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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council handling more executive session items 07.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Graphic by Samuel Briggs III By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An issue in the 2022 Tribal Council election was mentioned by outgoing Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. while he was making the first nomination on Sunday, June 26: Does the current Tribal Council hold too many executive sessions? “For the past few years, everybody’s platform has an element of transparency …

and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 26 years, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 28 years and Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 29 years of service. Achieving 20 or more years of service were Cook Kevin Campbell and Firefighter-EMT Jennifer Colton with 20 years, Security Department Supervisor Roel Hernandez, Purchase/Referred Care Health Care Payment Specialist Erica Mercier and Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart with 21 years while Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator …

provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise and mental stimulation. Additionally, those with limited fitness levels and people of all ages can participate. “I’m excited for the social aspect of this event and the whole experience,” Manangan says. She’ll arrive in Austin a few days before tournament play begins on Oct. 26 to scout out the courses and practice. “The area looks beautiful and I haven’t played the courses yet so this is a good opportunity to do that,” Manangan says …

, Secretary Michael Langley, Brenda Tuomi, Kathleen George and Lisa Leno. Celebrating 27 years of service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Facilities Senior Administrative Assistant Daphney Colton, Benefits and Risk Manager Tammy Gould, Records Clerk Hollie Mercier, Compensation/HRIS Administrator Candy Scranton, Tribal Court Records Clerk Linda Evans and Lands Department Manager Jan Reibach. Timber Manager Michael Karnosh marked 26 years of service and rounding out …

for Sustainability Education and Ecology. Cherry gave closing remarks after the grant awardees were announced. “Congratulations to you all,” she said. “You guys are amazing. I’m so very proud of you. As a Spirit Mountain Community Fund trustee and Tribal Council member, it is an honor and privilege to celebrate your work.” During the past 26 years, the Community Fund has awarded 3,198 grants totaling more than $93.8 million. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

with Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno reaching 35 years, Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno hit 33 years and Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno was recognized for 29 years. Also in the more than 20-year club were Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 27 years; Education Department Manager Angela Fasana and Tribal Council Senior Administrative Assistant Lauri Smith, 26 years; Children & Family Services Supervisor Kristi Petite …

Karnosh. 26 years: Dental Restorative Assistant Donnette Spaulding, Cultural Center Supervisor Crystal Szczepanski, Judicial Operations Supervisor Julie Boekhoff and Police Records and Evidence Clerk Egypt Leno. 25 years: Employment Specialist Tauni Tollas is the newest member of the quarter-century or more club. 20-24 years: Procurement Department Manager Nathan Rolston with 24 years; Housing Improvement Coordinator Donald Coon with 21 years; and Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole with 20 years of service …

-level expectations, compared to a state average of 26%. Regular attendance is also below the state’s low average of 62%. However, Zimbrick provided more background information. “In 2016 we were identified by the Oregon Department of Education as a district in need of improvement,” she said. “We dove into the work of implementing a full scale improvement plan. We analyzed student data to identify needs and developed a three-year plan to improve in two key areas: academic student outcomes …

were honored for 29 and 28 years of employment, respectively. Rounding out the quarter century or longer mark were Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad with 26 years and Clinic Business Office Manager Melody Baker, 25 years. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe included Employee Relations Manager David DeHart and Compensation/HRIS Specialist Becky Mode, 24 years each; Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Angela Sears, 23 years; Tribal Police Chief Jake …

development, and implementation and adoption of essential policies and procedures for operating the school…Those are the primary functions between now and Aug. 26, which I think will be the first day of school.” To learn more about the Education Department, visit grandronde.org/services/education or visit “CTGR Education Programs” and “Chinuk Wawa Education,” on Facebook. Fasana took 13 questions and comments from the audience. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said that education has …