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as enrollment.” Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said Montano is a great addition to Member Services. “Having come from our Cultural Resources Department, she has a deep understanding of community and knows our Tribal families,” Hernandez says. “There is no doubt in my mind that she will serve our members to the best of her ability and I look forward to working with her in her new capacity as Member Services Program manager.” Montano says the most challenging part of her job so far …

here today is very important for our people,” Kennedy said. “I was a direct descendent of the people who once fished here. I can’t say how [emotional] this makes me feel. … We are strong, resilient and doing the best that we know how to do as an honorable people and respectful of this beautiful fishing area our creator gave us. … Today, we are moving forward and getting the fish returned to us. … We all stand here believing and hoping.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance were Michael …

Brown met and took photos with Youth Council members, as well as Tribal Council members in attendance. Brown, who for many years served on the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Directors, embraced several Tribal members and laughed when Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno joked, “I’m not on the Youth Council.” Youth Council Secretary and Junior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout said that meeting Brown was the best part of the event. Youth Council member Madalyn Volz agreed that meeting …

to see what projects are in the works so that adequate transportation can be provided. “We are coming up with an agreement and recommendations for the best way to make improvements,” he said. “We want to support a safe community and provide equitable access. … We try to establish those relationships.” The Tribal Transit Plan also is up for review. Transit goals include providing increased access through adding local routes and stops, as well as growing partnerships with area transit agencies …

Leslie Riggs. “She is so polished and sharp. She is a great success story.” Larsen, who is the daughter of Tribal member Jeff Larsen and Hollie Mercier and the granddaughter of the late Mike Larsen and Kathi Paterson and Paul Justen and Darcy Davis, finished her college degree while working full-time for Tribal Court as a records clerk. She was the Tribal Court’s records clerk from December 2014 until September of this year. “It was a really good job and I learned a lot of new skills and got along …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde joining West Coast Electric Highway 08.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Natural resources The Grand Ronde Tribal Council set the stage on April 18 for two electric charging stations to be installed at the Tribal convenience store off state Highway 18. Within the next few months - following successful environmental testing and administrative requirements - the project is expected to be ready to go. The charging stations will make the Tribe among the first locations …

Gerbrandt and Elder Gladys Hobbs won the $50 door prizes and Lise Alexander won the $100 door prize. Necklaces created by Tribal Council member Jon A. George and crocheted items donated by Veronica Gaston also were raffled off. Duane Wheeler, Jenny Van Atta and Julie Duncan were elected to the Elders Committee. Voting closed at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Grand Ronde Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose reported that the new food bank at 9675 Grand Ronde Road received 514 pounds of donations during …

of Salmon River Highway. Trespassing occurred in the area of Hebo Road near milepost 24. Thursday, Jan. 11 A driving complaint was reported on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A traffic assist occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 27. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9500 block of Hebo Road. An emotionally disturbed person was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 12 Warrant service occurred …

Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 26 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 25 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 24 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 21 years; and Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseworker Dodie McKenzie, Youth Prevention Supervisor Lisa Leno and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 20 years. The ceremony honored …

speaker was retired Army Col. Larry Brown, with American Legion Post 21 of McMinnville. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was shot down nine times. Brown was awarded three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Purple Hearts. Brown read a poem, “The Brotherhood,” by an unknown author. Afterward, he recognized Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson, who walked on Wednesday, May 26, at 96 years old. He joined the Navy in 1942 during his junior year of high …