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employees the Tribes has. We are blessed because of all of you, who have come to bring your area of service to the Tribe,” Kennedy said. Kennedy recalled that during the first year when the Tribe was restored, 1983-84, there were three employees, including herself. “Tresa Mercier was one of those,” she said. “I want to acknowledge her today and that she remains here. … For all of you who have selected careers and put forward your energy, intellect and talent, thank you for doing that. Without …

for the Tribe. Tribal Elders Carol Logan and Kathy Provost both said that a better sweat lodge should be a budget priority to allow Tribal members to practice traditional religious practices. “I feel that every time we bring the subject up, we are ignored,” Provost said. Other Tribal members who testified included Veronica Gaston, Les McKnight, Tauni McCammon, Michael Langley, Francene Ambrose and Joanna Brisbois. The public hearing, chaired by Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George, allowed Tribal …

Age Women: Audrey Olney, Yakama, first; Rose Starr Peters, Shoshone, second; Sophie George, Yakama, third; Terrie Jarrell, Pend Oreille Salish, fourth; and Barbara Miller, Klamath, fifth. Golden Age Men: Allenroy Pay-Kwin, Jicarilla Apache, first; Stan Greene, Nez Perce/Salish, second; Larry White Jr., Dine, third; Gary Villa I, Yakama, fourth; and Chet Clark, Dine, fifth. Mens Grass: Gary Villa, Warm Springs, first; Kelsey Haywahe, Wasco/Paiute, second; Jeremy Barney, Burns Paiute, third; Mason …

and Benefits Administrator Tammy Gould. “On behalf of Tribal Council, we thank you for your service,” Fullerton said. “I’ve attended a couple of these. Years ago, it was a lot of five- and six-year employees. Now we’re moving up to where we have the 12- and 15-year employees and 20-year employees, and that’s really nice to see.” After the certificates and bonus checks were handed out, a raffle for a Chrome Notebook, coffeemaker, kitchen mixer and 48-inch TV was held. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter …

of bravery are important to the community. “I think anytime you can honor veterans it brings out people’s patriotic feelings for sure,” said Bobb. “To be able to have a day that has been singled out strictly for them is a big moment, especially for the ones who get their names up there.” Bobb said he always feels a sense of pride when he organizes and participates in the ceremony each year. “This is always a great honor for me,” said Bobb. “To be fortunate enough to get to stand in front of my …

to bed to have nightmares, I went to work to a nightmare.” After retiring from timber falling, he continued cutting firewood for many valued customers until his death. He loved the mountains, whether it was in Grand Ronde or the Yakama Reservation. His love of hunting brought him many trophy antlers, which he proudly displayed on his sundeck for all to see. He also loved fishing for salmon on the Columbia River and trout fishing at Mt. Adams Lake. He also enjoyed classical music. The wood cutter …

there for Christmas, and others who have no place else to go.” The donation came about when the Elders Committee gave its quarterly report to Tribal Council in early December. Tribal Elder and Elders’ Committee member Richard Ray made the pitch. “I raised the question of helping out the restaurant in light of the robbery,” Ray said. In addition to the Elders’ Committee contribution, Tribal Council agreed to donate another $250. Year-round, the Rays are patrons of Coyote Joe’s. Ray said that his job …

manager, expand its recreation and fitness program and expand its kindergarten through fifth-grade program. "And I hope to get my old job back,” Harp said about filling in as department manager and returning to being the Continuing Education coordinator. After Harp’s presentation, Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier and Certified Application Assister Loretta Meneley briefed the general membership on the Affordable Care Act and how it affects Tribal members. By applying …

," said Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno, a longtime proponent of teaching the history of Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes in statewide classrooms. "I would like to acknowledge our Education staff for all the hard work that they have done." Willamina Elementary School principal Carrie Zimbrick said the lessons are already being taught. "They did a really fabulous job putting it together," Zimbrick said, adding that Willamina students also will learn more history about the state through use …

Tribal Chair Reyn Leno in a letter to the conference. The Tribe is seeking federal support for reauthorization by the Oregon Legislature. Tribal Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. represented the Tribe in person. "I thought it was pretty historic that so many high level, decision-making officials from Washington, D.C. came out for the Northwest Tribes," Giffen said. Other issues the Attorneys raised during the day included their support for Tribal sovereignty through efforts to facilitate …