PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR Tribal Council OKs PERMIT NO. 700 demolition contract for Blue Heron site — pg. 6
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Tribe ‘ready’ for Rescue Plan Fishing the falls allocation
By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor he Grand Ronde Tribe is “ready” to receive its share of American Rescue Plan funds, TTribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said during the Tuesday, May 11, Legislative Action Committee hearing. Kennedy participated in a virtual meeting with federal government officials who shared details of how they will distribute $20 billion to Native American Tribes under the American Rescue Plan on Monday, May 10. A total of $1 billion will be allocated equally among eligible Tribal governments and $19 billion will be divvied up by the Treasury. Of that, $12.35 billion will be allocated based on a Tribe’s self-certified enrollment numbers submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in April. The remaining $6.65 billion will be based on self-certified Tribal employment data from numbers submitted to Treasury in May 2020 in connection with the CARES Act. Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez confirmed that the Grand Ronde Tribe met the deadline to submit its enrollment data to acquire Rescue Plan funds. Kennedy said that some of the funds could be dispersed within four days and that Finance Of- ficer Chris Leno has lined up auditors to ensure the Tribe properly spends the funds, which must be used by the end of 2024. The U.S. Department of Treasury held five Tribal consultations with 85 Tribal leaders in late March and early April to accept input on how to improve the allocation of funds for pan- Photo by Brian Krehbiel demic and economic relief. Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier dips a fishing net into the water off the fishing platform at Casey Lozar, the Treasury Department’s se- nior policy advisor, said the department tried Willamette Falls for the first day of ceremonial fishing on Tuesday, May 4. Fishing will be held on to make the process easier by expanding tech- Tuesday and Thursday until the end of May. The removable platform has been up since October nical assistance options for Tribal governments, 2018, but this is the first time it has been used since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The launching a detailed web page about the funding Tribe is allowed to catch 15 hatchery grown Chinook salmon or summer steelhead for ceremonial purposes per Oregon Department of State Lands rules. Tribal fishermen were not successful in See RESCUE PLAN netting a fish during their first three days on the platform. To see more photos, turn to page 8. continued on page 5 Tribal women blazing a trail in traditionally male-dominated field
By Danielle Harrison with Smokey the Bear,” she says. “As I Smoke Signals staff writer got older, I thought there was nothing ribal member Kaylene Barry remem- stopping me from trying to accomplish bers the first moment she wanted to my goal of being a firefighter. Now, I have Tbecome a firefighter: It was after her the opportunity to help my community as family home in Grand Ronde burned down when she was only 5 years old. See FIREFIGHTERS “After that I was unhealthily obsessed continued on page 9
The Grand Ronde Fire Department currently has six firefighters and four are female. From left, Contact Tracer Kaylene Barry, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Brandy Bishop and Contact Tracer Erika Alcantar serve as volunteer firefighters. The fourth, Tami Tigner, is a full-time firefighter/paramedic. According to a 2018 study by the National Fire Protection Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez Association, only 8 percent of firefighters in the United States are female. 2 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
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Tribal personnel help find missing man By Dean Rhodes finally located by search heli- Smoke Signals editor copters, Tribal Police Chief Jake Grand Ronde Tribal personnel McKnight said. from myriad departments helped General Manager David Ful- find a 73-year-old man who was lerton said Tribal staff members May reported missing north of Grand from Natural Resources, Facil- • Wednesday, May 19 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- Ronde off Wind River and Agency ities, Emergency Management, Creek roads on Sunday, May 9. ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. the Police Department, GIS and Sang Kwon Sa was gathering the Elders Activity Center helped • Monday, May 24 – Community Development Plan meeting, 6 mountain greens with his wife search for Sa, who was described p.m., using Zoom teleconference application. 503-879-2394. and friends. They reported him as 5-foot-5, weighing 150 pounds • Wednesday, May 26 – Membership & Enrollment Community missing at 6:30 p.m. with gray hair. He was wearing meeting, 6 p.m., using Zoom teleconference application. 503- The Grand Ronde Tribal Police black pants, a long-sleeved shirt 879-2304. Department and Yamhill County and red and white cap. • Monday, May 31 – Memorial Day observance BY INVITA- Sheriff’s Office responded and “We were notified late Sunday performed an initial search. A evening that an elderly man TION ONLY, 1 p.m., West Valley Veterans Memorial, 9615 Polk County drone also searched went missing in the Wind River Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-4555. the area by air using a thermal drainage,” Fullerton said. “Staff camera. were mobilized Monday morning June A Search and Rescue Team and continued the search Tues- • Wednesday, June 2 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- was deployed and worked the day until the missing person was ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. area until about 3 a.m. Monday located. Great job, and thank you • Wednesday, June 16 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- and a more intense search was all for stepping up to help the conducted on Tuesday. Sa was n ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. family locate their loved one.” • Friday, June 18 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Juneteenth observance. • Sunday, June 27 – General Council meeting for Tribal Council nominations only, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615 Tribal government ends Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, June 30 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Gov- three-week pause on May 10 ernance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304 By Dean Rhodes Center on Monday, May 10, and only Smoke Signals editor one new case had been detected. (Editor’s note: All events are tentative depending The Confederated Tribes of Grand In all, Tribal health care workers on the status of the Tribe’s COVID-19 Ronde government ended a three- have vaccinated more than 19,700 coronavirus pandemic response.) week pause and returned to its Phase people with the two-dose Moderna 3 re-opening status on Monday, May vaccine and more than 9,600 of 10, General Manager David Fuller- those doses have gone into the arms ton announced via e-mail on Friday, of people 55 or older. May 7. The uptick in West Valley The governmental campus re- COVID-19 cases was attributed to verted back to an “essential employ- spring break activities and Easter ees only” model in mid-April after family gatherings. an uptick in positive COVID-19 Health Services Executive Di- cases in the West Valley not only rector Kelly Rowe said during an OFFICIAL TRIBAL FACEBOOK PAGES affected the Tribe, but forced to the April 21 Facebook Live event that Willamina School District to return the Tribe is ending its successful Smoke Signals: to remote learning for a week. mass vaccination events held in the facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR Fullerton said outside guests will Tribal gym due to lagging demand. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: still be limited and employees are She said that all Tribal members facebook.com/CTGRgov encouraged to continue wearing and those who live in their house- Grand Ronde Health & Wellness: masks, monitoring their tempera- holds, other Native Americans facebook.com/GRHWC ture, keeping socially distant and and their household members, washing their hands. and Tribal employees and their Grand Ronde Children & Family Services: According to the Tribal government household members 18 and older facebook.com/CTGRCFS website, www.grandronde.org, there can schedule a vaccination through Grand Ronde Royalty: were 10 active COVID-19 cases being the Health & Wellness Center by facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty monitored by the Health & Wellness calling 503-879-7032. n Grand Ronde Education Programs: facebook.com/CTGREducation Grand Ronde Youth Council: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED facebook.com/CTGRYouthCouncil Grand Ronde Station: facebook.com/GrandRondeStation Grand Ronde Social Services Department: facebook.com/CTGRSocialservices Grand Ronde Food Bank: facebook.com/GrandRondeFoodBank Spirit Mountain Community Fund: facebook.com/SpiritMountainCommunityFund Grand Ronde Cultural Education: facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Cultural-Education Sheridan, SW Polk and West Valley Fire Districts Grand Ronde Community Garden: are recruiting volunteers for fire response, facebook.com/GrandRondeCommunityGarden emergency medical response, and support functions. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department: facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Tribal-Police-Department Please see our websites for volunteer applications Grand Ronde Employment Services and instructions. Facebook.com/EmploymentServices sheridanfd.org – swpolkfd.org – westvalleyfd.org Ad by Samuel Briggs III
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a look Food Bank news back... The Grand Ronde Food Bank – iskam mfkhmfk haws – is operated yesteryears by Marion-Polk Food Share, which has been leading the fight to end hunger since 1987 because no one should be hungry. Recipients of SNAP, TANF, SSI or LIHEAP assistance automat- 2016 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s fourth annual ically qualify for assistance at the Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 First Salmon Ceremony took on additional meaning as the Tribe had Grand Ronde Road. No one will be turned away in need of a food box. recently seen its ceremonial fishing rights at Willamette Falls restored. “We believe that everyone deserves to have enough to eat,” Food The ruling, which had come the month before from the Oregon De- Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose says. “You are welcome to get partment of Fish & Wildlife, allowed Tribal members to take as many a food box at each of our regular weekly distributions. No one will as 15 fish in a traditional way at Willamette Falls. “You go to these be turned away in need of a food box.” ceremonies and feel like you’ve accomplished something and you’re In reaction to the continuing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, going back in time,” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said. “You the Food Bank will hold May food box distributions on Fridays from have to wonder, did you just walk in the footprints of your ancestors? 