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Culture Walking On -- Steven Leslie Spohn and Michael Glenn Molyneux 12.13.2022 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael "Tex" Glenn Molyneux Steven Leslie Spohn Aug. 25, 1955 – Dec. 3, 2022 Tribal Elder Steven Leslie Spohn, 67, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Steve was born in Flint, Mich., on Aug. 25, 1955, son of James and Clara Spohn. He married Deborah “Debbi” Mills on May 24, 1975. Steve was a caring, loving husband, dad, pops and papa. He earned his …

Culture Walking On: Leveta Mary Sell, David Leonard Pichette Jr., Gary Lee Ashman ad Darla Cathleen Woods 09.16.2024 Walking On Gary Lee Ashman Leveta Mary Sell Oct. 20, 1945 – Aug. 30, 2024 Tribal Elder Leveta Mary Sell passed away on Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family. Funeral services occurred Friday, Sept.13, at the Tribal Cemetery. David Leonard Pichette Jr. Dec. 11, 1936 – Sept. 2, 2024 Tribal Elder David Leonard Pichette Jr. …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves contract amendment for resident and recreation center 09.30.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved an amendment to its design contract for a new resident and recreation center during its Wednesday, Sept. 25, meeting. The design contract with MCA Architects of Portland will allow for up to $1.16 million to be spent due to the planned center size expansion from 20,000 to 35,000 …

Culture Walking On: Dwight Ursell Summerlin, LaDonna Terri Hembree (Norwest) 03.13.2025 Walking On Dwight Ursell Summerlin Oct. 20, 1944 – Jan. 30, 2025 Tribal Elder Dwight Ursell Summerlin passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, at the age of 80 in Tumwater, Washington. Dwight was born Oct. 20, 1944, in McMinnville, Oregon, to Emma (Riggs) Summerlin and Ursell Summerlin. Much of Dwight's childhood was spent between Oregon and California, often being looked after by family. He started working from the …

and served 26 years. “It’s an honor to be here among veterans and families on the 150 th anniversary of the first Memorial Day,” he said. “Many of you are here to remember an individual who impacted your life. … We must honor our fallen heroes. Their memory inspires us to be better.” Crowder talked about his father, who served in World War II and returned with lifelong internal trauma. Crowder joined the Army at age 18 in 1968 and served in Vietnam. Father and son never discussed their service …

for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members authorized transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its Tuesday, April 17, Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the Tribal Council meeting. However, it was pulled from the agenda early …

against Harvey regarding her participation in job interviews for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members OK’d transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its April 17 Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the April 18 Tribal Council …

to Tribal voters on Wednesday, July 26. Candidate statements appeared in the July Tilixam Wawa , which was mailed first class to Tribal members in mid-July. Three advisory votes In addition to voting for three Tribal Council candidates, Tribal voters are being asked to weigh in on three advisory votes with a combined seven questions. A “yes” vote means the voter is recommending Tribal Council consider the specific topic or action. The first advisory question, which is yes or no, asks if the Tribe …

Thursday. However, Human Resources provided Smoke Signals with an advance list of employees being honored. With every day she works, Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier sets a longevity record with the Tribe that will be difficult to surpass. She was honored for her 32 nd year of working for the Tribe. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and Acting Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching their 26 th year of service to the Tribe …

earned to either direct member payments and benefits or transfers to reserves. The remaining 25 cents is allocated to operation of Tribal governmental programs. The 2018 budget was sent out to the Tribal membership in the November Tilixam Wawa and was the topic of the November General Council meeting held in executive session. During the Tuesday, Dec. 26, Legislative Action Committee meeting, Finance Officer Chris Leno said the Tribe received four written comments about the proposed spending …