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was slated for a two-year, $2 million expansion that will include a wider road, new crosswalks, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. 1999 - Tribal Cemetery Groundskeeper Russ Leno was featured as he sought more respect for the cemetery. "This winter we've had some vehicles coming here at night and driving through the grounds," he said. "We know because the next day I found tire marks all through the grass. … My parents taught me that the cemetery is a place for respect. You don't ever walk on a grave …

Tribal Government & News Friends of Nixwa raise $4,200 for bulletproof vest 05.29.2014 Michelle Alaimo General Council , People , Public safety Tribal member Veronica Gaston announced at the May 18 General Council meeting that Friends of Nixwa raised $4,200 to purchase a bulletproof vest for Tribal K-9 officer Nixwa, which is Chinuk Wawa for "show me." Gaston said that one anonymous donor from Salem pledged $1,400, which almost covered the entire cost of a vest for the Belgian Malinois. Tribal …

also has worked for many years with the Northwest Indian Veterans Association. "He is a community member who always goes beyond the call, helping people whenever he's needed," said Tribal Elder and Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr. "He is a very big part of all of our lives." With typical self-effacing humor, LaBonte, 73, translated that into, "I think they want to get rid of me." As a way of saying they weren't going to succeed, he added, "You can't give up on veterans. Once …

on with healing and living life. The treatment will include chemo and radiation during most of the summer months. I have wonderful doctors who are doing everything they can to get my health back on track. Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the hospital visits, support and prayers. Thanks so much for taking the time to be with me during the special prayer service. It was such a wonderful blessing to see those who were in the seats and knowing there were many more who were there in spirit. Thank …

3-0 to win his first state championship. “I’ve been working really hard for this,” Reyes told the Salem Statesman-Journal . “For two years, I’ve lost in the state finals, so to be that close and not get your goal, it hurts. (This win) is indescribable. Just looking at my coaches and knowing how hard they’ve worked and how hard they’ve helped me, they deserve it, too.” On his way to the title, Reyes defeated Jessie Valles of Illinois Valley, Efrain Caldera of Nyssa and Russell Talmadge …

the Salem Police Department was looking for reserve officers, he jumped at the opportunity. A year later in 1987, his brother, who was employed by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, took a job as a deputy at the newly opened Marion County Jail. He suggested his younger brother do the same. “He convinced me to give it a whirl and was a big inspiration,” Schultz says. Schultz worked his way up through the ranks until he was promoted to sergeant in 2003, a post he thought he would retire in. “Once I …

Lucero received help from several volunteers while frying the fry bread that was made by Culture Committee member Faye Smith. “I started learning how to do this when I was in college at Portland State University,” Unger said as he whittled down a stick of dogwood. “I had some Elders teach me their method. They were really awesome people. They showed me how to do it (stake out a salmon filet). That’s where I started doing it and I have always liked this traditional way of cooking. You can’t beat …

Amitrano. “The attention to detail said that the people who were governing the monies were spending it very wisely and it impressed me.” Amitrano said she has been welcomed to the Health and Wellness Center with open arms. “The people that I have been working with have been fabulous. The staff here – everyone has just been so nice,” said Amitrano. Amitrano, who used to be a paramedic and ran an ambulance company, said she is ready to use her skills and knowledge to benefit the Tribe. She said she can …

expect a full report in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this tragic incident.” Nixwa was selected in January 2014 from among three dogs at Adlerhorst International Kennels in Riverside, Calif., to join the Grand Ronde Police Department. Nixwa, which is Chinuk wawa for “show me,” was certified by the National Police Canine Association and Oregon Police Canine Association in 2014 for drug detection. Nixwa was a Belgian Malinois and was about 5 years old …

Council and ask them to correct each enrollment problem separately from any other corrections. Rosemary’s request made sense to me and I appreciated her submitting her letter to Smoke Signals for Tribal members to read. I did not find Rosemary’s letter to be misleading; nor did I find it to contain a number of inaccuracies and omissions. On the other hand, I found Chris Mercier's Dec. 1, 2015, letter to be all of those. For some time now, Chris Mercier has been referring to the parent on the roll …