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education because they went to school and learned many lessons. I believe education is a lifelong necessity and the beginning lessons are learned at home and in the schools. The challenge is to overcome the negative reasons for not getting an education. CLAUDETTE PARAZOO Roll #2923 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

to effectively advocate for Oregon’s families and businesses is by getting out on the road and holding a town hall in every county, every year to hear directly from Oregonians,” he said. “I invite all residents of Polk County to come and discuss what we need to do to strengthen our state and union.” Since joining the Senate in 2009, Merkley has held a town hall in each of Oregon’s 36 counties every year. Polk County’s will be his 243rd. Earlier in the day, he also will hold a Town Hall at 1 p.m. …

at the parade. “I’m super excited to see our float and our Royalty members come out with it,” Leno said. “Attending the parade has been a bucket list item for me for several years and this is a great opportunity to finally do it.” Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam also was viewing the parade for the first time. “It’s exciting,” she said. “I am anticipating all of the floats.” Ainam added that Spirit Mountain Casino sponsoring the parade is a great opportunity to promote the Tribe. “I think …

is participating in activities with residents. “It’s fun because we all come together and have a good time,” she said. “For example, we go to movie day at the library and have popcorn, or out to lunch and shopping. It is just fun to do activities with them.” Other highlights are when Tribal Librarian Marion Mercier visits and reads to the residents, when the preschool students sing traditional songs in Chinuk Wawa and daily lunch deliveries from Nutrition Program Manager Kristy Criss-Lawson. “I …

Culture Yesteryears -- Jan. 15, 2018 01.12.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – Mark Johnston was named Tribal general manager. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno announced the news in a staff-wide e-mail. Johnston began working for the Tribe in June 2007 as the executive director of Health Services. Previously, he had worked six years with the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and six years with the Coquille Tribe. “Given Mark’s management style with the clinic, I have a lot of faith …

and Ed Armstrong will continue serving. “Most of my career has been spent in the environmental arena,” George testified, “helping Tribes identify and work with partners on the state and federal level to protect people, air, land and water. I am hoping that my experience in working on both the east side and west side of our state can be helpful having worked with a wide variety of communities to address environmental challenges and seek solutions. I hope my background and experience can …

needs only available at the clinic between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Payroll checks will be available for pick up from 10 a.m. to noon at the Gove rnance Building. Administrative Leave will be granted for those who do not make it into work on Friday. I encourage all staff to check with your supervisor in determining if you need to report for work tomorrow. Thank you General Manager David Fullerton Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

meeting held in Tillamook on Wednesday, July 20. “I asked him about what his intention was for helping to take care of the issue that has been created with the passage of Senate Bill 817,” Kennedy said. “And I asked him if he would be directly involved because we had opposed many times and presented issues. Of course, he kind of said ‘I was not the lead on it,’ which we knew. I said we acknowledge that and know that, but he certainly needed to be part of the solution.” Leno said the bill’s passage …

people just at the parade from all over the Northwest,” said Bobb. “To get that type of exposure for us that we are always trying to get out there – well, that’s pretty major. I’m proud to be Grand Ronde and proud to let people know that. The Grand Ronde people are not the newcomers. We are the people of this valley. We are still walking the footsteps of our ancestors today, right now, here.” Bobb said he has followed the Portland Rose Festival since he was a child, reading about it in the papers …

. “Our staff has always done a great job,” Leno said. “I have always acknowledged our staff. I’ve been here a long time and seen our staff grow. … I think that we have a great staff and we try to make this a great place for you to work. So thank you. This is our way to recognize you.” “I want to thank you for all of the hard work you do,” Harvey said. “It doesn’t go unnoticed.” General Manager Dawn Doar then read off the lengthy list of employees honored. They were: 30 years: Tresa Mercier. 27 years …