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. "This is the best job I've ever had," said longtime board member and current Board President Sho Dozono. "We invest in you," he said of the recipients, "and you do the work. There must be tens of thousands out there that do the actual work." Kitzhaber thanked the Community Fund for "a decade and a half of critical funding" for the state. "Grand Ronde has shown creativity and leadership in providing valuable resources. As Governor, I am grateful for these gifts." Eight from the Community Fund …

this format a way to get people involved when they come,” Rogers said. “We had about 100 people at the meeting with over 54 attendees beyond the assigned staff and the council members that attended. That is our best attendance for this annual event.” Dinner began after 6 p.m. when Cultural Resources employee Bobby Mercier led a group of community members in a traditional welcome song. He was joined by Jordan Mercier, Leslie Riggs, Chris Bailey, Tammy Fisher, Izaiah Fisher, Jacob Holmes, Nokoa Mercier …

personal or financial information and resisting the pressure to act immediately. “Before you give out any information, tell somebody you trust about what is going on,” Wei said. She also advises browsing ftc.gov/consumer-alerts to get up-to-date information about the latest frauds and scams. Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight provided some local context, but was not a participant in the webinar. “We’ve tried to get out and educate as many people as we can in the community about …

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Environmental Resources Specialist Brandy Humphreys, who organized the program. "By getting involved at the beginning, the Tribe can help prevent problems from happening in the first place." Bonneville Power, like Oregon state agencies, has a responsibility to consult with Tribes. The two-day session held with some 25 Bonneville employees was all about describing "the best way to consult with the Grand Ronde Tribe," said Humphreys. "We've learned to work with people," Tribal Council member Jack Giffen …

, to store them. They were always right here whenever we needed them to be here." In addition to the television, IS provided the library with new software to connect the library's database with such other functions as loaning books and DVDs and keeping track of the collection. In fact, the project brought out the best in a number of departments. "Joe Loomis (Limited Energy Telecommunications technician) and Jodie Kraemer (Telecommunications administrator), who keep the Tribal phone system going, had …

things.' "Today, I come to work with a smile on my face. I do whatever this man asks me to do. I'm here. I lace up my boots every day." "I can read people's minds," said Keuftedjian, who purchased the service station four years ago. "I knew he could be a good employee when I saw him." "I love it here," said Anderson, four months into the job and still receiving rave reviews from his boss. "He's doing great," said Keuftedjian. "Today, he is one of my best employees." With seven gas stations north …

Penitentiary Chaplain Phil Holbrook at 503-373-1350 or phillip.e.holbrook@doc.state.or.us to volunteer. The best time to contact him is between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.) Dear Smoke Signals : In reply to the letter sent by Adam Jeffers, I have to agree with him that the Tribal government has gone overboard with all the giving away of our money. They are supposed to be looking for ways to better the lives of Tribal members and their dependents. Instead, they give away millions at a shot …

from which bows are traditionally made. There is a year or more of drying that goes into the wood staves before they are ready to become a bow, but local hazel (nut) wood is plentiful in the area. Bows also are made of a bamboo species called rattan and service berry wood, neither of which are local, said Krehbiel. Vine maple, however, is local and makes some of the best bows, said Mercier. Cultural Protection Coordinator Eirik Thorsgard gave a presentation on flint knapping to show how early …

, this man who has appeared twice before the U.S. Supreme Court disarmed the audience, opening his talk with the observation, "If I had known this was going to be such a crowd, I would have worn my girdle." "I have had the very best clients in the entire world," he said, "and have represented the living and the dead as well." With regard to the dead, he was referring to his defense of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act legislation for the Pawnee Nation. Across the brief span …