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provided comfort during a medical procedure,” Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe says. “One time we had a dog sitting on the couch in the waiting area whose owner said it was a comfort animal. Due to the extensive cleaning required afterward for infection control, we can only allow service animals.” Signs have been posted at clinic doors to inform patients of the clarification in policy. “The message is that you cannot bring in your comfort animals anymore,” Rowe says. “It’s a tough …

Valentine. He was preceded in death by his brother, Falcon KaiKai Ramirez. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 2, at Sunset Memorial Garden in Warden, Wash. Other passings Candyce Alice Senner Feb. 18, 1947 -- May 22, 2020 Niswonger Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend is assisting the family. At this time, there is no funeral service planned. Tina Marie Ream Jan. 21, 1966 – June 7, 2020 Crown Memorial Center in Portland is assisting the family. At this time, there is no funeral service planned …

Culture Walking On: Barbara Ann Cantwell 03.14.2024 Walking On Barbara Ann Cantwell April 20, 1934 – Feb. 29, 2024 Tribal Elder Barbara Ann Cantwell passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at the age of 89. Wilson’s Chapel of the Roses in Roseburg is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available at presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On - Benedict Gene Petite 10.29.2025 Walking On Benedict Gene Petite June 6, 1956 – Oct. 12, 2025 Tribal Elder Benedict Gene Petite passed away Oct. 12, 2025, at the age of 69. Baird Memorial Chapel in La Pine is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available before press time. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On: Richard Edward Gardee 11.25.2025 Walking On Richard Edward Gardee May 24, 1979 – Nov. 9, 2025 Tribal member Richard Edward Gardee passed away Nov. 9, 2025, at the age of 46. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato, Washington, is assisting the family. Funeral service information was not available before presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News DEQ approves Blue Heron purchaser agreement with Tribe 08.15.2019 Dean Rhodes Economic development Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The state Department of Environmental Quality has signed a prospective purchaser agreement with the Grand Ronde Tribe regarding the 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill site after holding a public meeting in mid-July at the Museum of the Oregon Territory. A prospective purchaser …

recognized Tribes. The meeting with President Obama was one of a whirlwind of endless meetings, Kennedy said, starting Monday night and running daily through Friday. 2004 – Housing Director Carina Kistler Ginter teamed with several volunteers in the construction of the new playground area in the family housing development, Chxi Musam Illihi. The project took four hours to complete and provided children in the area with a safe place to play. 1999 – The Tribe’s new permanent cultural site west …

Heron site; Approved a construction contract with Whisler Construction for siding and roof repair work at the Noble Oaks conservation property outside of Willamina; And approved applying for federal Title VI Older Americans Act funding that would help pay for Elder site and home-delivered meals and caregiver services for Tribal members suffering from arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. During the last three-year funding period, the Tribe received $348,840 for meals and $134,430 …

Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach during the Sunday, Jan. 5, General Council meeting held in the Tribal Community Center. In 2019, the Tribe added 755.42 acres to its portfolio that included two conservation properties and the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, bringing the total to 15,864 acres. The largest addition to the Tribe’s land holdings is also the closest – the 670-acre Noble Oaks property located between Sheridan and Grand Ronde. The property was donated …

with Willamina-based Scholten Construction to include all work for 15 homes in phase one of the project for a cost of $6.85 million. A previous July 2022 agreement with the company included an allocation of $1.2 million to fund site work only at the Tribe’s home ownership development for all 20 homes. Site work includes things such as laying the foundations and other improvements. However, the other five homes are now being built by Tribal members who purchased the sites. “Five Tribal members …