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Valley, Calif. Both statements contained the stamped signature of Martha N. Tatum, listed as an office manager. "If it gets to the wrong person, you can kiss your identity goodbye," Gaston said about the mix-up. "I have their address, I have who the information is for and, more serious, I have their Social Security number." Gaston said she called the administration, but no one cared to hear about the mistake. "When I contacted Social Security the first time, I got someone in California …

of managers and directors narrowed down the list of 24 Employees of the Month - one each for back-of-house and front-of-house - and eight Supervisors of the Quarter. The casino's executive team then selected the two winners. "We have many outstanding, dedicated and loyal employees who are committed to providing superb guest service," Ferguson said. "It was a very difficult choice, but Holly and Michael stood out as exemplary employees who raise the standards for all our employees to emulate." Spirit …

different ways, such as at gatherings, etc. Tribal Council member Wink Soderberg said that the song "was so good" that he was going to save it for 40 years to play at his funeral. The song can be listened to and downloaded for free at www.lookingwolf.com . Reibach's presentation also can be watched on the Tribal Web site by clicking on the May 25 Tribal Council meeting video starting at about the three-minute mark. "In continuation of support for our Tribe and wishing us all 'One Heart …

meeting on June 2, which can be viewed on the Tribal Web site www.grandronde.org under the Videos tab, involved a back and forth about whether it was better to bundle the four amendments into one vote or allow Tribal voters to decide an each amendment separately. In February 2008, Tribal membership voted on three separate enrollment proposals, but only OK'd a five-year relinquishment period by enough votes - two-thirds majority -- to amend the Tribal Constitution. A proposal to remove the rule …

after breakfast and head to Siletz. Peace & Dignity Journeys has held Native American spiritual runs across North and South American every four years since 1992. The journey this year started May 1 in Chickaloon, Alaska, and another group is running from Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, at the tip of South America. Participants will carry sacred staffs through both continents and meet on Nov. 28 in Guatemala. The run in Oregon will divide in Portland on Monday, July 16, with one group going down …

"no," but it still does not take away the fact that they have hurt so many other families. There have not been many times that I can say that I can feel the tears deep down inside of my soul, but this is one of those times. May God bless all of you who tried to make a difference. Diana Norton Roll #2599 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Rejected private casino proposal returning to Oregon ballot in November 07.30.2012 Ron Karten Elections , Gaming , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino Like the spirits in "Poltergeist," they're back. Two measures that would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow private casinos in the state and another that would specifically approve one going into the former Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village have qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's …

the honor of wearing a uniform of one of the fighting forces of the United States of America, to join the ranks of the brave men and women who will never run from those who would bring harm and destruction to our nation.' "Even with the potential of being emotionally and physically scarred for the rest of their lives, of dealing every day of their lives with things they are asked to do, for having to witness mankind at its worst and maybe the giving of your own life and the heartbreak …

,' but we said, 'This is inappropriate for him as an Indian. Why not do something more appropriate for his culture?' "He's presenting a different story of history and culture to his class. Everybody's of one mind with pioneers and wagons; Natives used canoes. Why can't we (as Natives) feature that history? In public education today, there is not enough emphasis on Native culture." As a child, Lewis also attended Swegle Elementary, and noted, "Education about Oregon Indians was nonexistent in my …

. "I hope this turns into a true collaboration between Salem-Keizer schools and Grand Ronde. If so, it will help us to establish Native culture and history programming and curriculum in the second largest school district in Oregon. "The Salem area has one of the largest populations of Grand Ronde members outside of the Reservation yet they do not get much in the way of culturally appropriate programming in the district." Both schools will open for the first time in the fall. Kalapuya Elementary …