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Current Issue PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OR PERMIT NO. 700 Reibach releases 26th album — pg. 9 march 15, 2021 Recapping a year of COVID From unprecedented closures to mass vaccination clinics, Tribe persevered By Dean Rhodes and the March 11 Spirit Mountain Community Smoke Signals editor Fund check distribution held in the Governance n Feb. 28, 2020, the Oregon Health Center Atrium. Authority reported the first case of On March 11, the Grand Ronde Tribe an- OCOVID-19 in Oregon. Three days later, nounced the postponement of the April 3-4 Tribal General Manager David Fullerton took Agency Creek Round Dance and the upcoming the Tribe’s first official act in response to the Native Wellness Day. looming pandemic, suspending air travel for all Eight days later, on Thursday, March 19, employees through the end of March. the unthinkable occurred – Spirit Mountain By March 8, the number of cases in Oregon had Casino closed for what originally was thought increased to 21 and Gov. Kate Brown declared a would be three weeks, but eventually lasted 74 State of Emergency to combat the virus’ spread. days until June 1. In addition, only “essential” Meanwhile, what would eventually become governmental employees were allowed to work the last in-person Tribal gatherings occurred in the Governance Center. Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez – the March 1 General Council meeting held in Spirit Mountain Casino closed to the public in the Tribal Community Center, a Student Suc- See COVID March 2020. The closure lasted until June 1. cess Night held on March 5 in the Tribal gym continued on pages 10-11 Tribal government moves into third phase of re-opening By Dean Rhodes ‘A blessing’ Smoke Signals editor he Grand Ronde Tribal gov- Lodges help Elders regain a sense of purpose ernment officially moved into Tits third phase of re-opening By Danielle Harrison on Wednesday, March 10, said Smoke-Signals staff writer Human Resources Director Camille ribal Elder Larry Cole Mercier. carefully carves out the Phase 3 is a modification of em- Tbeginnings of a raven ployee restrictions, a continuation rattle from cedar board, his of limited public access to govern- hands steady and expression ment campus facilities, allowing focused. limited on-site meetings and visi- Beside him rests a walking tors, and limited programming. stick with abalone accents The Tribe closed to all but “essen- that he made after moving tial” employees in mid-March 2020. into Adult Foster Care’s Cou- It re-opened to most employees in gar Lodge in December. May, but employees were required Cole, 85, has been carving to undergo temperature checks, for several years. His work wear masks and keep socially dis- included creating elaborate tant from colleagues. totem poles for several neigh- Mercier said the move to Phase 3 bors, but recently he had has been prompted by a variety of stopped doing the hobby that factors, including the Tribe being once gave him joy. He sold or able to obtain sufficient personal gave away his carving tools. protection equipment and testing But after moving from his Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez supplies, and there being adequate rural home in Glide to Grand contact tracing procedures in place. Ronde, he has begun his wood- Elder Larry Cole begins carving what will be a raven rattle at the Cougar Other factors contributing to the working hobby anew and re- Lodge on Tuesday, March 2. Living in the lodge has inspired Cole to restart increased re-opening include the focused. his carving efforts. availability of vaccines and that Cole lives with four other more than 50 percent of Tribal gov- Tribal Elders in a tight-knit mealtimes, and helping the staff Larry’s daughter, Tribal Li- ernment staff members have been community that has managed with various tasks like preparing brarian Kathy Cole, was instru- vaccinated. More than 90 percent to flourish despite a global pan- and cleaning up after dinner. mental in convincing her father of the Tribal Health & Wellness demic. Although he sometimes “Everyone is very nice, both the to give Elder care a chance. Center staff members have been misses the peace and quiet that residents and the caregivers,” “She had to twist my arm a bit,” vaccinated, she added. his former country home pro- he says. “I also like not having vided, he says he enjoys the ca- to worry about going to get gro- See LODGE See PHASE 3 maraderie of other residents at ceries.” continued on page 8 continued on page 5 2 MARCH 15, 2021 Smoke Signals General Council meeting sNok signflz 11 a.m. Sunday, April 11 Being held remotely using the Zoom teleconferencing program. PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Website: www.smokesignals.org Wednesday, March 24........................................................................10 a.m. E-mail: [email protected] Wednesday, April 7............................................................................10 a.