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for the Tribe. Tribal Elders Carol Logan and Kathy Provost both said that a better sweat lodge should be a budget priority to allow Tribal members to practice traditional religious practices. “I feel that every time we bring the subject up, we are ignored,” Provost said. Other Tribal members who testified included Veronica Gaston, Les McKnight, Tauni McCammon, Michael Langley, Francene Ambrose and Joanna Brisbois. The public hearing, chaired by Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George, allowed Tribal …

had a rematch in the championship game when they once again faced The Hoopers on Saturday morning. Briant and Grand Swoosh won the championship game 16-12. Tribal member Isaiah Holmes won the tournament’s three-point shooting contest when he made 10 three-pointers in one minute. Simmons and Logan tied for second place in the three-point contest when they each made nine three-pointers in the time limit. “It just worked out great,” said tournament director and Recreation Coordinator Harris Reibach …

Drake. “We are always planning for it. I feel like we are always looking for ways to improve it.” Drake said that by the time Friday of boot week camp arrives, fire crew members are ready to go out and fight fires. “By Friday, we have all of our gear organized and ready to get loaded up in the trucks and we usually have our crew available by that Friday for a national response anywhere in the country,” said Drake. “As soon as we get boot camp week done and accomplished, the sooner we can become …

for them, it actually lifts me up and keeps me encouraged for the things I look forward to on a day-to-day basis.” Cureton shared that he didn’t believe alcohol was going to be a big problem when he first started drinking. “In the beginning, I didn’t think it was all that bad,” said Cureton. “But then I got to the point it actually got ahold of me. I got so bad it finally did affect my job. By that time I needed help and I found it. Actually I found it through the Lord.” Cureton said he attends …

to repeatedly volunteer for veterans’ events in Grand Ronde and across Oregon with the Veterans’ Color Guard. “We have made exceptions for people that have gone over and above to help us out,” said Bobb. “He’s one of our guys that shows up every time regardless, comes out to all the meetings, always shows up ready to go and stays all day.” The 11 names added this year bring the total number of names on the West Valley Veterans Memorial to 2,325. Dulashanti was an Army sniper with the 82 nd Airborne …

. This will open it up a lot.” Tribal General Manager Dave Fullerton said there have been many attempts to remedy the smoke situation since achaf-hammi opened in 2010. “At the end of the day you are dealing with a design that is thousands of years old,” said Fullerton. “I think this is just part of a continued effort to make it more comfortable for people to be in there for longer periods of time. I think the venting will help out quite a bit.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said although …

Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute in Maryland to prepare for his role as planning section chief during the exercise. “This is the first time all Oregon Tribes have worked as a team on an exercise,” Baxter said. “The theme is ‘Be Prepared Not Scared.’ Exercises such as this help us become resilient as a community and as a Tribal Nation, ensuring our recovery from this event and others like it.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

-oriented events and to acknowledge his service. “He was a big part of our community,” Leno said. “He was a big supporter of all the veterans events. He was a well-decorated Marine. He was a big piece of our memorial … he came out to our memorial all the time and brought his (Iwo Jima) statue.” The family suggests donations in Gunny’s behalf be made to the Semper Fi Fund at www.semperfifund.org . Includes information from the Yamhill County News-Register. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

for her love of frogs and every time that friends and family see a frog they will smile in remembrance. Tammie was a vibrant person who made sure that everyone around her had a laugh or a smile. We love you! Billy Lee Moxley June 23, 1929 – Nov. 28, 2015 Tribal grandfather Billy “Bill” Lee Moxley, 86, walked on on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Antelope Valley Ranches near Seligman, Ariz. He was born June 23, 1929, in Tulsa, Okla. Known as “Grandpa Bill” to Tribal members Benjamin Moxley Davidson …

of body weight than adults. In addition, children often spend more time outdoors engaged in activity and play. Keep indoor air as clean as possible if you are advised to stay indoors. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. If you do not have an air conditioner and it is too warm to stay inside with the windows closed, seek shelter in a designated evacuation center …