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Culture Walking On - Deborah Jean Simmons (Dickinson) 05.26.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Deborah Jean Simmons (Dickinson) Oct. 25, 1952 - May 23, 2016 Tribal Elder Deborah Jean Simmons (Dickinson), 63, walked on on Monday, May 23. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, in the Tribal gym. A meal service will be held after the service in the Tribal Community Center. Dallas Mortuary Center is caring for the family. Online tributes can be posted at www.dallastribute.com . Share …

Tribal Government & News Tribe pursuing purchase of Multnomah Greyhound Park site 10.21.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council voted to pursue the purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village during its Wednesday, Oct. 14, meeting. The site, which is no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million earlier this year by owner Arthur McFadden. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said that the Tribe is developing a business plan for the property …

Tribal Government & News Tribe begins third round of Tumwata Village demolition 02.28.2023 Dean Rhodes Blue Heron Paper Mill , Tumwata Village Smoke Signals file photo By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is starting the third, but not final, round of demolition at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site it purchased in August 2019. The third round will demolish structures on the northwestern section of the 23-acre property close to downtown …

Tribal Government & News Record-setting service: Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy becomes longest tenured Tribal Council member 04.30.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy discussed her more than 21 years of service on council in her Governance Center office on Tuesday, April 21. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Sometime in April, while she was leading the Grand Ronde Tribe as it navigated its unprecedented …

for 12 years before Restoration and two after. He was on Tribal Council the first time the group went to Washington, D.C., and was Tribal Chairman at the time of 1983's Restoration. "Dean made one of our first contacts with (Congressman) Les AuCoin," said Tribal Elder Margaret Provost. "Marv (Tribal Elder Marvin Kimsey) and Margaret (Tribal Elder Margaret Provost) and Merle (former Tribal Elder Merle Holmes) get a lot of credit for what they did," said Tribal member Brent Merrill, "and they did …

building, SAM Medical in Wilsonville and Shasta Administrative Services in Redmond. A new business opportunity in Grand Ronde may be a card lock service station, which is an unattended fueling site that is typically open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and designed for commercial fleet vehicles. Card lock stations have easy accessibility for larger commercial trucks. “We’re still in the early phases of considering whether to advance that project,” Thomas said. Although Thomas’ presentation …

Culture Spirit Mountain Casino float ready to bloom 05.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Culture , People , Events , Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr. credits his design for this year’s Spirit Mountain Casino float that will roll through Portland as part of the Saturday, June, 6, Grand Floral Parade to his wife, Connie. After receiving the parade’s theme in November, “Bloomin’ Roses,” Steve says he was stumped on a design that would …

the victim was evacuated, Flynn remained on scene for several hours to help police establish a secure perimeter around the home and stayed until the SWAT Team from Oregon State Police arrived. “At no time during this multiple hours-long ordeal did I ever see or hear Officer Flynn exhibit any amount of complaint or reluctance to assist,” Stackpole said. “Indeed, (he) went above and beyond the call of duty.” McKnight credits Flynn’s actions to quick thinking, past experience working at Sheridan …

for doing what they do and we think it will feel special to get them in the same room as one another.” She added, “This is the first time Jeff has sponsored anything quite like this. In fact, news of winning this contest was so unbelievable to some of our librarians that we had to legitimize by following up with articles.” Cole has served as the Tribal librarian for four years and credits Library Aide Crystal Bigelow for helping her run a diverse program. “It’s just the two of us here and she’s …

. “Most importantly the medications are lifesaving, just like insulin or any other medication for a chronic condition. We operate just like a primary care doctor’s office with more services on site. It’s tailored to the needs of each person.” Tribal member Chris Martin works as a peer support specialist at the Salem clinic. He notes that clients who are lacking a sense of identity and searching for more positive activities enjoy the cultural components, such as smudging. “They ask questions about …