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, 352 with bachelor’s degrees, 107 with master’s degrees and 13 with a Ph.D. Other Education Committee highlights included having 680 children participate in the School Is Cool dance held during the Tribe’s annual Contest Powwow in August and Western Oregon University being on-site that weekend. The college waived application fees and awarded scholarships to all Native American students who applied for admission at the powwow. “This was a great opportunity to advance our mission to offer …

for a pursuit in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Polk County deputies arrested a female for DUII. Noise complaint received in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A male was arrested for multiple valid warrants and possession of LSD and meth. Sunday, Nov. 22 Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for DUII. Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Enrollment Ordinance amendments 09.26.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Enrollment Tribal Council approved changes to the Tribe’s Enrollment Ordinance that will now permit the consideration of Tribal case law when making enrollment decisions during its Wednesday, Sept. 26, meeting. The proposed changes elicited record response from the membership with 243 comments submitted to the Tribal Attorney’s Office. Of those, 45 supported the changes, 197 …

. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 25 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 26 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 27 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene notched his 23rd year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila reached the 21-year mark …

Culture Walking On -- Ellen Ann Haralson 09.15.2014 Ron Karten Walking On Ellen Ann Haralson Nov. 26, 1950 - March 31, 2014 Tribal Elder Ellen Ann (Langley) Haralson was born Nov. 26, 1950, in Tulare, Calif. Family and close friends knew her as "Sissy." Her parents were William Joseph Langley and Ellen Hamilton. She was one of eight children. As a child, she and her family migrated between California and Oregon for work. In Oregon, they spent time with her uncle Allen "Biff" Langley and aunt …

Tribal Government & News Tribe holding annual Memorial Day event on May 26 05.14.2014 Ron Karten Events The Veterans Special Event Board will be sponsoring the annual Memorial Day ceremony held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26. A meal will be served in the Tribal Community Center beginning at noon. Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, will be the master of ceremonies and provide …

Culture Walking On -- Larry B. Risteen 07.15.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Larry B. Risteen July 12, 1953 - May 26, 2014 Tribal Elder Larry B. Risteen of Willamina and formerly of La Grande and Elgin walked on on May 26 at his residence after an extended illness. At Larry's request, services included only immediate family. Private burial was at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Larry was born July 12, 1953, in Salem to Robert M. Risteen and Gloria Engelson. He moved around a lot throughout …

Culture Walking On -- Darlene 'Tarz' Reeves 05.30.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Darlene ‘Tarz’ Reeves Oct. 24, 1939 – May 26, 2018 Tribal Elder Darlene “Tarz” Reeves (Riggs), 78, walked on in peace on May 26, 2018, in her hometown of Grand Ronde, Ore., in the presence of her two sons. She was born on Oct. 24, 1939. Darlene was a proud Native woman who descended from Solomon and Jenny Riggs. She joined the Navy when she was 18 and was stationed in Bainbridge, Maryland. Upon marrying her late …

Culture Walking On -- Dru Stromberg Jr. 11.04.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dru William Stromberg Jr. April 14, 1993 – Oct. 26, 2016 Tribal member Dru William Stromberg Jr. walked on at this Tillamook home on Oct. 26, 2016. He was born to Dru William Stromberg Sr. and Tracy (Wright) on April 14, 1993, in Tillamook. Dru attended Tillamook schools and graduated from Tillamook High School where he was a wrestler. He met Katalina Pulido in March 2011 and they began dating. Dru became involved …

Culture Walking On -- Wilma Fenwick 03.20.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Wilma Fenwick Wilma Fenwick Jan. 15, 1929 – Feb. 26, 2019 Tribal spouse Wilma Louise Webster Fenwick, 90, a resident of Grand Ronde, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Klamath Falls. the daughter of Louis and Freda Holzhauser Webster. She grew up in Dorris, Calif. On June 29, 1949, she married Richard Earl Fenwick. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000. Wilma and Richard maintained …