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and Supervisor of the Year. A committee of managers and directors pared down the list of 24 employees and eight supervisors. The casino’s executive team then selected the two winners who they felt best exemplified the qualities for the awards. “On behalf of the executive team, casino Board of Directors and Tribal Council, I would like to thank Lance Nuttman and Larry Menning for their outstanding work and dedication to Spirit Mountain Casino,” said General Manager Stan Dillon. “They are both fantastic …

a difference and we can make that connection for them so they can get the help they need and have a right to. My real belief is that the best way to help a veteran is to get another veteran to make the communication and the connection that will get them to go and get their help.” Fullerton said the summit’s first year in 2013 was very grass roots. “We didn’t have a budget so we just came up with the money, we just did everything ourselves,” said Fullerton. “We paid for everything. Then the next year …

of Grand Ronde award for best depiction of community spirit. The lively float featured sixth-graders selected to participate after sharing examples of how their families had put together emergency kits or a disaster plan. Also participating in the Grand Floral Parade were members of Tribal Royalty, who distributed cedar roses to parade watchers lining the streets. Tribal Elders and casino employees helped decorate the float on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, in advance of float judging day held …

that it was formed from 27 bands and Tribes, it signed seven treaties with the federal government and that there are currently more than 5,200 Tribal members. "This is the best job to have on council," Leno said. "We meet here every two weeks and sometimes the conversation is not as nice as when you are giving away money." Leno said the Tribe created the Community Fund because the West Valley community helped take care of Tribal members during 29 years of Termination between 1954 and 1983 …

and improving relationships between U.S. Attorneys and Tribes. Still, the biggest problems are gangs and drugs, said federal Investigator Detective Sam Williams. U.S. Attorneys and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have seen the best cooperation in 20 years, he said. And community members are reporting crimes to police more often. "Much thanks for the U.S. Attorneys and passage of certain critical laws," said Suquamish Tribal Councilman Rit Bellis. "Some of it is the money problem, but it also …

trillion in budget cuts, that the Tribe look at other funding sources outside of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. "A lot of Tribes use that kind of funding to supplement their operation of law enforcement," he said. "We want to start with the tools available to us and grow it," Biesack said. "The Tribe wants to do what is best for the community while exercising its sovereignty." Woolworth promised to be a regular visitor to the Grand Ronde Tribe as the law enforcement process evolves. "I see …

, Giffen, Harvey and Kathleen George serve on the Community Fund Board of Trustees. Attendees then watched a video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono, festively attired in a Santa hat, quizzed grant recipients with questions about the Tribe that were answered correctly. Dozono joked that giving away other peoples’ money is “the best job I’ve ever had.” “It’s been a privilege to serve as a trustee all of this time …

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 …

to rank near the bottom of all Americans in health, education and employment outcomes.” “Unfortunately, the current study reflects that the efforts undertaken by the federal government in the past 15 years have resulted in only minor improvements, at best, for the Native population as a whole,” states the executive summary included in “Broken Promises.” “And, in some respects, the U.S. government has backslid in its treatment of Native Americans.” Both reports evaluated budgets and spending …

has been a big part of my family’s life and my connection with the community motivates me to do the best that I can to serve,” Kimsey said. Added Doar, “Keri is a great fit for this position and it’s a good opportunity for her to learn all about the specifics of grant work, and also to help the Tribe move closer to meeting needs for all of our kids.” Kimsey can be reached at 503-879-3476 or keri.kimsey@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …