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Health & Education Open house to celebrate Youth Education addition 01.03.2012 Ron Karten Education , Events An open house from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, will celebrate the completion of the new addition to the Youth Education building. The more than 2,500 square feet includes a media center, sound room, culinary arts kitchen, cultural arts area and more. Staff will be presenting information about programs and services offered by Youth Education and light refreshments will be served …

brought the program to Yamhill County in 2007 when he worked for the Sheriff's Office, now has brought it to Grand Ronde. "It's just one of the best programs around for finding persons who wander," Wellborn said. "Nationwide, since 1999 (first year for Project Lifesaver), the program has logged over 2,800 searches and all have been successful." The genesis for the local program came in Yamhill, where "a little boy went lost," said Wellborn. "He was autistic. Luckily, we found him. He …

that unless sea lion predation is addressed that the winter steelhead run in the Willamette River will likely face extinction. “Current efforts to manage sea lion predation, including hazing and non-lethal deterrence, have not been effective,” the press release stated. “When the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife captured two sea lions at Willamette Falls and transported them 230 miles away to Newport, the sea lions returned to the falls in less than a week. Despite the best efforts of state …

Brown met and took photos with Youth Council members, as well as Tribal Council members in attendance. Brown, who for many years served on the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Board of Directors, embraced several Tribal members and laughed when Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno joked, “I’m not on the Youth Council.” Youth Council Secretary and Junior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout said that meeting Brown was the best part of the event. Youth Council member Madalyn Volz agreed that meeting …

with the Elders or reading to the kids – get involved,” said Fullerton. “So for me, if I can remove all the barriers to do that then I think that is important. We have a great opportunity to work here; we have good jobs with good benefits so give something back.” To become a SMART reader, visit www.getsmartoregon.org or contact Finlay at 503-391-8423. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

Violence coordinator, she was taking over a program that had been idle for almost a year. Now, after five full months on the job during which she has learned about the resources available to help women dealing with domestic violence situations, she is ready to reinvigorate the Tribal response for women in need of help. “Something that spoke to me was another therapist who was Native talked about going back to her Reservation and visiting, and no matter how many trainings you take … the best way …

not to renew the adult foster homes’ license with the Oregon Department of Human Services because of the limitations and barriers the state places on residency in the program. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

condition and directs the Finance Department to provide an additional $200,000 to the Tribe’s small loan program to fund it through the end of 2022. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

of all fire and emergency medical response services in the West Valley is nearing completion after Tribal Council approved a new intergovernmental agreement with the West Valley Fire District that will see the Tribe operate the fire station in Willamina for the next five years. According to the agreement, the Tribe will staff and operate fire services in Willamina starting on Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. “Tribal Council believes it is in the best interest of the Tribe to enter …

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