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conservation land ownership near Eugene; Appointed David Harrelson as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer; Amended the Tribe’s Retirement Plan to only allow two pre-retirement in-service distributions from fully vested accounts for participants who have reached the age of 59.5 per calendar year; Approved an agreement not to exceed $382,752 with Advanced Security for security services for the Tribal campus and Tribal Housing Authority in 2015; Adopted the amended Tribal Government Operations Trust …

. 2004 – Beginning in January, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will offer a medic alert service for homes in Tribal-sponsored housing projects. The offer is open to families with either an Elder or a disabled family member, making 66 out of a possible 110 Tribal households eligible. 1999 – The Natural Resources Department started preparing a new 10-year Management Plan that will run through 2010. “We have to have a plan in place by the year 2001,” said Natural Resources Manager Cliff Adams …

, Dec. 2, at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 287 S.W. Washington St. Graveside service was held Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery with a tribute reception potluck following in the Tribal Community Center. Memorial donations may be made to the Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center in Grand Ronde or the Father Taaffe Foundation in Salem. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Thomas of Rainier, Wash.; two sisters, Mary Emerson and Lana Takhar; brother, Lanny “Butch” Thomas; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Angel Thomas, and two sisters, Eileen Fletcher and Delcie Totten, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at South Aberdeen Baptist Church, 620 Fordney St., Aberdeen. Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary of Hoquiam. Record your thoughts for the family by signing the online register …

Erickson of Napavine, Wash.; and his companion, Diane Powell of Hoquiam. A sister, Sharon Emery, and three brothers, Stanley, Kenneth and Delmer Erickson, died previously. A visitation will be held at the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. An urn committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Hoquiam’s Sunset Memorial Park. Cremation arrangements are by Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam. To record your thoughts for the family, sign the online …

in establishing the Food Bank in Grand Ronde, served as the chairman of the Spirit Mountain Stampede Rodeo and loved his many dogs. He is survived by his children, Karen Kimsey, Virginia Kimsey-Roof, Christie Kimsey-Loomis, Duke Kimsey and Colleen Kimsey, along with 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Provost and Myrna Brandon. He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Levi Baker, in 1995. A memorial service will begin at 11 …

and 138 worked in the buffet kitchen. Besides being the largest single account for Pepsi syrup in the state, the Food & Beverage Department purchased more than 4 million cups to serve soft drinks and coffee. 1995 – The Tribe signed an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue its upkeep of Nelson’s Checkermallow plants that were growing in the path of the new casino. Although under no legal obligation, the Tribe transplanted 299 plants to a different location on Tribal …

is used to provide transit service for the elderly and disabled and others using public transit in the area; Approved an application to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Rail and Public Transit Division for the Tribe’s allocation of federal 4310 pass through funding estimated to be $99,947; Approved the annual interagency agreement between the Tribe and the Willamina School District; Approved the first supplemental budget of 2015 to allocate $915,933 in funding for the Uyxat Powwow Grounds …

on with healing and living life. The treatment will include chemo and radiation during most of the summer months. I have wonderful doctors who are doing everything they can to get my health back on track. Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the hospital visits, support and prayers. Thanks so much for taking the time to be with me during the special prayer service. It was such a wonderful blessing to see those who were in the seats and knowing there were many more who were there in spirit. Thank …

after many years of service. Sandra was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde of Oregon. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and tinkering around the farm. She is survived by her loving companion of 51 years, Ivor L. Zappitella; daughter, Rosalyn Barber of Whites Landing, Ohio; stepsons, Chuck and Scott (Kori) Zappitella of Conneaut, Ohio; brothers, Thomas and Gary Tarring of Sandusky; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. May she join …