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existence, the fund has given away $79.28 million to Oregon nonprofits. Dozono is a 64-year resident of Portland and has been married to wife Loen for 50 years. The couple has five children and Dozono has been active much of his life in the nonprofit sector. He jokes that giving away “other peoples’ money” is “the best job he’s ever had.” “It’s been a fantastic experience, but it’s time for me to make room for a younger person to serve as chair,” Dozono said after the Community Fund’s fourth-quarter …

that are not a good fit, the difficult part is finding new projects for the Tribe to invest in where it has an advantage over other industries. “Going into a business head-to-head with people who are experienced in an industry, that is a very difficult thing to do and something that should be avoided,” he said. “So, we tried to identify businesses that by virtue of our sovereignty or status as a Tribe we have a special opportunity.” Thomas said the best example is a Tribal casino. “Other …

conversation made us ask ourselves, ‘How we can best serve Tribal communities within Oregon.’ ” Jordan says. “How can we open Complex Conversations to engage future leaders of Oregon? We serve through knowledge, laying a foundation for why complex conversations are necessary and making people aware of what's at stake.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

with her best friends Tony and Sarah. Her favorite flowers were poinsettias and birds of paradise. Janet was a hard worker. A few of her earlier jobs were selling flooring, then working at Radio Shack in Tillamook for many years. Janet also started her journey early in life to obtain her third-degree blackbelt, spending countless hours of training and promotions at Kim’s Taekwon-Do Portland martial arts school. Janet went on to teach classes alongside her good friend, Starla, for six years …

now the time seems right to say something. I've now sat through one of those informational meetings on the enrollment amendment. The presentations they have given us are pretty straightforward and easy to understand. Members asked some good questions, and I feel staff and Tribal Council have done their best to answer them. Facebook is loaded with lots of conversation on this topic. Some of it has gotten downright ugly, and I am not sure anybody has changed their minds. I think a lot of people …

. “There is no blueprint for any Tribe because we are all so different. We have to look at our membership and do what’s best.” And now that the glass ceiling has been shattered when it comes to a female majority, it may repeat itself on Tribal Council often in the coming years. The Youth Council recently appointed by Tribal Council has a 50/50 split between young men and young women. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

a career helping people. She said now that she’s the program director, it will be the best of both worlds. Kaschmitter holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Washington University and is a licensed master’s level clinician in Washington and Oregon. She said she can run the program and have the oversight she needs to be effective, but also maintain the one-on-one moments she gets with patients. “I love it and I have a passion for it,” said Kaschmitter. “This is the best …

Health & Education Librarian’s trip delayed, but not denied 09.16.2024 Nicole Montesano Tribal Library Children’s author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole pose for a photo during her recent visit to Kinney’s studio in Plainville, Mass. (Contributed photo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Grand Ronde Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole was excited about her upcoming trip to Boston in June. She had been selected by children’s author and illustrator Jeff Kinney …

information regarding those options, call the Community Health Department at 503-879-2078. For more information about Yamhill County Transit, visit ycbus.org/routes-and-schedules/schedules/ Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …