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are wards of different states, though the majority are wards of Oregon. One of the most important jobs for Tribal CASA volunteers, said Angela Fasana, Tribal Court administrator, is to make sure that Tribal wards are able to maintain a connection with Tribal culture. "The role for CASA here," Fasana said, "will be largely to connect kids with the Tribe's culture and history, and really enhance that connection." Most of the children who have been made wards of the Tribe and state are represented …

Gaming Casino float wins President's Award at Grand Floral Parade 06.14.2012 Ron Karten Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment Spirit Mountain Casino's "Love Rocks" float won the President's Award for most effective overall floral presentation during the Grand Floral Parade held Saturday, June 9, in downtown Portland. Designed by Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., the float featured a 500-gallon waterfall rushing to the tune of the tragic pop song, "Running Bear," which was a No. 1 hit …

possible ways to clean up a 10-mile stretch of the lower Willamette River from Sauvie Island to the Broadway Bridge. The group has spent almost $100 million over 12 years studying the complex river system that rests in the ceded homelands of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The cleanup proposals include some combination of dredging, capping, treating and monitoring of the most toxic areas. Countless years of monitoring are recommended for sites that are not completely dredged …

with Betty's brother in McMinnville since July, awaiting delivery of their new manufactured home. 1992 - Tribal Judge Les Marston swore in new Tribal Council members Ed Larsen, Kathryn Harrison and Andrew Jenness. Only about 20 percent of eligible voters participated in the election. 1987 - Tribal members re-elected five incumbent council members and selected four new members. Per the Tribal Constitution, the three candidates with the most votes - Mark Mercier, Henry Petite and Candy Robertson - were …

once they were moved to the Grand Ronde Reservation in the 1850s. The language also was adopted by most of the newcomer settlers to the region. The new dictionary includes sections on the language's local speakers, the alphabet, a pronunciation guide and the grammar of Chinuk Wawa. In addition, following the words, definitions and etymologies (origins) of words, the dictionary includes a picture gallery and biographical sketches of the Tribe's fluent Chinuk Wawa speakers. Two Catholic missionary …

appellate rules of other Oregon Tribes, the Oregon Appellate Rules and the Federal Appellate Rules to determine which rules would be most beneficial for the Grand Ronde Tribe. 1996 - The test run of the Summer Youth Employment Program successfully created jobs for Tribal minors. Participants in the first program were Nick Bailey, Ben Bishop, Manny Mercier, Bob Mercier, Courtney Galligher, Marissa Leno, Brian Krehbiel, J.R. Jones and Misty Carl. 1991 - Powwow was scheduled for Aug. 16-18. Among …

significance to the Grand Ronde Tribe. "The history of this area is very important to the Tribe," said Tribal Land and Culture Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach. "In addition to being a summer fishing place for the Clackamas Chinook people, this was near the birthplace of John Wacheno, son of Chief Wacheno, who signed the Willamette Valley Treaty for the Tribe." The Willamette Valley Treaty, signed in 1855, ceded most of the northern Willamette Valley between the Cascade and Coast mountain ranges …

will be held Monday, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Marion-Polk Food Share's 10 most wanted food items are peanut butter, tuna and canned meats, flour, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, shelf-stable dairy, canned tomato products, cereal and canned soups. "We are excited to partner with Marion-Polk Food Share to help feed local families in need," said Interim General Manager Stan Dillon. "Hunger Action Month is a reminder to everyone that hunger exists in your community …

Culture Yesteryears -- Sept. 15, 2014 09.15.2014 Ron Karten History 2009 - Political newcomer Toby McClary culled the most votes in the Tribal Council election, receiving 359 (11.59 percent). At 31, he became the youngest Tribal Council member when he was sworn in, being three years younger than Chris Mercier. 2004 - Tribal voters elected three newcomers to Tribal Council with Angie Blackwell, Chris Mercier and Wesley "Buddy" West being the top three vote-getters. 1999 - Tribal voters elected …

Culture Walking On - Thomas Michael Sell 12.17.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Thomas Michael Sell May 10, 1956 – Dec. 8, 2014 Thomas Michael Sell of Grand Ronde died Dec. 8, 2014, at the age of 58. He was born May 10, 1956, to Joseph and Emma (LaBonte) Sell in McMinnville, Ore. Thomas grew up most of his early years in Turner, Ore., and made the high school wrestling team. Later he moved to Salem, Ore., and the surrounding areas of the Willamette Valley before settling in Grand Ronde. Mr …