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to subvert their stand on one issue in order for another part of the amendment to pass, such as the parent on the roll clause. "The only way for Tribal members to have a real vote and express their opinion on the different issues is to be able to vote on them separately," Sherer said. Others, such as former Tribal Council member Angie Blackwell, said that Tribal Council held an advisory vote in September 2010 on the Tribal election process regarding a primary and term limits and has yet to act …

. The group also included Rocco Tedesco, area director for the Episcopal Order of St. Luke the Healer, who had been gifted some Grand Ronde artifacts many years ago and during lunch with Tribal Elders offered them back to the Grand Ronde people. Tribal Elders Kathryn Harrison, Marilyn Portwood and Kathleen Provost, chair of the Tribe's Culture Committee, attended the session. Buses took all of the attendees to the Elders' Activity Center for lunch catered by Spirit Mountain Casino. Tribal member …

of diabetics who receive their primary care at the clinic. While the blood pressure control did decline in the winter months, we did see an improvement for three quarters of the year exceeding the national standard. We are expecting that to rebound after the winter cold and flu season is past. The Tribal Clinic will continue to work this method as it has shown to be beneficial, and we hope to bring you more good news about other aspects of our efforts to improve the health of our community. Share …

mentioned that they had received good participation, comments and suggestions from Tribal members who attended. Rogers said the written comments from the several dozen completed survey forms will be summarized and provided to Tribal administration and Tribal Council, as well as to the programs involved. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

have already been diagnosed with cancer or have had an abnormal screening. “Being able to give back to my people in any way possible is just a really good feeling,” she said. 2002 – Cliff Adams was appointed as the Tribe’s new general manager. He had previously worked for 14 years as the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department manager. “I’m excited about this because now I really get to see everything,” he said. “Now I get to know about all aspects of what goes on.” 1997 – Tribal Council made …

with family and friends. She also supported various charities in Lane County. Gloria had a wonderful sense of humor, a great laugh and was a very loving, generous and kind person, and her home was always open to everyone. She loved a good visit with family and friends. She is survived by her children, daughter Sandra and husband Samuel Combs of Woodburn, Ore., and their children, Andrea, Dannyelle, Sarah, Elizabeth, Elijah and Ethan, and daughter Danielle Sundahl and son Abel Lynch …

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and restore important resources within our treaty lands, and to that end there is much work to do, but today is a good day to celebrate the expansion of the Chahalpam Wildlife Area,” Reibach said. 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 Jurassic Park Logging Unit and the associated donation of logs for a new log arena at Uyxat Powwow Grounds; Appointed Eva Simmons to the Fish and Wildlife Committee and Violet Folden to the Social Services Committee; Authorized applications for a $50,000 Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country grant from the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and a $10,000 Problem Gambling Prevention grant from the Oregon Health Authority; And approved the enrollment of two infants into the Tribe because …

the foundation to move forward in November. “We passed a resolution that provides clear criteria to consistently apply the phrase ‘entitled to be on the membership roll of the Tribe on Aug. 13, 1954.’ Many of the applications for Restoration Roll corrections that we are addressing today have been waiting for years. Today, we are able to move forward with their approval and bring closure to them and their families. This is a joyous moment for us as a Tribe. … It is a very good day.” Tribal members …