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of milepost 11 eastbound on Salmon River Highway. Sunday, May 26 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency in the 600 block of Mathews Street in Sheridan. Reported fraud in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a drug complaint in the 100 block of Southwest Mill Street in Sheridan. Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the area of C and Third streets in Willamina. Assist outside agency with suspicious …

, Tribal Council meeting. In response, Tribal member and Finance Officer Chris Leno said the Tribe has issued a request for proposals, or RFP, that will allow the Tribe to address several concerns and examine if it is getting the best deal on its banking funds. Leno said the Tribe routinely issues RFPs every three to five years so questions from Tribal members about Wells Fargo’s business practices made it a good time to reassess the relationship. “We are being prudent as an organization,” Leno …

Culture Walking On -- Wilma Fenwick 03.20.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Wilma Fenwick Wilma Fenwick Jan. 15, 1929 – Feb. 26, 2019 Tribal spouse Wilma Louise Webster Fenwick, 90, a resident of Grand Ronde, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Klamath Falls. the daughter of Louis and Freda Holzhauser Webster. She grew up in Dorris, Calif. On June 29, 1949, she married Richard Earl Fenwick. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000. Wilma and Richard maintained …

an inventory of current practices and has been putting out surveys to assess member preferences. Restoration Ecologist/FW Policy Analyst Lindsay McClary, who oversees Natural Resources’ work on conservation lands, said that so far very few people have filled it out. It remains available in the print and PDF editions of Smoke Signals via a QR code and online, at weblink.grandronde.org/Forms/ReducingToxicWater and will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Tribe’s Planning and Grants departments worked …

in the "Breakin' Free" videos that can be seen on YouTube.com. And now he's the lead guitarist of Sol Seed, a foursome who describe their music as psychedelic reggae rock with hints of jazz, blues, swing, funk, folk, Latin and hip-hop styles blended into the musical mix. Think Jack Johnson meets Bob Marley with a dose of vintage Cat Stevens thrown in for good measure. "It's a good vibes feeling that all types of audiences enjoy," the band's Web site says. "And in the midst of this music fusion …

and drinks for $1.25. Pie-eating contests and 50/50 raffles are also scheduled. Chili cook-off contestants must register in advance although there are no registrations fees. For official rules and registration, contact Marion Mercier at 503-879-1488 or Nancy Holmes at 503-879-2445. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and give it to the newcomers. Other methods were through wars or assimilation with dominant culture. “They came to us with treaties and tried to make the best case they could that this was a good exchange where you’ll be able to live like you used to, you’ll be protected and in the process, it included a reserved piece of land that you would agree to move to,” she said. “That’s the process of how it happened here.” Kennedy read an excerpt from the oral history of a Tribal Elder, Victoria Howard …

April and May 2011. The exhibit came out as the top entry for recognition in the association's Leadership in History program. David Lewis, manager of the Tribe's Cultural Resources Department, said the award "means we are doing good work, and the local community is beginning to recognize and understand the importance of the cultural work occurring. "We were asked to submit (this exhibit to the AASLH) by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, so people are getting what we are doing …

worked for Catholic Community Services-based New Step treatment center until 2008. Then Gutierrez began working for Polk County, where he is still employed today. He contracts one day a week with the Tribe. “I work four 10-hour shifts at my job and have three days off every week,” he said “I always have been interested in working with the Native community so this was a good fit. I also really enjoy being in rural areas.” At his Polk County job, Gutierrez primarily works with Hispanic clients from …

the effort as well.” Another avenue Dugger is utilizing to increase awareness is “lobby stands,” which will be located in different areas on the Tribal campus, and will include snippets of information about the upcoming census. She’s also created a Facebook page and website with census details. The next task is to recruit Native American census takers who are known in the community. “During the 2010 census, there were no recognizable people from our community to take the information, so when the workers …