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and distributions are now handled by the Tribe’s Finance Department. “The decision to bring those distributions in-house were to be able to have better control and provide better customer service for the members,” said Finance Officer Chris Leno. “If members have an issue with their check we’re able to respond to that versus having them call an external company like ADP. We can react more quickly if there are errors of any kind. The goal is to save the Tribe money by bringing that all in-house …

loans, GI Bill benefits and veteran-owned small business opportunities. The summit also will focus on listening to Tribal leaders and veterans residing in Indian Country about their experiences with accessing VA health care and benefits. Bentley said the summit will be a success if it connects veterans with their benefits. Fullerton said the summit is important to the community for many reasons and that Tribal resources expended to provide the service to veterans are well used. “It puts us …

all veterans,” said Giffen. “I want to thank all veterans for their service to this great country. I want to take a moment to really thank all the family members of those veterans that have almost the same sacrifice – the mothers and fathers of the kids that went over there and gave us the freedoms that we enjoy today. We honor all our veterans today.” Leno, a Vietnam War-era veteran, said that the Veterans’ Memorial came from an idea of the late Marcellus Norwest. “He (Norwest) came to me …

, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clifford W. Melborne. A viewing was held Sunday, Sept. 27, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym with a dinner that followed in the Community Center. A funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 28, in the Tribal gym followed by vault interment in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To leave a message or memory, visit www.dallastribute.com . Illauna Marie Long Nov. 4, 1966 – Sept. 20, 2015 …

plants as the Tribe is doing here, said Chris Adlan, a biology and botany student, is “really, really cutting edge.” “The more diversity of plants,” said Guenther, “the bigger the service we are doing for the community.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Solutions and Adult Day Services of Otis, $5,000 to support adult day service and transportation. PDX Diaper Bank of Portland, $2,500 for its agency partnership expansion to serve the Native American community. Tillamook Serenity Club of Tillamook, $5,000 to expand its Recovery Outreach Program. Trauma Healing Project Inc. of Eugene, $5,000 to its Survivor Wellness Project. A Family For Every Child of Eugene, $50,000 for its Family Preservation Program. Bradley Angle House of Portland, $50,000 …

this is doing is this is providing a service to our members,” Mercier said. “You can get married in our Tribal Court and we’re not going to discriminate against anyone who wants to get married in our Tribal Court.” Mercier also said that Tribal Council can proceed with the first reading of the ordinance and pursue an advisory vote if a majority so desires. The non-discrimination clause also received comments from audience members who said they favor not allowing any marriages in Tribal Court …

by his wife, Karen; children, Jeff Larsen, Joey Larsen, Jennifer VanScoyk and Craig VanScoyk; 10 grandchildren, Devin, Kenna, Corey, Nick, Caden, Ray, Edi, Bobby, Imarianah and Isaiah; brothers, Eddie and Kenny Larsen; and sisters, Susie Gilliam and Carol Larsen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym to be followed by a meal service in the Elders' Activity Center. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. …

Tribal Government & News Asghar joins Tribal economic development effort 02.11.2011 Ron Karten Tribal employees Name: Sajeed "Titu" Asghar. Age: 38. Family: Married to wife, Shahida; two sons, ages 5 and 3. Birthplace: Bangladesh. Education: Graduated from the University of California in Santa Barbara in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in International Affairs; received a master's degree in International Affairs: Political Economy from School of International Service, American University …

in the 19000 block of Gopher Valley Road. Male subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Yamhill County Jail in McMinnville. Assist outside agency with a logging accident in the area of milepost 9 on Forest Service Road 2234 in Tillamook County. Reported fraud in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Traffic stop in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Female subject …