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Culture Yesteryears -- March 15, 2013 03.13.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - Hearings began on the Warm Springs Tribe's proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Cascade Locks. Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy testified at the first hearing, held in the Gorge Pavilion in Cascade Locks, about the Grand Ronde Tribe's historical and ancestral ties to the area. "Our people fished here. Our burial grounds are here. The BIA must watch out for our rights in the area, too," she said. 2003 …

Signals, the Women's Transition House will receive a full renovation and a 2,135-square-foot one story addition that will blend in with the existing house. Site work will include creating a small paved parking area, off-street turnaround, perimeter fencing, ramp access to the main floor, garden space, a small storage shed and trash enclosure, play equipment and drought-resistant landscaping. In other action, Tribal Council: Appointed Alan Ham and Claudette Parazoo to the Health Committee; Appointed …

, in the Tribal Community Center. Tribal Elder Julie Duncan won the $100 door prize while Tribal members Marilyn Portwood, Barbara Steere and Chad Wiley won the $50 door prizes. Jam and beaded necklaces donated by George also were raffled off. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the service, he continued working in logging and in mills. He worked for Champion Lumber for more than 20 years. His final occupation was as custodian at Faulconer-Chapman School in Sheridan. Ivan worked hard and enjoyed his off time. He was an avid reader, enjoying science fiction and historical novels. He loved the Big Band era of music. He lived to fish and hunt, collecting many rods, reels and guns. Ivan will be remembered for his wit, charm and unfailing desire to help all he met. Ivan …

Henry detected the leak at 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, but they were unable to isolate where the leak was occurring. Mercier and Utility Specialist Richard Smith arrived shortly thereafter and helped troubleshoot the issue, but without success. Mercier contacted the Grand Ronde Community Water Association and its staff started shutting off valves to successfully isolate the leak at about 6 p.m. Mercier said that West Valley Fire District was contacted because fire hydrants and sprinkler systems were …

, if not thousands, of visitors to the Grand Ronde area at uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road. The Tribal government moved into its third phase of re-opening in March that limits recreational activities to a maximum of 50 people and social distancing guidelines must be followed. The May 31 West Valley Veterans Memorial event is returning in 2021 with a 50-person limit. “We will miss gathering with everyone at powwow, but we must put the health and well-being of our community, and guests, at the forefront …

prohibited the Oregon Racing Commission from approving the non-horse racing portion of Boersma’s proposal. The lease termination will cost Josephine County $313,999 annually and the Flying Lark laid off more than 200 workers when it was rejected by state officials. Includes information from The Oregonian and Grants Pass Daily Courier. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the sticks can also be used to smack the double ball off the opposing team’s stick. Elpel goes on to explain that one point is scored when the ball goes through the front of the goal, or three points for landing and wrapping around the goal post. The game is over when one team reaches 10 points. You can watch more of the game continued in the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVfbWBgtN40 . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

Tribal Government & News HUD's Native American Program head visits Grand Ronde 07.29.2011 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Housing Smoke Signals staff writer "You're blessed with having such great sites," said Rodger Boyd (Navajo), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the federal Housing and Urban Development's Office of Native American Programs, "and the architecture and layouts really complement them. The integration of housing design and cultural awareness is extremely good. It's a great …

Health & Education Summer Credit Recovery returns 06.04.2012 Ron Karten Education Summer Credit Recovery will be back this summer. If you are a Tribal, descendant or Native high school student who failed a class this last school year, then you will be eligible for our program. We will be starting on June 18 and it will run to Aug. 10. The hours for the credit recovery lab will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All other hours will need to be by appointment. Examples of classes …