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of the space shuttle Columbia, which disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere , killing all seven crew members. In addition to six Tribal employees, the team also included four Forest Service workers from the Siuslaw National Forest and nine from the Willamette National Forest. The team’s expertise was in gridding the search areas by walking as well as following compass lines in rough vegetation. 1998 – The new governance building was under construction and scheduled to open in September …

local service to Dallas with the addition of two smaller buses/vans, as well as the addition of bus stops and signage. Appointed Drew Mahalic to the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors for a term that runs through June 2021. Mahalic is the former chief executive officer of the Oregon Sports Authority. Also included in the Sept. 5 Tribal Council packet were approved authorizations to proceed that: Recommended Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. serve as the North Willamette …

at the Sheraton Inn and attended a birthday party for Mickey Mouse at the Disneyland Hotel. 1988 – Tribal member John Petite passed away at the age of 82. During his memorial service, Tribal Council Secretary Kathryn Harrison and Tribal Council Chairman Mark Mercier gave eulogies. “It is traditional that we learn from our Elders and we are richer because of what he has taught us,” Harrison said. “There are many lessons to be learned from the life of John Petite.” She said that one of those lessons …

favoring enhanced program services as the No. 1 Tribal need. 1993 – The Nanitch Sahallie employee of the month was Intake Service Counselor Karen Schmid. She was a member of the Choctaw/Apache Tribe and grew up in Portland. After graduating from Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Wash., she also received additional certifications in her field. “I feel it is a privilege to work here,” she said. “My job is worthwhile if I can see I’ve made a difference in one person’s life. I want to help make …

McManis and his wife Jenny of Middletown, R.I., and Sarah Ferriss and her husband Greg of Worcester, Vt.; grandchildren, Christopher Jr., Alissa, Michael, Logan, Amaiah, Hemera and Oliver; brother, George Collier of Belfair, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Patricia Huckins of Stuart, Fla., and Rosalie McManis of Richardson, Texas; and brother-in-law, Willard McManis of Vine Grove, Ky. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier, Vt. Memorial …

. The future of the Tribe’s transportation plan has been a topic of discussion recently and meeting attendees’ suggestions included adding a new route to Dallas, more round trips during the day, creating a new local service loop in Grand Ronde and late night trips. Tribal Elder Claudia Leno was attending for the first time. “I was hungry,” she joked. Leno added that she had seen photos from previous events and decided to see what was going on. “There are some good things going on here and I wish more …

association’s threat to shut off service to the residential park, which housed approximately 70 Tribal members. The shut-off notice was in response to the Tribe’s refusal to pay the alleged excess hookup fees. 1993 – Plans for a Tribal gaming facility continued as the staff of Spirit Mountain Development Corp. devoted “virtually all of its time and effort,” to the project. Tribal Council members Mark Mercier, Kathryn Harrison, Margaret Provost and Candy Robertson spent time exploring several different …

: Appointed Andrew Freeman to the Fish & Wildlife Committee with a term ending in March 2018; Appointed Izaiah Fisher to the Youth Council with a term ending in March 2018 or until he graduates from high school; Approved the 2017 annual agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior totaling $2.7 million in self-governance funding; Approved a contract between the Health & Wellness Center and OSIS for technical expertise and service management of a new electronic health records system. The $149,121 …

constitutional framers. And, for more than 200 years, they have bravely answered the call to defend our nation, serving with distinction in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. The nation is grateful for the service and sacrifice of all American Indians and Alaska Natives. “My administration is committed to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. A great nation keeps its word, and this administration will continue to uphold and defend its responsibilities to American Indians …

appreciate the vote of confidence,” Kennedy said. Kennedy had previously served as Tribal Council chair for 11 years before Leno was elected chair in September 2012. Leno did not seek re-election this year after 21 consecutive years of service on Tribal Council that included serving the last five years as chairman. With the vice chair position vacated by Kennedy’s elevation, Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi nominated Mercier to be vice chair. He also was elected unanimously. Mercier served …