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and government are very different work cultures,” she says. Mercier, 48, began her career with the Tribe in the late 1980s as an educational aide. She then transferred to Social Services and spent time in the Prevention Department before leaving to work for Spirit Mountain Casino as its Human Resources director, which included moving employees to new offices when the South Expansion Project was completed in 2008. It added 135,396 square feet to the existing casino. “I enjoy working in human resources because …

, Arlene Adams and the departed Burton Adams. He was an amazing partner for Taylor Sturgeon and he loved his daughter Olive very much. He graduated from David Douglas High School and went to Kansas for college. After being an intern at Brosseau’s, he continued working there for about five years where he developed his love of car restoration. In Miguel’s spare time, he enjoyed being in nature, hiking and paddle boarding, and he loved loud music. He is survived by his sister, Charity Flores; brothers …

scrambling about for the treats quickly. In past years, the time for all the candy to be spoken for is about one minute after the hunt begins. Attendees are also asked to bring their own basket or bag to carry their treasure home. This is one Tribal event that requires hard-boiled promptness on the part of parents and prospective Easter egg hunters, lest they miss out on the various treats. “We are very excited to be able to have the Easter egg hunt,” Housing Services Coordinator Lacy Leno said …

in my spare time and frequently participate in public hearings while advocating for all Oregonians with disabilities. “I came across this opportunity through one of my care providing groups online and figured I’d go ahead and apply. … I am very excited, but most of all just truly honored to be able to help serve Oregonians with disabilities, some of whom might even be my fellow Tribal members, in this capacity. I am very grateful for the opportunity to help be a voice for some of our state’s most …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- March 1, 2021 02.26.2021 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : This week I had the good fortune to receive a text from a dear friend who told me about the COVID vaccine clinic being offered by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, a clinic that had been opened to the community. I ran to my computer to sign up. I was ecstatic! My husband and I live on the edge of Salem, so after getting our tickets, we jumped in the car that very afternoon …

training in 1985. She returned to higher education later in life, where she completed her registered nurse training in 2018. She was so proud of this accomplishment! Roxanne had a fierce determination along with a little stubbornness. She was a very proud Elder of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She loved and enjoyed her family and gatherings in her back yard, and the yearly family reunion at powwow time. She enjoyed discovering her genealogy and facilitated getting a purple heart …

steelhead. The webinar is available to view at www.youtube.com/watch?v=udmqqT2b0PQ . Removing hydropower production is not only necessary for chinook and steelhead, George said, “but it will save Oregonians money on their power bill at the same time. Because this very small percentage of power that’s produced at these dams is the most expensive hydropower in the system.” A fact sheet from the Bonneville Power Administration states that power from the dams costs $30.83 per megawatt hour, compared …

services only. The rest are onsite five days a week. There are 30 regular, full-time staff and five to seven on-call substitutes for the five preschool classes. “It’s a very comprehensive program,” Blackwell says. “We include the whole family and work with a lot of health issues. Health is a big challenge for some families.” General Manager David Fullerton says it’s highly unusual to receive a perfect program review. “There is a lot of preparation that goes into those and it really speaks …

continues to receive support from faculty and coaches alike. Oregon State head football coach Mike Riley always encourages athletes to sign up, said Kurt Peters, who runs the course and is professor of Ethnic Studies at Oregon State. "Part of it is the demands on their time dictate that they often don't have time to go home during spring break," he said. "Sometimes, they're catching up on academics; sometimes, it's their normal workout routines. And the idea that they can take 30 classroom hours in one …

. “It is very unusual.” Chief warrant officers serve a unique role in naval service as they are enlisted people who are commissioned as officers and have been called to serve from their senior enlisted ranks as technical managers. Bly, 54, served in the military from 1982 to 2007, or as he puts it, “Twenty-five years, two months and five days.” Since retiring, Bly has spent much of his time traveling in his motorhome, sailing and in the mountains exploring. His favorite spot to sail is the Saratoga …