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Tribal Government & News Easter Egg Hunt set for 10 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 15 03.30.2017 Dean Rhodes Events , Housing Easter is Sunday, April 16, which means one important thing to Grand Ronde residents: This year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Rental Housing & Self Sufficiency Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said this is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 15, 2017 10.12.2017 Danielle Frost History 2012 – Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison was named “History Maker” and “Woman of the Year” in the same week. She was honored by the Oregon Historical Society for being one of four History Makers for 2012. The next night, Harrison accepted the 2012 Betty Roberts Women in Leadership Award, hosted by Emerge Oregon, a Portland-based training program for Democratic women. 2007 – The southern …

, which would have instituted term limits on Tribal Council service of a one-year break after three consecutive terms served, was supported by 391 voters to 220 against, but the 64 percent “yes” vote fell short of the two-thirds approval required to change the Tribal Constitution. In addition, 28 ballots were submitted without a vote marked. Since this was a federally run election, Tribal members had to specially register to vote and 1,091 did so out of more than 3,900 potential Tribal voters …

ways to pass time that are good for your health. I do notice many Tribal members are out walking, including myself, trying hard to improve their health, but guess what? These days are about over for the next seven months and then the walking will end and all the kids will be sitting around on their laptops all day long. I will also add that swimming is the healthiest exercise there is. I have heard a few members say they don’t agree with this because of cost and that they think no one will use …

Culture Yesteryears -- May 15, 2015 05.15.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – After a disastrous 2008 investment year, it was reported that 2009 was one of the best investment years since the Great Depression. The Tribe’s portfolio grew by 16.37 percent after losing more than 25 percent of its value during the recession that gripped the country in 2008. “We recovered all of the paper losses from the big fall and then some,” said Tribal Finance Officer Stanley Arend. 2005 – The Tribe’s Cultural …

and the Farmers Irrigation District in Hood River as winners of Stewardship and Conservation Awards from the Oregon Water Resources Division. The Tribe’s award was for its numerous habitat restoration and fish passage improvements on the South Yamhill Basin, including being one of the first Oregon Tribes to secure approval of an endangered species management plan. 2000 – Tualatin Riverkeepers honored the Tribe at its second annual Green Heron Award in the community group category for providing …

Culture Yesteryears -- Feb. 15, 2013 02.14.2013 Michelle Alaimo History 2008 - The Tribe voted during a Feb. 8 special election to approve one of three proposed amendments to the Tribal Constitution regarding enrollment requirements. The only amendment to pass with enough votes was a requirement that Native Americans currently enrolled in another Tribe will have to wait five years after relinquishing their rights to membership in the other Tribe before they can be considered for enrollment …

Culture WWII vet Herman Hudson to receive Quilt of Valor on April 19 04.01.2019 Dean Rhodes People Herman Hudson By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson will receive a Quilt of Valor at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, in the Governance Center Atrium. Hudson, 94, was nominated to receive the honorary quilt by Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran who previously received one and then was asked to nominate …

Gaming Forbes recognizes Spirit Mountain Casino as a top employer 07.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino Business magazine Forbes recently named Spirit Mountain Casino as the 25th best employer in Oregon. (Smoke Signals file photo) Business magazine Forbes recently recognized Spirit Mountain Casino as one of Oregon’s best employers. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify organizations liked the best by employees in its first-ever ranking of America’s best …

Gaming Tribal Council OKs compact amendment to allow sports wagering at Spirit Mountain Casino 10.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino , Gaming , State government , Federal government Spirit Mountain Casino By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Spirit Mountain Casino is one step closer to offering sports wagering. During a special meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Tribal Council approved a compact amendment with the state that will allow the casino to offer betting …