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reached the 26-year mark of working for the Tribe. The Tribe hired Terri Mercier on Oct. 1, 1984, and hired Bonnie Mercier 15 days later. Last year was the first time any Tribal employee reached the 25-year mark, Tribal Human Resources Director Walter Kalinowski said, so it only goes to say this is also the first time any Tribal employee has reached 26 years of service as well. On their heels is Tribal Elder and Tribal Self-Governance Coordinator Janell Haller, who reached 21 years of service. Also …

the ring I had lost my mom, divorced, been in a car accident and was currently on crutches after being in an accident at home. I had lost so much already and was tired of being on, what felt like, the losing end. So in a way, that ring became even more valuable to me, and it felt like one more piece of me was gone, too.” 2008 – The Grand Ronde Tribal Council authorized applying to the Federal Transit Administration for a $393,142 Tribal Transit grant to help fund commuter transit service between …

, this is how we can look at it in a plan so it’s not just a list.’ ” For instance, Foster said, if the goal is more housing, how does that specific goal affect the greater community as a whole, such as educational services and infrastructure needs. The Phase One part of the Community Development Plan is scheduled to be completed by early February. “Phase One is going to impact (Tribal members) because one of the deliverables is to come up with that scope of work that will have the community engagement …

officer and executive commanding officer while serving in the Army from 1977 through ’80. “I wouldn’t apply for my MST benefits until last year,” Davis said on Friday, July 7, the second day of the fifth annual Veterans Summit held at Uyxat Powwow Grounds. “It was very hard to come to terms with it after decades and the system that they use … they interview you, but it’s like an interrogation. “I put this off for years and years knowing that I had a right to do it, but I wasn’t going to go through …

different items —once considered Tribal diet staples — and presenting them in a way that encourages consumption, especially for youth. “There is a disconnect between youth and food,” Tribal member and Culture Committee Chair Francene Ambrose says. “Kids are so used to seeing food from the store. The idea is to bridge the gap, and tell them the story behind the food and why it is important to continue traditions. We want the youth to have as many opportunities as possible to connect with the food …

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 …

Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. S.E., and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. For more information, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org or contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. A no-contact order violation occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Officers assisted an outside agency in the 28000 block of McPherson Road. Officers made a warrant arrest in the 9300 block of Hebo Road. Officers assisted an outside agency in the area of Bridge and Main streets in Sheridan. Saturday, February 8 A drug complaint was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft was reported in the 27100 block …

, a volunteer organization that helps families in crisis who lack outside support to keep their children out of the foster care system. Sears then read off this quarter’s grant recipients while Cherry distributed the checks. Kathleen George, Giffen and Bobb shook recipients’ hands. Large grants recipients were: American Heart Association Inc. of Portland, $27,808, for its Health Intergenerational Powwow & Blood Pressure Awareness Program; Boost Oregon of Portland, $13,400, for vaccine education …

as part of a reorganization within the program. “This position will support our providers and program so that our providers can focus on great patient care,” Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier says. “I think Caroline’s experience and education makes her a great fit for the Behavioral Health program. She has a calming energy about her with fresh ideas and knowledge.” Suiter applied for the position after earning her master’s degree in public health from the University …