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professional sports teams,” Obama said. One of the highlights of the conference was when Obama sat down with five Tribal youth for an armchair session after his official remarks. Tribal youth were Tatiana Tichnor (Tlingit/Yupik/Dena’ina), Braden White (St. Regis Mohawk), Blossum Johnson (Navajo), Phillip Douglas (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma) and Jude Schimmel (Umatilla). “When we talk about the future of Indian County, we’re really talking about the future of young people,” Obama said. “I don’t have …

members were allotted slightly more than 40 minutes to testify regarding Fasana’s request. No one spoke in opposition to hanging the Tribal flag, but the School Board did not comment or take action on the proposal, leaving many in the audience frustrated and dismayed. The ensuing controversy prompted Fasana, who had been the Tribal liaison to the School Board for eight years, to mount a last-minute write-in campaign for School Board that received more than 40 votes in the May 19 election …

by downloading an app. She and husband, Cecil, connected on the world’s most popular social networking site, Facebook, after Linda purchased her first smartphone in 2016 and signed up for an account. The two Elders can frequently be seen holding hands, smiling and sitting close together at different Elders Activity Center events, proof that love flourishes at any age. “My nephew showed me how to get on Facebook,” Linda says. “One of my friends took some pictures and helped me make a profile.” Cecil …

, talked about the history behind Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many observe the day by visiting cemeteries or memorials. “One of the things that has always been interesting to me is the complaint that people don’t understand the importance of Memorial Day,” he said. “In 1923, complaints were made that those born after the Civil War didn’t understand the sacrifices veterans had made. … Sometimes, we …

in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Wednesday, Dec. 26 Forgery reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Male subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in progress in the 38000 block of Tenbush Lane …

block of Dragonfly Drive. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 18. The suspect vehicle was not located. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, March 12 Domestic disturbance reported in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. No crimes were reported. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 18. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 …

of Main Street. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Officers assisted an outside agency on a crash near milepost 15 on Hebo Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Officers responded to a crash on Tyee Road and Raven Loop. Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. A disturbance was reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. A driving complaint was reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious …

of milepost 26. Trespassing occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Sunday, June 9 A welfare check occurred in the area of A R Ford Road and Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted a motorist on Salmon River Highway near milepost 22. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted with a road hazard on the Highway 18 and 22 interchange. Officers assisted with traffic on Highway 18 and Old Wallace Bridge Road. Officers assisted an outside agency …

Culture Alvin LaChance Jr. sworn in as Tribal police chief 11.30.2012 Ron Karten People , History , Public safety 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 on Friday, Nov. 16. LaChance, 60, is a longtime veteran of the Redmond Police Department and he joins Jake McKnight, who also was sworn in on Friday as a sergeant, as the first two official …

themselves with dignity and poise. To a person, they are excellent representatives of the Tribes. I truly believe the partnership has had real and lasting effects. I know one of our proudest moments happened on opening day of the project when the mayor of Newberg presented the Tribes with a “key to the city.” This symbolic gesture signaled an official and profound shift in local thinking, which to me is the most powerful effect we could ask for. I hope it is an indication of where the United States …