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and Administrative Assistant Marissa Leno. The approximately 72 people who attended watched a video on the history of the Tribe and then Knight and Schlappie announced the grant awards. Due to the virtual format, Knight and Schlappie gave every organization representative the opportunity to briefly speak about their programs. During the check distribution portion, the Community Fund awarded 10 small grants worth $72,875 and 26 large grants worth $1.068 million. Small grant recipients were: Beyond …

18. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint near milepost 24 on Highway 18. The vehicle was located, but was not contacted due to traffic conditions. Vehicle information and information regarding the original complaint were passed on to Lincoln County. Traffic assist occurred for a disabled vehicle near milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway Monday, Aug. 1 Citizen contact occurred in the 48000 block of Blacktail Drive. Theft follow …

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 …

Indians by blood whose names appear on the final rolls of the Choctaw Nation approved April 26, 1906, and their lineal descendants.” The Grand Ronde Tribe held five meetings earlier this year hoping to find consensus for a potential constitutional amendment and conducted surveys on its governmental website www.grandronde.org about going with a 4/4 proposal or lineal descent. The 4/4 blood quantum proposal was rejected by a majority of voters during the Sept. 9 election. The Grand Ronde …

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 …

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 …

a great neighborhood for generations to come.” It’s been 26 years since Grand Meadows, located on Tribal property at McPherson and Grand Ronde roads, opened a 36-lot manufactured home subdivision to Tribal families. Housing Department officials have repeatedly said a second development is long overdue. In 2020, Reece and Associates of Albany was selected to conduct a property development plan for the new site. The first phase includes 20 single-family homes on 10,000-square-foot lots. The Tribe’s …