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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves two supplemental budgets 07.27.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Lands Tribal Council approved a supplemental budget on Wednesday, July 27, that will fund the purchase of two properties, including this 0.92-acre site at 6316 Salmon River Highway in Otis formerly occupied by Knight’s Tackle Box. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two supplemental budgets during its Wednesday, July 27 …

Tribal Government & News George nomination to Environmental Quality Commission moves to full Senate for vote 04.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , People , Natural Resources The Oregon Senate Rules Committee moved the nomination of Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Kathleen George as one of three new members of the state Environmental Quality Commission on to a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 26. George was nominated to the commission by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in March to replace three …

Tribal Government & News Seven vying for Tribal Council seats 06.25.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections , General Council For the first time in 21 years, Tribal voters will not be able to check off Reynold L. Leno’s name when they vote for Tribal Council. The current Tribal Council chairman announced on May 31 that he would not seek an eighth consecutive three-year term, ending a record 21 years of service come September. Incumbents Chris Mercier and Tonya Gleason-Shepek, however …

, 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 …

Thursday. However, Human Resources provided Smoke Signals with an advance list of employees being honored. With every day she works, Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier sets a longevity record with the Tribe that will be difficult to surpass. She was honored for her 32 nd year of working for the Tribe. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and Acting Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching their 26 th year of service to the Tribe …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Telephonic harassment reported in the 9700 block of Tilixam Circle. Traffic stop in the 8500 block of Fort Hill Road. Male subject was arrested for the combination of DUII (alcohol and marijuana) and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Saturday, Dec. 8 Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in progress in the 10000 block of Southwest Gilbert Creek Road. Motorist assist in the area of milepost 1 on Service Road 406 Agency Creek. Assist outside …

, Tribal representatives shared cups of coffee and conversation with local representatives from the Medford area. And on Saturday, Sept. 26, on the shores of the Rogue River and in the shadow of Table Rock, Tribal members held an encampment at TouVelle State Recreation Site that included coffee brewed by Tribal Council member Jon A. George and conversation and community while beading. The Friday event attracted attendees from the Medford and Grants Pass offices of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management …

of Chinuk Wawa for dual credits at Willamina High School. “In high school, it helps them get more of a sense of identity of who they are,” Cole said. “It helps teach them more about what it means to be Native American.” Currently, the K-3 program includes teachers Justine Flynn and Ali Holsclaw, and apprentices Santiago Atanacio and Jade Colton. They work with Master Chinuk Speaker Henry Zenk on Mondays for two hours, learning language use and translation. Holsclaw, 31, has been studying Chinuk Wawa …

from gathering for our annual holiday lunch and raffle. Not this year. … Dress warmly and dust off your holiday sweaters. We look forward to celebrating another successful year.” Celebrating 26 years of service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Facilities Senior Administrative Assistant Daphney Colton, Employee Benefits Administrator Tammy Gould, Records Clerk Hollie Mercier, Compensation/HRIS Administrator Candy Scranton, Tribal Court Records Clerk Linda Evans and Lands …