members: I’d like to take a moment to update you on some of the initiatives and projects here in Grand Ronde. After wrapping up the Veterans Summit, our annual Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow and the dedication of our new arbor, we’re gearing up for 2016 and have a number of things to report back to the membership. Third annual Veterans Summit and Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans …

to the Tribe being the focus culture group for 2015. It’s a huge deal. They had over 5,000 visitors at our first event this year alone. It’s just a huge program.” According to Reibach, beginning on May 1 the Tribe was part of a large exhibit at Chehalem Cultural Center called “We Are Grand Ronde” that started off this year’s events. “It was the biggest exhibit we’ve ever done,” said Reibach. “It was great and it was quite an honor. The experience was amazing and it was the launching of the focus culture …

. In the future, the business plan calls for six hives. Three other members of this year's class were Bryan Langley, and two of his children - Brayden and Kara - along with a community friend and his daughter. As reported in the March 1 issue of Smoke Signals , Bryan and Brayden started iCallElk, an elk-focused business. Kara came along looking for general knowledge about business. "Hopefully," Bryan says, "she will be able to use the information in the future." Bryan says the timing was perfect …

(this powwow) is held, it's always about people coming together, Indian or non-Indian, to learn about our cultures." That spirit of friendship was seen among the different Tribes represented at the head of this year's Grand Entry. Elder chiefs from Siletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs participated in the 1 p.m. Grand Entry with an Honor Guard made up of veterans from the four host Tribes. Tribal Council representatives from each Tribe marched in by date of their Tribe's Restoration. Former Grand Ronde Tribal …