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on with healing and living life. The treatment will include chemo and radiation during most of the summer months. I have wonderful doctors who are doing everything they can to get my health back on track. Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the hospital visits, support and prayers. Thanks so much for taking the time to be with me during the special prayer service. It was such a wonderful blessing to see those who were in the seats and knowing there were many more who were there in spirit. Thank …

food for the reception. Thank you to the Groundskeeping staff at the cemetery as well as the family and friends who assisted in preparing the gravesite. Thank you to Father Zani and Deacon David Briedwell for officiating the Rosary Service, Mass and the Memorial Service. Thank you to the veterans and for beautiful military ceremonies during the service. Most importantly, thank you to the Grand Ronde Tribal community as well as all of our family and friends as well as anybody else we didn’t …

into a bit of light trouble. After graduation, he worked for Fort Hill Lumber on the planer and later for Safeway as a meat cutter. Dino met Lori Weaver in 1984 and they married in 1985 in Reno, Nev. He loved golf, gaming, cigars, grilling and Reno, but most of all his family. He will be remembered for his friendship, teasing and great zingers that would plant a smile on the faces of those nearby. Dino was preceded in death by his parents, William Payne Sr. and Myrna Jean (Langley) Payne …

to the main casino, bingo hall and Coyote’s Buffet. Tentative completion date was spring 1998. 1992 – Beth Oliver was hired as the new general manager of Spirit Mountain Development Corp. She had just returned to the United States after spending seven years in Africa, working with countries, Tribes and groups to enhance their economic development opportunities. 1987 – Tribal members could vote for nine candidates during the upcoming election with the three candidates receiving the most votes …

cited the unknown costs for cleanup, preservation and development as reasons for not making the purchase. “It had a lot of unknowns,” Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg said. 2002 – Willamina High School Principal Gary Anderson announced his retirement. He took Willamina High from being on the state Board of Education’s “unacceptable” list to being one of the most improved high schools in the state. 1997 – The Tribal Family Action Program was scheduled to make a presentation at the April 6 …

was one of his most prized possessions. Brandon is survived by his three children, Alexis, Carmen and Colin, whom he couldn’t have been more proud. He also is survived by his mother, Candy Robertson; brothers, Jesse Jr. (Pee Wee), Ken and Lynn (Bear) Robertson; and sisters, Angie Blackwell, Debby Larsen, Mychal Cherry and Diana Sohappy. He also leaves behind countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Robertson Sr., and brother, Mike Robertson. Share On Facebook Share …

Culture Walking On -- Geneva Mae McKnight 11.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Geneva Mae McKnight Sept. 4, 1931 – Oct. 23, 2017 Tribal spouse Geneva Mae McKnight of Seaside was born on Sept. 4, 1931, to Albert and Minnie Howard in Lebanon, Ore. She married Tribal member Cleo McKnight on May 10, 1948, in Dallas, Ore. Besides being a devoted mother and homemaker, Geneva once worked as a grocery store manager and was a clerk for a seafood market. Most recently, she worked at Gearhart by the Sea …

Tribal Government & News Video, livestreaming down on Tribal website 12.28.2017 Danielle Frost Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Tribal members trying to watch the Wednesday, Dec. 27, Tribal Council meeting remotely via livestreaming were met with no connection. Likewise, Tribal members trying to watch videos of previous Tribal Council meetings also are probably feeling frustration. The problem? Most of the Tribe’s video services are down and there is not yet an estimate of when …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor - Feb. 15, 2016 02.12.2016 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Most important is I want to thank the Tribe for weathering the economic downturn and the wonderful per capita in December. That takes leadership! The greyhound park purchase sounds like a good investment. Again I would say that takes leadership. MicroGREEN didn’t turn out so well, but we are moving forward. Next, I want to say because the Tribe is doing well with the Constitution …

have opened in Willamina since the casino opened. “I guess it is a time of growth,” said Willamina Mayor Twila Hill. “I’m sure most of it has to do with the casino. There is going to be an influx of people and money when you put 900 people to work at once.” 1991 – Tina Butler, Courtney Galligher, Amelia Haug, Krystal Schmid, Deana Gardner and Lisa Schmid were candidates for 1991-92 Junior and Senior Miss Grand Ronde. 1986 – Powwow Committee chairs Val Grout and Greg Archuleta were seeking $1 …