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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 …

order to improve fish passage and water quality at several of its dams for both spring Chinook and winter steelhead — in many cases, by conducting deep drawdowns, to accommodate both outgoing salmon fry and returning adults. The judge who issued that order, U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez, noted in a ruling that the Corps failed to carry out similar orders from the National Marine Fisheries Service, issued in its 2008 Biological Opinion and Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives report …

agency requested officers locate a deer that needed dispatched on Highway 18 near milepost 20. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate it. Thursday, Jan. 26 Officers attended a community event in Elders housing. Officers responded to a fraud call on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Jan. 27 Officers responded to a theft in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a report of a suspicious package on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …

limits , need to be honored. I don't promise revolution. But as somebody whose life has been forever bound to Grand Ronde, I promise this: Elect me, and you will notice a difference. Thank you, Denise Harvey #1874 Phone: 503.577.2860 E-mail: deniseharvey@yahoo.com Web: www.votedeniseharvey.wordpress.com Greetings Tribal Members: I am Ed Larsen. I have previously served four terms on our Tribal Council. I am writing to ask for your support in my campaign for election to a fifth term of service …

to be competing for a while and then as it gets older it will start to stabilize,” Dillon says. “I do believe over the next five months that I don’t know that the impact will be worse than we’ve seen. … We have a smart competitor with a huge amount of money and a lot of resources. … For Round One, we’re doing pretty good, but there are other rounds to come and I think it will get tougher.” Dillon compliments Spirit Mountain Casino staff members who have worked hard on providing good customer service …

. Cree Confederation played the “Canadian Flag Song,” which master of ceremonies Bart Powaukee said was similar to America’s national anthem. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier welcomed Saturday contestants and attendees. “We’re grateful you are here and want to express our gratitude,” he said. “We’d also like to thank our ancestors. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today. I would also like to thank our veterans for their service and each and every one of you who chose to spend your …