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was fighting to keep the Germans out of Paris. He was 26 and hospitalized for 22 months. The medal was awarded by U.S. Rep Les AuCoin. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

operating the site. The Food Bank has been distributing food to needy area residents since December 2014 and Tribal member Francene Ambrose was hired by Marion-Polk Food Share to manage the site. The Tribe built the 3,300-square-foot structure, which includes room to store produce, canned goods and frozen foods, with funds from two federal grants. The Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road, was sited across from the Housing Department office to be closer to Tribal housing, making it more convenient …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves two supplemental budgets 07.27.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Lands Tribal Council approved a supplemental budget on Wednesday, July 27, that will fund the purchase of two properties, including this 0.92-acre site at 6316 Salmon River Highway in Otis formerly occupied by Knight’s Tackle Box. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two supplemental budgets during its Wednesday, July 27 …

INFO: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde intends to apply to a Brownfield Cleanup Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support redevelopment of the tumwata village site. The public is encouraged to join this meeting where information will be shared regarding the grant application and plans for the site. Attendees will learn about plans, have the opportunity to ask questions, and leave comments on the plans.

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for a Tribal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; Approved three credit cards for the Youth Education Department with $2,500 credit limits on each; Approved applying for a five-year, $1.25 million continuation grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that will fund the Tribe’s Native Connections program; And approved re-appointing Joann Mercier and Michael Mercier, and appointing Lori Sterling to the Election Board with terms expiring …

Tribal Government & News Experts think Tribe's plan to purchase Blue Heron site has promise 06.28.2019 Dean Rhodes Economic development The Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City may be purchased by the Grand Ronde Tribe if a due diligence process currently going on finds it to be a worthwhile Tribal economic development investment. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Portland-area commercial real estate experts think the Grand Ronde Tribe’s …

, General Council meeting held in Eugene, Tribal Chairman Reyn Leno said the Tribe has not defined plans for the site other than potentially building a hotel as a centerpiece on the property. In other action, Tribal Council: • Approved an amended Funding and Participation Agreement at the Astoria Marine cleanup site on the banks of the Lewis and Clark River in Astoria. The Tribe is a Natural Resource trustee for the site; • Approved an amended Restoration Credit Agreement for the Portland Harbor …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves signing authority for newest member 09.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor It happens most every fall. During its Wednesday, Sept. 28, meeting, Tribal Council approved adding newly elected Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as an authorized signer on Tribal bank accounts and also OK’d her use of a Tribal credit card. Tuomi finished second in the 2022 election and will serve her second term on Tribal Council …

Tribal Government & News Cleanup work continues for tumwata village 02.11.2026 Danielle Harrison Tumwata Village Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb gave an update about the cleanup process and future plans for tumwata village during a Monday, Jan. 26, Zoom meeting. The meeting was part of a requirement for an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Cleanup Grant application. The Tribe …

involvement in the Portland Harbor Superfund site. The Tribe began a new cooperative agreement in 2019 to continue the work. The third cooperative agreement will fund Tribal staff and a technical consultant for up to $603,529. “Is there any type of timeline for when we can actually say that the Portland Harbor will actually be clean?” Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George said during a Tuesday, Sept. 16, Legislative Action Committee meeting. “It’s been 20 years already, a long time.” Tribal Lands …