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and all our Tribal members really, the most accurate numbers that can be produced. So again, I just want to kind of give them credit for really providing the most accurate numbers.” Spirit Mountain Casino CEO Camille Mercier said in an email that, “After 30 years, the casino has become significantly more sophisticated in how it measures performance, evaluates economic factors that influence the business and understands seasonality within our market. Advances in technology have helped us as operators …

Tribal Government & News General Council briefed on capital improvement projects 04.04.2022 Dean Rhodes General Council , Housing The new site of Men’s Transitional Housing on the west side of Grand Ronde Road has been prepared with paving and installation of utilities for three manufactured homes. The site was one of the Tribal capital improvement projects discussed by Engineering and Planning Manager Ryan Webb during the Sunday, April 3, General Council meeting. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez …

the design team can begin narrowing down options. The presentation and survey are available at: grandronde.org/press-media/tribal-announcements/resident-recreation-center/ . The site would be located on the Smith Property, on the corner of Tyee Road and Ead Creek Loop, with half the property occupied by housing and apartments, and half by the recreation center grounds, Webb said. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Tribal Council Secretary Jon A. George and Tribal Council members Lisa Leno, Brenda …

girl is partnered with a professional woman in Portland,” said Chinn. “They do things together and there is job shadowing. When the girls get out of the (Rose Festival Court) program they are connected already.” For example, Aguilar-Arizmendi was paired with Amy Nelson of Point West Credit Union. Aguilar-Arizmendi is a 17-year-old senior at Benson High who is planning to pursue a career in law, medicine or business. Nelson, her mentor, is president and chief executive officer of Point West Credit …

and interest, to the Tribe from Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Tribal Council also approved using up to $20 million from its line of credit to maintain account liquidity. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene said during the Legislative Action Committee meeting that the two moves will help prepare the Tribal for all financial contingencies. Tribal Council member Michael Langley said he thought the line of credit resolution was a “good move” because interest rates are very low currently. Tribal Council member …

and students navigating poverty than the state as a whole means our continued efforts to foster equity and excellence for all Oregon students continues to yield positive results.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the rules regarding graduation were changed. Seniors still had the same 24-credit requirement, but they were given credit for any course in which they were passing at the time of the extended school closure. Gill says that this allowed schools to provide additional focus on securing credit …

in the middle/high school classes and six in the community class. Youth Education serves 215 students who utilize virtual and in-person academic coaches and advisers, as well as a Shawash Studies class co-taught by Guided Study/Credit Recovery Teacher Adam Langley and Children and Family Support Service Specialist Zoe Holsclaw. It focuses on historical and contemporary Native American issues, culture and language, especially as it relates to the Grand Ronde Tribe, and the resiliency of Native …

could trade in her Nissan. A few weeks later, she began receiving phone calls about her car payment being late and was ultimately sent to collections for a $10,500 debt. Her car, which she thought was used for a trade-in, was auctioned off. With bills mounting and her credit ruined, she sought legal help from a Flagstaff nonprofit, DNA-People’s Legal Services, and after more than 18 months received a settlement from the auto dealer. Assistant Director of the Midwest Region Joannie Wei noted …

Tribal Government & News Tribe blesses site of new Willamette Falls fishing platform 09.05.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , People , History , Natural Resources , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- During a beautiful fall afternoon, with blue sky and the roar of rushing water in the background, a contingent of Tribal Council, Tribal members and Tribal employees participated in a ceremony that blessed the future site of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls …

. The balance would be additional casino dividend.” During the Tuesday, Dec. 14, Legislative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. said he supports the spending plan except he was hoping that half of the funds allocated for the rehabilitation of the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City would be used to construct mental health trauma and daycare centers. Tribal Council member Kathleen George said Tribal Council members are in support of building a daycare center …