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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council handling more executive session items 07.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Graphic by Samuel Briggs III By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An issue in the 2022 Tribal Council election was mentioned by outgoing Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. while he was making the first nomination on Sunday, June 26: Does the current Tribal Council hold too many executive sessions? “For the past few years, everybody’s platform has an element of transparency …

and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 26 years, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 28 years and Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 29 years of service. Achieving 20 or more years of service were Cook Kevin Campbell and Firefighter-EMT Jennifer Colton with 20 years, Security Department Supervisor Roel Hernandez, Purchase/Referred Care Health Care Payment Specialist Erica Mercier and Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart with 21 years while Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator …

18. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint near milepost 24 on Highway 18. The vehicle was located, but was not contacted due to traffic conditions. Vehicle information and information regarding the original complaint were passed on to Lincoln County. Traffic assist occurred for a disabled vehicle near milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway Monday, Aug. 1 Citizen contact occurred in the 48000 block of Blacktail Drive. Theft follow …

, Secretary Michael Langley, Brenda Tuomi, Kathleen George and Lisa Leno. Celebrating 27 years of service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Facilities Senior Administrative Assistant Daphney Colton, Benefits and Risk Manager Tammy Gould, Records Clerk Hollie Mercier, Compensation/HRIS Administrator Candy Scranton, Tribal Court Records Clerk Linda Evans and Lands Department Manager Jan Reibach. Timber Manager Michael Karnosh marked 26 years of service and rounding out …

for Sustainability Education and Ecology. Cherry gave closing remarks after the grant awardees were announced. “Congratulations to you all,” she said. “You guys are amazing. I’m so very proud of you. As a Spirit Mountain Community Fund trustee and Tribal Council member, it is an honor and privilege to celebrate your work.” During the past 26 years, the Community Fund has awarded 3,198 grants totaling more than $93.8 million. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

with Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno reaching 35 years, Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno hit 33 years and Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno was recognized for 29 years. Also in the more than 20-year club were Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 27 years; Education Department Manager Angela Fasana and Tribal Council Senior Administrative Assistant Lauri Smith, 26 years; Children & Family Services Supervisor Kristi Petite …

Indians by blood whose names appear on the final rolls of the Choctaw Nation approved April 26, 1906, and their lineal descendants.” The Grand Ronde Tribe held five meetings earlier this year hoping to find consensus for a potential constitutional amendment and conducted surveys on its governmental website www.grandronde.org about going with a 4/4 proposal or lineal descent. The 4/4 blood quantum proposal was rejected by a majority of voters during the Sept. 9 election. The Grand Ronde …

were honored for 29 and 28 years of employment, respectively. Rounding out the quarter century or longer mark were Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad with 26 years and Clinic Business Office Manager Melody Baker, 25 years. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe included Employee Relations Manager David DeHart and Compensation/HRIS Specialist Becky Mode, 24 years each; Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Angela Sears, 23 years; Tribal Police Chief Jake …

20 years and above club were Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 28 years; Education Department Manager Angela Fasana and Tribal Council Senior Administrative Assistant Lauri Smith, 27 years; Children & Family Services Supervisor Kristi Petite, Gaming Commission Executive Assistant Kathy Doane and Senior Staff Attorney Deneen Aubertin Keller, 26 years; Publications Production Specialist Justin Phillips, Procurement Supervisor Kevin …

; Education & Services Coordinator Elaine Lane Raven, Dental Department Manager Sheila Blacketer and Housekeeping Supervisor Ben Bishop, 26 years; and Cultural Protection Specialist Christopher Bailey, 25 years. Employees received certificates of appreciation and those hitting milestone years received bonus checks. Other employees honored were: 24 years: Facilities Manager Tyson Mercier and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator Matthew Bucknell. 23 years: Tribal Security Supervisor Roel …