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check presentations are a way for us to get together as a community to give thanks and celebrate and honor our grantees who work tirelessly to help those in need,” Cherry said. “We wish we could be with you in person though I trust we will all be together very, very soon.” Lazenby, who has been on the Board of Trustees for 13 years, said he has underestimated the effect of the Tribe’s philanthropic giving over the last 26 years. “I’ve really underestimated what an impact it can have in our …

Keith Hudson Jan. 4, 1925 – May 26, 2021 It is hard to know where to begin to create a summary of someone like Herman, aka Dad, brother, uncle, Junior and Papa. So, I’m taking the leap as his daughter, Kathryn, to try and make this summary be spoken from the view of his family and friends because we all feel the same about him. Dean Rhodes wrote a wonderful tribute for the June 1, 2021, edition of Smoke Signals , which beautifully chronicled his life and U.S. Navy World War II service experience …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of Willamina Creek and East Creek roads in Willamina. Saturday, June 26 Assist outside agency in the area of Main Street and Barber Avenue in Willamina. Property found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Hit-and-run reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Animal complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway …

in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, July 26 Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Yamhill River and Gold Creek roads. Trespass reported in the 28100 block of Andy Riggs Road. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, July 27 DUII arrest performed in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency in the 28600 block of Salmon River Highway. Responded to a crash in the area of milepost 15 on Highway 18. Warrant arrest performed in the Grand …

from gathering for our annual holiday lunch and raffle. Not this year. … Dress warmly and dust off your holiday sweaters. We look forward to celebrating another successful year.” Celebrating 26 years of service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Facilities Senior Administrative Assistant Daphney Colton, Employee Benefits Administrator Tammy Gould, Records Clerk Hollie Mercier, Compensation/HRIS Administrator Candy Scranton, Tribal Court Records Clerk Linda Evans and Lands …

Department Manager Shonn Leno was recognized for 28 years. Also in the 20-year plus club were A/V Network Technician Wendell Olson, 28 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 26 years; Education Department Manager Angela Fasana and Tribal Council Senior Administrative Assistant Lauri Smith, 25 years; Children & Family Services Supervisor Kristi Petite, Gaming Commission Executive Assistant Kathy Doane and Senior Staff Attorney Deneen …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council handling more executive session items 07.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Graphic by Samuel Briggs III By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An issue in the 2022 Tribal Council election was mentioned by outgoing Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. while he was making the first nomination on Sunday, June 26: Does the current Tribal Council hold too many executive sessions? “For the past few years, everybody’s platform has an element of transparency …

and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 26 years, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 28 years and Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 29 years of service. Achieving 20 or more years of service were Cook Kevin Campbell and Firefighter-EMT Jennifer Colton with 20 years, Security Department Supervisor Roel Hernandez, Purchase/Referred Care Health Care Payment Specialist Erica Mercier and Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart with 21 years while Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator …

and Administrative Assistant Marissa Leno. The approximately 72 people who attended watched a video on the history of the Tribe and then Knight and Schlappie announced the grant awards. Due to the virtual format, Knight and Schlappie gave every organization representative the opportunity to briefly speak about their programs. During the check distribution portion, the Community Fund awarded 10 small grants worth $72,875 and 26 large grants worth $1.068 million. Small grant recipients were: Beyond …

18. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint near milepost 24 on Highway 18. The vehicle was located, but was not contacted due to traffic conditions. Vehicle information and information regarding the original complaint were passed on to Lincoln County. Traffic assist occurred for a disabled vehicle near milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway Monday, Aug. 1 Citizen contact occurred in the 48000 block of Blacktail Drive. Theft follow …