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Did they do the same thing?” “We are asking clients to not come for a food box if they are hav- 2011 – Cultural Resources ing any symptoms or concerned about their health,” Ambrose said. Department staff members “We are limiting our geographic service area to Sheridan to Otis on worked together to get hun- Highway 18 and Sheridan to Hebo on Highway 22. We are asking dreds of pages from Grand clients and volunteers to wash their hands immediately upon entry Ronde Agency land allotment to the building. Our lobby is closed until further notice. and pass books photographed “Food box distribution is happening outside while maintaining a at the Oregon Historical So- safe distance between clients. We are sanitizing and keeping the food ciety. Cultural Resources quarantined for three days before distribution. Pre-made boxes are Department Manager David available on distribution days, limited to two days of food for two Lewis came across the books adults. Clients within our geographic service area are still welcome while researching Grand to visit us weekly.” Ronde history at the society. People must check in 15 minutes before closing to receive a food “We’ve seen these allotments 2011 File photo box. If you need immediate assistance, call 211 or visit 211info.org. before,” he said. “But not the Those who are unable to pick up a food box can fill out an authorized original books.” The pass books were dated in the 1860s, and the representative form and that designated person can pick up a food allotments in the 1890s. box on your behalf. The authorization is good for one year. 2006 – Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach was named a finalist in The Food Bank is continuing the Farm Share Rx program with 35 the eighth annual Native American Music Awards. His DVD, “Tribute farm shares being distributed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It to the Native American Flute,” was a finalist for best long or short is a first-come, first-served distribution until the shares are depleted. music video. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the Native American The Food Bank continues to seek volunteers to help with repacking Music Awards,” Reibach said. “The Tribute DVD is really intended to food, putting food on the shelves, handing out food boxes, end-of- share the beauty of the Native flute, which has touched so many lives month inventory and picking up food donations at area stores. in a good way. Thanks to my Tribe for all the support.” The awards Call to ensure someone is available to assist. People also can sign show was set to take place in June in Hollywood, Fla. up for a monthly e-mail for the Food Bank calendar and events, as 2001 – Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Kathryn Harri- well as follow the Food Bank on Facebook. son was honored at the May General Council meeting for her years The Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider. of service to the Tribe. She announced that she would not be seeking Call Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or contact her at fambrose@mari- re-election. Tribal members gave her a standing ovation as Tribal onpolkfoodshare.org for more information or to volunteer. n Council Secretary Reyn Leno presented her with an honor corsage. Attendees also personally thanked Harrison for her leadership. 1996 – Two attractions, the Strawberry Patch and Song Basket Marketplace, were set to open adjacent to Spirit Mountain Casino. The marketplace focused on Native American art, but welcomed all Committee & Special Event crafters who wanted to display their work. The Strawberry Patch of- fered shortcake, milkshakes and ice cream. “The butterfly is a symbol Board meeting days and times of renewal,” Tribal Business Development Specialist Sam Henry said. “And this is a renewal of both the Strawberry Patch location and of • Ceremonial Hunting Board meets as needed. Chair: Marline Groshong. our own Tribe’s cultural and artistic heritage.” • Culture Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the 1991 – Tribal member Cindy Martin represented Grand Ronde at Grand Ronde Food Bank/iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. Chair: the Miss Indian World competition. The Grand Entry featured more Francene Ambrose. than 1,000 people from Tribes across North America. “Although I did • Editorial Board meets monthly. The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, not come home with any awards, I did come home with a full heart May 21, using the Zoom teleconference application. Chair: Siobhan Taylor. Contact: and some great memories to cherish forever,” she said. Martin said [email protected]. a highlight was learning about other Tribes and their cultural tradi- tions through the 17 other contestants from 10 states. “I made some • Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the really good friends and I will never forget this experience,” she said. Adult Education building. Chair: Tammy Cook. 1986 – Tribal member and Willamina High School senior Pam • Elders Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Elders Brown was one of two Oregon students awarded the Oregon Indian Activity Center. Chair: Penny DeLoe. Education Association’s achievement award. She was honored during • Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance Center. the association’s annual conference held in Newport. Chair: Debi Anderson. • Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year incre- the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Harold Lyon. ments through the pages of Smoke Signals. • Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month in the Molalla Room of the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Bernadine Shriver. • Housing Grievance Board meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in the Housing Department conference room. Chair: Simone Auger. • Powwow Special Event Board meets monthly at noon at the Community Center. Dates vary. Contact Dana Ainam at 503-879-2037. Chair: Dana Ainam. • TERO Commission meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Employment Services building. Chair: Russell Wilkinson. • Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Interim Chair: Jon R. George. • Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the old Elders Craft House. Chair: Rich VanAtta. To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or [email protected]. (Editor’s note: All committee and special event board in-person meetings have been suspended during the Tribe’s reaction to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.) MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 5 Tribe withdraws from Willamette Falls Trust By Dean Rhodes and Tribal Council Chief of Staff trust contractor perpetuating mis- is projected to be minimal. Smoke Signals editor Stacia Hernandez, who had both information regarding the Tribe’s The Willamette Falls Legacy Tribal Council Chairwoman requested to participate in the historical and ancestral connection Project is the public sector collab- Cheryle A. Kennedy has formally update. to Willamette Falls. oration between the Tribes and notified the Willamette Falls Trust “These insulting and harmful “In response, your board issued a various governmental agencies that the Grand Ronde Tribe will no practices do not demonstrate in any formal apology and indicated a firm that is managing the Riverwalk longer participate as a member. way a commitment to transparen- commitment to do better,” Kennedy construction. The trust is a nonprofit organiza- cy, accountability or partnership,” said. “Unfortunately, that has not Kennedy told Pamplin Media tion that is raising funds and engag- Kennedy said. “Additionally, the been our experience. The practices Group that Grand Ronde is not ing the community to “realize the trust regularly sends out public of the Willamette Falls Trust have sure what role the trust is meant collective vision for a spectacular communications mentioning the not improved.” to play in the greater process of Riverwalk at the Falls,” according Tribe’s work at Willamette Falls In response to the Tribe’s with- completing the legacy project. She to its website. Participants included without prior notice, permission drawal, the Willamette Falls Trust also said Grand Ronde might rejoin the Grand Ronde, Yakama, Siletz, or coordination. However, when Board of Directors said it will the trust if a mutual understanding Umatilla and Warm Springs Tribes the Tribe provides the trust with always welcome the Grand Ronde over the role each organization has and government representatives important studies or information, community and hold a seat open to play is reached. from Oregon City, Clackamas, Met- that information is not given due should the Tribe reconsider. It “The Tribe holds the vision of the ro and the state of Oregon. consideration and is often ignored did not address any of the specific future of Willamette Falls to be sa- Kennedy cited the trust’s contin- or dismissed. The trust’s repeated concerns detailed in Kennedy’s cred with our ancestors and are com- ued harmful practices in explaining communication failures have be- withdrawal letter. mitted to see that vision through,” why the Grand Ronde Tribe was come the norm and not the excep- What effect the Tribe’s with- Kennedy said in the Tribe’s with- withdrawing in a Thursday, April tion in our relationship.” drawal will have on its ownership drawal letter. “We will continue to 22, letter. Kennedy was referring to a recent of the former Blue Heron Paper proactively move forward by clean- “There have been many instances analysis the Grand Ronde Tribe Mill site in Oregon City, which it ing up the heavily polluted area to of continued undermining of our commissioned from noted Oregon purchased in August 2019, and the create an inspiring place where all Tribal sovereignty and subjection to historian Stephen Dow Beckham. development of the Riverwalk that can gather and enjoy the majesty of micro-aggressions at both the staff He was asked to analyze a Confed- will go through the Tribal property Willamette Falls.” n and board levels,” she said. erated Tribes of Umatilla document Kennedy cited two specific inci- that contended Umatilla Tribal dents. members regularly used the falls Police Department has non-emergency text line In February, the Grand Ronde for fishing in the 19th century. Tribe was presented with a con- Beckham found the Umatilla The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department has created a non-emer- fidentiality and nondisclosure document filled with factual errors, gency text line at 541-921-2927. “Even though this is mostly designed for agreement it had to sign to be able faulty conclusions and misunder- children, I don’t want adults thinking that they can’t use it as well.” said to attend the trust’s next board standing of sources. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight. meeting. The Grand Ronde Tribe dissem- McKnight said that emergency situations still require calling 911. For “We expressed our concern about inated Beckham’s analysis and more information, contact McKnight at 503-879-1474. n the nature of the agreement be- it was posted on the Willamette cause we believe the trust should Falls & Landing Heritage Area’s be more transparent in its activities website, but not the Willamette in relationship to a public project,” Falls Trust’s. Kennedy said. She also complained In addition, as of Friday, April Learning to hunt that the agreement was initially 30, the trust’s website continued sent to the Tribe branded with to misspell the name of the Tribe the colonial name “Rediscover the as “Grande Ronde.” Falls,” which was the previous This isn’t the first time the Grand name of the trust. Ronde Tribe, which has been a The second incident occurred on member of the trust’s Board of Feb. 22 when trust staff refused Directors since December 2019, entry to a Zoom meeting to Tribal has had concerns. In July 2020, Council Secretary Jon A. George the Tribe shared concerns about a
Grand Ronde Tribe has not announced any plans on how it will spend American Rescue funds
RESCUE PLAN the minimum $100,000 because continued from front page Housing & Urban Development Contributed photos data said they had enrollment to- and providing specific contact infor- tals of zero. The Natural Resources Department held a field day during which Tribal mation for questions. The Grand Ronde Tribe, as well and community youth earned Hunter’s Safety certificates on Saturday, “Tribal governments have broad as the other eight federally rec- May 1. The class was hosted by the Parks and Recreation Program and flexibility to decide how best to use ognized Tribes in Oregon, fared was taught by five instructors from the Polk County area. Eighteen this funding to meet the needs of well under the CARES Act. Grand certificates were issued. your communities, and that is cer- Ronde received more than $45 tainly something we heard in the million and used a considerable Tribal consultations last month,” portion of it to fund coronavirus Lozar said. relief payments to adult Tribal Tribal governments will have to members who received a combined use the Treasury Submission Por- eight payments that totaled $4,400 tal and complete various require- in 2020. ments to receive the two payments. So far, the Grand Ronde Tribe May 24 is the deadline for the $1 has not announced any plans on billion equal allocation and June 7 how it will spend American Rescue is the deadline for the employment Plan funds once they are received. allocation. The $1.9 trillion American Res- In 2020, some Tribes had issues cue Plan was signed into law by with the CARES Act methodology President Joseph Biden on March and sued the federal government. 11, 2021. n For instance, the Shawnee Tribe in Oklahoma and the Miccosukee Includes information from Tribe of Indians in Florida received Indian Country Today. 6 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
Tribal Council OKs demolition contract for Blue Heron site Fittest cop in Oregon By Dean Rhodes Soon after purchasing the site, Smoke Signals editor the Tribe agreed with the state De- Tribal Council approved an partment of Environmental Quality $847,852 contract with Elder to “conduct investigation and reme- Demolition of Portland during its diation utilizing cleanup standards Wednesday, May 5, meeting that most applicable to the type of devel- will start the process of rehabilitat- opment, and in a phased approach ing the former Blue Heron Paper over the course of the property’s Mill site in Oregon City. future redevelopment and reuse.” The Tribe purchased the former In other action, Tribal Council ap- paper mill site, which includes 23 proved the use of two Tribal credit acres and more than 50 buildings, cards by Emergency Operations in August 2019 for more than $15 Coordinator Steve Warden and million. At that time, Tribal repre- Emergency Management Assistant sentatives said the Grand Ronde Brandy Bishop. Tribe was committed to spending The credit cards will be used for up to $3 million to clean up the emergency repairs, purchase of property. items needed quickly, purchase of Photo by Justin Phillips According to the company’s web- supplies like batteries and med- Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department Officer and Tribal member Tyler site, Elder Demolition has been in ical items, filling propane tanks Brown lifts 165 pounds during the virtual Occupational CrossFit Games business since 1997 and is a fully and paying for lodging and travel licensed and insured Oregon dem- expenses in emergency situations. for Law Enforcement at World Gym in Dallas, Ore., on Saturday, May 8. olition contractor. Both cards have a $5,000 limit Brown started participating in the games in March as the international “Returning a commercial or in- and Finance Officer Chris Leno competition whittled down participants from approximately 2,500 law dustrial site to flat dirt is a complex can authorize temporary increases enforcement officers around the world to the top 200 who participated task, especially when hazardous when necessary. in the finals that ran from Thursday, May 6, through Saturday, May 8. materials are involved,” the com- Tribal Council also approved Brown finished 29th and was the only Oregon law enforcement officer pany’s website states. “Precision a resolution making Juneteenth to qualify for the finals. Brown says he has been doing CrossFit, which and experience are necessary. … – June 19 – one of the Tribal gov- is a form of high-intensity interval training that promotes strength As a full-service demolition com- ernment’s 14 paid holidays. The and conditioning, for three years. “It creates a really good work ethic,” pany in Oregon, you can count on day celebrates the emancipation us to manage every aspect of your of African-Americans from slavery Brown says. “It helps me be disciplined and able to do hard work.” project, from the initial salvaging in the mid-19th century. Tribal CrossFit also held occupational competitions for those in the military, of building materials to the ground- Council first granted employees the firefighting, health care, college students and teachers. breaking ceremony.” day off in 2020 during the Black The Blue Heron site has signif- Lives Matter movement following icant historical importance to the the murder of George Floyd in Grand Ronde Tribe. It was once Minnesota. Watchlist: ‘Aotearoa to Canada: home to the Charcowah village of Also included in the May 5 Tribal the Clowewalla (Willamette band of Council packet were approved au- A Tribal Canoe Journey Tumwaters) and the Kosh-huk-shix thorizations to proceed that recom- ’ village of Clackamas people who mend Vice Chair Chris Mercier as By Kamiah Koch were eventually removed to the Gov. Kate Brown’s appointment to Social media/digital journalist Grand Ronde Reservation. the Mid-Valley Regional Solutions A film published to Facebook on April 20, 2021, shares the documented Even after removal, Tribal mem- Advisory Committee and approved experience of Noel Woods (Ngāti Porou, Te Ātiawa, Ngāruahine) joining bers would walk from the Reserva- a sole source contract with Schol- the 2017 Canoe Journey with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. tion to the falls to fish. ten Construction of Willamina to Toi Māori Aotearoa is an independent nonprofit Māori arts organization However, since the arrival of perform $402,900 in roof repairs located in New Zealand that partners with the Grand Ronde Tribe to share European settlers, the site has to achaf-hammi, the Tribal plank- the mutual indigenous histories and cultures. been used for myriad industrial house. Back in 2017, Toi Māori Aotearoa sponsored two Māoris to join the First purposes, resulting in numerous To watch the entire meeting, visit Nation canoe journey with Grand Ronde Tribal members, paddling 250 environmental concerns, such as the Tribal government’s website kilometers (155 miles) up Pacific Northwest waterways, gathering and asbestos and lead-based paints in at www.grandronde.org and click visiting other Tribes on the 12-day journey. the buildings to mercury and poly- on the Government tab and then “It was a good way to connect with other cultures around the world, but chlorinated biphenyls in the soil. Videos. n also share our stories because a lot of Indigenous nations look to Māori people,” Woods said in the video. The video is shot in a “vlog” style with interviews including Grand Ronde Tribal member Brian Krehbiel and a Tribal youth. Wood’s film also shows the experience of paddling, traditional protocols and the many opportuni- ties for sharing stories, songs and dances. Most notably, at the 8:40 time stamp in the video, the traditional Māori dance, the “haka,” is seen being performed by Woods and Grand Ronde Tribal members in a longhouse. The video showcases Tribal people partaking in this journey as a way Free Playgroup in to reconnect with their culture and other Tribes of the region. With the Māori joining, it’s also an opportunity to learn about Indigenous people internationally. The Tribal members interviewed for this video expressed sentiments Grand Ronde! of growing confidence in their Tribal identity as the Canoe Journey was a place for the First Nations people to share traditions, artwork, stories When: First Thursday of each and histories together. month 10:00 am-11:30 am The 11-minute video can be watched on the Toi Māori Aotearoa Facebook Where: CTGR – Community page at: www.facebook.com/ToiMaoriAotearoa/videos/300164501547258. * Service Center 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Who: Parents and caregivers of children under 5 years. Why: Come to play, have a snack NATIVE and have fun! AMERICAN WATCHLIST MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 7
General Council briefed on Human Resources, TERO By Danielle Harrison members, and United States. Now, there are over paid to those employees in 2019 Smoke Signals staff writer 527 for the Trib- 300 TEROs in the United States, and 2020. Human Resources Director Ca- al government, each operating with the same goal Overall, TERO trained 75 cli- mille Mercier briefed Tribal mem- with 270 Tribal in different climates.” ents in 2019 in flagging, Microsoft bers on the department during a members. Grand Ronde TERO was estab- Word and Excel, barista training, Sunday, May 2, General Council “We are short- lished by Tribal ordinance in 2013 commercial driver’s license, CPR, meeting held via the Zoom video staffed,” Mercier to promote the interests of self-gov- nursing assistants, internship conferencing application. said. “Everybody ernment and to ensure that Tribal opportunities and American Asso- Following Mercier’s presentation needs employ- members, as well as those from oth- ciation for State and Local History was one from Tribal Employment Camille Mercier ees working, but er federally recognized Tribes, can museum certification. Rights Office Director Harris Rei- nobody wants to participate in economic opportuni- In 2020, things looked different bach. work and I’ll talk more about why. ties on and near the Grand Ronde due to the pandemic, but trainings “The challenges we face are We’re having a very challenging Reservation. The goals of TERO are were still conducted for 75 clients in COVID, recruitment and employ- time getting employees hired. What to increase jobs, provide training, various fields, mostly construction ment numbers, and challenges we’re finding, and this isn’t unique certification and apprenticeship industry related. surrounding those things,” Mercier to us, we hear is that there’s a fear opportunities, ensure Indian pref- Afterward, Reibach answered six said. “Our mission statement is to of COVID-19, a lot of child care erence in promotions, contracting audience questions. Tribal Council recruit, retain and develop employ- facilities closed down and schools and subcontracting, and assist with Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy ees by providing support, tools and closed down. If you were a parent career advancement opportunities thanked Reibach and Mercier for training to our workforce. Togeth- with no child care and no schools to for Tribal members. the updates. er, we strengthen our community, send your child to, you were likely The ordinance requires all em- “Harris, I appreciate your pre- families and employees.” not going to attempt to work and ployers, including Tribal gov- sentation, it was very thorough,” Mercier briefly outlined the chal- had to stay home to take care of ernment, Tribal businesses and she said. “Especially to see Tribal lenges the global pandemic has pre- your children.” contractors who perform work on members getting trained and gain- sented with employee recruitment Mercier also said that added un- the Reservation, to