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. It wasn’t all about keeping it in the Tribe. I think sometimes Tribal Council gets more credit than we need because what we do would be impossible without our employees. It is great for me to see our employees who have passion for the Tribe.” Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson also spoke to attendees about what service to the Tribal community has meant during different periods in history. “We only have (approximately) 5,400 Tribal members, but the work this government does …

will be reduced between 50 to 70 percent. … A well-managed transportation system is the backbone of the economy.” Other speakers at the event included Newberg Mayor Bob Andrews, Dundee Mayor David Russ, McMinnville Mayor Scott Hill, state and federal representatives, and Yamhill County Parkway Committee Chair Dave Haugeberg, who has been a driving force behind the project since the late 1980s. “The credit here really does go to the people of Newberg, Dundee, McMinnville and the Confederated …

for freedom of the press. I do believe that this is what they had in mind.” The ordinance will become effective 21 days after adoption. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved the use of a Tribal credit card for Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe to use as a method of payment for business travel, training and access to vendors, as well as to pay for clinic supplies and food from vendors who do not accept purchase orders; Approved a resolution to ask the U.S. Department of the Interior …

and faster for Portland-area residents to access wine country, Spirit Mountain Casino and the coast. Construction work is scheduled to be complete by November 2017. The Tribe will receive a credit from the Oregon Department of Transportation regarding the highways 18 and 22 interchange for re-allocating $4 million to the Newberg-Dundee Bypass. The Tribe’s contribution cap for that project is $9.45 million adjusted annually for inflation, according to the compact. George provided the invocation …

for alternative health insurance through the act, which is popularly known as Obamacare, Tribal members are helping to save Tribal dollars since the Skookum Health Assistance Program is not insurance. By having another first payer for medical expenses, the Tribe can make its Contract Health Services and Skookum funding go further. By applying, Meneley said, Tribal members in Oregon can either qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or obtain health insurance on the marketplace. With a possible tax credit …

and Sexual Violence Services grant and a STOP Violence Against Women Act grant that would bring the Tribe $82,772 in the first year and $41,386 in the second year to help fund the Tribe’s domestic violence advocate; Approved using up to $6 million of the Tribe’s line of credit to fund an investment loan to an unnamed company at 10 percent interest. The resolution states that the company has property worth more than three times the loan amount; And approved the enrollment of one infant into the Tribe …

their share of unusual traffic stop experiences, but Cardwell said nothing too strange has happened to him yet. “So far I really like it,” he said. “In Grand Ronde, we have a great group of guys and I’m getting to know them. Sometimes, you are the only officer on duty so that is something I’m getting used to. Everyone here is pretty level headed and things seem to be going in the right direction.” The biggest case he has worked on during his relatively short tenure in law enforcement was a credit …

and allow use of Tribal credit cards to cover conference registration fees. Tribal Council also approved a Friday, Dec. 13, per capita payment date. The amount of the per capita payment will not be known until early December, Finance Officer Chris Leno said. Leno also asked that approval of a $292 timber revenue payment be tabled for two weeks to ensure the maximum amount of revenue is available for distribution on Dec. 13. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved amendments to the Enrollment …

says. “She has helped students that are credit deficient get back on track and graduate.” Willamina has three goals district-wide to improve graduation outcomes for all students. These are focusing on core academics such as math and reading, improving school culture by creating an atmosphere where students are cared for and want to attend class, and addressing equity concerns by defining what it means and how current policies and procedures have an effect. “Graduation is the most important goal …

channel with a variety of videos and also have partnered with Youth Empowerment and Prevention. Higher Education currently has 95 students in bachelor degree programs, 41 in graduate degree programs, 87 in community college programs, eight in non-credit classes, nine enrolled in GED programs, two in early college enrollment and 38 enrolled in Families Working with Education & Family Partnerships. There is virtual tutoring offered during the pandemic, and virtual events such as financial aid nights …