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Employees Honored For Their Years Of Service To The Tribe
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Service To The Tribe On Friday, March 4, employees were recognized for
their years of service at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. From left Dan
Ham, Dodie McKenzie, Bob McElderry, Jesse Bran and Kim D'Aquila were all hon
ored for eight years of service as employees for the Tribe.
Commitment Tribal Council members (from left) Chris Merrier, Jack
Giffen, Jr.,Valorie Sheker-Robertson, Angie Blackwell andReyn Leno take time to
personally show their appreciation. Interim Procurement Manager Kevin Mueller
shakes hands with Blackwell as he receives his five-year certificate.
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Grand Ronde And Siletz Tribal Council Meet
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Two Tribes On Friday,
February 24, 2CX)5 Grand Ronde
and Siletz Tribal Council met with
Indian Health Services Director and
Cherokee Tribal member Dr.
Charles Grim (left) at the Tribe's
Education Department to discuss
the impact of budget cuts on health
services.
Photos by Marty George
Tribe's Planned Cedar Plankhouse Is Coming To Life
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'Day" Labor Community members gathered together to split cedar logs on
Thursday, March 1 0. After the logs have been split, the planks that were made will
help build a traditional plankhouse in Grand Ronde. Plankhouses were the tradi
tional way of living for the Grand Ronde people and other Northwest Natives.
Plankhouses vary in size but are usually about eight feet wide, six feet tall and about
20 feet long. Many Tribes have become interested in building a plankhouse and the
U.S. Forest Service has offered to donate cedar for these projects.