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Culture Walking On -- Wilma Fenwick 03.20.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Wilma Fenwick Wilma Fenwick Jan. 15, 1929 – Feb. 26, 2019 Tribal spouse Wilma Louise Webster Fenwick, 90, a resident of Grand Ronde, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Klamath Falls. the daughter of Louis and Freda Holzhauser Webster. She grew up in Dorris, Calif. On June 29, 1949, she married Richard Earl Fenwick. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000. Wilma and Richard maintained …

on Thursday, Jan. 21. However, she added, priority still will be given to Tribal Elders 65 and older. According to the clinic, there are currently 13 active COVID-19 cases and 60 people have recovered from the virus as of Tuesday, Jan. 26. The clinic has conducted 1,659 coronavirus tests and recorded 58 positives for a 3.5 percent positivity rate. As of Tuesday, Jan. 26, the clinic has delivered 591 doses with 434 of those being given to Elders. Tribal health care workers and employees who have …

Tribal Government & News Six names being added to Veterans Memorial on May 26 05.13.2025 Danielle Harrison West Valley Veterans Memorial Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Six names, including that of Tribal member Justin Foster (Army), will be added to the West Valley Veterans Memorial during the Monday, May 26, ceremony being held on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. The six pillars at the West Valley Veterans Memorial feature the names of Tribal and community …

Culture Walking on: David Anthony Harrison, Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow, Michael Harvey Leno 09.23.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service …

immediately and as soon as council has sufficient information, we will address this situation. We will keep our membership informed as this progresses. We also are giving local authorities our full cooperation. As a Tribal Council, we are taking steps to address this individual in the best possible manner for our people, our government and our administration. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

A. Kennedy, who served 10 years as Tribal chair, received four votes. She voted for herself and was supported by Kathleen Tom, Chris Mercier and newly-elected Jon A. George. "I want to thank the council for electing me," Leno said after the vote. "I want to acknowledge Cheryle Kennedy's years as chair. I will do the best job I can do." Kennedy and Giffen were then nominated for vice chair. Giffen won the vote 5-4. George and McClary were nominated for secretary with McClary winning the post …

Tribal Government & News Tribe purchasing Bearco property 06.27.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council Tribal Council voted 4-0 on Wednesday, June 20, to approve the purchase of the 2.35-acre Bearco property located on the north side of the entrance to the Tribal campus in Grand Ronde. "We are expected to close on the property in mid-July," said Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. "In addition to the parcel being surrounded by Tribal land, we are working on a highest and best use …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- March 15, 2015 03.12.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I was raised with that honesty is the best policy. So the truth be told that our local Tribal Elders do not follow the postal carriers around harassing them. So the truth be told that our local postal employees do not do their job illegally. So the truth be told that a decision on Feb. 4, 2015, did cause extreme hardship to hundreds of our local Tribal Elders. So the truth …

Tribal Government & News Merkley slates June 20 Town Hall in Grand Ronde 06.09.2015 Dean Rhodes Events , Federal Government Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a Town Hall at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and the United States. “There are huge issues facing Oregonians and the best way for me …

; granddaughter, Lynnea; brother, Lowell; and two sisters, Deannie and Beejee; as well as lifelong best friend and favorite fishing buddy Mike, who he met as a young boy in his neighborhood. Lindsey was truly an amazing father, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Holman’s Funeral Home, 2610 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. A reception will directly follow at the Native American Youth and Family Center, 5125 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland …