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Country crimes. Second, it authorized the states of Alaska, California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon and Wisconsin to prosecute most crimes that occurred in Indian Country. Tuomi outlined the Tribe’s law enforcement history since Restoration. In 1997, the Grand Ronde Tribe entered into an enhanced service agreement with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office because of the Tribe’s remote location and slow police response. The Tribe, through Spirit Mountain Community Fund grants, spent more than $6 million …

to the needs of Tribal members.” Education Department staff members displayed floor plan drawings for the new preschool addition and there was a table with information explaining changes coming to the Cherriots to Grand Ronde 2X bus transit service. Tribal General Manager Dave Fullerton said transportation is an issue that came up at Community Input meetings multiple times previously. He said transportation is an example of Tribal leadership listening to the membership at these types of meetings …

in the Grand Ronde area. Planning Director Rick George said his research into what other Tribes are doing found that about a dozen Tribes have recently re-evaluated how they manage their programs that are similar to the Minors’ Trust Fund. “They have worked to provide better service and protection for their Tribal members,” George said. “They have worked to provide more tools to successfully handle receiving that much money at a young age.” George said that one Tribe has included intense financial …

to be comfortable discussing it with parents or in front of them.” Although Atanacio is facing challenges in her new role, it is also very rewarding for her to work with youth, and help with education and awareness. “I really enjoy the exchanges that I have working with youth on a direct service basis,” she said. “Just talking to them, learning their stories and experiences, and being part of the process. I really feel every youth needs attention from someone besides parents. If I can steer them …

of Portland, $25,000, to help build a strong dental home for children with special needs; Returning Veterans Project of Portland, $10,000, for the Multnomah County service project; Southwestern Polk County Rural Fire Protection District of Dallas, $15,000, to improve the district’s communications system; SPOON Foundation of Portland, $30,000, for the Nourishing Oregon’s Foster Children effort; Todos Juntos Inc. of Canby, $30,000, to improve culturally competent equitable after-school programming …

Corp. of Eugene, $3,600, for operational support for its emergency support fund; MediaRites of Portland, $5,000, for “Theatre Diaspora: Family Ties That Bind”; Metropolitan Youth Symphony of Portland, $2,500, for its Beginning Strings and School Outreach programs; North End Senior Solutions and Adult Day Services of Otis, $5,000, to support adult day service, transportation and nursing services; Open Hearts Open Minds of Portland, $2,500, for its Theatre at Coffee Creek; Paradise of Samoa of Keizer …

and distributions are now handled by the Tribe’s Finance Department. “The decision to bring those distributions in-house were to be able to have better control and provide better customer service for the members,” said Finance Officer Chris Leno. “If members have an issue with their check we’re able to respond to that versus having them call an external company like ADP. We can react more quickly if there are errors of any kind. The goal is to save the Tribe money by bringing that all in-house …

loans, GI Bill benefits and veteran-owned small business opportunities. The summit also will focus on listening to Tribal leaders and veterans residing in Indian Country about their experiences with accessing VA health care and benefits. Bentley said the summit will be a success if it connects veterans with their benefits. Fullerton said the summit is important to the community for many reasons and that Tribal resources expended to provide the service to veterans are well used. “It puts us …

plants as the Tribe is doing here, said Chris Adlan, a biology and botany student, is “really, really cutting edge.” “The more diversity of plants,” said Guenther, “the bigger the service we are doing for the community.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

by his wife, Karen; children, Jeff Larsen, Joey Larsen, Jennifer VanScoyk and Craig VanScoyk; 10 grandchildren, Devin, Kenna, Corey, Nick, Caden, Ray, Edi, Bobby, Imarianah and Isaiah; brothers, Eddie and Kenny Larsen; and sisters, Susie Gilliam and Carol Larsen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym to be followed by a meal service in the Elders' Activity Center. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. …