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utilize it to its fullest capabilities,” said Warden. “We’re going to really get the nuts and bolts of it and try to figure out what we can do to utilize every aspect of it and make sure we are on top of everything.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

has embraced the challenge of keeping the Tribe competitive with local fuel sales. “I figure out what I need to do and I go for it,” says Nelson. Leno says the fuel sales have their own strategy and that Nelson is executing that strategy well. “We want to be competitive with our pricing and Lisa definitely monitors the local area to see what (prices) other people are offering,” says Leno. “She stays on top of that daily. She’s done a real good job of coming in and taking responsibility …

with Royalty events. The second dance was just Royalty and the third dance was a competition special open to junior and teen category dancers of all styles. Royalty members (Grout, Simi, Amaryssa Mooney and Iyana Holmes) and Amelia Mooney judged the dance special and picked the top three dancers. Tribal member Kailiyah Krehbiel, Kaylee Johnson and Jazmine Barney were the winners and they each received bracelets that said “In Loving Memory of Saige” on them. “The girls on Royalty were really good …

and develop the best of Maori art and culture. Waikarere and the Puketapus are accomplished Maori artists who are considered people of culture in their communities. Tribal Council member Jon A. George said he believes canoe journeys are important to the Tribal community in Grand Ronde. “Canoe Journey for me is one of the three top cultural events that occur annually for Grand Ronde,” said George via e-mail. “It is designed as a clean and sober event, and I am proud to be part of that family …

on but the first one that had been hit by a car. “It’s pretty unusual for an adult,” said Downing. “An adult will usually go across the road so fast you won’t even see it.” Oregon State Police Lt. Casey Thomas of the Fish and Wildlife Division responds to these types of calls and said he has never been to a call of a cougar being hit by a car during his career. “I can’t think of any other time that I have responded to a road-struck cougar off the top of my head,” said Thomas, who has worked for the State …

and won three of those events, including the two Western States Indian Rodeo Association events held June 27-28 during Pi-Um-Sha Days in Warm Springs. Allen also won the Indian Rodeo Association’s event in Wadsworth, Nev., on Aug. 1 and finished the season as the top-ranked junior bull rider in the association. Those results qualified Allen for the National Finals event. According to Lonnie Austin, who teaches junior bull riding in Wills Point, Texas, the bulls Allen gets on can weigh as much as 1,200 …

are also ahead of last year’s numbers. “The casino has managed its expenses effectively in order to pay higher dividends to the Tribe,” said Dillon. Dillon said his team has been preparing since May for the casino’s 20-year anniversary in October and that they are bringing in country singer Martina McBride for the special event. He said her show is already sold out. “We wanted somebody special,” said Dillon. Dillon explained to the General Council that the top players – the platinum players …

’s Canoe Family and several drummers, said the event was a “teaching moment.” “It gives you an opportunity to learn about who we are,” said George. Tribal member Angie Fasana then explained that November was a big month for the Tribe and for Native people as a whole. Fasana, who works for the Tribe as the Tribal Court administrator, said November is filled with important milestones for the Tribal community and the hanging of the Tribal flag in the school was at the top of that list in importance …

and available to those on the waiting list. “The waiting list will be balanced now,” said Shonn Leno. “In fact, we should only have single digit wait lists now.” Many of the units are handicapped accessible and each top-floor apartment has solar tubes for added light. The apartments were built using Structural Insulated Panels. According to Shonn Leno, the new panels should help keep noise between units down as well as provide a host of other benefits. Shonn Leno said the panels are made in Montana …

for the Polk County Itemizer-Observer All Polk County Team. During her sophomore year, she earned the prestigious 5A State Pitcher of the Year award and as a junior Kaelynn was named First-Team All-State Pitcher. In August 2016, Kaelynn attended a softball clinic held in Grand Ronde that featured Oregon State University assistant coach Emily Friedman and player Lovie Lopez. She was quickly identified for her pitching and hitting skills, and invited to attend a softball camp with top youth athletes …