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that includes a 120,000-square-foot gaming floor, 300 hotel rooms and more than 3,000 parking spaces. There also would be space for concerts and events. In addition to Hernandez, Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George, Tribal Council member Lisa Leno, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene and Project Manager Ryan Webb attended the meeting. Webb said that configuring the 26-acre site in a way where it could blend in with the natural surroundings had been challenging. “It seems like a lot of space, but as you …

played in acoustic trio groups with me, performed at the World Beat Festival in Salem with me and performed at amphitheater there. He's played big stages. "We watched him grow and he's evolved into a stand-alone guitar player and an incredible musician. "Sol Seed is incredible, top notch for sure. He's kind of outgrown me, but that's OK. I still love him. Whenever I call him for a project, he's always there for me." "Jan Michael has been a big influence on me," Lewis said. Lewis also credits martial …

leveraging HUD funds" with other funding sources and tax credits. The administration asked for $580 million in funding for 2011, Boyd said, and because of the record in Indian Country, the administration added $120 million to the request for 2012. Boyd also was interested in details beyond the building processes. At the newly expanded Tribal Library, Tribal Elder and Librarian Marion Mercier described the range of ages that library programs serve. "They're introduced to the library program …

they do daily. Other volunteers from throughout the area, adding up to some 25 in all, did every imaginable restaurant job, from collecting, delivering and preparing the food to waiting on tables and clearing them to washing dishes and resetting the tables. Credits this year also included Willamina retiree Bob Hollister, who stood in for Santa Claus. He has starred in the show for the last two years and more in years earlier. Under his tailored red suit with white accents, Hollister gave out what …

played baseball “as long as I can remember.” “I’ve always been active and pretty much played sports year-round since I was a kid,” he says. “After my junior year, I just focused on baseball though. I love the sport.” Cooney plays center field, as well as being a right-handed closer on the mound. As far as baseball accolades go, he credits both a combination of his passion for the sport coupled with a strong competitive streak. “I am always trying to be better,” he says. “Every year I try to improve …

percent. “We had one of the best (increases) in the state,” says Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick. “I would attribute this to the extra effort staff made to ensure students were completing the needed credits to get their diploma.” Sheridan School Superintendent Steven Sugg says the district has worked during the past two years to build stronger relationships with the Tribe. For example, teachers and administrators meet several times a year to discuss student progress and how …

they were not harmed by the pandemic,” she said. “The closure represented less than 2 percent of their time in K-12 education; those on track deserved to graduate and we made sure to give them the support to acquire those final credits. The Tribe has always been a supportive partner and we want to make sure they receive the high praise they deserve. By CTGR prioritizing education, the AI/AN students in Willamina have historically out-performed the same sub-group at the state level.” Zimbrick said …

remotely and not having the opportunity to meet anyone besides fellow staff members. “Just learning the job while being remote, there is a gap and it makes it harder, but I have a wonderful staff who have helped me learn, and a very supportive boss as well.” As a young mother, Childers never imagined herself where she is today and credits the Tribe’s various programs for much of her success. “The Tribe’s Education Department is just amazing,” Childers says. “We are so lucky as Tribal members …

date of Friday, Sept. 8, and directed Finance Officer Chris Leno to make the payments; Approved four credits cards for $2,500 each for different members of the Emergency Services Department; Approved applying for the 2023-25 Oregon Department of Justice Victims of Crime Act grant for $225,000, which will provide services for both female and male survivors of domestic violence; And enrolled three infants into the Tribe because they meet the enrollment requirements stated in the Tribal …

team and gaming commission, (a) major strategic advantage both in operations and in compliance.” Smith credits the casino’s continued emphasis on best practices and strong internal controls as some of the reasons for the consecutive no-finding audit. “The management there genuinely cares and wants to do the best they can and the Tribe should be proud of that,” he said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …