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culture," said Tribal Economic Development Director Titu Asghar. "There is no upfront cost for the Tribe and the Tribe is expected to generate some revenue from it." Initially, electric car charges at the convenience store will be free, though in time, Monrovia, Calif.-based AeroVironment, the prime contractor supplying parts for, installing, operating and maintaining the charging stations, will begin charging a fee to recoup investment and make a profit. Still, the state anticipates …

for a state plan, this would become primary and pay claims before Skookum, which saves Tribal funds. Q: I have Contract Health Services (CHS); do I still need to apply? A: Yes, if you do not have a primary insurance coverage. Skookum is not insurance and is not considered primary coverage. Q: If I have a primary insurance, do I have to apply? A: No, not at this time. It will only affect Tribal members using Skookum as their only coverage. Q: If I am an Elder receiving the Tribal Elder pension, do I …

honors on Saturday and Logan’s top-seeded The Real GR finished in second. Flying High featured Barba, Andrew Barry, Kevin Cable and Max Braziel. “We just wanted to go out there and have fun,” said Logan. “The player on their team that really caught my eye was Andrew Barry. He’s gotten a lot better since the last time we played them. If our shots were falling in the first part of the game we could have beat those guys.” Logan’s high school tournament team won the event in 2014 and lost this year …

of books that patients have at home and that their guardians take the time to spend some time reading with them every day," Empey says. "If this happened, I would expect the school readiness of the children who get their care at the Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Department to increase. "As a health care provider for children, part of my job is helping to advocate for issues that affect their health. So much of health is determined outside of the clinic walls. I'm really excited about …

signatures on Wednesday, July 23. Tribal members may create a verified signature card at any time up to and including Election Day. Starting Monday, July 21, through Election Day, the Election Office in the Community Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a half-hour lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office can be reached at 503-879-2271. Candidate statements are due in the Publications office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, and will be featured in the next issue of Tilixam …

his own experience. And, after all these years, he says, he still uses a reference book. Al Miller, a member of the Veterans Special Event Board and also a past-president of the Salem Mushroom Society, also attended. Not everybody responds the same, even to edible mushrooms. "Line up 100 people," said Exeter, "and some report an upset stomach while others find them good to eat. Take a small bite the first time you eat them," he advised, "and see how you do." Although most of the more than 14,000 …

as a one-time event to coincide with Oregon's 150 th birthday in 2009. While Oregon was celebrating 150 years of statehood, the five federally recognized Tribes of western Oregon wanted Oregonians to know that they have called this land home since time immemorial. Of the five Tribes that coordinated the first powwow, four continue an event that has become an annual tradition. The Tribes still cooperatively planning and participating in the powwow are the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand …

was in the middle of a creek and OK." Afterward, Wellborn remembered hearing about Project Lifesaver at a Washington State Search and Rescue Conference. He called the program's main office and asked why Oregon didn't have the service. "They said, 'No one asked.' " So, he asked. The program involves a location transmitter watch that the client wears and a receiver generally staffed by a police agency. Every month, Project Lifesaver personnel visit clients and replace the watch batteries. The program cuts time …

Committee, guided the bill through the Senate in 2011. In his lunch-time update, he said, "I haven't heard anything from anybody that this law is not a success." He said he intended to make it permanent during the 2015 legislative session. "Improved communication and partnership are the lynchpin," said Eriks Gabliks, director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, the state police academy. "It's milestone legislation," Gabliks added. "National voices think SB 412 …

hoped that Tribal emergency personnel learned from all of the different things that occurred in August because they may happen again. “I think we just got done facing one of the toughest fire seasons Oregon has probably had in a long time,” Leno said. “Hopefully, we won’t do it again, but I think the response within the community, within the Tribe really met the call for that fire that went on up Willamina Creek.” Leno also took time to honor Violet Folden, a Tribal Elder who passed away …