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Kathy from Montana, and daughter Terri Dilts of Grand Ronde. Family meant everything to her. She had six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. While raising her family with her husband, Bobbe worked as a secretary in many settings. She worked in a school, doctor's office, law office, bank and in many businesses. She loved sewing and crafting, cooking, gardening and canning, as well as playing the organ. Mostly she was known as a good friend to many by volunteering, joining groups …

somebody, why would I want to give them this crap?” he said. 2008 – Memorial Day included a keynote speech from then-Gov. Ted Kulongoski at the West Valley Veterans Memorial in Grand Ronde. Beginning at 8 a.m., some 50 Tribal and family members and veterans from across West Valley gathered for the first in a series of events. It was the start of an on-again, off-again chilly, rainy and sunny day that included an address by Kulongoski and the first Tribal ceremony held with fresh ceremonial meat …

Tribal Government & News Employees honored for 1,037 years of service 09.26.2019 Danielle Frost Tribal employees Natural Resources Timber and Roads Program Manager Jeffrey Kuust is congratulated for his 30 years with the Tribe during the third-quarter Employee Recognition event held in the Tribal gym on Thursday, Sept. 26. Seventy employees were honored for 1,037 years of combined service to the Tribe and Kuust became the third Tribal employee to reach the 30-year mark. (Photo by Timothy J …

complaint received in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a reported theft in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Alarm went off in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male driver was issued a criminal citation for driving with a revoked license (misdemeanor). Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 8600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Friday, May 1 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block …

what are likely lasting scars and trauma for much of the population, be it through social isolation, job loss, a heightened sense of fear, illness or death. For those with a substance use disorder, it also has resulted in much higher rates of overdose deaths and less access to in-person treatment, counseling or peer support groups. A primary focus of this year’s American Society of Addiction Medicine annual conference was how clinicians can best assist those struggling with the added stressors …

because of the COVID-19 pandemic drew more than 200 eager attendees on a blustery day. “Take a look around and acknowledge everyone who is here,” Tribal Council member and Restoration co-emcee Michael Cherry said. “It’s a beautiful day and we haven’t been able to gather in person for so long. Happy Restoration Day and we’ll celebrate all day long.” The celebration began with a Canoe Family procession of singing and drumming led by Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier. Approximately 30 Tribal members …

philanthropic arm, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Auger met virtually with outgoing 2019-20 Fellow Cholena Wright (Klamath), Spirit Mountain Community Fund staff members and Tribal Council members for an afternoon briefing. “I’m very grateful for this opportunity,” Auger said. “Tribal affairs is an area of interest I have that means a lot to me. I’m stepping into the fellowship working remotely, but I’ve worked remotely for many years, so it’s not that foreign to me …

at Spirit Mountain Casino,” Ridgebear said. Ridgebear said the casino has been offering bingo since soon after it opened in 1995 although there was a previous closing during a major slot expansion. Bingo again was offered starting in 2008. Five Bingo Department employees have all been offered other positions within the casino. “We also greatly appreciate the Bingo employees’ dedication and unwavering commitment over the years,” Ridgebear added. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

with 954 negative results, 16 retests and 14 positive results. Fullerton said in his all-employee announcement that the Tribal clinic’s operations would not be not affected by his essential employee-only order. The Tribe limited access to the Tribal campus to only essential employees in mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic became a major public health concern in Oregon. After the Tribal government re-opened in mid-May, employees have had to undergo daily temperature checks, been asked to wear masks …

said the relationship between the bureau and the Tribe is good. “It’s a much more active collaboration than it used to be and we really appreciate that,” said Sanborn, who said she was impressed with the Medford meeting. “It was so well done. We appreciated how professional it was.” After the meeting, a group went up to an encampment at the Upper Table Rock Trailhead off Modoc Road for beading and Greene escorted Tuomi and Harvey on a hike. “I really enjoyed the hike,” said Harvey. “It was kind …