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that are dedicated to the contract now.” Specifically, grant funds would be used to coordinate the Tribal Salmon Strength Initiative, participate in the Willamette Valley environmental impact statement and provide technical help to implement the Willamette Basin biological opinion. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a Tribal credit card authorization for Audit Manager Michael Langley with a $2,500 limit; And approved the enrollment of seven infants into the Tribe because they meet …

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 …

in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, April 24 Welfare check conducted in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Theft reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of Grand Ronde and Andy Riggs roads. Warrant arrest in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Female subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Wednesday, April 25 Assist outside agency in the area …

Tribal Government & News Tribe kicking off enrollment community meetings on May 26 05.18.2021 Dean Rhodes Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will hold the first of four scheduled meetings regarding membership and enrollment issues starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. Because of continuing COVID-19 pandemic concerns, it will be held virtually using the Zoom teleconference application. In October 2019, Tribal Council approved a maximum $50,000 …

Tribal Government & News Grant may fund 10 electric vehicle charging units on Tribal campus 10.26.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Environment Tribal Council approved applying for a federal Department of Energy grant that, if received, would fund the eventual placement of 10 solar-power electric vehicle charging stations on the Tribal campus over the next five years during its Wednesday, Oct. 26, meeting. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved applying …

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 …