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shipmates get together each year, sometimes as many as five or more of them from the USS Kirk. Tribal Elder and Tribal Council member June Sherer served in the Army from 1966-69 in Germany. At 64, Sherer also was honored as the powwow's senior woman. The senior man was 91-year-old Walt Grophy, a World War II Army veteran who served in Europe. This was also Grophy's third visit to the Tribe's Veterans Powwow. The junior woman honored at the powwow was 47-year-old Beth Randolph, who served …

to honor the recent passing of her husband, Gene, who was "a wonderful, honorable man." Tribal member and Staff Sgt. Frank Hostler also came back to visit during the powwow. Stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington, he is recovering from a number of medical issues and also working with environmental concerns for the 21 Bravo combat engineers, where he is a squad leader. Hostler expects to be released from the Army within the year, after 19 years of service, and study urban planning. People from …

Hamilton also presented Reibach with a Coat of Arms to the city. "This is considered one of the highest honors of recognition and welcome," he said. Promoter Keith Wright said Reibach's visit had a huge effect on Northern Ireland. "After several appearances on national radio, live performances and meetings with government leaders, his music has become very popular in Northern Ireland," he said. "This was an amazing experience for my family and me," Reibach says. "Of course, we were blown away …

for monthly shopping trips for Elders. Also in the works, Chamberlain is setting up a new education program at the pre-school level that will deal with prevalent health issues in the community, including diet and information about safe relationships. Also for the parents of Head Start students, Chamberlain is working on a new baby program. When up and running, parents will receive a nursing visit when a baby first comes home. The nurse will answer questions, give the new mother information about all …

Health & Education British actors visit Tribal youth and teach performance skills 05.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Education , Entertainment They came from England to teach Tribal youth a little something about the performing arts and the lessons exploded in Grand Ronde, giving youth the tools of self-expression, self-knowledge and impromptu public performance. Harrie Perrott is one of six performing arts, music and dance students graduating this spring from the University of Chichester in West Sussex …

priorities are to sustain and enhance those revenues. We also have a number of initiatives under way to improve how we operate our business. We are focused on the work environment, enhancing the guest experience and finding more ways to attract people to come and visit us." Dugger cites the casino's remodeled foot outlets and improved menus as one way Spirit Mountain is working to keep guest coming through the doors. In addition, the casino is using more locally grown foods according to the season …

Family and the Tribe's Social Services staff members on the trip, especially Youth Prevention Specialist Lisa Leno, Youth Program Assistant Shannon Stanton and Lead Indian Child Welfare Case Worker Kristi Petite, took care of the Elders, making it possible for them to have fun and visit with each other at camp. Tribal youth make up a large part of the Canoe Family. Tribal member Kim Roybal, 18, has been part of six journeys. Like Parmenter, Roybal's first experience was Landing Day and protocol …

thrive as an adult. “I wouldn’t be where I am today,” he says. “These programs changed my whole life … and I got started with my journey in Grand Ronde. They took a chance on me even though I was arrested 14 times in one year and had 25 different jobs. I don’t know what to do to say ‘Thank you’ except to pass it on and help others.” For more information about Natural State Recovery Centers, visit www.naturalstaterecovery.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Culture Ikanum exhibit displays Tribal artisans' work 08.13.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , Events , Tribal Employees If you go What: Tribal Artisan Day Where: Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 More info: 503-487-6883 or visit www.chehalemculturalcenter.org on the Internet. By Brent Merrill NEWBERG -- Grand Ronde Tribal artisans have joined other artists from throughout Oregon who are being featured as part of the Ikanum art exhibit …

said about the years between 1954's Termination and 1983's Restoration. He also invited guests to visit the Tribe's Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center and to attend the Veterans Summit and Powwow being held July 10-13 at Uyxat Powwow Grounds. Community Fund Program Coordinator Louis King announced the grant recipients and Harvey distributed the checks. Among recipients, PlayWrite is a Portland program that offers one-on-one coaching to teach a group - from puberty to 25 years of age - to write …