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-construction women's transition house, including covering most of the cost of an existing counselor. The grant will be spent over a three-year period. And finally, the Tribe received a $394,732 Violence Against Women grant that will cover the cost of hiring a domestic violence victims advocate/caseworker position and/or office over a three-year period, and other program costs including emergency shelter services and some legal assistance. "These programs take a community-based and comprehensive …

for most of his life. He enjoyed going to movie theaters and loved his cats, guns and hunting. He had a passion for fast cars, especially his beloved Trans Am Firebirds. He is now with his parents and brother. Survivors include his brother, Eugene LaChance of Springfield, Ore.; sister, Teresa Mausen of Sweet Home, Ore.; five nieces and one nephew. Services were held Tuesday, June 11, at St. Michael's Church gymnasium in Grand Ronde. Military committal services were held at the Confederated Tribes …

, activities and sports. But the adult community was not as well adjusted in the aftermath of the 1954 Termination. Elders will have some stories which may or may not be forgotten. Most of us were oblivious in those years. I personally was enlightened with my in-law association to Marvin Kimsey, who, of course, was so instrumental to the Restoration process. I had no idea the consequences of history until I saw the work that had been done by Marvin and the others. Additionally, at some time I cannot …

Miss Grand Ronde Cindy Martin was looking for candidates for Tribal Royalty to fill the posts of Senior Miss Grand Ronde and Junior Miss Grand Ronde. "The most important part of being on the Royalty Court for the individual is the opportunity to meet many new people, not only within our own Tribe, but in other Tribes and cities," she said. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

money through penny drives to help families in the local community - Hahn lives in Aurora, Ore. - who need a helping hand for Christmas. The pennies provide food and gifts for children, and most of the gifts are educational. In 2010, Hahn collected 75,000 pennies, or $750, which helped three families have a better Christmas. This year, she is working with fellow Tribal member Ayana Buxton, an 8-year-old third-grader at McMinnville's St. John's Lutheran Church who is this year's Junior Miss …

with an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award from the state Department of Parks & Recreation for its successful efforts to preserve cultural history. Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon heritage, drawing public attention to these efforts, raising the quality of heritage-oriented activities, and making the most of available resources and skills, according to its website. Special consideration is given …

to Spirit Mountain Casino and was successful most of the time. Connie’s birthday gifts were highly anticipated as she put much thought into each one. She is survived by her husband, Randon; parents, Dick and Violet Zimbrick; sister, Vikki Bishop; brother, Dennis Zimbrick; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be announced in the future. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

their ankles by landing in a hidden depression in the grass. The Tribe contracted with C&D Landscaping of Dayton for $86,000 to dig up the 8,800 square feet of sod, lay down foundational rock and then cover it with artificial turf. Engineering and Public Works Manager Jesse White said most of the work was performed in April and the powwow grounds is ready for the 2019 powwow season. “It is perfectly smooth and flat,” White said. “If there are any twisted ankles, at least it will not be because …

and Legacy Health. “Spirit Mountain Casino is honored to be recognized alongside some of our country’s most well-known Fortune 500 companies,” said General Manager Stan Dillon and Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear in a joint written statement. “To be listed among such names as Nike, Costco and AT&T, in any professional survey, is extremely flattering. “However, when it is in the context of what we offer to our employees it is truly remarkable. SMGI and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde …

Country. Her career as a health administrator working with Tribes spans several decades. She has served several terms on her Tribal Council, on many local state and national committees and boards, and provided expert testimony focused on improving the health and wellness of Indian people.” Kennedy was the Tribe’s first health administrator, starting the Health & Wellness Department shortly after 1983’s Restoration. She also has served on Tribal Council for 21 years, most of them as Tribal Council …