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an official announcement to lift the mandate, we will follow suit and comply with all guidelines. “Cleanliness and safety have always been a top priority for Spirit Mountain Casino. We will continue to provide sanitizing stations and take extra care to make sure guests and employees experience a clean environment.” Casino General Manager Bruce Thomas said during a Wednesday, Feb. 23, Facebook Live event that he was been authorized by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission to follow state rules regarding mask …

was a child. 2012 – During what Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. called “a monumental day for Tribal self-governance,” Alvin LaChance Jr. was sworn in as chief of the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department. LaChance, 60, was a longtime veteran of the Redmond Police Department and he joined fellow Tribal member Jake McKnight, who also was sworn in the same day as a sergeant, as the first two official members of the Tribal police force. 2007 – Several Grand Ronde officials attended the 10 th …

four months later, Fullerton has been hired as the new Community Transitions Program manager for the Health & Wellness Department, according to an all-employee e-mail distributed on Tuesday, May 9. Fullerton’s new duties will be ensuring the community transition properties are developed and ready for occupancy. He also is accountable for establishing program policies and procedures for the transitional housing sites supported by Health & Wellness. No official reason for Fullerton’s termination …

with terms expiring on Sept. 30, 2025; Approved an early work amendment for the installation of electrical switch gear and a generator at the Tribe’s child care center project at a cost not to exceed $261,375; Approved a first reading of the Tribe’s Burial Fund Ordinance amendment to increase the benefit from $7,000 to $8,000; Approved final adoption of the Tribe’s Gaming Ordinance amendments to change definitions of high security and primary management official gaming licenses, and revise license …

parents. Tribal Council members Russ Leno and Ray McKnight were among those who attended the workshop. 1984 – The interim Tribal Council was sworn in at the Saint Michael Catholic Church cafeteria by Bureau of Indian Affairs official John Weddel. Kathryn Harrison, Dean Mercier, Candy Robertson, Frank Harrison, Darrel Mercier, Mark Mercier, Russ Leno, Merle Leno and Henry Petite were sworn in. Thirty-five people attended the event. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

Foundation, Spirit Mountain Casino became the new official sponsor of the Portland Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade. 2006 — The Tribal Library was close to reaching capacity after a year of growth in usage, as well as books, videos and magazines. Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier said the library had gone from 884 items circulated in 2004 to 3,025 in 2005. She attributed the increase in part to the public internet connection the library had added on its computers. The library had also joined …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Log -- May 26-June 22 07.13.2022 Dean Rhodes Public safety Thursday, May 26 Traffic hazard reported in the area of milepost 2 on Highway 22. A vehicle needed to be towed. Assist outside agency with a cover request in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man for a valid warrant. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Criminal mischief reported in the 27100 block …

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 …

of the Interior authorizes the election, which was Feb. 19. However, only Tribal members 18 or older on June 6 and registered with the BIA will be allowed to vote.) May 9, at 4 p.m.: BIA registration packets must reach the Siletz Agency Office. May 14: Proposed list of registered voters will be posted at various locations around the Tribal campus for review. May 22: Official ballots will be sent to eligible BIA-registered voters. May 27: End of the dispute period for names on the proposed list. May 28: Final …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs two contracts for road rehabilitation, housing unit fix 08.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two contracts that will allow road rehabilitation on Agency Creek and Yoncalla Creek roads as well as repair a burned-out unit in Tribal housing during its Wednesday, Aug. 26, meeting. Since both projects will cost more than $100,000, they required Tribal Council approval per the Tribe’s Procurement …