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to 12:15 p.m. for Elders, then 12:15 to 1 p.m. for everyone. Tribal Elder Wid Thompson picks a head of cabbage while shopping during the produce market at the Elders Activity Center Friday, March 28. Tribal Nutrition Program Manager Kristy Lawson recently started the cost-to-you market that takes place every Friday, except for weeks that other events interfere with the market. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for Elders only, then from 12:15 to 1 p.m., shopping is open to all. Thompson …

of this Tribe has been a big part of that. Knowing that I come from a place and a people with so much strength, so much history, it keeps me grounded. And I’ve learned that even when I feel unsure or overwhelmed, I’m not alone. My ancestors are with me and my community is behind me.” Each graduate was presented with a blanket during the ceremony, to audience applause. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Secretary Jon A. George and council members Lisa Leno, Brenda Tuomi and Denise Harvey attended …

Fort Yamhill commanded a wide view of the valley below. “It’s a broadleaf tree and grassland area, protected from the east winds, with water access; this is a great place,” Tribal Historic Preservation Office Manager Briece Edwards said. In the 1850s, the U.S. Army drove Tribes from across the Willamette Valley and southern Oregon to the new Grand Ronde Reservation, jamming together people with different languages and customs without regard for their differences. In 1856, the Army built a fort …

and opportunities for healing and networking for veterans. To help in that effort, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde held a pre-summit workshop on Thursday, July 9, in the Tribal Community Center to brief other Pacific Northwest Tribes on its agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that allows it to serve Native veterans through the Tribal health clinic. Health care for Native veterans living in rural areas or in areas of the country without a Veterans Affairs hospital is problematic at best …

after nine months on Tribal Council. Has it always been this divided? I don't know. What I do know is we have a lot of people in this Tribe who don’t like each other, and they base their votes on that. This constitutional election has made that obvious. But now for my reasons you should vote “yes”: Enrollment: The 1999 amendment needs to be history. A “yes” vote is the right thing to do. The 1999 bundled amendment had multiple facets, and this proposal does the best possible to resolve the chaos …

1955 and established the Dale Carnegie course in communications in 1912. He was a salesman turned lecturer who authored several best-selling self-help books that made him and his teachings a household name. Carnegie also was a radio show personality, newspaper columnist and adviser to many prominent business and political leaders in his day. Among the books he authored are “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.” The current-day Carnegie organization …

have a health plan to use that endowment or build that endowment to provide that health care. I think had we ever viewed it like we do today … I believe now, and I have talked to Cheryle (A. Kennedy), who has been here a long time, now today we’ve turned and said, “Hey, we could do this.” It would take some work to put it all together and then take work to do the financial side to build it up to enough to have a health plan in place, but years ago we always said, “We’ll never be able to do …

Highway. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. Male operator was arrested for DUII (alcohol) and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with suspicious activity in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Compiled by Grand Ronde Police Sgt. Rod McAllister Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

River Highway. Both subjects involved were warned about disorderly conduct. Suspicious conditions in the 9600 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Subject was warned about criminal trespass. Saturday, Aug. 26 Non-injury vehicle crash at milepost 24 on Salmon River Highway. Reported burglary in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Intoxicated subject in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Domestic disturbance in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint in the 27000 block of Salmon …

complaint who was having a medical issue. A theft was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Multiple driving complaints were received by Tribal police. Thursday, May 25 An abandoned trailer was reported in the area of Yoncalla Road. Friday, May 26 An illegal camping was reported at Big Buck campground. Another illegal camping was reported near Raven Loop. Tribal police assisted Yamhill County deputies with a reported burglary in progress. An animal complaint was reported in the 27000 …