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Tribal Government & News New food bank opens Friday, Dec. 5 12.04.2014 Dean Rhodes Events The first food distribution from the new Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road, will occur from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Aug. 1, 2015 07.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : The Grand Ronde Community Clothes Closet would like to thank the K-5 Program for its donation of T-shirts and school clothes. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Clothes Closet staff members Lori Walker-Hernandez & Daniele Powley Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

Culture Tribe to celebrate third birthday of plankhouse 09.04.2013 Ron Karten Culture , Events The third birthday of Achfa-Hammi, the Tribe's plankhouse, will be celebrated beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. There will be a dinner at 5 p.m. and a giveaway at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Tribal Cultural Outreach Specialist Bobby Mercier at bobby.mercier@grandronde.org or at 503-879-2076. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

, Oklahoma and Wilsonville, Ore., and is a major player in the niche market of providing Section 184 loans to Native Americans. The new supplemental budget, along with a $2.326 million supplemental budget approved in August, means the Tribe will own the first 20 homes being constructed by Scholten Construction. Interim General Manager and Tribal Finance Officer Chris Leno said during the Wednesday, Oct. 11, Tribal Council meeting that 1 st Tribal Lending backed out of providing new construction loans …

Culture Contest Powwow set for Aug. 19-21 07.29.2016 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events If you go Grand Ronde Contest Powwow Grand entries: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Where: Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 Cost: Parking $1 per day or a donation of canned food; $3 for a weekend pass More info: 503-879-2037 More than $35,000 in dance prize money and $20,000 in drum awards will be on the line during the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s …

Culture Contest Powwow set for weekend of Aug. 14-16 07.29.2015 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events , Entertainment If you go Grand Ronde Contest Powwow Grand entries: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. Where: Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 Cost: Parking $1 per day or a donation of canned food; $3 for a weekend pass More info: 503-879-2037 By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor More than $35,000 in dance prize money and $20,000 in drum awards …

throughout their youth. "Wish I was 45 years younger," said Lyon during the show, thinking about riding again. He rode horses, he said, from the time he was 3. "Wish I was 60 years younger," said Langley. Spirit Mountain Stampede results Bareback Broncs 1 - Evan Miller 2 - Tony Buckman 3 - Nick Gutzwiler Saddle Broncs 1 - Mark Gage 2 - Jacob Stacy 3 - Charlie Barker Bull Riding 1 - Andy Crozier 2 - Klay Lanham 3 - Josh Dollins Calf Roping 1 - Jason Minor 2 (tie) - Jordan Weaver and Kurtis Barry …

offered through the Odesseyware program are Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Science, U.S. History and English 1. Qualifying students in the Willamina and Sheridan school districts will be eligible, though students from outside the area may be eligible with a letter of commitment from their schools. Cost for the program will be a $50 deposit, which is fully refundable upon completion of the program. For more information, contact Tiffany Mercier at 503-879-2101 or by e-mail …

and craft items. Logo wear is not permitted. Tables must be staffed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 30; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 4. To obtain a vendor application, contact the Tribal switchboard at 503-879-5211, stop by the front desk to pick one up or e-mail Public Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor at Siobhan.taylor@grandronde.org . Application deadline is Monday, April 23. Share …

Culture Walking On -- Kathy Ann Bentow 02.14.2014 Ron Karten Walking On Kathy Ann Bentow Dec. 17, 1956 - Feb. 1, 2014 Tribal Elder Kathy Ann Bentow, 57, a resident of Dallas, Ore., walked on at her home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Roseburg, Ore., the daughter of Elmer James and Cecelia Rose Porter Sell. She lived in many areas of the West Coast, including places in Oregon, California and Washington. She lived in Montesano, Wash., for 20 years where she worked …