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Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Sept. 1 08.31.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Tribal Council members and those responsible for the education cuts: My name is Nancy Babb, and I have left each and every one of you a telephone message concerning a letter I received Aug. 18, 2011, from the Education Department cutting my education funding $3,000 a year. There are several reasons why I am upset with this decision. First of all, I start school Monday, meaning I am receiving a major …

Tribal Government & News General membership briefed on growing Tribal portfolio 05.04.2011 Ron Karten General Council After the stormy economic times of 2008, when UBS Financial Services' Senior Vice President-Investments Mark Barnum reported to the general membership that Tribal investments had plummeted more than 25 percent in value, things have been better for the second year in a row. And Barnum reflected those better times at the May 1 General Council meeting held in Grand Ronde …

, gave the invocation and served as master of ceremonies. The event began at noon Monday, May 28, with a meal of turkey gravy, potatoes, green beans, rolls, salad and cupcakes served by Veterans Royalty, Grand Ronde Royalty and Royalty parents to approximately 175 attendees in the nearby Tribal Community Center. The outdoors ceremony began at 1 p.m. under a clear, breezy sky with Grand Ronde drummers led by Cultural Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier playing …

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 …

have helped fund,” Education Committee Chair Tammy Galligher Cook said. “That is amazing.” Cook gave General Council an annual report on the Education Committee’s work and Angela Fasana briefed them on the Education Department’s programs during a meeting held Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Tribal Community Center. “Our students are successful and we like seeing what is happening,” Cook said. Among 2018 higher education statistics, there are 105 Tribal members with certificates, 193 with associate degrees …

new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The case was the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third positive case of COVID-19 and that the individual does have ties to the Grand Ronde community,” the post stated. “Fortunately, we have prepared for this situation and we are working closely with our colleagues at the county and state to conduct contact …

Culture Reibach releases 26th album 'Earth Tribe' 03.04.2021 Dean Rhodes People By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach recorded his 26 th album “Earth Tribe” in January, finally attaining a goal that he started pursuing on his previous release “Beautiful.” “After a long and beautiful journey with the Native American flute, this music is my tribute to the art of the solo flute,” he says in promotional material for “Earth Tribe.” “These songs all share …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- April 1-14 04.29.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal Police Thursday, April 1 Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 22 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt to locate in the area of 9400 block of Fort Hill Road. Warrant arrest made in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint received in the area …

. The ceremony began at 1 p.m. under a blazing sun with Grand Ronde drummers playing a memorial song led by Tribal members Travis Stewart, Anthony Quenelle and Jordan Mercier, followed by Grand Ronde Honor Guard members Rich VanAtta, Daniel Helfrich, Cecil Donahue and Al Miller carrying in the colors. Tribal member JC Rogers sang the national anthem as she has for the past four events. After she sang, Bluehorse, Simi and Liebelt performed “The Lord’s Prayer.” Former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn …

. Staff Attorney Holly Partridge said during the Tuesday, Aug. 24, Legislative Action Committee meeting that the proposal received six sets of comments. After reviewing the comments on Aug. 12, Tribal Council instructed the Tribal Attorney’s Office to extend the proposed moratorium by a year. During the June 1 Legislative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council member Kathleen George said the proposal is the result of the enrollment hearings held by the Tribe. In October 2019, Tribal Council hired …