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the Grand Ronde Tribe does not have a program for that service. "There's a lot of opportunity out there," Holmes said. Holmes works "from application to closing" with Tribal members purchasing a house with the 184 program, and just about any other type of loan. "I review their applications and approve their grants," she said. "Then, I'm working with all the documents, and hand-in-hand with lenders, the title company, escrow officers and realtors to get the sale to closing. "If they're not ready …

for Johnny Preston in 1960. The song tells the story of Running Bear, an Indian brave, and Little White Dove, an Indian maiden, who are in love but separated by a raging river and their respective Tribes' dislike for each other. Tribal members Kiana Leno and Peter Nelson posed as models for the float. The casino's float was the fifth vehicle in the Grand Floral Parade and the first float. "I thought it was a pretty nice recognition," said Bobb. "The float looked really good. They did a tremendous …

working for Great Western Corp. on the Fogarty Creek Bridge project on U.S. Highway 101. “He has been offered to move with the company to the next project in California, so a real success story in a short period of time for Ferrell DeGarmo,” said Azure. DeGarmo, who was the March worker of the month, received an engraved plaque and a $150 gift certificate to Spirit Mountain Casino. “I just want to thank everybody – all the TERO staff,” said DeGarmo. “I’m thankful for all the opportunity given to me …

extends that honor of the bricks to the inside of the building.” Health & Wellness Center staff are figuring out the logistics as far as timing and engraving, but wanted to get the word out. “Whatever proceeds we have left over will be donated back into the community,” Rowe said. “I am guessing these will probably sell out pretty fast.” Commemorative nameplates are another way of bringing more of the Grand Ronde culture inside the building and distinguishing it from other clinics, Rowe said. “I …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- May 15, 2018 05.14.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I’ve recently been diagnosed with small cell gallbladder carcinoma. As you can imagine, this came as quite a shock and has been a stressful time for our family. This cancer is extremely rare and often not diagnosed until it is very advanced. It is a miracle that mine was found early enough to give us hope for remission. I have begun taking steps to treat this and get …

– Tribal member Brad Leno talked about his upcoming release from MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility and his hopes for the future during the facility’s 10 th annual Powwow. “I want to give back to the community,” he said. “I do feel that I have a leg up, coming up through this facility, being around the youths and hearing all of their stories.” 2002 – The Health & Wellness Center celebrated its fifth anniversary with a celebration. Tom Austin, former executive director, said the Tribe should …

://www.spreaker.com/show/2745752 . “I think that podcasting will augment and complement the news coverage offered to the Grand Ronde Tribal membership by Smoke Signals ,” said Editor Dean Rhodes, who will host the podcast shows until a full-time podcast journalist is hired in 2018. “I can see us highlighting news that occurs between our current publication cycle, which is the first and 15 th of each month, and also conducting more in-depth interviews with Tribal employees and Tribal members …

of the Tribes in Oregon will be visited. There will be a 10 th meeting in the Portland area. George and Riggs performed a welcome song and George provided an invocation before a meal. “It’s good to see you all here in Grand Ronde. Welcome,” said Riggs. “I would like to extend a warm welcome to our partners with the state. There has been a lot of really hard work put into this plan and it’s been a really good collaboration.” Riggs, who sits on the AI/AN Panel, introduced Zimbrick and Sugg. “I’m so …

– Spirit Mountain Casino’s first float in the Grand Floral Parade won the top prize. “Nature’s Spirit” won the Sweepstakes Award for best float. It featured a watchful mother coyote and two pups in a setting of plants and flowers native to the Grand Ronde area. 1991 – Brent Merrill resigned as editor of Smoke Signals to take a job with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission in Washington state. “I feel that I am a better person for the experience and the things that I have learned,” he wrote …

and Wildlife office in Corvallis for testing. “This is the first time I’ve ever gone to a call about a cougar,” said Polk County Animal Control Deputy John Kincaid. “Normally they are pretty nocturnal so this is unusual.” Kincaid, who has been in his current position with the Sheriff’s Office for 15 years, said he sees bobcats, coyotes and bear routinely, but not cougars. “They have been getting kind of bold lately in Polk County,” said Kincaid. “People have been seeing them in the daytime …