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two fiscal years, Cherriots 2X has seen double-digit percentage decreases in ridership. “It’s not an anomaly,” Dickey said about other public transit providers, such as Tri-Met in Portland, seeing a decline in ridership. “”Lower gas prices are putting more cars on the road.” Tribal Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the service was originally going to end in September, but the board opted to end the service at the end of the year to give the Tribe more time to arrange another public …

Media to self-publish her books and also sells them on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. Her books also are available for checkout at the Tribal Library. When inspiration from the usual sources of television and online browsing isn’t sufficient, Dala says she resorts to the time-tested method of many authors: Stop working and do something else. “I go out, ride around on my wheelchair and think of new things to write about,” she says. “It’s no problem to come up with ideas. I have thought about …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- June 11-24 06.29.2017 Dean Rhodes Public Safety June 11 A driving complaint was received regarding a possible DUII driver, but due to the time delay police were unable to locate it. Tribal police answered citizen questions regarding how to report a theft in another jurisdiction. June 12 Tribal police assisted a family with getting a 2-year-old who had climbed on to the roof of a residence near Tyee Road. Methamphetamines were located by Tribal …

help double the number of home-based children who could participate in Tribe’s Early Head Start program and add a 2-year-old classroom that could accommodate eight children. The second grant application to Spirit Mountain Community Fund is seeking $150,000 to fund child and adolescent psychiatric services at the Health & Wellness Center. If received, the grant would fund a certified part-time child and adolescent psychiatrist. The Tribe currently does not have an employee certified to help …

Events Center in Niagara Falls, N.Y. “My heart is full of gratitude to receive this award,” Reibach said. “It’s really an honor to be among such talented artists. Hayu masi to everyone for their love and support. I’ve been doing this a long time and more than ever our world needs love, compassion and connection. I can’t take credit for the music. I’m just an empty vessel. The beauty comes from inspiration that others provide. My heart is full of gratitude.” Reibach gifted the medallion …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on Lands Department 12.07.2017 Dean Rhodes General Council By Dean Rhodes For the first time ever, the Tribe has taken land outside of Yamhill, Polk and Tillamook counties into trust with the 97-acre Rattlesnake Butte property in Lane County recently being approved, Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Reibach said during a presentation given at the Sunday, Dec. 3, General Council meeting held in the Tribal Community Center. “It’s historic …

that was not within the approved budget for the expansion project. Fullerton said he thought a busy construction season decreased interest in bidding on the Tribal project. This time around, the Tribe received two bids and Whisler was the low bidder. The Tribe’s procurement policy requires that Tribal Council approve contracts valued at more than $100,000. In an Oct. 19 authorization to proceed, Tribal Council set a $740,000 budget for the project that includes $208,000 from an U.S. Department …

the employment longevity record with the Tribe, hitting 33 years of service. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and interim Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching 27 years of service to the Tribe. All Tribal Council members were present, except Michael Langley, who was out on medical leave. Secretary Jon A. George gave the invocation and Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees. “It is truly a wonderful time. … It is amazing to me to see how many …

that was otherwise available in Indian Country in the years before Restoration. Since Restoration, the Tribe has spent a lot of time and money rebuilding its Tribal community, including the development of housing, which is approximately over 200 houses to support Tribal members, not counting the outside community.” Leno said the high crime rate in Grand Ronde combined with inadequate police coverage by local counties prompted the Tribe to either fund or provide law enforcement in the community. In 2012 …

are estimated at $15,000 annually. The proposed matching grants funds and annual operating costs prompted Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George and Tribal Council member Denise Harvey to vote against the application, citing current review of the Tribal budget and the unknown revenue effect of the opening of the Cowlitz casino in southwestern Washington in late April. Jon A. George and Harvey also said they were concerned that the public comment period was still occurring at the time of Tribal Council …