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Tribal Government & News Tribe honors employees during quarterly service awards 12.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Years of service , Tribal employees Tribal Benefits/Risk Manager Tammy Gould hugs Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as Gould is recognized for 29 years of service to the Tribe during the fourth quarter service awards and annual holiday party held at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer …

coastal areas. In response, the standard restaurant closing times were temporarily waived to allow them access to open food venues. “Security staff remained in close communication with Grand Ronde Emergency Services and continuously monitored NOAA, Tsunami.gov, and the National Weather Service for real-time updates,” Spirit Mountain Casino CEO Camille Mercier said. “Consistent communication with the executive team was maintained throughout the evening and overnight to ensure coordinated efforts …

first wife, Judy (Stoken); grandson, Aaron Boatsman; and siblings, Delcie Totten, Frank “Buck” Thomas and Eileen Nichols. A celebration of life was held at Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen Sunday, March 22. A private urn committal at Hoquiam’s Sunset Memorial Park will take place later. Cremation arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen. Larry Douglas Cole Dec. 29, 1935 – March 21, 2026 Tribal Elder Larry Douglas Cole walked on March 21, 2026, at the age of 90. A memorial service …

Tribal Government & News Spirit Mountain Casino prepares for 20th anniversary 09.30.2015 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Gaming , History , Spirit Mountain Casino , Spirit Mountain Community Fund By Brent Merrill On Oct. 16, Spirit Mountain Casino will mark its 20 th anniversary of opening. Consistently one of Oregon’s top tourist attractions, Spirit Mountain Casino has been the driver that put the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde on the Oregon map economically, culturally and politically …

that fire, our Tribe is healing from Termination. Our culture is found in the land. What you do," Reibach said, referring to forest staff, "is part of our culture." Ingersoll said the Forest Service was looking to the Tribe as staff recruiting grounds. An organizational chart of Siuslaw National Forest staff showed many vacancies in many different areas for the federal agency. Handouts included a full list of the National Forest's 100 to 150 employees with their jobs, departments and contact …

Tribal Government & News Fifty employees honored for 587 years of Tribal service 04.05.2018 Danielle Frost Events , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Records Administrator Kim Mueller and A/V Network Technician Wendell Olson led employees with 23 years of service to the Tribe during the first-quarter Employee Service Awards breakfast held on Thursday, April 5, in the Tribal gym. The first-quarter awards honored employees reaching their employment anniversary date in January, February or March …

Tribal Government & News Employees honored for 861 years of service 08.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Tribal Employees Sixty-eight employees were honored on Thursday, Aug. 25, for a combined 861 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during a morning ceremony held in the Tribal gym. A record 10 employees were honored for serving 20 or more years, led by Lead Groundskeeper Gregg Leno, who hit the 28-year mark. Other employees surpassing two decades of Tribal service included Housing …

Tribal Government & News 44 employees honored for their years of service 01.21.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Forty-four employees with a combined 571 years of service to the Tribe were honored during an Employee Recognition Breakfast held Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Tribal gym. Leading the way and setting a record with every work anniversary was Tresa Mercier, Health & Wellness Clinic Business Office manager, who reached her 31 st anniversary of employment with the Tribe. Reaching …

Tribal Government & News Tribal honors 151 employees for 1,822 years of service 06.12.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Tribal Employees By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An Employee Recognition Gathering held Thursday, June 4, in the Tribal gym honored employees who reached milestones in their years of service to the Tribe for three quarters – the final quarter of 2014 and the first two quarters of 2015. The three quarters added up to some lofty numbers – 151 employees recognized …

of service are Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 24 years. Family Services Assistant Elaine Lane Raven, Dental Hygienist Sheila Blacketer and Swing Shift Supervisor Ben Bishop reached the 22-year mark and Procurement Supervisor Kevin Mueller and Cultural Resources Specialist Christopher Bailey reached 21 years. Elementary Lead Matthew Bucknell and Facilities Manager Tyson Mercier hit 20 years of service. Third-quarter award recipients were hired …