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MAY 15, 2022
TERO Worker of the Month
April 2022
Name: Lewis Napoleon
Employer: Turn Key Scaffolding
Position: Scaffolding laborer
In one of our recruiting efforts, TERO
gave a presentation at the Siletz Reser-
vation, where Lewis Napoleon was in-
troduced to the opportunities presented
through the TERO program.
Lewis showed a great interest in our
ODOT projects and filled out a TERO
Skills Bank application in January 2020.
Lewis Napoleon
He kept in consistent contact through
TERO’s out-of-work call-in line and was
soon dispatched as a scaffolding erector for Turn Key Scaffold-
ing on the Yaquina Bay Bridge project in Newport, where Lewis
has remained working for almost two years.
Lewis said that while working for Turn Key he has learned
many new skills, such as working safely, comfortably and con-
fidently at heights and gaining knowledge with new tools and
different materials.
Lewis said that the trainings that TERO provides and the job
connections helped him get hired by a great company. He said
TERO continues to provide support for him to be the best em-
ployee he can be.
Lewis also said that if you are looking for a great job, give
Grand Ronde TERO a call and they can help get your foot in the
door on one of many projects.
We are proud to announce Lewis Napoleon as TERO’s April
Worker of the Month. Great job, Lewis!
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Housing prices escalating in
West Valley communities
The West Valley communities of Sheridan and Willamina were among 89
towns near Portland that have seen substantial increases in home prices
between the first quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2022, according
to the website Zillow.
The average home price in Sheridan jumped 40.1 percent from $274,004
to $383,856 while in Willamina the average increased 40 percent from
$242,405 to $339,468.
Two other Yamhill County communities also saw substantial increases in
the average home prices during those two years. Amity, approximately six
miles south of McMinnville on Highway 99W, saw a 42.2 percent increase
while Dayton, southeast of McMinnville, saw a 39.7 percent increase.
Oregon state economist Josh Lehner told Willamette Week that factors
contributing to the increases in towns surrounding Portland include the
fact that the farther one gets from the big city the lower the price of hous-
ing becomes and that more companies are letting employees work from
home, which makes a long commute once or twice a week more tolerable. 
For more information on the TERO Skills Bank and
any other TERO opportunities, contact the
TERO office or the TERO director.
TERO Office: 503-879-1488 or tero@grandronde.org
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The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center
Comment Box is located at the entrance of the
Health & Wellness Center, next to the drinking fountain.
Share your experience, good or bad with us! 
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Natural Resources Department
• Fish and Wildlife Ordinance revisions meeting.
• 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
• Tribal Council chambers following the Tribal Council meeting.
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• Tribal members and Tribal staff only.
• Hybrid: in-person meeting available through Zoom as well.
• Presentation on proposed changes followed by discussion.
Natural Resources Department
For more information, contact the Natural Resources Dept.
at 503-879-2424 or NRD@grandronde.org
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