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for about 2.5 hours, ensuring the fire was completely extinguished before being cleared. “I am proud of the crews, not only for their quick response to the fire mitigating extensive loss, but also for the amount of training the crews continually put in to ensure they are providing the best service to the community as possible,” Emergency Services Chief Steve Warden said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In the post, Emergency Services thanked the Sheridan Fire District, Grand Ronde …

Coon, Tribal Housing Authority Housing Improvement coordinator. Housing units facing south, best for making the most of solar panels, each received eight solar panels that deliver 2,500 kilowatt hours of power a year, which amounts to two to four months of electricity free at current rates, Coon said. The solar energy collection is improved because the units are well insulated and served by efficient heat pumps that heat the units in the cold months and cool them in the warm. For housing units …

, but with the new changes, said Martinez, no capital contributions will be budgeted for 2013. Currently, seven of 14 employees are Tribal members. "One of the things we do," said Hale, "is when we do need employees, we advertise in Smoke Signals. That's been the best form of advertising for us. A lot of Tribal members come in when jobs open up." Plans for the food service part of the business, said Martinez, continue to be evaluated in coordination with the Tribe's Economic Development Department. Since …

Culture Yesteryears -- Nov. 15, 2018 11.13.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – The Grand Ronde Tribe hosted the best attended Native rehabilitation conference in Portland. The event was hosted in conjunction with four other Oregon Tribes that have vocational rehabilitation programs. “This conference is a good place for networking between Native American administrators and their state partners, as well as a place to discuss best practices, legislation and learning how to write a vocational …

at the Tribal newspaper. Karten hailed from New York and was a longtime freelance writer. He said the best part of his job was making connections. “I really like my work,” he said. “I really like talking to people and writing about people. I’m just floored by the people I meet (here). Everybody’s been wonderful.” 1997 – Spirit Mountain Casino’s float “Mountain Joy,” which depicted a bobcat playing with a butterfly, won first place for the second year in a row at Portland’s Rose Festival Grand Floral …

statement said. “These statements are aimed at descendants of Chief Tumulth who were the subject of disenrollment proceedings. The (Tribal) Council views these statements as inappropriate personal attacks. They must stop.” 2013 – Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach was nominated for two Native American Music Awards for his release “Wind Dreamer.” He was nominated for Best Instrumental performance, as well as Best Male Artist. He had been named Flutist of the Year and Artist of the Year …

Culture Yesteryears -- April 15, 2023 04.13.2023 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears Smoke Signals file photo, 2018 2018 – The first Gathering of Grand Ronde Tilixam was held at the Tribal gym and sought to give Tribal members an opportunity to connect, remember the past and learn how to best care for the community in the future. Approximately 75 people registered for the three-day event, which featured historical photos and sketches that lined the wall of the Tribal gym, group discussions, cultural …

Culture Walking On -- Deborah Childers-Slack, Tony Earl Anderson and Mary Ann Hamilton 07.13.2023 Dean Rhodes Walking On Deborah Childers-Slack Deborah Rae Childers-Slack April 6, 1968 – June 30, 2023 Deborah “Debby” Childers-Slack was born on April 6, 1968, in Salem, Ore., to Candy George and Raymond Childers. She was primarily raised in Grand Ronde and was very proud to call it her home. She left this world peacefully on June 30, 2023, surrounded by family in Salem. Debby had the best sense …

, at the Tribal Governance Center. The 2023-24 Royalty Court officially will be crowned later in the day at 5 p.m. at uyxat Powwow Grounds. More than $22,000 in prize money will be danced for and prizes range from $100 for a consolation prize to $1,000 for first place. Specials will include the Saturday Night Best Dressed Drum Group with a top prize of $800, a Prairie Chicken/Round Bustle committee special with a top prize of $700, a Women’s Jingle Contemporary vs. Old Style special also with a top …

Dean Rhodes’ final projects. Briggs also took second place in the Graphics category for his illustration depicting the history of the Tomanowos meteorite. Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison received a first-place award for her story, “ODFW approves MOA expanding Tribal hunting and fishing rights,” and a second-place award for “No more stolen sisters,” in the Best Feature Writing competition. Smoke Signals Photojournalist Michelle Alaimo swept the photography category with first-, second …