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in Sheridan, which is also part of the Tribe’s ceded lands. Stella-Jones is a Canadian manufacturer and a leading producer in the U.S. of treated wood products such as railroad ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial products. “Their site sits on top of the former Taylor Jones Lumber site that was already cleaned up as a Superfund site,” Tribal Environmental Policy Analyst Keri Handaly said. “DEQ’s inspection found that (Stella-Jones) practices were re-contaminating portions …

agency requested officers locate a deer that needed dispatched on Highway 18 near milepost 20. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate it. Thursday, Jan. 26 Officers attended a community event in Elders housing. Officers responded to a fraud call on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 27 Officers responded to a theft in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a report of a suspicious package on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …

in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, May 26 A traffic stop occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 33. A crash occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 24. Officers assisted an outside agency on Highway 18 near milepost 15. Driving under the influence of intoxicants was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. An emotionally distressed person was reported in the 1300 block of West Main Street in Sheridan. An emotionally distressed person was reported in the 27000 block of Salmon …

Tribal Government & News Tribe agrees to buy Grand Ronde site from Willamina School District 05.26.2011 Ron Karten Tribal Council , History The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has agreed to buy the soon-to-be vacated middle school facility on the east side of Grand Ronde Road from the Willamina School District. The cash-strapped school district is in the process of consolidating its student population at the Oaken Hill facility in Willamina and put the middle school facility up for sale …

living facilities. During the "site tour and tea harvest" section of the class, students picked western red cedar fronds, Oregon grape (really a berry bush) and Douglas fir branches along with a "small handful" of usnea (commonly known as tree lichen or "old man's beard"`). Back in the classroom, Judy Bluehorse Skelton, a Portland State University faculty member, used the ingredients to make tea. "It's good in cold and flu season," she said after serving it to the class. Also in the field, many …

an Outstanding Indian Educator of the Year, Parent of the Year, Elder of the Year, Higher Education Student of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Student of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. "For those interested in learning more about Indian Education, I encourage you to participate in the conference. The registration cost is minimal and attendees can register on site." Further information can be found at the OIEA Web site: www.oiea.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

Culture Coffee & Conversation event expands cultural offerings 09.13.2018 Danielle Frost Culture , Events If you go Coffee & Conversation cultural activities When: Activities begin at approximately 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Where: TouVelle Recreation Site, Central Point, Ore. Camping is available beginning Thursday evening, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 23. More information: For maps, camping gear needs and a detailed agenda, contact Jordan.Mercier@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2185. By Danielle …

of the Fourth of July. Any child ages 1 through 18 may participate in the program regardless of family income. There is no registration required, but meals must be consumed on site. This summer, meals are being served locally at Raven Loop Park in Grand Ronde in addition to Willamina Elementary School and Tina Miller Park in Willamina. Tribal Library staff will be at Raven Loop Park on Wednesdays to read stories during lunch time. On the first day of the program Monday, June 18, a handful of children …

responsible parties.” “Apparently, the state Department of Environmental Quality was not included and certainly the Tribes who have been working on this site for 20 years, years before the listing, were not included at all,” George said. “While all the details appear not clear yet, it certainly seems to undercut the work that’s been done and the agreements that have been made, and, in many cases, seems to take the work of cleaning up Portland Harbor … seems to want to set that back.” On Jan. 6, two weeks …

, Thorsgard told the General Council meeting held at the Grand Ronde Tribal Community Center on Feb. 6, if the Tribe discovered a potentially historic site on its lands, it had to obtain a ruling from the State Historic Preservation Office before work could continue. "We would have to wait for the state and that could take anywhere from 30 to 60 days," Thorsgard said. Now, Thorsgard has the authority to assess potential archeological materials and devise plans to avoid affecting the site or move …