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and served 26 years. “It’s an honor to be here among veterans and families on the 150 th anniversary of the first Memorial Day,” he said. “Many of you are here to remember an individual who impacted your life. … We must honor our fallen heroes. Their memory inspires us to be better.” Crowder talked about his father, who served in World War II and returned with lifelong internal trauma. Crowder joined the Army at age 18 in 1968 and served in Vietnam. Father and son never discussed their service …

for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members authorized transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its Tuesday, April 17, Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the Tribal Council meeting. However, it was pulled from the agenda early …

against Harvey regarding her participation in job interviews for a new Spirit Mountain Community Fund program coordinator. A March 26 authorization to proceed approved by seven Tribal Council members OK’d transferring $111,011.65 from general contingency to the Tribal Council budget to pay for Harvey’s legal expenses and attorney’s fees. Tribal Council considered the reimbursement at its April 17 Legislative Action Committee meeting and was set to approve it at the April 18 Tribal Council …

all of the suggestions and eventually selected those that “seemed especially pressing and could be dealt with in the coming year.” Additional advisory vote informational meetings are scheduled for: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center, Room 170., 710 S.W. Jackson St.; 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Lane Community College Longhouse in the Great Room, 4000 E. 30 th Ave., Eugene; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.22, at the Tribal Community …

to Tribal voters on Wednesday, July 26. Candidate statements appeared in the July Tilixam Wawa , which was mailed first class to Tribal members in mid-July. Three advisory votes In addition to voting for three Tribal Council candidates, Tribal voters are being asked to weigh in on three advisory votes with a combined seven questions. A “yes” vote means the voter is recommending Tribal Council consider the specific topic or action. The first advisory question, which is yes or no, asks if the Tribe …

and colleges at the university. Classes were rarely larger than 26 students, which meant help was always available and expectations were very high, Bea said. The university has between 12,000 and 15,000students, with a quarter attending from out of state. Montana’s mountains and plains attract people from all over, which is how Bea met Grand Ronde Tribal member Torey Wakeland. He moved to Montana in 2011, looking for cowboy culture and a wildlife biology degree. The two met in September 2012 …

Thursday. However, Human Resources provided Smoke Signals with an advance list of employees being honored. With every day she works, Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier sets a longevity record with the Tribe that will be difficult to surpass. She was honored for her 32 nd year of working for the Tribe. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and Acting Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching their 26 th year of service to the Tribe …

to include Tillamook and Yamhill counties, both counties allocated to the Grand Ronde Tribe in its Restoration Act. Currently, the Siletz Tribe is limited to taking land into trust within Lincoln County. The bill’s passage was addressed by Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno and Tribal Council Secretary Cheryle A. Kennedy at the Tuesday, July 26, Legislative Action Committee hearing. Kennedy said she discussed the bill’s passage with Merkley, who also introduced it with Wyden, during a Town Hall …

Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 26 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 25 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 24 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 21 years; and Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseworker Dodie McKenzie, Youth Prevention Supervisor Lisa Leno and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 20 years. The ceremony honored …

and never got the boat in the water, but having them was close enough. He went on a train ride and rode in a helicopter down into Mt. Rainier, all the way inside to the bottom where ash and steam were coming out. Family was very important to Harold and they all got to tell him goodbye. Glen took him out in an electric wheelchair on the 26 th and Harold went “fast,” driving it himself out in the sunshine. His daughter Mary came from Missouri for six weeks to take care of him toward the end …