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on the deck and watch coyotes, elk, deer and some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets that you've ever seen." And she continued that tradition in one form or another throughout her career. "We'd always have our little talks in the morning," said Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. "I always get in early, and Dakota is there, and we'd pour ourselves some coffee. I'll miss them little chats. She pretty much knew about every department. She's worked in almost every one." Tribal Council member …

my touch; a soothing word to speak to them, their hearts yearn for so much. Give me joy and laughter, to lift a weary soul; pour in me compassion to make the broken whole. Give me gentle healing hands, for those placed in my care; a blessing to those who need me, this is a nurse’s prayer.” In addition to being a dedicated nurse, she also was very spiritual and knew her Lord and Savior. She was a strong prayer warrior. She knew the Lord’s word and applied it to any situation she faced. We all have …

for a pursuit in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Polk County deputies arrested a female for DUII. Noise complaint received in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A male was arrested for multiple valid warrants and possession of LSD and meth. Sunday, Nov. 22 Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for DUII. Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

is not permitted in the casino and lodge. Lodge guests will be charged a room cleaning fee and asked to leave if they violate this policy. Employee drug testing policies for both the Casino and Tribal government will provide for random drug testing for safety sensitive positions plus pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing for all employees. The Tribe will continue to monitor the impact of Measure 91, the effect it has on our Community, and the effectiveness of Tribal policies …

all care about them. Valerie Alexander Roll No. 2274 Dear Smoke Signals : ɫaxayam kʰanawi ɫaksta nyaka shiks pi tillixam (Hello, all my friends and family). I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits! Last month, the CTGR Skookum Health Assistance Program (SHAP) team mailed out a detailed individual health care status report for 2019 plus a program guideline booklet to Tribal members. In the past, I mistook SHAP as health insurance coverage and was trying to make sense of the need …

that speak languages on the verge of extinction. Meya discussed how his nonprofit organization works to connect communities with resources that can create language textbooks and dictionaries to preserve the language, plus teacher trainings and apps that can help teach the language to new speakers. “These are languages that don’t have the resources, the literature, the support that is needed to continue moving forward without extraordinary help,” Meya concludes. “Young people want their language …

of her large, close family that gave her 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as many adopted family members. She is survived by her brother, Les Houck, and she will now join her siblings Arlene Beck and Arnold Houck in Heaven. Val was born on the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation to DeWalt David and Arvella Cora (Hudson) Houck on March 20, 1935. Val married Peter Grout on May 21, 1955, in Grand Ronde. She was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes …

Burdine Parks-Shell, Aleah Rose Patterson (CTGR), Alyson Marie Payne, Emily Allessandra Ramirez-Ramos, Alijah Esperanza Ramos, Jasmine Leilani Richert, Elijah Johnathon Rocco, Anastasia Rosca, Ireland Rayne Schiedler, Lacody Les Scott, Maone Buck Scott, Annaka Marie Schafer, Kaleigha Aleenah Simi (CTGR), Trinity Noelle Simon, Justice Aaron Smith, Shawnessy Amerie Sohappy (CTGR), Elliza Lucy West, Brooklyn E. Westerlund, Collin James Whitmore, Trevor Allen Williams, Zoie Lynn Willie and Johnathon Ryan …

and 1989 audits, and planning to start work within the next six months on an accounting manual and procedures. 1984 – The Tribe held its first Restoration Powwow, with 1,000-plus people in attendance. U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin gave a keynote speech to celebrate the Tribe’s first year of being restored to official recognition by the federal government, and presented the Tribe with the framed Restoration Bill. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke …

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