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was fighting to keep the Germans out of Paris. He was 26 and hospitalized for 22 months. The medal was awarded by U.S. Rep Les AuCoin. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and the outdoors in general. Ivan was a career logger. He is survived by his three sons: Harry Jeffers of Portland, Ore., Belden Jeffers of Grand Ronde, Ore., and Albert Jeffers of Drain, Ore.; one daughter, Judy Ballini of Beavercreek, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Jeffers, on Feb. 26, 1976. A funeral service will be held at West Lawn Funeral Home, 225 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, with a burial committal …

Tribal Government & News Clark joins Smoke Signals staff 11.29.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Tribal member and Grand Ronde resident Jennifer Clark joined the staff of Smoke Signals on Monday, Nov. 26. Clark will work in the newly created social media/digital journalist position, which includes expanding media into various platforms such as YouTube videos and podcasting to complement the current print and online product. She currently produces podcasts for the nonprofit …

fundraisers include an Indian Taco Time scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. Tacos will be $6 each, fry bread $3 each and soft drinks and water will be $1 each. The second fundraiser will be a car wash, bake sale and hot dog stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Elders Activity Center. Hot dogs will be $2, chips and soft drinks will be $1 each and a combo meal of hot dog, chips and drink will be $3. Car …

Tribal Government & News Hop to it: Early Easter means an early egg hunt 03.14.2016 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Housing Easter comes early this year with the holiday being in March rather than April. And this year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Housing Services Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said this is one Tribal event not to be late for. “It’s an incredible event,” said Kroeker. “It’s the one event …

Sabatini as Facility Services manager. 1990 – Tribal Council authorized a $2,000 payment to join the Yamhill County Timberland Owners Association, which was formed by private landowners who make an annual contribution to Yamhill County for a full-time deputy to exclusively patrol timber lands. 1985 – The annual Memorial Day Gathering was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on May 26 and a scheduled baked food sale was raising money for the Powwow Fund. The first annual powwow was scheduled for August …

. 26, after being contacted by the Tribal health clinic because Larsen had missed a medical appointment. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office dispatched two deputies to the scene and is the lead agency in the investigation. Larsen, a beloved Tribal Elder, is recuperating in Salem Health Hospital. He served on Tribal Council from 1992 to 2004 and turns 77 on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

Tribal Government & News Former Tribal Council member Larry Brandon walks on 12.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Walking On Larry Brandon By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Former Tribal Council member Larry Brandon walked on on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the age of 62. Brandon was born on June 3, 1957. He served on Tribal Council from 1990 to ’91. He was elected in 1990 with 92 votes, the third highest total that year behind Mark Mercier and Margaret Provost. In his Tribal Council …

employees and customers. According to the casino’s website, masks must be worn by all employees and guests while indoors. The mandate took effect on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Meanwhile, the Siletz Tribe closed its casino, Chinook Winds, in Lincoln City on Thursday, Aug. 12, and hopes to reopen in Aug. 26. The Siletz Tribal Council and Chinook Winds executive team said the decision was “in the interest of public health and safety.” The Cowlitz Tribe’s casino, Ilani, about 16 miles north of Vancouver, Wash …

-place finish behind Harvey. “We have a lot of important progress underway, and I want to see this through to completion,” George said in a text to Smoke Signals . Tribal Council nominations will occur during a special General Council meeting to be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26. This year’s Tribal Council election will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …