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on a history like this again. 1997 – Pierson Mitchell blessed the new Health & Wellness Center. Honored guests included Anna and Rudy Clements of Warm Springs. “A blessing is necessary in order to ensure the clinic is a place of health and healing,” said Patti Tom-Martin, a member of the Health Committee. 1992 – Tribal Judge Les Marston swore in new Tribal Council members Ed Larsen, Kathryn Harrison and Andrew Jenness. 1987 – Mark Mercier, Henry Petite and Candy Robertson were elected to three-year …

a strong emphasis on grace and supporting those who struggle. The final inspections are done and the building is now available for community use. We also host events such as Christmas dinner, Easter community potluck with an egg hunt and a summer barbecue. Medicine Wheel & the 12 Steps to Wellbriety will now be held on Saturdays. We look forward to strengthening our reputation not only as a spiritual place of healing, but as a community partner. Our deepest thanks to all who donated time, money, labor …

Road, with interment at Grand Ronde Cemetery. A meal will be held in the Elders Activity Center after burial. A viewing will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Macy and Son, 135 N.E. Evans St., McMinnville. Macy and Son is assisting with the services. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

girls’ basketball team to a second-place finish during the state championship game, losing to Myrtle Point 59-55. Willamina finished the 2005-06 season 30-1. 2001 – Former Oregon Gov. and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield attending the March General Council meeting. “1954 is one of those years in history that we would like to forget about, but we can’t,” he said about the year the Western Oregon Indian Termination Act was passed. “We must remember.” 1996 – A new sweat lodge, located behind the Chemical …

Culture Tribal member Diane Smith finishes 12th at world duathlon event 11.12.2015 Dean Rhodes People Tribal member Diane Smith of Hillsboro took 12 th place in her age group, 45 to 49, at the ITU World Championships duathlon held Oct. 14-18 in Adelaide, Australia. Smith finished 12th in her age group, 61 st out of 182 women who participated and 340 th out of 562 overall participants. A duathlon requires athletes to run a 10K (6.2 miles), bike 40 kilometers (about 25 miles) and then run …

-third of the student population. Willamina School Board members initially balked at the idea, citing that they had no policy in place regarding flags being displayed in the school. Former School Board President Craig Johnson even floated the idea of charging the Tribe $25,000 to hang the flag in the gym. After several meetings, one of which was held in Grand Ronde with Tribal Council, the School Board revised its policy and voted to allow the Tribe’s flag to be hung in the gym. After a summer …

to have worked beside them. I’m sorry for Tom’s passing. He was a good friend. I know he is free of pain and in a better place. Roy Zimbrick Willamina Dear Smoke Signals : The staff at the Clothes Closet wants to thank the community and Youth Education Department for all the socks donated for the sock drive and the Social Services Department for all the coats. It was a great success and helped a lot of people. Your donations make a difference in our community. Lori Walker-Hernandez Roll #2273 …

. Mark Hatfield introduced the Native American Free Exercise of Religion Act. The 49-page bill seeks to amend the Native American Freedom of Religion Act of 1978 by protecting areas considered sacred by traditional Native American religious leaders and put into place a process for resolving disputes. 1988 - The House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee held a hearing on Oregon Rep. Les AuCoin's legislation to establish a 9,811-acre reservation for the Grand Ronde Tribe. On the same day, U.S. Sen …

on their farm. 2003 - Tribal member Diana Smith and her husband, David, ran the New York City Marathon. "There were participants from all corners of the globe, including international entrants from some 99 countries," Diane said. 1998 - More than 200 memory bricks were laid into place outside the new Health and Wellness Clinic. The bricks, which were a fundraiser for the Tribal Health Committee, were purchased by people to honor living and deceased family members. 1993 - The Tribe's Burial Fund …

the 47,000-pound load to the Tribe. Ibabao put the value of the donation at approximately $25,000. Mercier said the donation was placed at the Tribe’s equipment storage facility until staff receives direction on where to place it. Ibabao added that he is looking for a Native American artist to paint murals on the side of two new dump trucks he will be purchasing in March. To contact Ibabao about painting the murals, send an e-mail to kelly@ewconstructionllc.com or call 971-241-3172. Share …