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. Also included in the Sept. 24 Tribal Council packet were authorizations to proceed that: Allowed the Tribe's Natural Resource Department to accept a $25,250 Bureau of Indian Affairs Invasive Wildlife Program grant to conduct active mechanical treatment to reduce invasive species and protect the Nelson's checker-mallow reserve on the Bode property; Approved applying to the National Park Service for a $36,876 Maritime Heritage grant to create a canoe exhibit, which will include a carved canoe …

featured photos of Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier clearing snow from the stairs leading into the Tribal office, as well as a picture of long icicles hanging off the side of the building. 1984 - The Indian Health Service contacted Willamina Drug and Sheridan Drug about the Grand Ronde Tribe's November 1983 Restoration to federal recognition and Tribal members' prescriptions could now be filled at the two local stores. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages …

of Grand Ronde, where she was recognized as an Elder and a leader. Val served 15 years on Tribal Council and became one of the most beloved leaders in the history of the Tribe. Val will always be remembered for her tireless volunteer work, offering and preparing meals for families who had lost loved ones. Val worked in the kitchen preparing meals for all of the Tribe’s early powwows. A funeral service was held in Grand Ronde at the Tribal gym on Thursday, Oct. 18. Interment followed at the Grand …

, Grout lived at the Elders assisted living facilities on the Tribal campus. However, she continued to remain active in Tribal affairs, attending General Council and Tribal Council meetings to express her concerns and opinions. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family with arrangements. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Tribal gym with a meal to follow at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. Interment will occur in the Grand Ronde …

Plan and receive health care through an Indian Health Service or Tribal medical facility. The extra 40 percent will now be paid back to the Grand Ronde Tribe. “It’s a huge advantage to get that money back into our system instead of in the state system,” Rowe said. The contract calls for the state to make the reinvestment savings payments four times a year. The state will retain 10 percent of the payments to cover administrative costs. Rowe said the contract is a stand-alone agreement and the other …

Council. Izaiah plans to serve as a collective voice for the youth while planning positive service projects within the community. Izaiah strives to be a positive role model for all youth. Also his mission is to bring the youth and the community closer than it already is. Madalyn (Maddie) Volz Hi, my name is Madalyn Volz, I’m 12 years old and I go to Patton Middle School in McMinnville, and I’m in the seventh grade. I like to do gymnastics and I cheer for McMinnville youth cheer. Raven Harmon Hi, my …

Department of Environmental Quality’s policy and rulemaking board. It also issues orders, judges appeals of fines or other departmental actions, and appoints the department’s director. “I am honored to be appointed by Gov. Kate Brown to the Environmental Quality Commission,” George said. “Healthy people, lands and water are fundamental to Oregon’s future and now is an important time to protect and improve that future for all Oregonians. I hope that my experience can be of service to the commission, our …

appointments to a re-organized Powwow Committee. Twenty-four applications were received and Donna Casey, Carol Gleason, Dana Leno, Mark Cook, Jon George, Kathy Tom and Joann Mercier were appointed with Mychal Leno and Dakota Whitecloud named as alternates. 1992 – After 4.5 years of hard work and dedication, Tribal Forester Cliff Adams receive the ax from Tribal Council -- a gold-plated ax as a token of appreciation for his years of service and commitment to the Grand Ronde Tribe. 1987 – Tribal …

to others and the results were sometimes very frustrating to understand. “Our resources are not keeping pace with the growth and probably won’t for the foreseeable future,” he said. “Even with all this, we have the opportunity to maintain some local control and project influence on future decisions affecting Grand Ronde.” 1992 – Indian Health Service honored Cheryle A. Kennedy as Outstanding Portland Area Tribal Health Administrator. She was feted during a banquet at the Portland Holiday Inn …

of age. She is followed by 99-year-old Dorothy Greene, 98-year-old Ruby Bigoni (Pearl’s sister), and 93-year-old Carmilla Faggani and Kathryn Harrison. Macy & Sons in McMinnville is caring for the family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Tribal gym with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in McMinnville. A memorial meal will be held at a later date at the Elders Activity Center in Grand Ronde. A full Walking On notice will appear in the next issue …