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government. Regular use ended in 1997. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in December 2012. The register is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation by the National Park Service. The depot is a two-story, 1,040-square-foot wood frame structure clad in shiplap siding. It was built by Swiss immigrant John Albert Schuerch. In other action, Tribal Council: Re-appointed Deanna Johnston to the Election Board to a term that expires in March 2022 …

a short break to rest and I hope that my next adventure provides more opportunity to be of service to my community.” According to the city website, Portland.gov, the Office of Equity and Human Rights “provides education and technical support to city staff and elected officials, leading to recognition and removal of systemic barriers to fair and just distribution of resources, access and opportunity, starting with issues of race and disability.” Watson has been a Portland community leader …

way to disrupt scams and prevent others from falling victim.” Larsen advised people to be skeptical of anything that sounds too good to be true and encouraged them to visit Spirit Mountain’s official website or social media pages to double check whether a promotion is real, and to report any suspicious activity to both the platform and the casino. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is 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 …

Culture Walking On -- Michael Thomas Michelle 01.11.2022 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Thomas Michelle March 22, 1954 – Dec. 26, 2021 Tribal Elder Michael Thomas Michelle walked on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family. He was the son of Tribal member Frank Michelle and Rosemary Underwood, both deceased. Michael is survived by his love of 40 years, Adeline “Bonzo” Winishut Michelle; sister, Carol Goodnow of Washington state; brother, Richard Michelle of Grand Ronde, Ore …

first. According to the website, paddletopuyallup.org, 99 canoes are registered for the event, representing approximately 68 Tribes, First Nations and interTribal groups from all over the Northwest. Grand Ronde’s Canoe Family first participated in the 2005 Canoe Journey, which landed on Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, Wash. The Canoe Journey began in 1989 with the “Paddle to Seattle,” which was held in conjunction with Washington’s 100 th anniversary of statehood. That year, the state …

Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or 503-879-2304 to request a free copy. In addition, results of the Sept. 9 Tribal Council election were announced by Election Board member Michael Mercier. The next General Council meeting will be held 11 a.m. Sunday Oct. 1, in the Tribal gym and will feature an overview of Tribal business investments. Tribal Elders Nancy Norton and Dorothy Leno and Tribal member Adrian Contreras won the $100 door prizes and Tribal Elders Louise …

delivered a 30-minute overview and then fielded more than 10 questions and comments from Tribal members. The presentation was filmed and Tribal members who were not able to attend who want a copy should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Martin at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or 503-879-2304 to request a free copy. In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, in the Tribal Community Center and feature an overview of Tribal …

Building Official; Approved Tribal credit cards for new Health Services Executive Director Jeffrey Lorenz and Police Officer Patrick McConnell, who will be able to purchase food, supplies and emergency veterinary care for his K-9 partner Nix-Wa; Declared March 14 as the per capita distribution date; Approved the Cougar Logging Unit timber sale; Extended the security contract with Advanced Security through the end of 2014; And approved enrollment of two infants into the Tribe. Also included …

Cherry, who resigned upon being elected to Tribal Council in September. Sears, 50, has been the Community Fund’s program coordinator since 2017. She takes over a staff of four employees including herself. She was offered the position on Nov. 23 and it became official on Thursday, Dec. 2. Before joining the Community Fund, Sears worked as the advertising supervisor at Spirit Mountain Casino from December 2012 to May 2017. “In my four and a half years working with Michael, we’ve worked really …