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– probably one of the most cost-effective moves we did down there. I think that was really one of the best improvements we made.” As he walked through the remodeled property, Dillon pointed out a new ceiling lighting system that allows him to control the colors and movement of the ceiling from an iPad in his desk. He said he can change the patterns and colors to fit any theme the casino is hosting. For instance, he can turn the ceiling green, for example, on St. Patrick’s Day if he desires. The property …

, each player terminal in a casino has to be connected to a central computer system that distributes predetermined outcomes. “Most players are unaware how Washington casino player terminal games operate,” says the sign posted at Spirit Mountain Casino. “The games look the same, but in truth they are not. The slot vendors have worked hard to make the Scratch Ticket Lottery/Pull Tab Players Terminals (Washington) look just like their Classic Vegas slot machine (Oregon) counterparts.” Spirit Mountain …

Culture Veterans' weekend arrives with summit, powwow 06.29.2017 Dean Rhodes Culture , People , Events , Federal Government Two days after the most patriotic holiday of the year – the Fourth of July/Independence Day – a weekend of activities in Grand Ronde will seek to help and honor those who displayed their patriotism by serving in the U.S. military. The fifth annual Veterans Summit will occupy Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday and resume at 9 a.m. Friday, July …

Team, which addresses livability concerns in the county, our in-house Sheriff’s Academy that all new and existing employees attend, and he helped to revamp our office’s business and budgeting practices,” Myers says. In 2014, Schultz expressed interest in returning to the jail as the commander. “He has worked diligently to ensure the best practices for direct supervision jail are in place, ensuring that we are developing our most important resource, our employees, and caring for those who …

Tribal Government & News Thirty Tribal members appointed to committees, special event boards 04.06.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Thirty Tribal members were appointed or re-appointed to the numerous Tribal committees and special event boards during the Wednesday, April 5, Tribal Council meeting. The most controversial of those appointments occurred on the Tribal Enrollment Board, where three newcomers were selected to serve – Ann Lewis, Martina Gilbert and Debi Anderson. Anderson was one …

Culture Val Grout and Beryle Contreras reconnect at Adult Foster Care lodges 02.29.2016 Brent Merrill People , Elder Profile Two of the Tribe’s most celebrated Tribal Elders - Valrene May (Houck) Grout and Beryle Larose (Langley) Contreras – have come full circle from their days as childhood friends to their current days of being residents at the Tribe’s Adult Foster Care lodges. The two Elders say they couldn’t be happier about completing that circle back home in Grand Ronde. Grout lives …

enjoyed working for their grandparents. Kitty was an amazing grandmother. She attended all of Carrie’s soccer games, whether they were a home game or out of town. Kitty was most proud of Carrie for being a Head Start teacher. She was very proud of Curtis for joining the Job Corps, but missed him while he was gone. So it was a blessing for her when he joined the family business at Russell’s Marine. Her granddaughter Liberty worked several years in banking, mortgages, title and escrow, and most recently …

Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gunny Brandon, who walked on in January, by gifting a “Heroic Chief” Pendleton blanket to Brandon’s daughter, Jan, who lives in McMinnville. TailFeathers, who sits on the board of directors of the Native Wellness Institute, said that although Vietnam veterans were the most hated veterans in the history of the country upon their return from combat, they have been leading the way in getting all veterans better benefits. “Over the last four years, I’ve seen the most Tribal members …

of the Tribal community. One of the close relationships he developed was with former student Stewart. “It’s hard for me to consider Travis as an ex-student, he’s just more of a contemporary of mine,” said Boyson. “He’s a great artist.” Boyson said the most touching moment of the whole exhibit effort was receiving a Tribal Pendleton blanket and seeing the larger-than-life painting of himself created by Stewart. “I think the thing that surprised me the most was when I went to the museum on the opening …

Tribal Government & News George, Giffen and Harvey elected to Tribal Council 09.10.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections Tribal voters overwhelmingly elected Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Kathleen George to Tribal Council during the Saturday, Sept. 10 election, as well as returned two incumbents to office by narrow margins over the rest of the nine-candidate field. George received 624 votes, the most since Tribal Council member Chris Mercier received 607 votes in 2007. George’s …