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, but found there were problems and that the Tribe’s Information Systems Department scrapped it in favor of AlertSense. “We started looking around at other services and we selected AlertSense as the best option and we have been really pretty happy with it,” said Patton. Patton, who previously worked for the Dayton School District before the Tribe, said the new system was first used during the Cascadia Rising earthquake drill this summer. “That was really our first effort at using it for its main …

this ceremony into the future. “The Elders remind us to be mindful when we’re at a ceremony such as this to be respectful to ourselves and to each other so that we can show our young people a better way,” said Morin. “It’s very important that we do our best to guide them in a good way so that when they do come up they’ll understand the intent of this ceremony, the meaning of these drums, these songs and how it is important to follow that so that these drums will work for us, these songs will work …

at 26820 Salmon River Highway on the Spirit Mountain Casino grounds. “I am having so much fun,” says Nelson. “I love working here. This is the best job I’ve ever, ever had. For the first time in my life I’m excited to come to work every day. Everybody has been so supportive and so helpful since I’ve been here. I just love it.” Nelson actually delivered her daughter’s baby when the doctor stepped out of the room. “Me and the nurse had to deliver the baby,” says Nelson. “It was awesome …

and develop the best of Maori art and culture. Waikarere and the Puketapus are accomplished Maori artists who are considered people of culture in their communities. Tribal Council member Jon A. George said he believes canoe journeys are important to the Tribal community in Grand Ronde. “Canoe Journey for me is one of the three top cultural events that occur annually for Grand Ronde,” said George via e-mail. “It is designed as a clean and sober event, and I am proud to be part of that family …

that they will want to stay involved with us. We’re going to try to figure out what is best for the community and we’re taking the foundation that has already been laid and we’re building the house around it.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

,” said Leno. “It took us four or five years to raise the money; we wanted it to really mean something so we did a lot of fundraising to build this beautiful monument. I believe it’s one of the best around. This monument means a lot to me. All these people up here mean a lot to me. I want to thank each and every one of you. I want to thank your families and thank you for coming.” This year’s keynote speaker was Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Joel Dulashanti. Dulashanti, 28, was an Army sniper with the 82 …

what they gathered from the membership as needs and priorities and begin the process of putting that information together. “We will flesh out the concepts that best fit the community,” said George. About 40 people attended the two-hour meeting, which included a dinner of chili and cornbread. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the Tribal Attorney’s Office, Finance, Procurement and Audit departments and Tribal Council administrative staff in concluding the Tribe’s investment in MicroGREEN and auctioning off the company’s assets. “We carve out a certain amount to invest,” Reyn Leno said. “Unless somebody has a crystal ball out there, investments are investments and we have a responsibility to try and make money. … We may have lost here, but we have gained so much. We are trying to do the best we can with the people we …

of the enrollment problems: parent on the roll. In the end, what really matters is what Tribal members say. The best chance for the families who need the parent on the roll requirement removed is if it is a separate ballot proposal. Remember that as a separate proposal in 2008, it failed by only 68 votes. I urge any family who needs this correction to write to tribalcouncil@grandronde.org and ask for this and all enrollment proposals to be voted on separately – no bundles. In my opinion, any enrollment …

are analyzing whether their federal agency would be the best owner or if the National Parks Service or another federal or private agency might be a better fit. The other consideration, Erickson said, is whether the land can be obtained through a land exchange, donation or purchase. “We’re on the hook to give it a really good look locally. We need the regional office to weigh in on the quality of the property,” she said. Even if all of the behind-the-scenes approvals are acquired, the Forest …