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"mob around" with a car full of her friends. Summer was her favorite season, and she never wore shoes; always "flip-flops." She couldn't wait to get her flip-flop tan. She loved to swim and would say, "Let's go! Get into the car." Vanessa was a very generous person and helped people whenever she could. She often babysat her nieces and nephews and made friends wherever she went, especially at Doernbecher's Children's Hospital. Her mother always said that with Vanessa being such a free spirit, she …

. There will be free camping available at the powwow grounds. Also, pets are not allowed inside the powwow arena. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 1, 2014 09.30.2014 Ron Karten History 2009 - A smoldering effort by the American Lung Association to expand Oregon's smoking ban in restaurants and bars to Native American casinos would affect less than 40 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino. "We're trending that way anyway," Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin said. "Other than the gaming floor and a little bit of hotel space, Spirit Mountain is practically smoke-free." 2004 - A Tribal satellite office opened in Portland …

and to promote a healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino holding annual toy drive 11.16.2015 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino Spirit Mountain Casino continues the tradition of giving with its eighth annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Between Nov. 15 and Dec. 6, casino guests can help spread the holiday cheer by bringing in new, unwrapped toys to the Coyote Club desk in exchange for $10 in free slot play. The hospital is in need of appropriate toys …

to familiarize northwest Tribes with the trade routes used by their ancestors and to promote a healthy lifestyle free of substance abuse. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

started in 1989 and was designed to familiarize northwest Tribes with the trade routes used by their ancestors and to promote drug- and alcohol-free lifestyles. People can follow the Canoe Family’s progress by visiting www.canoejourneymaps.org or www.arcg.is/2vkfvro on the Internet. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Action Agency of Yamhill County to start a Head Start program in Grand Ronde beginning in September. Head Start is a free program for families and their children who have special educational needs. 1987 – More than 200 people listened to testimony by supporters and opponents of a Grand Ronde Reservation at a field hearing chaired by Congressman Les AuCoin held at Grand Ronde Elementary School. AuCoin and Sen. Mark Hatfield submitted two proposed Reservation bills that called …

Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or 503-879-2304 to request a free copy. In addition, results of the Sept. 9 Tribal Council election were announced by Election Board member Michael Mercier. The next General Council meeting will be held 11 a.m. Sunday Oct. 1, in the Tribal gym and will feature an overview of Tribal business investments. Tribal Elders Nancy Norton and Dorothy Leno and Tribal member Adrian Contreras won the $100 door prizes and Tribal Elders Louise …

delivered a 30-minute overview and then fielded more than 10 questions and comments from Tribal members. The presentation was filmed and Tribal members who were not able to attend who want a copy should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Martin at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or 503-879-2304 to request a free copy. In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, in the Tribal Community Center and feature an overview of Tribal …