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to plan and oversee implementation of the district programs. “Conservation is a team effort requiring strong partnerships,” McClary said in her candidate statement available at www.polkswcd.com . “One of the most rewarding aspects of my current position and past experience is the relationships I have made with other professionals, practitioners and partners through land management projects. “I would like to serve as a Polk SWCD director and bring my natural resource management experience …

professionals in a neutral setting where they could learn from each other and share solutions to some of the most challenging environmental problems.” George, who chairs the state Environmental Quality Commission, focused her speech on celebrating the accomplishments of the Clean Water Act as well as its shortcomings. “Although my work with the Environmental Quality Commission brings me back to this regularly, I will not pretend that I am the foremost expert on clean water in this room,” she said …

Health & Education Community Health ‘continues to evolve’ 01.12.2024 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness Tribal Elder Melvin Schultz, left, gets his blood pressure taken by Ben Morris, a community health aide with the Tribe’s Community Health Department, during a home visit at Schultz’s home in Dallas on Wednesday, Jan. 10. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When most people in Grand Ronde hear the words, “Community Health,” they might think about medical …

up on claims for the most part and most of their software issues have been resolved. However, the company has lost clients and is in financial hardship. They have largely relied on loans from (Tribally-owned business) Upqwena to fund operational expenses it cannot cover.” *** On the business side, the Tribe still owns 51% of Shasta, purchased in November 2012 with Hawaii-Western Management Group, which owns 49%. The purchased price was not disclosed. Then-Tribal Economic Development Director …

, “When I die, it’s OK to be sad for a little bit. But don’t stay sad.” Then she would get a big smile and start clapping when she thought about heaven and she would say, “Can you imagine?” The most important thing in her life was family: Her Christian family, birth family, Tribal family, Narcotics Anonymous family, canoe family and community family. All of you gave her so much joy and purpose. Let us honor her gift of connecting to people, understanding people and her ability to reflect back …

of time but it was the most important thing we could have undertaken. Being a Tribe is a unique quality…we’re a nation of people, made up of our members.” The election requires advance voter registration and packets will be sent to all eligible voters after BIA meets with the Election Board. If approved, the amendment will change enrollment from a 1/16 blood quantum requirement to requiring the applicant possess Grand Ronde Indian blood and be a descendant of a Grand Ronde parent or grandparent …

the marathon. Despite training most of 2024, Gaston was unable to achieve that one last dream: She walked on unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 4, just days before she was to race. So, the Grand Ronde Emergency Services Department decided to finish what she had started. Gaston had long been a supporter of the department and loved talking to the firefighters. She suffered a sudden emergency on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter Jennifer Colton was one the first people on the scene …

and thrive and come back to those pre-COVID numbers.” The audience, Harvey said, was “really interested in how we were doing things and how we show to the public how much we give.” She noted that the casino maintains a bulletin board listing its most recent quarterly donations for guests. Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the Tribe’s charitable arm, was founded in 1997, two years after the casino opened. In the nearly three decades since, it has become a powerhouse, funding not only Tribal programs …

Vegas with a national outstanding achievement award for casino promotion. Presented by the Casino Direct Marketing Association, the inaugural Theo Awards spotlighted the year’s “most effective, innovative and results-driven marketing across the gaming industry,” according to an article in Indian Gaming Magazine. “Winners were announced at G2E’s Networking Lounge, celebrating strategic and imaginative campaigns that elevate brand engagement and customer loyalty,” the article stated. Colton and his …

Tribal Government & News Casino becomes ‘safe haven’ from possible tsunami 03.15.2011 Ron Karten Public safety , Spirit Mountain Casino Smoke Signals editor Spirit Mountain Casino became an impromptu emergency shelter for more than 300 Oregon coastal residents fleeing Lincoln City and other low-lying areas on Friday, March 11, after a tsunami warning was issued for most of the western United States' coastline. "We had a pretty crazy and interesting morning," said Tribal member and Spirit …