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because I was making something for one of my cousins, and somebody said, ‘Can I buy that?’” she said. “I don’t sell them for too much,” she said. “My mom was a single mom, so when we came to powwow, we could look but not touch, and she didn’t make stuff, so we didn’t have things.” She recalled a little boy of about 7 who had wanted to buy a necklace for his mother, but wasn’t sure the $15 he’d brought would be enough, as handmade necklaces usually sell for considerably more. “I told him, ‘You pick …

and maintenance of the almost 200 units built by the Tribe. Leno said that the current turnover rate for Housing when a unit is vacated is 34 days. However, if the unit has been contaminated by illegal drug use, such as meth, it takes approximately 134 days and costs the Tribe about $5,000 to properly prepare the unit for a new tenant. Leno added that he heard at a recent housing conference that 45 percent of homes in Tribal communities nationwide are contaminated with drugs. “That is a staggering number …

. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Approximately 200 educators from two different states filled the meeting rooms at Spirit Mountain Casino for the third annual Grand Ronde Education Summit held on Monday and Tuesday, June 24-25. Teachers from all grade levels came to learn more about the Grand Ronde Tribe, how to create meaningful Native American curriculum and how to teach new standards required by Oregon’s Senate Bill 13. Acting Education Department Manager …

occurred in the 200 block of Ead Creek Loop. Friday, Oct. 22 Drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 29800 block of Edson Drive. Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …

with a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Cherry Hill Road. Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two people were warned for trespassing. Citizen contact occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Wednesday, July 20 Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 29 on Highway 18. Officers located the vehicle parked at Spirit Mountain Casino. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 24 on Highway 18. Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon …

, $600, $400 and $200 for first- through fourth-place winners, sponsored by the Liebelt family and Veterans Board. There is also an outgoing queen special jingle dance for all ages with prizes of $300, $200 and $100 for first- through third-place winners, sponsored by Tasina Bluehorse and her family. Continuing with last year’s change, there won’t be an official Veterans Summit, but instead a resource fair with a more casual format held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 7. The resource fair …

requirement to requiring the applicant possess Grand Ronde Indian blood and be a descendant of a Grand Ronde parent or grandparent, provided that the ancestor was not enrolled in error. Additionally, the 1999 enrollment amendment requirements will be removed, including the requirements to be born to a Tribal member and have a parent enrolled at the time of application. Additionally, an annual limit of 150 people will be accepted per year. This can be raised to 200 if Tribal Council adopts a resolution …

it was a biface because the stone is flaked in such a way as to create a cutting edge that is sharp on both sides. Tribal member and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Eirik Thorsgard said the tool could have been used as a cutting implement or a scraper. He told The Statesman-Journal that he has never seen one like it from the Willamette Valley. The estimated age of the artifact is anywhere from 200 to 2,000 years old. On Monday, April 30, Engman and her mother and brother, Devon, visited the Tribe …

Housing & Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said. So, this is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter egg hunters, lest they miss out on the various candy-filled eggs. There are four hunt categories for children ages 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. Egg hunters are advised to bring their own Easter basket to put their bounty in. Typically, there are approximately 200 participants. Parents are reminded to bring their own camera …

had a brain tumor removed, was chronicled. Despite her condition, the teenager attended school regularly, played volleyball and participated in other activities with friends. 1998 – More than 200 memory bricks were laid into place at the new Health & Wellness Center. The bricks were a Health Committee fundraiser and purchased by people to honor living and dead family members. 1993 – The Tribe finalized a land purchase with the Zimbricks, whose property was located near the Tribal forestry …