provide Grand ing employment and skills. What and retention. employment incentives and stimu- Ronde Tribal and Indian prefer- a wonderful opportunity. Thanks “As we all know, it has created lus checks play a role. ence in employment, and Indian to you and the staff, thank you all. a lot of challenges for Human “The good news is a lot of that is preference in contracting and sub- And again, thank you to Camille. Resources and affected the labor changing and we are very hopeful contracting. We appreciate all the employ- market,” she said. “In March 2020, for the fall,” she said. “All indi- The TERO Skills Bank includes ment here for our members. That the casino was closed from March cations are pointing to having an 346 Native Americans, of which was a vision of our leaders who 18 to June 1, and the Tribal offices open labor market and having more 156 are Grand Ronde Tribal mem- spearheaded Restoration efforts. were closed from March 13 to May applicants come September and bers. The Indian-Owned Business Self-sufficiency was one of the in- 18. From March 2020 to current, October. We’re hoping to be fully program is continuing to grow and gredients of our Restoration bill we have had 494 cases of employees staffed by this fall.” provides registered businesses and we see it here.” on the casino and government side Afterward, Mercier fielded three counseling and contracting oppor- In other action, it was announced who were exposed to COVID and questions from the online audience. tunities on and off the Reservation. that a special General Council tested positive or negative.” Reibach opened his presentation There are 37 registered and 18 are meeting will be held at 11 a.m. In 2021, there have been 329 by explaining what TERO is and owned by Tribal members. Sunday, June 27, for Tribal Council employment openings at Spirit how it was formed. Reibach said that Grand Ronde is nominations. There is the possibility Mountain Casino and 83 peo- “Tribal sovereignty is what al- one of three TEROs in the United that the meeting will include limited ple hired, of which 17 are Tribal lows us to operate TERO and give States with Department of Trans- in-person attendance. The location members. On the governance side, our membership benefits,” he said. portation contracts. The contract was has not been determined yet. there were 167 job openings with “TERO was the outcome of the established in 2014 and is renegoti- Door prize winners were Simone 38 people hired, of which 14 are Council for Tribal Employment ated every five years. It established Auger, Vincent Chargualaf, Jac- Tribal members. Rights efforts to acknowledge the guidelines to apply TERO provisions queline Wilmot, Leah Villa and Total employment numbers are drastic unemployment rates on In- to ODOT contracts, allowing eligible Adam Langley, $50 each; and Leroy 907 at the casino, with 84 Tribal dian Reservations throughout the workers to be employed on state Good, Herbert Stephens and Mike transportation projects, particularly Portwood, $100 each. those near Tribal lands. The meeting can be viewed by In 2019, 60 workers were dis- visiting the Tribal government’s patched to ODOT projects, with 47 website at www.grandronde.org in 2020. Reibach said that more and clicking on the Government tab than $1.3 million in wages were and then Videos. n The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Veterans Service Office and the Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations presents SMOKE SIGNALS
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returns to the June 8, 2021, at 2 to 3:30 p.m. Willamette To register, email CTGR Tribal VSO at [email protected] Falls fishing
Presented by, Sarah Súñiga, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist and the Women Veterans pl atform Program Manager for the Veterans Affairs. Dr. Súñiga serves as an advocate for women Veterans and works to improve the delivery of health care services. She has previously served in the Army Reserves and deployed to Afghanistan in 2012- Tuesday, May 4, was the first time Grand Ronde Tribal fishermen returned to the fishing 13. Sarah has worked at VAPORHCS since 2006 as a psychologist with the PTSD platform at the Willamette Falls after a year of precautions against COVID-19. The fish- Clinical team. ing platform is used to gather up to 15 Chinook salmon or summer steelhead for Tribal ceremonies. This video follows the Tribal fishermen from the marina to the platform, A clinical psychologist like Dr. Sarah Súñiga assesses, diagnoses and treats mental, explaining how they fish and the challenges they face. emotional and behavioral disorders. Clinical psychologists help people deal with • s i g problems ranging from short-term personal issues to severe, chronic conditions. k n o f Clinical psychologists interview patients, give diagnostic tests, provide For more information contact l Kamiah Koch at (503) 879-1461 N psychotherapy and design behavior modification programs to help patients. z
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Jordan Mercier, on platform, Brian Krehbiel, on rocks, dip fishing nets into the water during the first day of fishing at Willamette Falls on Tuesday, May 4. Fishing will be held on Tuesday and Thursday until the end of May. Falls fishing
Fish & Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen gives instructions to, from left, Tribal fishermen Jordan Mercier, Kyle McLaughlin, Bobby Mercier and Andrew Freeman before heading to the fishing platform at Willamette Falls for the first day of fishing on Tuesday, May 4. Fishing will be held on Tuesday and Thursday until the end of May. The removable platform has been up since October 2018, but this is the first time it has been used since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tribe is allowed to catch 15 hatchery grown Chinook salmon or summer steelhead for ceremonial purposes per Oregon Department of State Lands rules. Dirksen reported that no fish were The boat carrying Tribal members forges through the rapids at Willamette caught during the first three outings. Falls on the first day of fishing on Tuesday, May 4. Tribe schedules ceremonial fishing at Willamette Falls SEE MORE OF THIS STORY OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde resumed ceremonial fishing at Willamette Falls on Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, said Tribal Fish & Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen. CTGRsmokesignals The first excursion occurred on Tuesday, May 4. Ceremonial fishing at the falls was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Department of State Lands granted approval to the Grand Ronde Tribe Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez on Aug. 31, 2018, to build a removable platform at Willamette Falls on which to har- vest its annual state-approved take of 15 Chinook salmon and/or hatchery summer steelhead for ceremonial purposes. The Tribe blessed the site on Sept. 4, 2018, and constructed a removable fishing platform at Willamette Falls in October 2018. The first fish netted at Willamette Falls by Tribal ceremonial fishermen occurred in May 2019. Fishing from the platform can continue through the end of July or until the Tribe catches its allotment of 15. This year’s ceremonial fishermen are Bobby Mercier, Jordan Mercier, Colby Drake, Joe Loomis, Jade Unger, Andrew Freeman, Daniel Mooney, Nick Kimsey, David De- Hart, Brian Krehbiel, Sara Thompson, Terry Kowing and Bradley Leno. n MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 9
Women make up less than 8 percent of firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS Even with supportive coworkers continued from front page and supervisors, there are days Tribal fire departments are uncommon that can seem overwhelming. a Tribal member and give back. Tribally operated fire depart- agement Program has assumed “We have all been through that It’s very exciting and an awesome ments are not the norm in the fire station operations. where you didn’t do as well as opportunity to serve the people who United States. “A Tribally controlled, equipped you wanted,” Bishop says. “That’s helped me in my development as a The only statistics that are and staffed fire station centrally when you do a self-check to see person.” readily accessible are from the located in Grand Ronde is an what you have accomplished and Barry, 21, and fellow Tribal mem- Department of the Interior’s Wild- effective and efficient means to that’s where you get your strength ber Brandy Bishop, 39, finished fire land Fire Management program, provide an enhanced level of fire to go on.” academy one training recently and which notes that 89 Tribes across and emergency medical services Barry faced difficulties during now only have to pass final exams. Indian Country manage pro- to Tribal lands and promotes one of the academy’s testing days, They’re part of a fire station that grams, and some units provide sovereignty,” states the intergov- where as much as she pushed her- is rare in the field, one with four services to multiple Tribes. Na- ernmental agreement with the self, she was unable to complete a women and two men, making it 66 tionwide, there are 574 federally West Valley Fire District. drill in a set amount of time. That’s percent female. recognized Tribes. The Grand Ronde Fire Station when others urged her to slow down The other women in the depart- Oregon has nine recognized has been in operation since 2010, and take a step back. ment are firefighter/emergency Tribes. Three of those – Grand after the Tribe and West Valley “We came back together, I did the medical technician Erika Alcantar Ronde, Warm Springs and Uma- Fire District signed their first drill slower and more methodically, and firefighter/paramedic Tammy tilla – have Tribally operated fire intergovernmental agreement in and I got it done right,” she says. Tigner, who also serves as the departments. The Burns Pauite July 2009 to build and operate it. “Having support, I felt way more Tribe’s training and volunteer Tribe is in the beginning stages The $1 million station also has confident and knew it wasn’t over coordinator. Bishop is the Tribe’s of volunteer recruitment. received hundreds of thousands and that I wasn’t in over my head.” emergency preparedness coordi- Umatilla has seven full-time of dollars annually from the All of the women say they enjoy nator, while Alcantar and Barry employees and 25 volunteer Tribe to fund operations. being role models for the next gen- are employed as COVID-19 contact firefighters. None of the career During the five-year transition, eration. tracers. firefighters are female. Officials the Tribe will continue to fund “I remember the first time I went Nationally, women make up less in Warm Springs could not be personnel to staff the fire station on a car fire and a little kid said, than 8 percent of the country’s reached for comment. while the Tribe and West Valley ‘Oh wow, that firefighter is a girl,’ ” firefighters, according to statistics The Grand Ronde Tribe will be Fire District will work to recruit Alcantar says. “I really enjoy being from a 2018 study by the National responsible for fire and emergency Grand Ronde Tribal members able to be there for the community Fire Protection Association. Com- medical response in the commu- for full-time positions. The Tribe and feel like I made a difference.” paratively, 13 percent of police nity by 2025. As early as Decem- has already applied for several Barry says her niece is proud and officers are female, 21 percent of ber 2019, the Tribe expressed federal grants that would help likes to introduce her to others as paramedics or emergency medical its desire to add fire to its list of purchase firefighting equipment “my auntie the firefighter.” technicians are women and 20 