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surpassed the $16 million mark in giving. "It's one of the best things the Tribe has done," said Tribal Council member Ed Pearsall. "People recognize that we're not just this sovereign nation out here. We're giving back to the community." 1997 - Carl and Betty Lambert became the first residents to move into Grand Meadows, the Tribe's 37-lot manufactured home park. The couple had been living on five acres in La Grande, which sold the first day it was on the market. The Lamberts had been living …

to the General Membership, about making the Tribal Council process more transparent and about the ethical responsibilities of Tribal Council members. One asked if those running for Tribal Council would be willing to punch a time clock, and another asked, "How many promises that you make when running for office are you going to keep if you are elected?" As at previous events, candidates first introduced themselves, then answered questions selected randomly from many written down by Tribal members …

Gaming Casino participating in food drive 08.28.2014 Ron Karten Spirit Mountain Casino , Events In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Spirit Mountain Casino is holding a H.A.M. Food Drive to benefit Marion-Polk Food Share by accepting non-perishable food items from Sept. 1 through Sept. 29. Casino guests who bring in a bag of non-perishable food of three items or more will receive one drawing ticket for weekly cash drawings of $50 to $500 with a limit of one ticket per day. Weekly drawings …

"The Kalapuyans." The book was considered one of the most accessible resources for information and history on the Native peoples who lived in the Willamette Valley. The book had been out of print for 30 years. 1999 - Direlle Calica, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, became the second recipient of the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship sponsored by Spirit Mountain Community Fund. "For us it's another feather in our cap for her to go to Washington, D.C., and have our concerns heard …

Culture Yesteryears -- Aug. 1, 2017 07.31.2017 Dean Rhodes History 2012 – Two measures that would have amended the Oregon Constitution to allow private casinos in the state and another that would specifically approve one going into the former Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village qualified to appear on the November ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced. 2007 – Tribal Elders Gene LaBonte and Marcella Selwyn were honored as King and Queen of Elder Honor Day held in the Tribal gym …

Tribal Government & News Easter Egg Hunt set for 10 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 15 03.30.2017 Dean Rhodes Events , Housing Easter is Sunday, April 16, which means one important thing to Grand Ronde residents: This year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 15, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Rental Housing & Self Sufficiency Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said this is one Tribal event that requires extreme promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 15, 2017 10.12.2017 Danielle Frost History 2012 – Tribal Elder and former Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harrison was named “History Maker” and “Woman of the Year” in the same week. She was honored by the Oregon Historical Society for being one of four History Makers for 2012. The next night, Harrison accepted the 2012 Betty Roberts Women in Leadership Award, hosted by Emerge Oregon, a Portland-based training program for Democratic women. 2007 – The southern …

, which would have instituted term limits on Tribal Council service of a one-year break after three consecutive terms served, was supported by 391 voters to 220 against, but the 64 percent “yes” vote fell short of the two-thirds approval required to change the Tribal Constitution. In addition, 28 ballots were submitted without a vote marked. Since this was a federally run election, Tribal members had to specially register to vote and 1,091 did so out of more than 3,900 potential Tribal voters …

ways to pass time that are good for your health. I do notice many Tribal members are out walking, including myself, trying hard to improve their health, but guess what? These days are about over for the next seven months and then the walking will end and all the kids will be sitting around on their laptops all day long. I will also add that swimming is the healthiest exercise there is. I have heard a few members say they don’t agree with this because of cost and that they think no one will use …

Culture Yesteryears -- May 15, 2015 05.15.2015 Dean Rhodes History 2010 – After a disastrous 2008 investment year, it was reported that 2009 was one of the best investment years since the Great Depression. The Tribe’s portfolio grew by 16.37 percent after losing more than 25 percent of its value during the recession that gripped the country in 2008. “We recovered all of the paper losses from the big fall and then some,” said Tribal Finance Officer Stanley Arend. 2005 – The Tribe’s Cultural …