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by Tribal Council and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in September 2014. The agreement gives the Tribe the authority to administer and delegate its own hunts. “She came in and she was all excited and told us the story and was just running on adrenalin,” said Wildlife Biologist Lindsay Belonga of the moment she saw the elk in the back of the family’s truck outside the Natural Resources Department building off Hebo Road. “She was very, very excited about the whole situation. I’m very …

Culture Yesteryears -- Nov. 15, 2015 11.12.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – Oregonians resoundingly rejected the idea of privately owned casinos in the state by a 68 percent to 32 percent margin. “I hope they got the point,” said Tribal Council member Chris Mercier. “Sixty-eight to 32 is a very convincing statement.” The measure was opposed by all nine Tribes, who coalesced together under the Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance. 2005 – Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy …

seventh anniversary of Restoration at Grand Ronde Elementary School with a traditional holiday feast of salmon, ham salad, mashed potatoes and gravy. “This is a very important day for our people,” said Tribal Council member Kathryn Harrison. “I just hope that they appreciate everything that went into the Restoration effort so that all of this could happen.” 1985 – Tribal members Chris Leno, Mike Colton and Steve Bobb Jr. received letters for playing on the Willamina High School football team while …

the state to trap it.” Dirksen said that although the threat to human safety is typically very low, anyone who sees a bear should take precautions. “If you see a bear, leave the area,” Dirksen said. “Get kids and pets out of the way and safe. To keep bears away, secure your garbage or anything else that would tempt them to hang around. They’re trying to top off their fuel reserves, so they’re scrounging around for anything. But we’re expecting them to go into hibernation soon.” If you see a bear …

was very proud of her Native American heritage and loved to ride in hotrod cars. Vonnie will be missed by all who knew her. Services for Vonnie will be held at St. Michael’s in Grand Ronde at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, and a reception will follow at the Tribal Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

driver for TEMA Logging. He enjoyed beadwork, fishing and watching football. Robert was very proud of his Indian heritage even traveling to the Dakotas to do the Sun Dance. Distance was not a problem when going to visit family. Robert is survived by his wife, Jacque; mother, Margarie Beebe; daughters, Heather, Layla and Meagan; sons, David and Chris; stepdaughter, Dallas Freer and children Levi and Eligia; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Beebe; several nieces …

and playing her favorite slot machine at the casino. She also was a member of the Red Hats Society. She was very proud of her heritage and was always introducing herself and her daughter to family members throughout the Tribe. She is survived by her younger sister, Nancy Norton of Corvallis, Ore.; daughter, Maryann Bidwell of Willamina, Ore.; two grandchildren, Taleah and Jacob Bidwell; two step-grandchildren, Austin Bidwell of Willamina and Akita Gipe of Newberg, Ore.; along with three great …

heritage and I felt a deep need to do this. It was like a calling.” Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy is the longest-serving member on the Commission on Indian Services and also served on the selection committee. “Everyone is pleased with Mitch and his work,” she says. “He dives right in and really wants to be thorough. He’s a very hard worker.” Sparks’ mother, Lois, and her siblings were removed from their family at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota at a young age …

Complex fire has burned more than 2,500 acres and is 33 percent contained. According to AirNow.gov, the air quality in the Grand Ronde area on Wednesday morning had once again reached the "hazardous" range with a pollution rating of 409 after decreasing to the "very unhealthy" range 24 hours earlier with a pollution rating of 257. In addition to smoke, most of the West Valley area between McMinnville and Grand Ronde was socked in with heavy fog. "Hazardous" conditions mean that everyone should …

of November. She received the Tribal Police Public Safety Award because of her contribution to public safety in Grand Ronde, Police Chief Jake McKnight said. “During the start-up of the Grand Ronde Police Department 10 years ago, Joann had a great working relationship with the Polk County sheriff,” he said. “This was very important because it made it easier for us to gain their trust during the transition of us patrolling our Tribal lands. She also was the umbrella of safety at the casino …