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, projected annual revenues fell far short of annual operating expenses. Those who supported a pool said the three most important benefits or uses would be recreation, health and well-being, and swimming lessons. They also favored a pool built on the Tribal campus, 55.3 percent, instead of at Spirit Mountain Casino, 40 percent. When pool supporters were asked if they support using Tribal revenues to fund construction and annual operating costs if that funding might cause a reduction in per capita …

Tribal Government & News General Council canceled due to lack of quorum 01.14.2016 Dean Rhodes General Council In an extremely rare occurrence, the Sunday, Jan. 3, General Council meeting was canceled when less than 30 Tribal members, which is the Tribal Constitution benchmark for a quorum, were able to attend. Attendance was hampered by rain falling in most of western Oregon over a cold air mass that created icy road conditions from Portland to Salem and points in-between. The scheduled …

Culture Walking On -- Patrick Wayne Henry & Kenneth Gene Schmid 07.15.2013 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Patrick Wayne Henry Aug. 4, 1952 - July 2, 2013 Patrick Wayne Henry was born Aug. 4, 1952 in McMinnville, Ore., to Merle and Dottie Henry. He passed on July 2, 2013, at his home in Willamina surrounded by his loved ones. He was 60 years old. Pat lived in the Grand Ronde/Willamina area most of his life. He graduated from Willamina High School in 1971. He loved to hunt and enjoyed being …

found that the greatest barrier mentioned by Tribal members wanting to relocate to Grand Ronde was a lack of available housing. The Tribe’s housing options in Grand Ronde all had occupation rates of 94 percent or higher in 2018. The survey also found that the most popular new home option would be stick-built homes and the most popular lot size was between a half-acre to an acre. Leno said the Housing Department would use the Housing survey results to determine a target population for a Phase One …

honors,” he said. “Without my Tribe, family, flute makers and production team, none of it would be possible.” In 2018, he wrote and recorded “A Special Place” to commemorate the 150 th anniversary of Oregon State University, where he teaches Native American flute in the College of Liberal Arts and facilitates an annual Native American flute circle that holds the world record for most players. His most recent release, “Rising Moon,” is a two-disc set with 28 songs. The first disc includes …

– The Tribe began doing something that was suspended most of the previous two years, selling timber on the Reservation. Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson said the timber market was slowly showing improvement, which made it worthwhile for the Tribe to once again sell timber. The recent Big Toe sale received seven bidders and sold for $267 per 1,000 board feet. 2005 – Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy was selected to open the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on behalf …

. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the Army 82 nd Airborne. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Bob and his wife, Deanna, raised their family of eight daughters in Hillsboro, Ore. Bob’s family was his greatest joy. He never missed an opportunity to share his words of wisdom, whether you wanted to hear them or not. Bob’s 15 perfect grandchildren were his special treasures. Bob was a truck driver most of his life and always ensured that he was home with his family most nights. Bob and Deanna …

in the Health & Wellness facilities to limit spread of any viruses,” Rowe said, adding that Health & Wellness will continue to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff until that requirement is repealed by federal funding sources. Wearing a mask at work became optional for most Tribal employees and guests in March 2022 except for Health & Wellness and Education staff members. Spirit Mountain Casino also dropped its mask wearing requirement for guests at that time. Education Department Manager …

in my spare time and frequently participate in public hearings while advocating for all Oregonians with disabilities. “I came across this opportunity through one of my care providing groups online and figured I’d go ahead and apply. … I am very excited, but most of all just truly honored to be able to help serve Oregonians with disabilities, some of whom might even be my fellow Tribal members, in this capacity. I am very grateful for the opportunity to help be a voice for some of our state’s most …

to the most outstanding float. 1999 – The Tribe hosted a gathering at the Portland Art Museum for Spirit Mountain Community Fund grant recipients. One grant was in the amount of $15,150 to the nonprofit A Child’s Place/Un Lugar Para Ninos for a school readiness project. 1994 – Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier joined other Tribal officials and leaders from across Oregon in participating in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland. The parade was televised throughout most of the Western states. 1989 …