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Justin Cotton, Tribal mtmbtr and WItlamlna High School Motor, gives
a presentation on tha Grand Ronda Tribal Court during a court opan
hous for bar tanlor projact on Thursday, April 1 S.
Casino recognizes
employees, supervisors
Spirit Mountain Casino named its first-quarter employees of the month
and supervisors of the quarter for 2010.
In January, Employees of the Month were slot attendant Benny Huie
of Sheridan and prep cook Deb Rymer of Amity.
In February, Employees of the Month were cleaning attendant Robert
Crabtree of Sheridan and dish machine operator Ed Labahn of Grand
Ronde.
In March, Employees of the Month were buffet lead Samantha Husted
of McMinnville and facilities administrative assistant II Lisa Martin of
Lafayette.
In addition, the first-ever Supervisor of the Quarter award went to slot
shift supervisor Betsy Stone of Grand Ronde and kenobingo supervisor
Jason Christianson of Dallas.
Honored employees received a $100 bonus, a reserved parking space and
a plaque with their name and photo to hang on the wall at the employee
entrance at the casino. R
Need assistance with scholarships?
Are you looking for scholarships and don't know where to
'start? Do you need assistance with your scholarship applications
andor personal statements? If so, contact the Tribal Scholarship
Office at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345, or e-mail luhui.whitebear
grandronde.org. O
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Community Meetings
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523 Bend -at the River house Inn
(same ballroom as last year)
Social Hour from 11:00-12:00
12:00 Lunch and
then the Community Meeting M
3075 N. Highway 97
Bend, Oregon 97701
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MsiirEteftpDace dates
D May 7-8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; May 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
a June 4-5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
n Aug. 6-7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Aug. 8. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
D Aug. 20-22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Powwow
D Sept, 3-4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
O Oct, 1-2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
O Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
D Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates subject to change due to conflicting Tribal or SMC events.
Located across from Cedar Plank Buffet. For more information,
contact Butt Simmons at 971-226-9799.
Request for Proposals
Social Security DisabilityInsurance
Benefit Advocate
Contact Social Services for complete RFP at 503-879-2034.
Credit union slates open house
The Register-Guard Federal Credit Union will host an open house at its
branch in Springfield in the Gateway Marketplace, 850 Beltline Road.
The meet and greet will allow Tribal members the opportunity to ask
questions, fill out membership cards, inquire about services, etc. Food
will be provided.
For more information, call receptionist Wanda O'Connor at the Tribe's
Eugene satellite office at 541-484-7085. D
Museum receives $75,000
grant to re-install gallery
Willamette University's Hallie Ford Museum of Art was awarded
a $75,000 Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National
Endowment for the Arts to support re-installation of the Confeder
ated Tribes of Grand Ronde Gallery.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde endowed the museum's
Native American gallery, which exhibits a sampling of Pacific North
west Indian basket weaving traditions, in 1999.
This is the largest federal grant the Hallie Ford Museum of Art
has received and work will include new lighting, casework, colors
and interpretation, conservation of a number of objects, public
programs and production of a gallery guide.
"We are thrilled to receive an NEA grant and look forward to
completing the renovation of the gallery, which houses our collec
tion of Native American art, by next spring," said John Olbrantz,
director of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art.
The Grand Ronde Gallery is the fourth and final permanent gal
lery at the museum slated for renovation. D
Ad created by George Valdez
Workshop will teach
suicide intervention skills
Tribal Youth Prevention and Behavioral Health programs are host
ing a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training on Tuesday
and Wednesday, May 11-12, at the Tribal Community Center from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch will be provided each day.
The workshop is designed to teach skills to competently and confiden
tially intervene with youth at risk of suicide. It prepares youth gate
keepers to integrate principles of intervention into daily practice.
People interested in attending should contact Youth Prevention
Specialist Lisa Leno at 503-879-1471 or lisa.lenograndronde.org by
May 7.
The workshop is free. D