sovereign nation public safety re- and an ambulance for the local “I grew up here my entire life and percent of the U.S military is com- sponsibilities. Under a transition fire station. like being available to help,” she prised of females. plan, the Tribe’s Emergency Man- – By Danielle Harrison says. “I’m proud of my hard work The West Valley Fire District has and want to show other Tribal kids 30 volunteer firefighters, of which that you can do anything you want. five are female, and 25 paid fire- summer’s catastrophic western lenging, it’s also enjoyable. You just have to work hard for it. … fighters, four of whom are female. Oregon wildfires, she took the first “The best part was really pushing The Tribe has given me more oppor- The Tribe is in the process of taking step in that direction. myself and finding out what those tunities than I can even imagine.” over fire protection and emergency “I spent the time as a wildland limits are, with guidance and help,” Bishop calls the process an “amaz- medical response in the Grand firefighter and that opened doors she says. “Firefighting was not some- ing journey.” Ronde area from West Valley. for me to be here,” she says. “But thing I imagined doing as a child, but “I am extremely proud of where “I’ve been in the Emergency Man- in a way, working with Youth Ed- knowing I can do it and I can keep this department has been and agement Department since it was ucation also prepared me because setting new boundaries and keep where it is going,” she says. “We brand new,” Bishop says. “Since every day was different and you growing is very gratifying.” are here to see it flourish. It’s also then, I’ve had lots of education always needed to be ready.” “Something I took away from this one area where we can leave the and experiences. When I had the The fire academy combines class- experience was to really be able to politics out and collaborate because opportunity to develop the emer- room learning with real-world ex- put myself out there,” Barry says. it is all about safety and protecting gency medical services/fire side, I periences, such as controlled burns “Showing up when there are mostly our people.” decided to jump in and try. This is of empty buildings to teach critical all men (at the academy) can be Adds Barry, “I also want to be all very new to me, but I’m thrilled lifesaving skills. Next month, Barry scary. With the teammates we have a part of uplifting other Tribal to learn this and honored to be a will begin her emergency medi- here and a chief who believes in us communities and extending a help- part of it. I see the capability of the cal technician certification while 100 percent, I wasn’t afraid of try- ing hand to them, which is really Tribe improving by adding fire to Bishop is in the process of earning ing my hardest and if it didn’t work gratifying. We are also creating a its services.” her bachelor’s degree in emergency out, at least I gave it 100 percent.” much needed relationship with the The two have been mentored in management. Alcantar, who was one of three outside community.” the often challenging process of “It has been a challenge, but also women in a class of 50 at Cheme- Fire Chief Steve Warden, who is becoming firefighters by Alcantar, an awesome experience,” Barry keta Community College, says she also the Tribe’s Emergency Oper- 25, who graduated from Chemeke- says. “People really care and are out dealt with an outspoken male stu- ations coordinator and a longtime ta Community College with a fire to teach us the best they can. The dent who didn’t feel women should volunteer firefighter, appreciates science degree and worked as a physical aspect can be challenging, be firefighters. She says working in having a female perspective in the volunteer firefighter for the West but I also enjoy figuring it out and Grand Ronde is a welcome change. department. Valley Fire District for three years. seeing what my abilities are. The “It feels good to be able to push “The people I have on board here She also serves as an instructor fire academy was so fun.” ourselves and have support from all have motivation, drive and a at the volunteer fire academy in She says that working at the the guys who work with us,” she good attitude,” he says. “Putting McMinnville and understands Grand Ronde Fire Department says. that aside, having these four wom- the challenges women in the fire during her training was invalu- Adds Barry, “I feel completely en here really provides a positive service face, particularly how to able when it comes to hands-on safe in this workspace and sup- role model for what we want to do successfully carry 75 pounds of gear experience. ported by the men I work with. here. We want people to know that during training and on the job. “I get one-on-one time with people They have told me it is good to have if you meet the criteria, you are “I really enjoy being an instructor here who have the time to teach another perspective. I come from a welcome here. I want somebody’s and helping other women at the me different techniques,” Barry background of women who break daughter to look at her dad or academy successfully get through says. “That is something I have barriers so this is another one.” mom and say, ‘I want to become a the training,” Alcantar says. “I the opportunity to experience only Bishop says the strong female firefighter.’ If you put the Tribe first enjoy helping make it a rewarding because the fire department here is representation is a direct result of and the community first, you’re experience and seeing everyone operated by the Tribe.” support from top Tribal leadership. going to have a long and fulfilling come together.” Adds Bishop, “We get a chance “Also, I’ve been brought up that career. … We are helping lay the Barry worked for the Tribe pre- to really test out our skills and see your gender doesn’t matter and foundation for a community fire viously in the Education Depart- what works.” have never felt like it was an issue department that people can take ment, but never forgot her goal of Bishop says that although the fire here and I’m grateful for that,” she pride in. I see nothing but a bright becoming a firefighter. During last academy training has been chal- says. future here.” n 10 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
Tribe receives $800,000 EPA grant to clean up Blue Heron site By Dean Rhodes and contract with Elder Demolition of cy’s website states. Whitman said that the state had Danielle Harrison Portland on May 5 for the Blue The Tribe applied for the grant in partnered with the EPA on the Smoke Signals staff members Heron site. October 2020 and will begin clean- Brownfields program in the past. The Confederated Tribes of Grand “As caretakers of the Willamette up work this year. “We appreciate the partnership Ronde will receive an $800,000 Falls area, we’re thankful for the In March, the Tribe released its and the one with the Grand Ronde Environmental Protection Agency EPA and this funding,” said Tribal vision for the site, which includes Tribe,” he said. “The Tribe ap- Brownfields grant to restore the Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. environmental restoration, mixed- proached DEQ as part of its due former Blue Heron Paper Mill site Kennedy in a press release an- use development and opportunities diligence to make this place safe at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. nouncing the grant. “Tending to to share the Tribe’s cultural and for people to come. We assembled a The Tribe will use the funds to the land by addressing the envi- historical stories. team to do the work with the Tribe, begin environmental remediation ronmental remediation needs will “The reconnection to our land and understand the conditions of of the 23-acre site, which was pur- help ensure that the Tribe’s vision and history is of paramount impor- the property and future uses. This chased in August 2019. The Tribe can be fully implemented across tance,” Kennedy said. “This grant grant will help the Tribe carry out will begin evaluating the property the site and bring people back to will help us to move along with that the actions that are called for in the and identifying any hazardous sub- Willamette Falls.” process. We will work to restore it prospective purchaser agreement. stances from previous operations at During the May 12 virtual event, and will welcome any visitors.” The falls is an iconic place. We look the site, which had been home to a Kennedy addressed meeting at- Oregon Department of Environ- forward to working together to re- paper mill and other industrial and tendees from the Blue Heron site, mental Quality Director Richard store this amazing place.” n commercial uses since the arrival of backed by Willamette Falls. European settlers in the mid-1800s. “These have been our people’s The EPA grant will fund environ- homelands since time immemorial,” mental testing and decommissioning she said. “We lived off this river Tribe included in disaster declaration of underground storage tanks, and al- … and are so excited about this WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Con- mitigation measures in all areas low the Tribe to create plans for larger opportunity. The $800,000 grant federated Tribes of Grand Ronde within the state. remediation projects that will focus on is tremendous, hayu masi, words was included in a disaster declara- The Valentine’s Day winter storm repurposing portions of the site and cannot explain what this means. tion from President Joseph Biden on dumped freezing rain and snow on making preparations for demolition. We have been in a visioning process, Tuesday, May 4, that will provide most of northwestern Oregon and The EPA, Oregon Department hopefully completing a master plan federal assistance to state, Tribal closed two state highways at Grand of Environmental Quality and the design by the end of the year. This and local recovery efforts in the ar- Ronde Road. Many trees on the Grand Tribe hosted a virtual meeting on will allow our people to reconnect to eas affected by a severe winter storm Ronde Tribal campus and Spirit Wednesday, May 12, to announce traditional homelands. … It is with that occurred Feb. 11-15. Mountain Casino were damaged and the grant. great gratitude and sincere humility Because of the declaration, federal power went out for approximately 36 “Oregon communities have long that we accept this award. We are funding on a cost-sharing basis will hours in the Grand Ronde area. been initiators and innovators of the original keepers of the falls.” become available for emergency “February’s extreme winter storm this program,” said Michelle Piza- The EPA allocates grants annu- work and repair or replacement of killed four people and left more than deh, EPA Acting Administrator for ally for high priority assessment facilities damaged by the winter 200,000 Oregonians without power,” Region 10. “That is something to be and cleanup of contaminated prop- storm. Along with the Tribe, the said Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley in a proud of. We are looking forward erties. “Through these grants, EPA counties of Benton, Clackamas, press release. “From clearing debris to seeing the impact it has on the and its state and Tribal partners Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill to restoring and rebuilding impact- community.” will advance priorities to deliver were included in the declaration. ed buildings, we still have a lot of The Grand Ronde Tribal Coun- environmental and public health Federal funding also is available work ahead of us to put this storm cil approved an almost $850,000 results across the nation,” the agen- on a cost-sharing basis for hazard behind us.” n MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 11 Timber!
A crew from Caudle’s Tree Service in Salem worked on removing dead and dying Douglas Climber Craig Woolery fir trees that were damaged during the Valentine’s Day weekend ice storm that hit western of Caudle’s Tree Oregon on Monday, May 10. Four, possibly five, trees were to be removed near the Chxi Service in Salem works Musam Illihi Wind River Tribal apartments and new trees will be planted in their place. on making a face cut while removing Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez a Douglas fir on Monday, May 10.
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE MONDAY, MAY 31 • PROGRAM BEGINS AT 1 P.M.
BY INVITATION ONLY, PLEASE West Valley Veterans Memorial • 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Ad by Samuel Briggs III 12 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals 2021-22 Tribal Trask Management hunting application rules
The Natural Resources staff will draw tags on Wednesday, July 21, 2020. Staff will begin notifying successful applicants by telephone on 2021-2022 HUNTING SEASON DEADLINES Thursday, July 22, 2021. Call prioritization will be based on season Last Day to begin date. A public tag draw will NOT be available this year. Last Day to REPORT PICK UP TAG ACTIVITIES (kill What’s new for 2021: Changes highlighted in YELLOW SEASONS OPEN DAY LAST DAY (if Drawn) or not) APPLICATION RULES: BEAR 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 • Tribal hunting licenses are required before submitting applications. COAST BUCK: NO APPLICATION 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 N/A 11/15/2021 If a license is not obtained before the submitted application, CONTROL DAMAGE DOE 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 9/24/2021 11/15/2021 all applications will be voided. MUZZLELOADER DEER 11/6/2021 11/19/2021 10/29/2021 11/29/2021 • Tribal members 11 years of age may apply. However, they must turn 12, possess a Hunting and Fishing License, and have BOW SEASON their Hunter’s Safety Certificate, before a tag will be issued. BOW DEER (Buck Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 Under no circumstances will a tag be issued without the BOW ELK - (Bull Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 Hunter’s Safety Certificate being provided and on file • Incomplete or duplicate applications will be voided. YOUTH HUNTS • Applications must be in BLUE OR BLACK INK, be legible, YOUTH ANTLERLESS ELK 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 and signed and acknowledged in all designated spaces. YOUTH C/D DEER 10/2/2021 11/7/2021 9/24/20201 11/17/2021 • Tribal members 17 and under must possess a valid Hunter’s Safety YOUTH - UPPER TUALATIN - TRASK Certificate orproof of completion certificate. Be prepared to (WEEKENDS ONLY) present when picking up the tag. 12/4/2021 12/26/2021 11/19/2021 1/5/2022 GENERAL COAST ELK TRIBAL LICENSES are issued at the Natural Resources Depart- 1st Season (Bull Only) 11/13/2021 11/16/2021 11/5/2021 11/26/2021 ment. Tribal Enrollment Cards and Hunter’s Safety Certificates (if 2nd Season (Spike Only) 11/20/2021 11/26/2021 11/12/2021 12/6/2021 applicable) are required at the time of licensing. CONTROL DAMAGE ELK ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER CATEGORY (category is NE TRASK MUZZLELOADER ELK 12/15/2021 12/31/2021 12/8/2021 1/10/2022 labeled and indicated by bullets below: Bear, Male Elk, Cow TRASK UNIT 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 Elk and Damaged Doe). Multiple applications for one catego- ry will result in ALL APPLICATIONS being voided for that WEST TRASK #1 12/1/2021 1/31/2022 11/19/2021 2/10/2022 hunter. WEST TRASK #2 2/1/2022 3/15/2022 1/19/2022 3/25/2022 Categories are as follows: CENTRAL TRASK #1 1/1/2022 2/14/2022 12/21/2020 2/24/2022 • BEAR CENTRAL TRASK #2 2/15/2022 3/31/2022 2/8/2022 4/10/2022 • ELK (BOW, 1ST Season, 2ND Season) o ELK HUNTERS you must choose one season to apply, Bow, 1st SE TRASK 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 OR 2nd Season. Applications submitted for multiple Elk seasons NE TRASK #1 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 will result in all applications being voided. NE TRASK #2 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 • CONTROL/DAMAGE ELK: PANTHER CREEK 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 o You must write the NAME of the hunt you are applying for on your application under HUNT NAME. (Example: SE Trask, West Trask #1, Panther Creek, Trask, etc.) • CONTROL/DAMAGE DOE: Any licensed Tribal member may apply. • YOUTH TAGS: Any licensed Tribal member between the ages of 12-17 may apply. YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE. One Adult may not accompany more than TWO youths. • Lost tags will not be replaced. It is the hunter’s responsibility to keep all tags in a safe and secure place.
• Under no circumstances will a tag be issued without all of the proper doc- umentation. Proper documentation is: Tribal issued Hunting and Fishing License AND Grand Ronde-issued Tribal ID Card or CIB AND Hunter’s Safety Certificate/proof of completion certificate if applicable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 Applications may be mailed, faxed, e-mailed All tags will be or hand-delivered to one of the following: Hand available for delivered applications: A drop box is located issue on Monday, outside of the NRD building to the right of the entry door for convenience. July 26, 2021.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Attn: Natural Resources Mail: 9615 Grand Ronde Road Physical: 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Office: 503-879-2424 Fax: 503-879-5622 [email protected]
A Grand Ronde Tribal Hunting and Fishing License will be required to be shown at time of tag pickup. No exceptions.
If picking up for others, please notify Natural Resources prior to pick up. Please be advised, the Tribal-issued Hunting and Fishing license AND Grand Ronde issued Tribal ID Card or CIB AND Hunt- er’s Safety Certificate (if applicable) will be required when picking up a tag for others. NO Exceptions. MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 13 2021-22 Tribal Trask Management hunting application rules
2021-2022 HUNTING SEASON DEADLINES Last Day to Last Day to REPORT TAG RETURN DEADLINES PICK UP TAG ACTIVITIES (kill SEASONS OPEN DAY LAST DAY (if Drawn) or not) In accordance with the Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Ordinance, all tag reports (Kill or No Kill, and lost tags) are required BEAR 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 TO BE REPORTED within 10 days of the last day of hunt. COAST BUCK: NO APPLICATION 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 N/A 11/15/2021 In an attempt to help all hunters achieve this, the Natural Resources Department will allow CONTROL DAMAGE DOE 10/2/2021 11/5/2021 9/24/2021 11/15/2021 reporting of activities the following ways: Telephone at 503-879-2424; e-mail at MUZZLELOADER DEER 11/6/2021 11/19/2021 10/29/2021 11/29/2021 [email protected]; mail at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347; and BOW SEASON in person to the Natural Resources Department, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 BOW DEER (Buck Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 where a secured drop box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a reminder, cards not returned within the established BOW ELK - (Bull Only) 8/28/2021 9/26/2021 8/20/2021 10/6/2021 deadlines are subject to suspension. n YOUTH HUNTS YOUTH ANTLERLESS ELK 8/1/2021 12/31/2021 7/23/2021 1/10/2022 YOUTH C/D DEER 10/2/2021 11/7/2021 9/24/20201 11/17/2021 YOUTH - UPPER TUALATIN - TRASK (WEEKENDS ONLY) 12/4/2021 12/26/2021 11/19/2021 1/5/2022 GENERAL COAST ELK 1st Season (Bull Only) 11/13/2021 11/16/2021 11/5/2021 11/26/2021 2nd Season (Spike Only) 11/20/2021 11/26/2021 11/12/2021 12/6/2021 CONTROL DAMAGE ELK NE TRASK MUZZLELOADER ELK 12/15/2021 12/31/2021 12/8/2021 1/10/2022 TRASK UNIT 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 WEST TRASK #1 12/1/2021 1/31/2022 11/19/2021 2/10/2022 WEST TRASK #2 2/1/2022 3/15/2022 1/19/2022 3/25/2022 CENTRAL TRASK #1 1/1/2022 2/14/2022 12/21/2020 2/24/2022 CENTRAL TRASK #2 2/15/2022 3/31/2022 2/8/2022 4/10/2022 SE TRASK 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 NE TRASK #1 12/1/2021 3/31/2022 11/19/2021 4/10/2022 NE TRASK #2 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 PANTHER CREEK 1/1/2022 3/31/2022 12/21/2021 4/10/2022 14 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
Oregon State hosting ‘Kalapuyan St. Michael’s offers brunch Land exhibition discussions St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every ’ , Sunday following Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch By Erin Sneller “The exhibit of signs will be there begins at about 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass atten- OSU Events & Communication manager to remind people that this is and dance is not required for brunch attendance. For more information or CORVALLIS – An outdoor mu- always will be Kalapuya land,” said for kitchen and hall rental, contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923. n seum exhibition and series of talks advisory committee member Luhui recognizing native Kalapuyan Whitebear, assistant director of history and land stewardship in Oregon State’s Native American Oregon started on Tuesday, May Longhouse Eena Haws and an 11, at Oregon State University. anthropology and ethnic studies “This IS Kalapuyan Land” first instructor. “As a land grant uni- opened at the Five Oaks Museum in versity, we at Oregon State have Portland in 2019. The exhibition was the responsibility to teach people guided by Five Oaks’ first guest cu- that and to keep it centered in the rator, Grand Ronde Tribal member work we do.” Steph Littlebird Fogel, in collabora- In addition to the sign exhibit, tion with several Indigenous histo- Oregon State will hold a series of rians, artists and cultural experts, three talks starting on May 11. The including Oregon State College of remaining two talks will occur at 5 Liberal Arts instructor and Grand p.m. Tuesday, May 18, and Thurs- Ronde Tribal member David Lewis. day, May 20. The exhibition aims to prompt On May 18, Lewis and Esther critical thinking around represen- Stutzman, founding member of tation of Indigenous history and the Northwest Indian Storytellers identity in non-Indigenous insti- Association, will discuss Tribal his- tutions. Five Oaks Museum later tories and connections. People can added a series of signs declaring watch it live by visiting the Eena “This IS Kalapuyan Land” that Haws Facebook page or register at can be placed as pop-up exhibits in https://beav.es/3Se. outdoor locations. On May 20, the series will focus An Oregon State advisory com- on the original art exhibition hosted mittee started working last year by Five Oaks and highlight some of to bring the exhibition to Corvallis, the artists. Speakers will include and created three new signs to ac- Littlebird Fogel. People can watch company seven signs from the orig- it live by visiting the Eena Haws inal Five Oaks exhibit. The signs Facebook page or register at https:// were designed by Oregon State beav.es/3S2. student Chanti Manon and will be A video tour, event photos and displayed throughout the campus additional information are avail- and in Oregon State research for- able at dce.oregonstate.edu/nal/ ests beginning in mid-May. kalapuyanland. n
Home Delivery Service The Tribal Library is open Applications accepted September 1, 2020 by appointment only Monday-Friday 9 am- 5 pm
Home delivery is a free service being offered to Purpose: Tribal Funding allocated to assist families with high costs of child care library card holders in the Grand Ronde area only through a partial reimbursement program through the Social Services Department.
This is a first come first serve program Full applications and supporting documents must be received to process application Approved applicants will receive the reimbursement September 1 through August 31 of the current year You may request specific titles from our library or you Each household will receive up to a $100 monthly reimbursement per eligible child may also have a staff member select materials based on Social Services will maintain a waiting list based on date/time of application in the event that approved applicants become ineligible at any point during the current application year your interests. Eligibility:
The child receiving childcare must be a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) member You can view our library cata log at Follett.grandronde.org and 12 years old or younger Child must attend a Certified Licensed Childcare Facility To reserve materials and set up delivery drop off Parent (s) / Guardian must be currently employed at least 20 hours per week or more and /or and pick up times: attending school as a part-time student minimum Two parent/guardian household, both parents/guardians must be working or attending school Email: [email protected] Household must meet the income criteria of 185% of Federal Poverty Level
OR Documentation required: Call- 503-879-1488 Completed Application Loan p olicies Verification of child(s) residence or custody agreement (ie. 2019 Taxes, Rental Agreement, Snap report etc.). 3 items per library card Books: 2-weeks Copy of childcare facility license DVD's: 1-week Release of Information for the childcare facility Audiobook on CD: 1-week Copies of wage stubs for the past 30 days and current classroom schedule. For two parent/ guardian households, both parents must provide documentation Contact Social Services at (503) 879-2034 MAY 15, 2021 sNok signflz 15
Seeking Veterans (men and women) from all eras (wartime and/or peacetime). (Especially WWII, Vietnam, Korea, the Gulf War and the War in Afghanistan) (war or peacetime) Are you a military Veteran? (All Veterans Welcome! Tribal or non-Tribal and in the local area)
Q: Has it been a while since you applied for benefits or had your benefits reviewed? A: New legislation could have been passed since the last time you applied for benefits which means potential new avenues of eligibility for you!
Q: Do you have a current service-connected disability, but are interested in applying for an increase or additional disabilities? A: Contact me to schedule an intake appointment as soon as we can to start the process.
Q: Have you thought about applying, but think you might not qualify? A: Contact me and let’s try anyway. You might qualify for additional compensation.
Q: Do you know a Veteran who has not applied for their military benefits, but should try? A: Refer them to me or give them my contact information (blue box below).
Are you a spouse of a military Veteran?
Do you want to help your Veteran spouse apply for and/or increase their benefits?
Have you Do you have heard there questions might be Contact me, the CTGR TVSO to find out more about Veteran burial benefits about the available benefits for or spousal benefits that could help you or the
benefits but you and/or your family. family? aren’t sure?
Do you worry about what to do if something happens to your Veteran spouse? Have you wondered how you might make ends meet if something happened?
Contact your preferred participating WHAT IS IT? provider directly to learn about their application process. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to aord internet service during the pandemic.
The benefit provides: Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to • Up to $50/month discount for broadband services; submit an application and to find • Up to $75/month discount for households on participating providers near you. qualifying Tribal lands; and • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. Complete a mail in application and WHO IS ELIGIBLE? send it along with proof of eligibility to: A household is eligible if one member of the household: Emergency Broadband Support Center P.O. Box 7081 • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal London, KY 40742 Poverty Guide lines or participates in certain government assistance programs; • Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award Call 833-511-0311, or year; Visit fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit • Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; or • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program. 16 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
Your home is your castle and you want it to look that way. Are you frustrated with your diabetes control? Do you have questions about diabetes? Do you need help managing your diabetes? If so… "We don't have to do it Call the Medical Clinic today at 503 879 2002 Relax and let us take care of the work. all alone. We were To schedule an individual diabetes education appointment Call today and make an appointment to have one of our propertyneve servicer mea representativesnt to." come and listen to your needs and provide you with-B rane estimatene Brown CCB #208867 LCB #9720 503.383.4064 Licensed, bonded and insured. 2021-22 OPEN ENROLLMENT Paid ad CHINUK KINDERGARTEN i L A U N C H p r e s e n t s Mental Health Texts! IMMERSION As of May 17, 2021, we will be accepting registration ap- plications for interested incoming kindergarteners. We are a Chinuk Wawa immersion program offering literacy instruction through the use of Chinuk Wawa. Our students are shared with the Willamina Elementary School, so they are dually enrolled. In the year’s past, we have been a half-day program holding services from 7:30-11 a.m. On Fridays you will receive a message with transportation provided for students to end their school day at Willamina. However, due to the pandemic and unknowns regarding about mental health, a social school plans in the Fall, our programming model has not yet been determined. If interested, please contact us for more info or fill out a registration and be updated on our plans as soon as they are decided. emotional tip or a simple quote or No prior language experience needed. If a student in a grade beyond kindergarten wants to enroll, please contact us for more information. message of encouragement. Once we are at capacity, we give Tribal preference.
Applications are available at https://www.grandronde.org/services/education/elementary chinuk language program/ and can be turned in starting May 17 by:
Mail: 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Text JOIN to OR e mailed to either contact listed below We enroll families, not just students. It is our Elaine Lane K/1 Chinuk Teacher belief that the only way for the language to 503-879-1920 (971) 318-3459 [email protected] live and flourish is for it to be learned and
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Ramona Quenelle, Tribal Veterans’ Service Officer, (TVSO)US Navy Veteran (IT2 SW) TRIBAL VETERANS Phone: 503-879-1484 | [email protected] CTGR Social Services Department, Attn: Tribal Veterans’ Service Officer 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 SERVICE OFFICE VETERANS CRISIS LINE, CALL 1-800-273-8255 AND PRESS 1 OR TEXT 838255
VETERAN’S CORNER: Sept. 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. Mindfulness Behavioral Health Training #3 All CTGR veterans send us your e-mail address so we can include you on the monthly CTGR Veteran Newsletter Sept. 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. Distribution List and periodic e-mail information updates. Cultural Class #2 – Cattail Cordage
[email protected] Nov. 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Veterans Day Dinner ANNOUNCEMENTS: UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE CALENDAR: VIRTUAL BI-MONTHLY VETERANS MEETINGS: Memorial Day Honoring Honoring families of Confederated Tribes of Grand May 31, 2021 at 1 p.m. (Meal starts at noon) Open to all veterans in our local community. The meet- Ronde veterans who have walked on … (attendance limited due to COVID precautions) ings will focus on various informative topics each month. Memorial Day Event Let us express our gratitude and pride for those who • June 15, 2 p.m. Blue Water Navy Meeting #2 served; those who put their lives on the line; and the July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. • Sept. 2021 – VISN Network Presentations – Meeting #3 families who supported them. We raise our hands to ac- Paint with a Vet event (only 22 spots available) knowledge and honor the service of the veteran in your Contact TVSO to sign up. Gathering Around the Canoe Veterans Cultural Class: family and their memory. hayu masi. July 2021 (Date/Time TBD) Thank you to all the par- To Receive a Memorial Day gift: Veterans Virtual Claims Clinic ticipants for the first Vet- Be a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) Tribal erans Culture Class. It was member or a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde fam- Oct. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) an honor to learn with ily member with, Native Wellness Behavioral Health Training #4 you. 1. A CTGR veteran in your family who has made their Dec. 2021 (Date/Time TBD) Shout out to the Army journey (from any service era) and, Veterans End of the Year Event veterans. You had the most participants in this 2. Submit a photo, biography, story or information about event. Thank you for your your Tribal veteran and/or their military service by May support. 21, 2021 (to TVSO office by mail/email).
Honoring our Veterans – (All information submitted is kept confidential and will David Leno, US Army not be shared). In return: The first 100 submissions will re- ceive a gift:
#ctgrtribalveterans June 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. #ctgrwehonorourveterans Military Sexual Trauma (MST) #ctgrarmyveteran Behavioral Health Training #2
www.grandronde.org/services/social-services/veterans-services | www.benefits.va.gov/vso | www.facebook.com/CTGRVeteransSEB
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Walking On... Certified Application Assisters at the Health & Wellness Center Cassandra Rhamey is available to assist with Diane Ellen Rivers Croy recertification and applications for the Oregon Health Plan. April 4, 1948 – May 9, 2021 She can be reached at 503-879-1359 Tribal spouse Diane Ellen Rivers Croy walked on or [email protected]. Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 73 in Klamath Leah Bailey also is a Certified Application Assister available to help. Falls, Ore. She can be reached at 503-879-2197 She was born on April 4, 1948, to Henry Freeman or [email protected]. n Rivers and Ruth Amond. Diane was married to Glenn Lee Croy (Little Chief) of Grand Ronde. She was mother to Glenn Wes Lee Croy (Little Warrior) and Deanne Marie Grand Ronde Head Start Preschool Croy Wright (Little Princess). She is survived by grandchildren Henry James Rivers, Natasha Nichole Rivers (Nickie), Kingston Lucifer Saint Apply now! Croy and Damon Hunter Croy. Applications due by June 11, 2021 Services will be held at Miller Lake, Ore. To apply: send parent/caregiver’s name & phone number to [email protected]
Head Start nurtures the growth of you and your child. Join our supportive community and give your child a Fee assistance strong head start. Apply today! Enrolled Tribal members can request assistance with test fees (i.e. GRE, SAT, LSAT, ACT) and admissions application fees. Contact Higher Education for more information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275. n Enrolling ages birth to 4
For Kids: For Parents: Safe, quality early education Connection to housing resources
Qualified teachers Employment assistance
Healthy meals Parent training & support
Cultural opportunities Enrollment opportunities for pregnant women Transportation may be available Enrollment opportunities for all income Resources for children with disabilities levels
To Learn More: dawn.doar @grandronde.org
2021 Grand Ronde
Thursday, June 24th via Zoom Please join us for the 5th Annual Grand Ronde Education Summit from 9am to 3pm! Engage with other educators and join us virtually for a day of discussions around Grand Ronde history, Oregon Senate Bill 13, native based curriculum, ways to engage students in cultural based education, and more!
You will earn PDU credits, gain access to useful materials, and it is all free! Contact Justine Flynn at (503)879-2282 or To register go to [email protected] www.eventbrite.com and search 2021 Grand Ronde Education for more information. Summit 18 MAY 15, 2021 Smoke Signals
Tribal Veterans Service Office Veteran Outreach Event *Memorial Day* Honoring families of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Veterans who have walked on…
Let us express our gratitude and pride for those who served; those who put their lives on the line; and the families who supported them. We raise our hands to acknowledge and honor the service of the Veteran in your family and their memory. hayu masi.
To Receive a Memorial Day gift: 1. Be a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) Tribal Member or, AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER PROGRAM a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde family member with 2. A CTGR Veteran in your family who has made their journey (from any service era) and, 3. Submit a photo, biography, story, or information about your tribal veteran and/or their military service by May 21, 2021 (to TVSO office by mail/email). (All information submitted is kept confidential and will not be shared).
In return: The first 100 submissions get to choose one of the following gifts: A gardening tool kit for the veterans gravesite (15 available) or, A picture frame for the veterans photo (15 available) or, A 4x6” American flag with a silk flower (40 available) 5.5x8” Military Branch flags (a few of each branch, 30 available) Gift pick up will be during Memorial Day Week. Individuals who sign up will be contacted to set up a date/time for drive-through pick-up.
Arrangements can be made if you would like your gift mailed.
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Thursday, April 15 • Animal complaint received in the 28400 block of McPherson Road. • Suspicious activity reported in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde • Domestic disturbance reported in the 28100 block of McPherson Road. Road. • Trespass reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, April 21 • Assist outside agency in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Firehall Road. way. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. • Disturbance reported in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. • Warrant arrest occurred in the area of milepost 26 and Highway 18. Friday, April 16 • Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Driving complaint reported the area of milepost 18 on Highway 18. Highway. • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Fort Hill Thursday, April 22 Road. • Assist outside agency in the 21000 block of Rock Creek Road. • Assist outside agency in the 1100 block of Ponderosa Drive. • Assist outside agency in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Friday, April 23 way. • Fight reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Saturday, April 17 way. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Fight reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 17 on Highway • Assist outside agency in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. 18. • Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Highway. way. • Assist outside agency in the area of Hall and Fort Hill roads. • Assist outside agency in the area of Agency Creek and 500 roads. Saturday, April 24 • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 near Red Prairie Road. Road. • A driver was arrested for driving with a criminally suspended li- • Assist outside agency in the 8700 block of Fort Hill Road. cense in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Yamhill River Road and • Assist outside agency with a traffic crash in the area of milepost 26 Highway 18. on Highway 18. • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Responded to a two-vehicle crash at the Fort Hill Road exit on • Suspicious activity reported in the 48600 block of Dragonfly Drive. Highway 18. Sunday, April 25 Sunday, April 18 • Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 29 on Highway 18. • Suspicious person reported in the 27300 block of Salmon River • Stolen vehicle call received at Highway 101 near Highway 18. Highway. • Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. Highway. • Assist outside agency in the area of Hebo and LaChance roads. • Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency in the 28800 block of Salmon River High- Monday, April 26 way. • Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Jahn Road. way. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 5 on Highway 18. Highway. • Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle arrest occurred in the 27100 Monday, April 19 block of Salmon River Highway. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 28200 block of Andy Riggs • Suspicious person reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Road. • Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 3 on Highway • Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. 22. • Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Welfare check conducted in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. way. • Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 24 on Highway 18. Tuesday, April 27 • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Domestic disturbance reported in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. • A male was arrested on a traffic stop for being in possession of a • Domestic assault arrest occurred in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. stolen vehicle and carrying a felony amount of methamphetamine • Unlawful entry to a motor vehicle arrest occurred in the 27100 block in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. of Salmon River Highway. • Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- Highway. way. Tuesday, April 20 Wednesday, April 28 • Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Emotionally disturbed person reported in the area of Tilixam Circle • Crash reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. and Raven Loop. • Drug complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River High- • Warrant arrest occurred in the area of AR Ford Road and Newsome way. Drive. • Driving complaint received in the 27100 block of Salmon River • Welfare check performed in the 25200 block of Coyote Court. Highway. • Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 15 on Highway Compiled by Grand Ronde Tribal Police 18. Department Officer Tyler Brown.
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Optometry hours • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (no eye exams, optical only) Please call to schedule your appointment at 503-879-2097 or 800-775-0095. n
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To schedule an appointment please call: Kandee Little 503-879-2089 Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021 Location: Upper clinic parking lot
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