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. [email protected] Twitter: CTGRSmokeSignal www.facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR/ Memorial Day event www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDXdTzfGjzJ_j3NPpCrtcw DEAN RHODES DANIELLE TIMOTHY J. tentatively set for May 31 PUBLICATIONS HARRISON GONZALEZ COORDINATOR STAFF WRITER PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1463 503-879-4663 503-879-1961 By Dean Rhodes L. Quenelle had their names etched [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Smoke Signals editor on to one of the four black granite In a sign that things are slowly pillars – one for each major branch and cautiously inching toward re- of the U.S. military. SAMUEL F. JUSTIN KAMIAH turning to normal, Tribal Council BRIGGS III PHILLIPS KOCH So far this year, the Tribe has re- GRAPHIC DESIGN PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA/ member Steve Bobb Sr. announced ceived only one application to have SPECIALIST DESIGNER DIGITAL JOURNALIST on Tuesday, March 9, that the an- a name added to the memorial. 503-879-1416 503-879-2190 503-879-1461 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] nual Memorial Day ceremony will Bobb said he has recruited Army be held at the West Valley Veterans Col. Larry Brown as the keynote Memorial on Monday, May 31. speaker. He was a helicopter pi- DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE Last year’s event was canceled as lot who did two tours of duty in Thursday, march 25 ......... april 1, 2021 the COVID-19 pandemic became Vietnam and was shot down nine friday, april 9.................... april 15, 2021 a major public health concern in times. monday, april 26 ...................may 1, 2021 Oregon. Last year’s ceremony would have monday, may 10 ....................may 15, 2021 Bobb said he talked with Tribal been the 18th held after the me- Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. morial was dedicated in 2003. It Kennedy and General Manager was designed by Bobb, a Vietnam David Fullerton about holding an War-era Marine Corps veteran, outdoors event at 1 p.m. that will and features a man and woman Editorial Policy include proper social distancing. dressed in traditional Native cloth- smok signflz, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Communi- The usual noon meal that precedes ing standing side by side reaching ty of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted the event inside the Community without permission. for the sky. Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers Center will not be held. The four pillars feature the names about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be In 2020, Army veterans Douglas of Tribal and community members signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mail address D. Stake, Alden H. Clark, Linden from Grand Ronde, Willamina and must be included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not be published unless requested. Letters must be 400 words or less. W. Frederic, Donald E. Holsclaw, Sheridan. The addition of seven smok signflz reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined David W. Weaver and Mervin J. names last year increased the total to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff, Tribal administration Holmes and Navy veteran Ramona on all four pillars to 2,369. or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of smok signflz. THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE Members of: Native American Journalists Association Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association EDERATE NF D T O R C I B E E H S T O F E G D R N AND RO 2021 INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM Tribal Council [email protected] The Tribal Court is actively seeking attorneys for our Indigent Defense Program to represent parents Cheryle A. Kennedy Jack Giffen Jr. and children involved in neglect and abuse cases Tribal Council Chairwoman — ext. 2300 within the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court. — ext. 2352 [email protected] [email protected] Denise Harvey If interested please contact the Tribal Court: Chris Mercier — ext. 2353 [email protected] Tribal Council Vice Chair Shane Thomas — ext. 1444 Michael Langley Tribal Court Programs Coordinator [email protected] — ext. 1777 [email protected] 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Jon A. George Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Tribal Council Secretary Lisa Leno Phone: 503-879-4623 — ext. 2355 — ext. 1770 Fax: 503-879-2269 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kathleen George Steve Bobb Sr.
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