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Tribal Government & News Community Input meeting held May 1 05.12.2011 Ron Karten General Council By Kim Rogers Tribal Planning & Grants manager Following the May 1 General Council meeting, the Tribe held its 2011 Community Input meeting in the Tribal gym in Grand Ronde. Thirty-one people attended, including six Tribal Council members and five assigned staff. The Tribe uses Community Input meetings for planning and grants, such as Indian Community Development Block and Administration …

by one section of the programs. Possible solutions to the problem of keeping a toddler, or an elderly parent, busy are covered. Help is available for a literacy issue, as well as a job question, either getting or losing one. To access any of these services, call 800-395-1616. MAP and EAP also make webinars, podcasts, audio and video available to enable Tribal members and staff to look up issues on their own by computer or smartphone. Every one of these services is confidential, and nobody …

provided comfort during a medical procedure,” Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe says. “One time we had a dog sitting on the couch in the waiting area whose owner said it was a comfort animal. Due to the extensive cleaning required afterward for infection control, we can only allow service animals.” Signs have been posted at clinic doors to inform patients of the clarification in policy. “The message is that you cannot bring in your comfort animals anymore,” Rowe says. “It’s a tough …

was changed and it created vacancies on several committees. The new rules allow only one family member per committee, one staff person per committee and only one Tribal Council member per committee. “A broader representation of the community will bring community input into the Tribal government process,” said General Manager Jim Willis. 1987 – Tribal members were needed to serve on the Archaeology, Education, Health, and Hunting and Fishing committees. The committees assisted Tribal Council …

Gaming Casino seeking Marketplace vendors 09.05.2023 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino Smoke Signals file photo By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator Spirit Mountain Casino is seeking vendors for the upcoming Spirit Mountain Marketplace, which will celebrate Native American heritage, craftsmanship and community. The one-time event, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14, is an opportunity to showcase handmade creations and network with like-minded individuals …

important,” he said. “There are a host of issues regarding Tribal law and federal law that require a close partnership.” Merkley said the job of an elected official doesn’t necessarily become easier with time on the job. “Certainly I get more familiar with the issues as time passes, but my staff works very hard on these issues,” said Merkley. “I came here years ago to see the health center when it was opened. I have been to Tribal Council meetings, but I had never seen the powwow grounds and I hadn’t …

Tribal Government & News Grant grows Tribal police force by one employee 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Federal government , Public safety The Tribe's police force will include one more officer and one more vehicle now that it has received a $378,103 U.S. Department of Justice grant to pay for hiring, training and equipment. The funds will be used for hiring a third police officer in 2013. "The Tribe received a grant in the amount of $256,279 to fund an additional police officer over a three-year …

Veterans’ Affairs Advisory Committee. LaBonte, a Vietnam War-era Navy veteran, was appointed to a four-year term on the committee the year before. His one-year term as chair was set to begin in September. The group was working toward building a second veterans’ home in the state, as well as seeking legislation that equalized payments to all veterans, regardless whether one served in a battle zone or at a base. 2004 – Tribal member Jan Michael Reibach was chosen as one of the nominees for the Indian …

," said Behavioral Health Director Kelly Nelson. One can see the hope in the kitchen where the gleaming new silverware and unchipped plates sit in piles on the counters, ready to be stowed away. One can almost smell it in the glass canisters just waiting for chocolate chip cookies. One can feel it on the play structure out back and from the porch that overlooks it. The smell of hope is in the new chairs and sofas, new cabinets, the pillows and mattresses that are much thicker than they need …

diligently to make sure housing is available and you get the best product for the least money,” Kennedy said. Webb updated the membership as to where each development is in the construction process. The Creekside Elder Housing project is in the process of having utilities, sidewalks and roads installed. The complex will have 24 two-bedroom, one-bath, energy efficient units with approximately 1,120 feet that will include all appliances. The homes will have solar panels, unit specific batteries …