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Tribal Government & News 57 employees attain 661 years of service to Tribe in first quarter of 2020 05.14.2020 Danielle Frost Tribal employees Records Administrator Kim Mueller receives a hug from Tribal Council member Denise Harvey after being recognized for her years of service during the Employee Recognition celebration held in the Tribal gym in April 2019. Mueller reached the quarter-century mark of working for the Tribe this year. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle …

will include breakfast snacks, lunch, information and speakers from the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Native Wellness Institute, VA Roseburg Health Care System and Lines for Life. A closing ceremony will be held at the Tribal plankhouse, achaf-hammi, at 3 p.m. Navy Veteran Ramona Quenelle (Pit River), who serves as the Tribe’s Veterans Service Officer, will have a booth at the event. “One of my main goals this year is to inform veterans about the changes that came about because …

Following the Years of Service/employee holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 21, Tribal Council approved the rest of the day off for employees starting at 1 p.m.

Tribal Government & News Tribe to launch transit service Oct. 13 10.11.2024 Transporation After a one-week delay, the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde has announced that transit service between Salem, Spirit Mountain Casino, the Tribal campus and Lincoln City will resume on Sunday, Oct. 13. The Northwest Connector, also known as route 60X, will run three times a day, seven days a week. The route will be operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines and making three daily trips from Chinook Winds …

passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at the age of 55. Simon-Cornwell Funeral Home in Woodburn is assisting the family. Funeral service information was not available before press time. Ladonna Terri Hembree Dec. 31, 1968 – Feb. 22, 2025 Tribal Elder Ladonna Terri Hembree passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, at the age of 56. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal cemetery, with a meal following at the Tribal Community Center …

. A celebration of life will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Elders Activity Center. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of Smoke Signals. Iola Marie Galindo June 19, 1951 – Sept. 3, 2025 Tribal Elder Iola Marie Galindo passed away Sept. 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Bollman’s Tribute Center is assisting the family. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal Cemetery. A meal followed at the Elders …

Culture Kimsey funeral set for Monday, Sept. 12 09.09.2011 Ron Karten Walking On , Events The funeral for Tribal member Nora Kimsey, who walked on earlier this week at the age of 102, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the Tribal gym. There will be a meal after the service at the Elders' Activity Center. The meal will be picnic-style and people attending are asked to bring a salad or chips to share. Kimsey was the Tribe's oldest member. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Wakeland of Salem, Ore., and Tawna Bradford and Keauna Wakeland of Springfield, Ore.; stepsons, Chris and Richard New of Creswell; sisters, Dominique Hall of St. Helens, Ore., and Jennifer Eller of Tualatin, Ore.; brothers, Peter Wakeland of Salem and Eric Wakeland of Cottage Grove; numerous nieces and nephews; and seven grandchildren. A private service will be held in Cottage Grove. Smith Lund Funeral Home in Cottage Grove will assist with the services, which are still pending. Charles Gordon …

Tribal Government & News Spirit Mountain at Wood Village update set for Aug. 28 08.24.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Events An update for Tribal members regarding the Spirit Mountain at Wood Village project will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the Employment Service Center's Training Room, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or via e-mail at stacia.martin@grandronde.org . Share …

Culture Walking On -- Monica L. Tinoco 08.17.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Monica L. Tinoco Dec. 15, 1969 – Aug. 15, 2017 Tribal member Monica L. Tinoco, 47, walked on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Tribal Cemetery. A meal service will follow at the Tribal Community Center. Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, Ore., is assisting the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …