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of the people in it. I’ve only been here for a short time and it already feels like home again. I appreciate the opportunity to finish my career as part of such a wonderful place.” According to his LinkedIn profile, Thomas developed Spirit Mountain Casino from the very beginning with consulting assistance. “We obtained one of the first direct loans in Indian gaming without the use of a management company,” he says on LinkedIn. “I oversaw construction, built the management team and implemented all …

. “In as little as a few weeks, we have gone from zero to 16 active cases,” Rowe said. “This is a significant increase and the most we have had at any given time. Delta is not the virus of last year. It has mutated to the point where it is incredibly contagious and spreading quickly.” She added that although there are some breakthrough infections among the vaccinated, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have continued to provide good prevention against getting the virus at approximately 95 percent. “It has …

says. “A recommendation is made and then it gets reviewed, and it was significant enough that they (Oregon Fire Chief Association) focused on Erika’s actions. Ninety percent of patient care is communication and they felt she saved lives that day. These awards are rare, hard to earn and we are very proud of her.” Warden knew that Alcantar would be honored a few months beforehand and tried to keep it a secret, but eventually logistical issues meant he had to tell her. She was honored at the Oregon …

over you. I’m happy you reached your dream job and love your strong support.” Tribal Shelter Advocate Teresa Henry wrote, “What a huge loss for our Tribe! Thank you for your lifetime of service to our Tribe and all in this community. I appreciate you so very much and I know so many others do too. I look forward to seeing what you do next!” Tribal Homeownership Coordinator Michele Plummer wrote, “What a huge loss for this organization and our Tribe! I am saddened and quite honestly very disappointed …

-committal, thanking Grand Ronde representatives for their time in attending the meeting. “I have been briefed on the issue and the partnership is very important to us,” Baney said. “It is my understanding that there are other conversations that will be ongoing. I very much appreciate you being here today to share with us. We are aware of this and we appreciate your time spent in bringing this to our attention.” The memorandum continues the Grand Ronde Tribe’s contentious relationship with Warm Springs …

-absorbed medicine man. “One of the stories we always like to tell our children that goes along with this place is how Table Rock was actually formed,” said Mercier to a gathering of Grand Ronde Tribal members, Tribal Council members, Tribal staff and local representatives billed as a “Coffee & Conversation” meeting in Medford on Friday, Sept. 16. “One of our stories that goes back to our creation stories about this place talks about how one of the medicine men that was down here became very …

. He didn't know much of what he was to learn in the class. "It was a very helpful class with business structures, financing, cash flow and income statements - all the things that go with running the business. I thought it was a very good class," he says. "There were guest speakers one night. It was good to hear people who have been through the process, who started out really small and grew their business over time." Others in the class were also useful to the Larsens. "Everybody had a different …

: 503-879-2226 or visit www.grandronde.org and look under “Rise of the Collectors” on the homepage. By Danielle Frost Although construction of the Tribe’s Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center began five years ago, its story goes back decades. When efforts to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began in the 1970s, having a museum was one of the top five priorities. It has taken time, patience and perseverance, but those efforts will culminate in the phase two Chachalu open house on Friday …

of stories they ought to be sharing with the world. “We’ve known each other since the time we were little,” Val said. “We started grade school together. We were good friends and we grew up together.” Beryle remembered an incident that took place outside of a dance in Rose Lodge when the ladies were young. It involved another girl making eyes at Val’s eventual husband of 43 years, Pete. “We don’t want to tell him that story,” Val said, but laughed as Beryle continued the story anyway. Val remembered …

passes its authorizing resolution. Tribal Council members were uniformly upset and disappointed that the incorrect information was sent out and could possibly become a distraction or create distrust among Tribal members. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy called the mistake “sabotage,” but later backed away from the word because she realizes that BIA employees are human and make mistakes. “It gets very discouraging to know that these things can happen,” Kennedy said, adding …