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. “If you need prescriptions, if you need groceries, it’s better to be prepared and not get caught off-guard,” General Manager David Fullerton said. “It could be very minimal impact, like a bad weekend traffic, or it could be something extremely more than that. “From the government side, we are always going to recommend people prepare and do things in advance. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” Only essential Tribal employees will be working on Monday, Fullerton said, and the Health …

that maximize outcomes for each and every Grand Ronde Tribal member wherever they live. Please focus on developing and supporting a high-functioning government organization that delivers life-enhancing opportunities for our members. Let’s look at policies and programs that ensure that our next generations are well-educated, well-loved and cared for, and focused on being the best individuals they can be. That they have dreams and the belief that their dreams can come true, and let’s give them the tools …

by it, and we need to try and reach the best possible answers together without making decisions that put the future of our people in danger. There is too much unknown to pass these amendments. Rex D. Haller Roll #905 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and Supervisor of the Year. A committee of managers and directors pared down the list of 24 employees and eight supervisors. The casino’s executive team then selected the two winners who they felt best exemplified the qualities for the awards. “On behalf of the executive team, casino Board of Directors and Tribal Council, I would like to thank Lance Nuttman and Larry Menning for their outstanding work and dedication to Spirit Mountain Casino,” said General Manager Stan Dillon. “They are both fantastic …

a difference and we can make that connection for them so they can get the help they need and have a right to. My real belief is that the best way to help a veteran is to get another veteran to make the communication and the connection that will get them to go and get their help.” Fullerton said the summit’s first year in 2013 was very grass roots. “We didn’t have a budget so we just came up with the money, we just did everything ourselves,” said Fullerton. “We paid for everything. Then the next year …

of Grand Ronde award for best depiction of community spirit. The lively float featured sixth-graders selected to participate after sharing examples of how their families had put together emergency kits or a disaster plan. Also participating in the Grand Floral Parade were members of Tribal Royalty, who distributed cedar roses to parade watchers lining the streets. Tribal Elders and casino employees helped decorate the float on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, in advance of float judging day held …

to see what projects are in the works so that adequate transportation can be provided. “We are coming up with an agreement and recommendations for the best way to make improvements,” he said. “We want to support a safe community and provide equitable access. … We try to establish those relationships.” The Tribal Transit Plan also is up for review. Transit goals include providing increased access through adding local routes and stops, as well as growing partnerships with area transit agencies …

to rank near the bottom of all Americans in health, education and employment outcomes.” “Unfortunately, the current study reflects that the efforts undertaken by the federal government in the past 15 years have resulted in only minor improvements, at best, for the Native population as a whole,” states the executive summary included in “Broken Promises.” “And, in some respects, the U.S. government has backslid in its treatment of Native Americans.” Both reports evaluated budgets and spending …

– Tribal Council established the Tribal Burial Fund, which capped the benefit at $3,000 per funeral, and made it eligible to all enrolled Tribal members or those who met the criteria to be enrolled. Headstones were also an option depending on the availability of funds. Tribal Council designated Merle Holmes to administer the fund. 1984 – Several candidates for Tribal Council wrote letters to Smoke Signals detailing why they were the best choice to help lead the Tribe post-Restoration. One …

new job. “Grand Ronde has given me a great opportunity to be here,” he said. “I will do the best I can to earn that.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …