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Student Spotlight. She has one of the top five grade point averages for Native American students in the Willamina School District, proving that education is a priority in her life. An amazing student, talented athlete and caring community member, Andrea is shining proof that Tribal youth are able to succeed despite teenage obstacles. Her favorite subject in school is English and she said she finds math to be her biggest struggle. When asked how she is able to overcome this challenge, she says, "I …

noon to 12:30 p.m. The Election Office phone number is 503-879-2271. As of June 30, the day of nominations for Tribal Council, 3,996 Tribal members were 18 or older, making them eligible to register to vote. In 2013, 1,205 ballots were cast out of 3,924 Tribal members who were eligible to vote. Tribal members may vote for up to three candidates to fill three positions on the next Tribal Council. The three top vote-getters will serve for the next three years. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2018 01.31.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – Tribal Council drafted a letter expressing its “great alarm and concern” to University of Oregon President Michael Gottgedson regarding a restructuring that ended the contracts of three top diversity officers, including former Klamath Tribal Chairman Tom Ball, who had served since 2005 as one of three assistant vice presidents in the Office of Equity and Diversity. The Grand Ronde Education Department had worked …

to the governmental services that they have earned, as well as help with employment issues and the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. The Veterans Powwow continues throughout the weekend with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 7, and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Veterans Royalty competition will occur at 5 p.m. Friday and a men’s traditional dance special is scheduled for Saturday night with a top prize of $300. Nick Sixkiller will once again act as master of ceremonies for both the summit …

to care for his ailing wife, who recently walked on. “The last thing he was thinking about was our breast plate,” Bobb said. Bobb said the one-of-a-kind breast plate, which was donated to the Tribe by the Eugene-Springfield chapter of the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association in appreciation for being allowed to use Kalapuya as its chapter name, is now in his possession. “I’m keeping an eyeball on it,” Bobb said. “It’s not getting away from me now. It’s in the top part of one of my closets so I know …

that one.” Nelson said she received input from her staff on the final decision of which burger ideas would be added to the menu. She said the range of ideas went from a bacon cheeseburger with an egg on top to some really hot, spicy suggestions. In the end, the winners were some classic options inspired by everyone’s mutual interest in popular cooking shows on television. “I talked to some of the crew and then I had to take into account what I can get as far as my delivery people,” Nelson said …

, but the desire for the Tribe to have its own museum and cultural center dates back to before Restoration. “This space has been called for, worked for and desired by the community and Elders, some who have passed on before seeing it completed,” Harrelson said. “It feels satisfying knowing we are on track to open.” Julie Brown, Chachalu manager, said that when Restoration efforts were underway one of the top five priorities, especially for Elders, was having a museum. “I was in my 20s at the time and I …

, in order, by Tribal Council member Chris Mercier, challengers Michael Langley, David Lewis and Lisa Leno, Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason-Shepek and challenger Mark Mercier. The first question asked candidates what their top two priorities would be if they are elected and the second question posed how each candidate would seek balance in the Tribe and on Tribal Council. The third question asked what each candidate’s most important career accomplishment had been and how they could apply …

or boil their water before use. If you choose the latter, heat the water until bubbles come from the bottom of the pot to the top, let it reach a rolling boil for one minute and then let the water cool. The Grand Ronde Community Water Association has more than 950 customers in the local area. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

for up to three candidates. Of the nine nominees, the top three vote getters will fill three vacancies created when the terms of Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr., Denise Harvey and Ed Pearsall expire. Giffen and Harvey are seeking re-election to their fifth and second terms, respectively, while Pearsall decided he will not run for Tribal Council again. Following are the nominators followed by the nominees: Tribal member Miranda Rodriguez nominated Tribal Elder Jackie Many Hides; Tribal …