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public meeting be held at the Willamina VFW Hall regarding the Tribe's Reservation Plan. Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier asked all Tribal members to attend "this very important meeting" and show their support so that Tribal Council could get the plan finalized. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

, which closed Feb. 28, was the culmination of a dozen years of discussions between the Tribe and Rink family, Reibach said. "The Tribe tries to maintain a focus of acquiring land at a good, fair market value price," Reibach said. "In the end, the Rink family was very gracious and fair to the Tribe." The properties are just south of the Tribal Cemetery on the west side of Grand Ronde Road and immediately east and northeast of the Grand Meadows development on the east side of Grand Ronde Road. Reibach …

"mob around" with a car full of her friends. Summer was her favorite season, and she never wore shoes; always "flip-flops." She couldn't wait to get her flip-flop tan. She loved to swim and would say, "Let's go! Get into the car." Vanessa was a very generous person and helped people whenever she could. She often babysat her nieces and nephews and made friends wherever she went, especially at Doernbecher's Children's Hospital. Her mother always said that with Vanessa being such a free spirit, she …

served as chairman of the Governor's Task Force on Veterans Affairs in 2009-10. "I made the suggestion," he said. "Ken took it up and took off with it. Those guys really believe in the veterans and we want to give a big thank you to the vets for all they've done for the U.S. It was a very entertaining night. The crowds are fun to watch." There is no date yet for the anticipated installation of the new pillars, said Tribal Elder Dakota Whitecloud, chair of the Tribe's Veterans Special Events …

House's initial proposal, the clinic's portion could be as high as a 2.6 percent increase. Regardless of the final funding decision, Tribal members will continue to enjoy the same health coverage and medical care. What the increased funds will do, Johnston said, is "enable the Tribe to make better use of its funds." "This looks very favorable for the Tribe," said Johnston. From an early look at the White House proposal, no other Tribal programs appear to be in line for as significant an increase …

represented the Tribe at the bronze casting of a burden basket in Boring. Plans are pending to have the bronzed basket on exhibit in Grand Ronde later in the month. 1992 - A feature on Tribal Court highlighted Judge Lee Marston, Deputy Court Clerk Dakota Sangretta-Whitecloud and Court Clerk Jackie Whisler. "The Tribe can govern itself under its own laws," Marston said. "The people have the right of home rule. That's a very powerful tool." 1987 - The Grand Ronde co-ed volleyball team took third …

significance to the Grand Ronde Tribe. "The history of this area is very important to the Tribe," said Tribal Land and Culture Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach. "In addition to being a summer fishing place for the Clackamas Chinook people, this was near the birthplace of John Wacheno, son of Chief Wacheno, who signed the Willamette Valley Treaty for the Tribe." The Willamette Valley Treaty, signed in 1855, ceded most of the northern Willamette Valley between the Cascade and Coast mountain ranges …

Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He served with the 3142 nd SIG SV GP, 10 th Mountain Division, 5 th Army. He was discharged after the war. "Uncle Gene" was always happy and had a very good sense of humor that was enjoyed by everyone. He lived in Salem most of his life and worked in various positions. He was a diehard Portland Trail Blazers fan. He participated in numerous Native American activities including the Indian Education Committee in Salem …

- of a destination resort," said Spirit Mountain Casino General Manager Richard Kline. 1999 - Improvements to the Tribal Cemetery continued, including installation of a sidewalk around the covered area and construction of a chain link fence in the front area. An overhang area for hearses and pallbearers also was in the works. 1994 - The Tribe took another step toward gaming as a revenue generator after Tribal Council members visited the Poarch Creek Tribe in Alabama. "The Poarch Creek had a very …

to a proposed casino in the Columbia River Gorge. 2000 – Tribal member Angela Fasana took over the new position of Tribal Court administrator. Fasana, who graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School, had been interning as a legal assistant. 1995 – Tribal members enjoyed their very first look inside Spirit Mountain Casino during a special Tribal Open House held on Oct. 16. Tribal members also received invitations to the gala evening festivities on Oct. 17 when the slot machines were turned on, the table …