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was a child. 2012 – During what Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. called “a monumental day for Tribal self-governance,” Alvin LaChance Jr. was sworn in as chief of the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department. LaChance, 60, was a longtime veteran of the Redmond Police Department and he joined fellow Tribal member Jake McKnight, who also was sworn in the same day as a sergeant, as the first two official members of the Tribal police force. 2007 – Several Grand Ronde officials attended the 10 th …

four months later, Fullerton has been hired as the new Community Transitions Program manager for the Health & Wellness Department, according to an all-employee e-mail distributed on Tuesday, May 9. Fullerton’s new duties will be ensuring the community transition properties are developed and ready for occupancy. He also is accountable for establishing program policies and procedures for the transitional housing sites supported by Health & Wellness. No official reason for Fullerton’s termination …

with terms expiring on Sept. 30, 2025; Approved an early work amendment for the installation of electrical switch gear and a generator at the Tribe’s child care center project at a cost not to exceed $261,375; Approved a first reading of the Tribe’s Burial Fund Ordinance amendment to increase the benefit from $7,000 to $8,000; Approved final adoption of the Tribe’s Gaming Ordinance amendments to change definitions of high security and primary management official gaming licenses, and revise license …

parents. Tribal Council members Russ Leno and Ray McKnight were among those who attended the workshop. 1984 – The interim Tribal Council was sworn in at the Saint Michael Catholic Church cafeteria by Bureau of Indian Affairs official John Weddel. Kathryn Harrison, Dean Mercier, Candy Robertson, Frank Harrison, Darrel Mercier, Mark Mercier, Russ Leno, Merle Leno and Henry Petite were sworn in. Thirty-five people attended the event. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

Foundation, Spirit Mountain Casino became the new official sponsor of the Portland Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade. 2006 — The Tribal Library was close to reaching capacity after a year of growth in usage, as well as books, videos and magazines. Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier said the library had gone from 884 items circulated in 2004 to 3,025 in 2005. She attributed the increase in part to the public internet connection the library had added on its computers. The library had also joined …

of the Interior authorizes the election, which was Feb. 19. However, only Tribal members 18 or older on June 6 and registered with the BIA will be allowed to vote.) May 9, at 4 p.m.: BIA registration packets must reach the Siletz Agency Office. May 14: Proposed list of registered voters will be posted at various locations around the Tribal campus for review. May 22: Official ballots will be sent to eligible BIA-registered voters. May 27: End of the dispute period for names on the proposed list. May 28: Final …

in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, May 26 A traffic stop occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 33. A crash occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 24. Officers assisted an outside agency on Highway 18 near milepost 15. Driving under the influence of intoxicants was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. An emotionally distressed person was reported in the 1300 block of West Main Street in Sheridan. An emotionally distressed person was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon …

as they are performing their official duties." Since Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes are located in rural areas, such as Pendleton, Burns, Grand Ronde and Florence, the new state law should make remote areas of Oregon safer places to live for Tribal and non-Tribal members alike. Roblan said he believes the legislation will promote reciprocity, making it more likely that Tribal police forces would partner with other Oregon law enforcement personnel. These agreements between Tribes and surrounding law …

Gaming Rose Festival Court visits Spirit Mountain Casino 05.31.2012 Ron Karten Spirit Mountain Casino Fifteen Portland Rose Festival princesses and their entourage visited Spirit Mountain Casino on Tuesday, May 22, to enjoy a brunch-style lunch and thank the casino and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for sponsoring the upcoming Grand Floral Parade. Spirit Mountain Casino is in its second year as official sponsor of the iconic Grand Floral Parade, this year set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9 …

of Indian Affairs’ regional director called the election for the two amendments. Voter registration packets were sent to Tribal members of voting age on Jan. 13 with a deadline to register of Feb. 6. Official ballot packets were mailed to the 1,091 Tribal members who registered to vote in the election on Feb. 20 and ballots must be received by the Grand Ronde Post Office by noon Saturday, March 14, to count. The first amendment, if it passes, would remove federal oversight over future …