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thanked veterans for their service. “We fought for the United States, the community and our Tribes,” he said. Veterans princesses and other Royalty were recognized as well. “I want to thank the veterans for opening up this powwow in a good way,” Kennedy said. “I am very pleased to see all the little ones who have come to dance today. We dance for joy … for our people so that they become strong.” After the Tiny Tots, Women’s Golden Age and Men’s Golden Age dances, Tribal Elder Betty Bly …

important grant for the third quarter was the $25,000 awarded to Store to Door of Multnomah County. Store to Door is a volunteer-based, grassroots shopping and delivery service for shut-in Elders. “It’s a population that goes pretty much unseen,” said Executive Director Kiersten Ware. “The homebound are people that have worked their whole lives, raised families and contributed to their society.” Ware, whose organization was established in 1989, said the average age of clients is 76 and that 84 …

health, adult foster care, speech and language pathology, and a pharmacy. Rowe said mental health services are key to making the clinic more of a full-service provider by treating the whole patient. “The holistic approach isn’t just your physical health,” said Rowe. “The reality is this is part of your health. I’m not afraid to support the meaningful things that need to happen for us to feel comfortable going to seek any kind of health care that we need and doing it right here in one place …

to 9 or 10 percent and families couldn’t pay them. We shut down the hedge fund-style operating banks. That was good, but it’s getting harder. We are up against some very powerful forces. I’m going to keep taking them on.” Merkley also fielded questions about how to report concerns to the Environmental Protection Agency, about Senate passage of “fast track” trade legislation, gun control, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, the current state of education, funding for food banks, funding …

Culture Jeff Nepstad retires after 25 years of service to Tribe 05.29.2015 Brent Merrill People , Natural Resources , Tribal Employees After spending the last 25 years working for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Natural Resources Department, Silviculture and Fire Protection Program Manager Jeff Nepstad retired on Friday, May 29. Nepstad, 52, has served the Tribe almost half of his life and he says that he is proud of the work that was accomplished during that time. After 30 years …

to serve our guests.” “There were really some safety issues for our employees down there,” said Leno. “That is one of the reasons that got done first because it was a priority for safety and after it was completed to provide faster service and better quality product.” One of the more visible changes at the casino won’t really be a change at all. The exterior paint will remain the same color scheme only it will be receive an updated, fresher look. After looking at different artist’s renditions …

about the people who lived here first and those stories, of course, need to come from the Tribe." Kennedy honored former Oregon Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse, who helped the Grand Ronde Tribe during its Restoration effort in the early 1980s as an employee of Oregon Legal Service's Native American Program. "She rose to the challenge and helped to lead that effort," Kennedy said. "I just wanted to express appreciation to Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse for her role in bringing us to this point. She …

declaring May 18-25 as American Indian Week. “I’d like to first recognize our veterans in attendance today,” she said. “Oregon’s Native American community stepped up in much higher numbers and we are eternally grateful for your service.” Brown sat at a desk surrounded by Tribal leaders and LCIS members, read the proclamation aloud and distributed commemorative pens to all nine Tribal representatives after signing the proclamation. Following the ceremony, employees of Spirit Mountain Casino served …

and worked as a volunteer firefighter for the West Valley Fire District for three years. She also serves as an instructor at the volunteer fire academy in McMinnville and understands the challenges women in the fire service face, particularly how to successfully carry 75 pounds of gear during training and on the job. “I really enjoy being an instructor and helping other women at the academy successfully get through the training,” Alcantar says. “I enjoy helping make it a rewarding experience …

, is so powerful,” she said. “Leading this team has been unreal. … When the Health Services Department first started, it wasn’t what you see today. It was far from what you see today. At the beginning of Restoration, we had three employees – Cheryle Kennedy, Tresa Mercier and Bonnie Tom.” Tresa Mercier, who is the Tribe’s longest-serving employee with 38 years of service, worked as the health clerk. Tom was the Community Health representative and Kennedy, who has served as Tribal Council chairwoman …