Smoke Signals staff writer
Due to an “atmospheric river” of heavy rains and threats of flooding the preceding day, Tribes from around Oregon stayed home Wednesday, Dec. 10, when the Spirit Mountain Community Fund held its fourth-quarter check presentation at the Governance Center Atrium. The Tribe had asked them not to risk traveling in dangerous conditions, Community Fund Grants Coordinator Jesse Knight said. They were honored with an announcement of their awards in absentia.
The presentation featured speakers from two organizations: Grace Center for Adult Day Services of Corvallis and Assistance League of Salem-Keizer…