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Thursday. However, Human Resources provided Smoke Signals with an advance list of employees being honored. With every day she works, Health & Wellness Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier sets a longevity record with the Tribe that will be difficult to surpass. She was honored for her 32 nd year of working for the Tribe. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and Acting Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching their 26 th year of service to the Tribe …

the Heritage Commission approved state heritage area status in early February on a preliminary basis. The Willamette Falls Heritage Area is the first to ever receive a state heritage area designation. The Willamette Falls Heritage Area encompasses 26 square miles and is home to the second largest waterfall by volume in the United States. The area remains a culturally and historically significant site for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Tribal members continue to harvest lamprey at the site …

Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson and GED Coordinator Tracy Biery, who attained 30 years apiece. In the quarter-century or more club were Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 26 years, Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 27 years and Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 28 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley and Chinuk Immersion Preschool Teacher Jeff Mercier notched 29 years. Achieving 20 or more years …

in the area of Andy Riggs and Fire Hall roads. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Hit-and-run occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. The driver was arrested. Methamphetamine arrest in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male was observed carrying about 17 grams of meth on his person while seated in a vehicle. Suspicious activity reported in the 48700 block of Dragonfly Drive. Tuesday, April 6 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 8 …

speaker was retired Army Col. Larry Brown, with American Legion Post 21 of McMinnville. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was shot down nine times. Brown was awarded three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Purple Hearts. Brown read a poem, “The Brotherhood,” by an unknown author. Afterward, he recognized Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson, who walked on Wednesday, May 26, at 96 years old. He joined the Navy in 1942 during his junior year of high …

Tribal Government & News Police Log -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 12.14.2021 Tribal Police , Public safety Thursday, Nov. 25 Responded to an assault at the 28400 block of McPherson Road. Domestic disturbance reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Friday, Nov. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 911 hang-up call reported …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

proficiency from 8.7 percent in 2019 to 7.9 percent in 2022. English Language Arts proficiency decreased from 26 percent to 20.6 percent, while science proficiency rose from 5.6 percent to 10 percent. “We will put a lot of emphasis on attendance this year and creating a positive school culture, both welcoming and safe,” Zimbrick said. “Teachers will focus on big picture standards in the core subjects and provide a lot of individual support to students. Overall, our Native students did well …

. S.E.; and in Tribal Council Chambers in Grand Ronde at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. For more information, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org or contact Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …