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Culture Candace Diaz walks on at 23 10.09.2012 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter, Jayde …

of development of the Tribal campus, as well as Spirit Mountain Casino, Tribal preference “created only minimal employment opportunities” for Tribal members. “The Tribe wanted improved employment opportunities for Tribal members who wanted jobs,” Mercier said. “It was as simple as that: People wanted jobs. So Grand Ronde started building a TERO.” Tribal Council approved the Grand Ronde TERO Ordinance in November 2013 to ensure that Tribal members have a chance to participate in economic …

of milepost 26 on Highway 18. The driver was arrested for driving while suspended (misdemeanor). Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 5 on Highway 22. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle. Saturday April 23 Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. The driver was arrested for violation of a restraining order. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 11 on Highway 18. Officers were called away to a priority call. Traffic assist performed in the area …

of a diluted version with just the elderberries so that people can enjoy it with their meal. We could also make a thicker, richer syrup that is used for illness.” Ross said the fir bow water also was very good for people. “That one is a spring tonic,” said Ross. “It wakes up the body from the winter time. There are fir tips in it, there are hawthorn leaves and Nootka rose in there and all those combinations jump start the heart, gets circulation going, boosts immune systems with vitamin C …

practitioner," Mehlhoff said. "It feels really rewarding to be able to help prevent complications or conditions with patients. To help them cut down on their smoking, to treat high blood pressure or to help a scared kid, or adult for that matter, through an uncomfortable exam. "It is so exciting to have patients come back and say, 'Did you see my blood pressure?' or 'I'm down to half a pack!' These things seem so simple in comparison with many of the things I did as a nurse in the ICU …

. Every weekend, Ritchey and a friend she met through the program go to PetSmart to help adopt out these abandoned pets. "This week is a really big adoption fair," she says. "We have cards out in case they want (to adopt) them later. When people are interested, we let them walk the dogs around in the store. If they want one, they have to sign a paper (saying that they will take good care of the dogs); we check out their homes to see if they're OK; not cluttered and no holes in the fences so the dogs …

timber stands every year, Wilson says. Sales managed by the Tribal Forest Enterprise are sold through public auction. Often, department staff members complete road maintenance and construction before logging to help with access. After logging, the department ensures that the Reservation roads are still in good shape. In recent years, Tribal foresters have pursued new markets for Tribal timber, including wood for transmission poles and export. All of the work aims "to get the best value from logs …

it later in life to help buy a home or start a business. Tribal Council members and Tribal staff are interested in hearing both kinds of stories during a community meeting that will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from Tribal members and their families about how the Minors’ Trust Fund money is helping Tribal members, what it is being used for and how the program can be improved. Is it a good …

at the Independence museum because she had never worked at one funded by a city and was hoping to learn management practices. The Tribe paid for her to curate the exhibit, and the city of Independence paid for the materials and replicated artifacts created. “I had some time off earlier this year and wanted to check out this museum,” she says. “The exhibit they had before this one was a little outdated. There was an old case that mostly had pottery from New Mexico and pictures from my husband’s people …

specialist and museum director. Her last position was as the Tribe’s librarian, which she began in 2020, right at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I loved all of my jobs but that job was like the best of the best,” she said. “You still got to see all the kids and the Elders, it was great.” Her favorite memories of working at the library include compiling the summer reading packets, having events such as Blind Date with a Book and hosting different performers. “The reading packets were a lot …