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Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 1, 2019 01.31.2019 Danielle Frost, Staff Writer Yesteryears , History 2014 Smoke Signals file photo 2014 – The country’s longest car-free bridge over the Willamette River had a one in four chance of receiving a Chinuk Wawa name. Out of 9,000 submissions, the Grand Ronde Tribe’s suggested name “Tillicum Crossing,” or “Bridge of the People,” was among the finalists. “It is very representative of use by people,” Tribal Historian David Lewis said. “And it is connected …

Tribal Government & News Education takes center stage at Oregon Coast Economic Summit 08.31.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Education , Events , Spirit Mountain Casino , State Government Education in Oregon was the opening focus of the fourth annual Oregon Coast Economic Summit held Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26–27, at Spirit Mountain Casino. The theme for the 2015 summit was “Education: The Pathway to Economic Development for Rural and Coastal Communities.” The event also served …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two vehicle noninjury crash in the area of Salmon Way and Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 26000 block of Yamhill River Road. Animal complaint received in the 9300 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 29 on Salmon River Highway in Sheridan. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted the driver of a stranded vehicle on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Traffic assist performed near milepost 23 on Highway 18. Civil service performed in the 4100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a fraud call in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, April 12 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near Jahn Road. Officers assisted an outside agency …

at the 15.5-ton meteorite. “It’s beautiful and amazing that something like this can exist this way and we can claim it as a part of our history. I wish more youth could learn about this.” Galligher was one of two Tribal Elders selected to make the journey to visit Tomanowos at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and participate in a private ceremony on Wednesday, June 20, with other Tribal members and family. Rick Grout was the other Elder. Galligher, who grew up …

.' " Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. said, "It's an honor to know you," and on behalf of the Tribal Council gifted Lyon with a leather pouch containing 100 gold dollar coins. Tribal Elder Betty Bly, vice chair of the Culture Committee, gifted Lyon a Pendleton blanket from the committee. Lyon had been a member and honorary member of the committee in recent years. Tribal Elder Cherie Butler of the Elders Committee gifted Lyon with fresh flowers from the Elders. With five generations coming up …

Culture Children's Powwow Spaghetti Feed set for Dec. 22 12.21.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Events A spaghetti feed will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, in the Tribal Community Center to benefit the Childrens' Powwow. Cost will be $5 a plate. The spaghetti feed will help make the Childrens' Powwow a monthly event and proceeds will go toward paying drums and hosting a free dinner. The first Childrens' Powwow was held Monday, Dec. 19. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

Culture Children InterTribal Powwow set for April 27 04.17.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events The next Children InterTribal Powwow will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome to join in an evening of dancing, singing and drumming. Bring your family and friends to support Tribal youth learning traditions. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. For more information, contact Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639, Washie Squetimkin at 206-200-3794 …

Health & Education Cancer Survivor Celebration set for Nov. 14 10.23.2012 Ron Karten Health & Wellness , Events A Cancer Survivor Celebration and Cancer Awareness luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Elders' Activity Center. The free event will include lunch, prizes, a guest speaker from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure organization, informational materials and a recognition of cancer survivors. RSVP to candi.buswell@grandronde.org if you plan on attending …

Culture Children's InterTribal Powwow set for March 30 02.28.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Entertainment , Events The next Children's InterTribal Powwow will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the Tribal gym. Everyone is welcome to join in for a social night of dancing, singing and drumming. For more information, contact Tribal member Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639 or Washie Squetimkin at 206-200-3794. Remember: This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. Share On Facebook Share …