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S moke S ignals JUNE 1, 2017 Man sentenced for damaging Tribal archaeological site MEDFORD – Jason Christopher Ruppel, 44, of Grants Pass was sen- tenced to three years of probation for excavating and damaging an archae- ological site on federal lands within the Grand Ronde Tribe’s ancestral homelands. The Tribe submitted a letter at Ruppel’s sentencing expressing its concern about the damage done to a site along the Rogue River, which served as several permanent Native American villages over a period of about 8,000 years. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken sentenced Ruppel for violating the Archaeological Resources Protection Act. He pleaded guilty to the felony in February. Ruppell admitted that in April and May 2013 he violated the act by digging on Bureau of Land Management land and damaging a known archaeological resource. He was seen excavating and removing items from the site on at least seven different days during a two-month period. In addition to probation, he was ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution for costs associated with restoring the site. While on probation, Ruppel is banned from lands managed by the federal government. “Archaeological resources serve as an important link to the past for many Tribal communities,” U.S. Attorney for Oregon Billy J. Williams said. “The impact of damaging cultural assets extends far beyond a single Tribe or community – it impacts all Americans. We will continue to aggressively prosecute those who commit similar crimes in the future.” Smoke Signals offering e-mail version to read Want to be one of the first Tribal members to receive Smoke Signals? Want to receive the Tribal publication on your computer instead of waiting for it to arrive in the mail? Want to get up-to-date and in-the-know about the Grand Ronde Tribe? Well, here’s your chance. In an effort to be more efficient and reduce costs, Smoke Signals subscribers can have a PDF (portable document format) version sent to them instead of a newsprint version sent via the mail. All you need on your computer is Adobe Acrobat or some other program that can read a PDF and, viola, you’re set. Why would you want to do that? The PDF version is available before the newspaper is sent to our Salem printing contractor. You can read the paper on your computer or print out a copy yourself. And you will receive Tribal news much faster than the current standard mailing employed by the Tribe. If you would like to receive an e-mailed PDF version of Smoke Signals and stop receiving a mailed newsprint version, send your e-mail to esubscription@ grandronde.org. 9 Congratulations Isabelle we love you and couldn't be more proud. You have worked so hard this year to accom- plished your goals, we are certain that you will do the same in high school. But, remember to have fun, always be kind and Slay (LOL). Love, Dad, Mom, Sophie and the rest of your family. Admitted to the Bar Photo by Michelle Alaimo Brooks Wakeland takes the oath as he is sworn in as a lawyer during the Admission of New Lawyers ceremony held at Smith Auditorium on Willamette University’s campus in Salem on Thursday, May 18. Wakeland graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in May 2016 and passed the Oregon State Bar in February. He is currently the Tribe’s Honors Attorney. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 13th ANNUAL FAMILY NIGHT OUT METH AWARENESS & RESOURCE FAIR *FREE EVENT* COME & JOIN IN THE FUN!!! Stump Jump 100 FOOT SLIDE Rat Race Obstacle Course Thursday June 15, 2017 4:30-8 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 503-879-2034 ZIP LINE Registration Information $50 for conference $25 for plank house dinner $25 for workshops Free for Tribal Members and Staff Rooms are available at Spirit Mountain Casino for $69 per night if you reference the History Summit Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Campus Join us for two days of interdisciplinary lectures and discussions. Sessions will include topics on anthropology, culture, history, archaeology, and environment. Each day there will be a light breakfast and lunch provided. There will be an evening event at the plank house for the first 150 guests who register. The event will include a dinner. Princess 5 in 1 Combo Rock Wall & Monkey Motion Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Gymnasium 9615 Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Further information at www.grandronde.org/hcsummit Thank you for respecting Grand Ronde Tribal Community and our Culture by not displaying gang affiliation, or by bringing drugs, alcohol or weapons to this event.
