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at 503-879-2011, Tresa Mercier at 503-879-2008 or Jim Holmes at 503-879-2221. In other action, Evelyn Seidel, Duane Wheeler, Gladys Hobbs, Louise Medeiros and Julie Duncan were nominated for three open seats on the Elders Committee. Votes will be accepted during the Elders Committee meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the Elders' Activity Center and again during the Jan. 6 General Council meeting between 10 a.m. and noon in the Tribal Community Center. Steven Soderberg, Linda …

tree and sends it toppling. It lifts it, cuts off the top, strips away the branches and sets it on the ground to be collected later. It crawls a few feet forward, selects another tree and topples it. Branches and fir needles are strewn across the tract between the remaining trees. A second machine collects the logs and stacks them onto a waiting truck. The debris will be left to decompose, returning nutrients to the soil. Tribal Timber Resource Program Manager Travis Trammell stands in the muddy …

immersed in the language makes it easier to learn,” she said. “The kids here aren’t judging you for accuracy. They are learning with you. It felt intimidating at first but it gets easier. … We use lots of gesturing and modeling to help them understand.” Flynn said the best aspect of her job is the opportunity to help youth become comfortable with their culture, language and customs. “They learn to embrace it and feel proud,” she said. “That is our goal.” Atanacio, 26, is in his third year …

, McKnight was awarded the best in class out of 325 trainees in Defensive Training. "It is voted on by the trainers in the academy," he said. "It's a historic time and a historic day for the Tribe," said Pete Wakeland, Tribal member and Director of Development for the Tribe. He is designated, by Tribal Council resolution, as the Tribal Police supervisor. "I have no law enforcement powers," Wakeland said. "I am simply assigned to supervise our police officer and will continue to be our point of contact …

,” said Reibach, 26. “I was so persistent in getting this job. I called several times.” Huerter said Reibach made a strong first impression and has followed up on that since he has been hired. “Harris’ attitude and enthusiasm from the very beginning set him apart from all the other applicants,” said Huerter. “That attitude has continued and he has brought that to work with him every day. It impacts my life because I want to have a good day and I want to treat other people positively. He brings …

collaborated to update a plan that had been last updated in 2006 and had been on and off the radar since the late 1980s. “What I did when I came into office was update the plan,” said Campbell. “We brought together advisers throughout the state, met monthly, looked at the old plan, prioritized current affairs of Indian education here in Oregon and formed objectives.” Campbell said the process started in July 2014 and culminated in March. She said panel members listened to the needs of Indian …

, as well,” Logan said. The design will be released soon, she said. A silk scarf featuring parfleche butterflies is available on Good Day’s website. “We did fittings and the designers put us in what thought was best suited for us,” Logan said. She said that as far as she knew, she was the only Pacific Northwest or Grand Ronde Tribal member present, and that it felt like an honor to be a representative of her Tribe and region. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

to the Red Hot Sisters and my special sister Carol and her husband, Steve Moore. A big thank you to my friend, Dora Mee, for coming to my last powwow in August 2012. We all had fun. Also thank you to Claudia Angelo, Cathy Lancaster and Lucille Stevens for their prayers and support. "A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, 'Grieve not for me.' Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage. I'm counting …

. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, April 1 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Alarm went off in the 28400 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 19 on Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a cover request on a traffic stop outside of Sheridan. Single vehicle crash in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. Thursday, April 2 …

members to see those reminders of the Tribe and feel connected. Worth said in an email that the agency had both mobile units built specifically and designed with input for opioid care. “We had to build out the medication area and the body of the unit in order to have the same things we have in the clinic area,” she said. Great Circle Recovery is the first Tribally-owned opioid treatment program in Oregon. Its treatment clinics are the option of last resort for people suffering from opiate addiction …