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to Grand Ronde. "When I first visited Grand Ronde, I liked everything here," he said. "All parts. It was more of what I was doing through most of my career. I thought it would let me get back into things I'd done for most of my life." Loberg's charge in Grand Ronde, since arriving at the end of July, is about a third administrative and two-thirds clinical, taking care of patients. "Dr. Loberg comes to Grand Ronde with a tremendous amount of experience in family medicine," said Jeffrey Lorenz …

, strong, relaxed and proud are the words that most tell me when remembering my father, and I agree with all of them. I would like to thank the Social Services Department for working so quickly and professionally with my family members who stayed with him at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, and facilitating family to come in from other states to attend his funeral service and interment. I would also like to thank the Member Benefits Department for assisting in the funeral service …

did to help the Tribe obtain the Tribal Historic Preservation Office designation and associated funding agreements with the National Parks Service." Also under Thorsgard, the department started conducting on-reservation archaeological work. He sees the work and planning required in the Cultural Protection Program as having "adequately trained me for this new position." His previous work also required innovative thinking and partnership development. Both are useful tools, he says …

of garage doors. “For me, business is really booming,” he said. “I rarely have a day off.” Summer Wind was also the name of McCarthy’s band. Before he owned his own business, he and his wife were entertainers and traveled all over the country. Eventually, he was hoping to have a business closer to Grand Ronde and offer apprenticeships to Tribal members wanting to learn the trade. 1988 – President Ronald Reagan signed legislation creating a 9,811-acre Reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Grand …

. With the assistance of volunteers from the local Narcotics Anonymous group that meets at the church, Haller decided to have coffee, cookies and information available for anyone who needs it between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Tribal community building located at 24702 S.W. Grand Ronde Road. So far, the response hasn’t been huge, but Haller will keep the lights on and the building warm for anyone who may need it. “It is good for me to come down here and focus on projects …

was to potentially be used to build a Tribal human services clinic and offices, as well as housing. 1988 – The Tribe celebrated its fourth annual powwow with more than 1,300 attendees. “Our powwow gets bigger every year and we are indebted to all who helped prepare for our event,” Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier said. “Believe me, it takes a lot of careful planning and hard work to make an event of this magnitude a success.” He noted that a group of employees, Tribal Elders and community …

significant to me.” In addition, Grand Ronde Scholarships Coordinator Luhui Whitebear was named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. 2003 – Baskets from the Grand Ronde collection were on display at the Mission Mill Museum in Salem and showcased the “artistry and skill” of Willamette Valley Natives. Tribal Elders Kathryn Harrison and Merle Holmes attended the Western Oregon Basketry Display’s opening. The baskets represented different styles, techniques and materials used in basket making …

Culture Yesteryears -- Dec. 1, 2018 11.29.2018 Dean Rhodes History 2013 – Approximately 150 people attended the first Tribal History Conference after hearing about the event through e-mail, word-of-mouth or seeing announcements in Smoke Signals and on Facebook. “I am humbled by the response,” said Tribal Historian Dr. David Lewis. “It tells me that this is needed.” Lewis said having the event annually would help remedy the fact that the histories of Oregon’s Tribes have not been properly …

the total number of veterans honored on the pillars to 2,335. The ceremony will close with Bud Abbott reciting his traditional poem “Remember Me, America” and Robert Thornburg performing taps on the trumpet. The West Valley Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 2003, was designed by Bobb and features a man and a woman dressed in traditional Native clothing standing side by side reaching to the sky. Surrounding them are four black granite pillars, which feature the names of Tribal …

. “The community will still have the chance to give input before Phase Three begins,” Harrelson said. “That is what I think is exciting. There is still an opportunity even though construction is underway.” Those who have business to conduct with the Cultural Resources Department in the interim can still do so: They just need to go to the back door until construction is complete. “To me, the excitement of seeing an exhibit hall feels more like the project is on the way to an end,” Harrelson said. Share …