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and Native American organizations. Karen and Jimi adopted Arthur Kalif Simmons (Hualapai) and Jay Ghost Simmons (Oglala/Lakota) and built a home in Los Altos, Calif., always trying to get three lives out of one. Jimi worked as a journeyman operating engineer. He loved construction. Jimi volunteered to stay home with the boys while Karen went to law school. Never forgetting those behind the walls, Jimi Simmons went to California and Washington prisons to visit Indian inmates and advocated …

your journey wondering why you left. "Standing at the top of the mountain and looking down that trail I can see this demon and identify it, because it has been with my family forever. It ate my mother, my aunt and now it seeks my children. But now I know your name and will fight you again as I climb the mountain to that well-traveled trail that is true." His life was celebrated and will continue to be remembered by family and friends forever. To leave private online condolences, visit …

to follow up on 2 percent to 3 percent of the calls to see how successful referrals have been. Specialists go through an "intensive, several-week training program before they handle calls," said Communications Director Matt Kinshella. Calls from across the state come to the Portland call center. It is set up with a phone bank for 10 to 15 Community Information specialists at a time, though about five were on the phone during a recent visit to the center. About half of Oregon calls to 211 …

is a year-round effort, said Casino Marketing Sponsorship Coordinator Jocelyn Huffman. "We hold two onsite events - the court visit and the VIP sponsor party. We also take part in several events leading up to the Rose Festival that include the Starlight Parade, an invitation-only golf tournament and a two-day float build that takes place on June 6 and 7. This includes Tribal Elders and casino employees. "Float judging is on June 8 and ends with the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade …

visit also gave the Justice Department information they were looking for about the problem at the Grand Ronde Tribe. "We got a little bit," said Heywood. "(The Tribe) does not know anything about our compensation program. That's concerning. So, that's a potential training that we would want to offer." Responding to questions about Internet crimes against children, Heywood said, "We could connect with our partner DOJ Division that houses the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit to speak about …

. "It's an informal morning to visit primarily staff and provide them with Tribal information." Success can be measured, she said, when Tribal leaders are relaxed and comfortable in the state Capitol. "In the beginning (of this event, started 15 years ago as Tribal Information Day), Tribal leaders were not so used to being in the Capitol in this type of setting. They are now, and that's an achievement." "We can be a resource on culture, on legal issues," said Grand Ronde Public Affairs Director …

the Oakland Raiders, but the rumor was that her brother and father made her be a fan of the team. A funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 12, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Dallas. Interment followed at Dallas Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Humane Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, which handled arrangements. To send an online condolence, visit www.dallastribute.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

and letters and posting promotional posters and fliers at the clinic. Each child who comes to the clinic for a well child visit will receive one age-appropriate book "We will probably give out about 100 books a year," says Andries. "We hope it will increase child and parent bonding, help combat illiteracy, prepare children for school, and be an incentive for families to bring their kids in for well care and not just when they are sick." "I hope that this program will help to increase the number …

Culture Meteorite mission: Tribal members visit Tomanowos in New York City 07.01.2014 Michelle Alaimo Culture , People , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer NEW YORK CITY -- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City entered into an agreement in 2000 that allows the Tribe to conduct an annual private ceremony with Tomanowos, the 15.5-ton Willamette meteorite that was found in 1902 in modern-day West Linn near Willamette …

heralded each year, Huffman coordinates all Tribal involvement in the parade, including the liaison work with Rose Festival staff, Princess Court visit, Tribal Cultural Center tour, the Starlight Parade where Grand Ronde Royalty ride in cars, and everything else from advertising to the check presentation. Royalty at the parade were Little Miss Grand Ronde Kaleigha Simi, Junior Miss Grand Ronde Iyana Holmes, Veterans Senior Queen Savannah Ingram and Veterans Junior Queen Amelia Mooney. This year …