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Natives in the two counties. The grant sum, if awarded, will be an allocation based on the service population and the total Workforce Investment Act funds available, said Tribal Planning and Grants Manager Kim Rogers. Also included in the April 16 Tribal Council packet was an authorization to proceed that changes the meeting time of the April 30 Tribal Council meeting to 10 a.m. "to allow sufficient time to address proposed disenrollment actions." Tribal Council member Jon A. George and Tribal …

afternoon. The time and effort in the event was beyond thoughtful. The Wellness staff showed such love and respect in their preparations. I really appreciated the beautiful results of the decorations and kindness of the Wellness staff. I urge all mothers to attend the 2018 Mother’s Day Tea on May 12 at the Grand Ronde Tribal Community Center. Make a joyful memory for years to come. Please call the Wellness Program to verify the date, time and location. You won’t regret it. Wilma Fenwick Tribal …

drag race his Corvette. Don spent most of his time working on and restoring cars of all kinds. He also loved spending time with his son and dogs. Surviving relatives include his son, Justin Erickson of Hoquiam; daughter, Rachele Erickson of Aberdeen; three grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Erickson of Elma, Wash., Chase Daniel Earl Reeder of Hoquiam and Maddison Rayne Reeder of Aberdeen; brothers, Rick Erickson of Centralia, Wash., and William Erickson of Aberdeen; sisters, Jean Tietzel and Donna …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- April 15, 2015 04.14.2015 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I want to especially thank my kids for the wonderful 80 th birthday party they had for me. Thanks to all my friends and relatives who came to help me celebrate. Thanks to the caregivers for bringing all the Elders from Cougar and Elk lodges to help me celebrate. I wish I would have had more time to spend with each of you. Need to have a big friend and family reunion this summer …

platforms,” Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes said. “We are sure she will grow professionally as Smoke Signals grows journalistically over the years. Her interest in the Tribe will hopefully help us make more connections with the diverse and dispersed membership.” In her free time, Clark said she enjoys hiking, spending time with family and photography. She can be reached at 503-879-1461 or Jennifer.clark@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

to the new modular offices on Grand Ronde Road. General Manager Jim Willis said a three-month delay in moving into the new offices was caused by inclement weather and water and electrical hook-up problems. “The old facility wasn’t equipped to handle our current rate of growth,” Willis said. 1986 – Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy resigned to devote more time to the Tribe’s Health Program. “She has served the Tribe well on council, but it is difficult to be staff and council at the same time …

Culture Yesteryears - Jan. 15, 2016 01.14.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – Tribal Forest Patrol Officer Jake McKnight was preparing to take state public safety training to become the Tribe’s first police officer. It was one of the first steps toward creating a Tribal law enforcement program. 2006 – Tribal member Frank Grammer, a demolition specialist with the National Guard, was featured. He served as a 50-caliber gunner for a few months and as a driver for most of his time spent in Iraq. 2001 …

Culture Yesteryears -- Nov. 1, 2016 10.31.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Siletz Agency Office, 1,463 Tribal members registered to vote in the Nov. 15 constitutional amendment election regarding enrollment requirements. The all-or-nothing proposal would have changed four enrollment requirements, including the parent on the roll at the time of birth and application requirements. 2006 – The Tribe was in the process of building a permanent fish weir …

another 5K (3.1 miles) in one day. Smith’s event occurred on Oct. 18. She finished with a cumulative time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds. “It was a decent time,” Smith said, who had been dealing with a broken toe before the race that limited her ability to run. She qualified for the international event during a national race held in Minneapolis, Minn. Smith is the daughter of David and Patricia Lamboy and married to David Smith. “We call him Super Dave because he is a colon cancer survivor …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Dec. 1, 2011 11.30.2011 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : On behalf of the Lash family, we would like to thank each person who helped us through this hard time of our brother, Rory Lash. Thanks to Kenny Haller, for his prayers for the family and for the services and to the men who helped: Duke Kimsey, Lynn Gatchell, Cory Lash, Rusty Leno, Gene LaBonte, Don Hendricks and Mike Sampson. And thanks for all the ladies who helped prepare …