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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 …

requests and 13% of the small grant requests. Grace Center for Adult Day Services Community Outreach Coordinator Cassie Cruze told the audience that her agency offers respite care for adults with neurocognitive disorders and those in rehabilitation, with the goal of enabling adults to remain in their homes for as long as possible. It received a $50,000 grant. One of the center’s goals is to provide culturally appropriate care, Cruze said, as adults with dementia and related disorders react best …

paper mill site at Willamette Falls. Written comments regarding the two supplemental budget proposals are due to Finance Officer Chris Leno by noon Wednesday, June 26. Hearings to increase the adopted budget are required by the Budget & Appropriations Ordinance. Notices about the hearings were posted outside the Governance Center on Tuesday, June 11. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

. "This is the best job I've ever had," said longtime board member and current Board President Sho Dozono. "We invest in you," he said of the recipients, "and you do the work. There must be tens of thousands out there that do the actual work." Kitzhaber thanked the Community Fund for "a decade and a half of critical funding" for the state. "Grand Ronde has shown creativity and leadership in providing valuable resources. As Governor, I am grateful for these gifts." Eight from the Community Fund …

customers and falsifying information on vehicle financing forms. Many of those affected were members of the Navajo Nation. Ultimately, the dealerships paid a $450,000 settlement to approximately 3,500 consumers who had been scammed by the dealership’s deceptive business practices. “Cars are one of the biggest purchases consumers make and it’s a lifeline, a necessity to get from place to place,” Vaca said. A Navajo Nation Tribal member, “Sherrie,” who only used her first name, told attendees …

for it when they do decide to make it mandatory for all law enforcement throughout the country,” said McKnight. “I also want to be as transparent as possible as a police department. That was my main push for it, I guess, was to be transparent.” McKnight said despite being only a phone call away, he still can’t be with all his officers all of the time. “I figured this would be the best supervisor I could give them is a body cam,” said McKnight. “It basically reminds the officers to stay …

high school.” The specific objectives revolve around the idea that every student graduates from high school and is ready for college, a career or for civic life, and that all school districts develop and implement systems of excellence. The plan calls for meaningful engagement of Elders, parents and the community to make Oregon schools among the best in the nation. Specifically, the objectives are to increase graduation rates for Native students that will meet or exceed the statewide average …

apiece to tie for second place. The Associate Member Publications Contest was judged by members of the Indiana Press Association. During the Native American Journalist Association conference held July 11-13 in Santa Clara, Calif., Smoke Signals received 10 awards. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

what was best for their families, but it seems some fellow Tribal members want to punish them for that. As somebody who spent a very long year trying to come up with a solution, I am happy to see a resolution that takes into account all the work we did, and the impacts and the families who have been waiting for so long to join a Tribe they clearly should be a part of. As a former Enrollment Requirements Ad Hoc Committee member appointed by Tribal Council and who took that job seriously, I am …

for Audit and Assurance Adam Smith said that in general terms, a casino audit includes examining and reviewing various documents and processes, and is governed by multiple regulatory and professional authorities. “Specifically, for Spirit Mountain Casino, we began by reviewing written policies and procedures followed by observing personnel to confirm adherence with specific procedures to gauge the casinos compliance with best practices for the gaming industry,” he said. That work began in October …