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adjacent to Spirit Mountain Casino on Salmon River Highway after contact tracing uncovered positive COVID-19 connections to the facility. The closure, which took effect at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, was announced on the Tribal government’s official Facebook page. “We will take this opportunity to conduct a deep clean of the store while the fuel pumps will remain open for credit card use,” the post said. “The Tribe’s highest priority is the safety of our staff and community.” The store will remain closed …

and the outdoors in general. Ivan was a career logger. He is survived by his three sons: Harry Jeffers of Portland, Ore., Belden Jeffers of Grand Ronde, Ore., and Albert Jeffers of Drain, Ore.; one daughter, Judy Ballini of Beavercreek, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Jeffers, on Feb. 26, 1976. A funeral service will be held at West Lawn Funeral Home, 225 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, with a burial committal …

, in all honesty, as I have been for the past nine years. … I will have the Tribe’s best interest in mind at all times before making any decisions.” He was a lifelong resident of Grand Ronde and had eight children. Viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Tribal gym …

Tribal Government & News Tribe to start demolition work at Blue Heron site on Tuesday, Sept. 21 09.17.2021 Dean Rhodes Events , Economic development The Tribe will mark the beginning of demolition work at the Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The event is not open to the public. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will hold a private demolition event on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to mark …

of Salmon River Highway. Trespassing occurred in the area of Hebo Road near milepost 24. Thursday, Jan. 11 A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A traffic assist occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 27. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9500 block of Hebo Road. An emotionally disturbed person was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 12 Warrant service occurred …

the various First Foods. Lunch will be served at noon. Following lunch, attendees will head to the plankhouse for a brief informational talk about medicinal foods and teas. In an effort to increase involvement, the event also will include an activity at Tyee Prairie Nature Preserve, located to the south of the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority building. Restoration of the site has been an ongoing project between the Tribe's Natural Resources and Cultural Resources departments and the nonprofit …

occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. A traffic assist occurred on Hebo Road near milepost 19. Officers assisted an outside agency on a reported prowler in the 70000 block of Alvord Alley Road. A driving complaint was reported on Highway 22 near milepost 2. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Found property was reported in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Warrant service occurred in the area of Blacktail Drive. A driving complaint …

accepting a grant not to exceed $21,000 from the Oregon Youth Corps to help fund the Natural Resources Department’s annual summer youth crew program. The Tribe has received the grant for more than 20 years. The youth crew will hire 18 youth and three crew leaders this year. Approved a memorandum of agreement with the Indian Health Service that will help fund construction of water and wastewater infrastructure for the proposed Tribal home ownership construction site. The agreement would bring the Tribe …

enforcement solve the cases. “The missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis has plagued Indian Country for too long, with cases often going unsolved and unaddressed,” Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland said. “This new website represents a new tool in the efforts to keep communities safe and provide closure for families.” There are currently 19 cases listed on the site, bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-murdered-open-cases, which launched Friday, Dec. 10. Missing Grand Ronde …

Tribal Government & News 61 first-quarter employees account for 728 years of service 04.22.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Records Administrator Kim Mueller, pictured in 2019, was honored for 26 years of employment in the first quarter of 2021. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Although large indoor gatherings are still prohibited because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that hasn’t stopped the Tribe’s Human Resources Department from honoring employees …