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been on the board since 1997, thanked the Grand Ronde Tribe for its generosity. "They (the Tribe) are more than just a casino," Dozono said. "They have invested in themselves and invested $55 million in surrounding communities. … Being on the board has been my best job ever." Tribal Council Vice Chair Reyn Leno echoed the sentiment that the Tribe is more than its casino. "It's always a great thing to have people come here and find out who we are and what we do," Leno said. "It's amazing to me …

Gaming Organizers happy with Stampede attendance 07.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment , Events With events starting on Friday, July 20, and continuing Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the 2012 Spirit Mountain Stampede looked like the best ever attended, said Tribal Elder and Rodeo Special Event Board Vice Chair Dale Langley. "We got a good crowd today," said Langley on Saturday. "The most ever, and it's a good day for it." The stands were almost full and included Tribal …

Oregon's political waters turbulent at best. The Oregon Citizens' Initiative Review Commission voted 17-7 against the two measures and a state economic analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office said that a private casino would probably cost state and local governmental entities money and likely shrink the Oregon economy. Then, four current and former Oregon governors - John Kitzhaber, Ted Kulongoski, Barbara Roberts and Vic Atiyeh - all came out in opposition to the measures. Kitzhaber …

. "A private casino is ill-conceived and not in the public's best interests," said Ungar, a Portland lawyer. "I'm confident that the measure would result in a net financial loss to the people of Oregon." The analysis found that money gambled at the casino would mostly come from within Oregon. Although it found that an estimated $83 million to $126 million would be added to the economy, that addition is outweighed by the cash flowing out of state to the casino's owners and lenders. The Oregon …

Capita Payment Petition wording. Thank you to each Tribal member who has spoken on this matter. My best to you all. Rosemary Jameson Roll #883 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

size fits all solution to the nine individual sovereign Tribal governments in Oregon." "As a Tribe, we have made a commitment to dedicate ourselves to building positive government-to-government relationships across all levels of government," Tom said. "We are proud of the strides that we have made over the years, and are equally proud of the state of Oregon and their efforts to build and maintain these relationships. "… We believe strongly that this is an issue that is best resolved with our own …

of the Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services, to witness Gov. John Kitzhaber sign the annual American Indian Week proclamation. American Indian Week in Oregon is May 13 to May 19. After Kennedy gave the invocation, Robert Garcia, Tribal chair of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians, said, "Oregon's relationship with its nine federally recognized Tribes is one that is growing and it has certainly been one of the best relationships in the United States. If you …

to the future. From the day that you enter our lives, you are wrapped in a cocoon of hopes and dreams by a generation that knows you will accomplish things. "On behalf of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, all of our members and our wonderful staff, we wish you the best." After Bobb's invocation, the princesses were treated to a meal that included prime rib, eggs Benedict, baby shrimp, fruit, pastries and hash browns. Princess Carter Wallace said the Rose Festival Court …

know the skills, talent and dedication, and the values and the wisdom that you all represent. "Over the next four years, as long as I have the privilege to be your president, we're going to keep working together so that the promise of America is fully realized for every Native American." Swinomish (Wash.) Tribal Chair Brian Cladoosby introduced Obama to conference attendees, saying that the last four years have been the best for Native Americans in the country's history. During the Dec. 11 …

of vegetables,” she says. “And I have a file of new recipes. … I give my grandkids smoothies and tell them it is just like what they have at Dairy Queen, and they like it.” The result of this healthier lifestyle has been a significant drop on the scale. “I have lost 97 pounds in the last year,” Mills says. “I love to try new recipes. Coming here every week is the best part of summer.” Farm Share Rx Coordinator Rachel Peterson says the biggest benefit she has seen from the program is changing attitudes …