BEAR RIVER NEWSLETTER March 2023 Spring Edition The latest new updates from Bear River Band of The Rohnerville Rancheria
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page, Pg. 1 Table of Contents, Pg. 2 Tribal Council, Pg. 3-4 New Digital Newsletter, Pg. 5 Tribal Administrator, Pg. 6 Honoring of the Graduates, Pg. 7 THPO, Pgs 8-9 DMV Exemption/Certification Tax Form, Pg. 10 Social Services, Pg. 11 Gaming Commission Application, Pg. 12-13 Tribal Gaming, Pg. 14 Facilities, Pg.15 Child Care & Education, Pg. 16 Housing, Pg. 17 Grants Department, Pg.18 Tribal Court, Pg. 19 Information Technology, Pg.20 Child Support Services, Pg. 21 Casino Calendar, Pg.22 Bear River Police Department/Economic Development Committee, Pg.23 2
TRIBAL COUNCIL As we go into a new year I want to begin by saying thank you all for the time that you have invested in attending meetings, serving on committees and workgroups, and providing input that will support the future growth for Bear River. It is imperative that your voices are heard and that those ideas are built into the long-term plans for the community as a whole. As with any growth comes growing pains to which we have all felt. The economy as you are all aware has not been kind to us and our hardest hit Enterprise has been our casino. Many people do not have the disposable income to play our machines and are having to make a choice between purchasing household necessities or visiting the casino. With this in mind our per capita distribution amounts have been much lower than what we have been seeing. Our marketing team at the casino has been working diligently on creating and implementing plans to draw patrons, we are hopeful that there is a turnaround soon, but we would be remised if we did not take into consideration the fact that people simply do not have “entertainment” money at this point in time. Over the past year the Bear River Tribal Council has attended many meetings, outside of our own Business and Enterprise meetings. It has been extremely important that we stay connected at all levels and that we have a seat at the table. The Tribal Council has revised multiple governing documents and has ensured that all were distributed to the membership prior as to address concerns from the membership. This is the standard practice now. The Tribal Council has been taking every opportunity to address Tribal Member concerns and acting appropriately and efficiently. It is our hope that we all have an understanding that all communications and needs are important and are addressed as soon as possible. As an update, below are items that have been brought forward and ongoing that are also being worked on: 1. Gaming Compact- Compact Amendment in place until December 31, 2023. Council receives frequent updates from Legal as to further court proceedings and Compact updates. Multiple meetings scheduled in the month of February regarding negotiations. 2. NAGPRA- Elk River Estuary- Working closely with THPO on concerns of remains discoveries and reburial. Working with THPO on Wigi National Monument Dedication to Wiyot Tribe’s conflict. 3. Brackeen v. Haaland- Lawsuit regarding ICWA. Three states argued that ICWA violates the Constitution and this has prevailed in Federal District Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit had concerns and this is now at the Supreme Court level. Oral arguments were held in Washington D.C. on November 9, 2022. I am following this closely as a rule not in the favor of ICWA could have detrimental effects on Tribal Sovereignty as a whole. Determination is scheduled to be made no later than mid-July 2023. 4. Revenue Allocation Plan- A Revised Revenue Allocation Plan and Resolution adopting said plan was approved on January 31, 2023. These documents have been sent off to the Office of Indian Gaming as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Changes included minor trust distribution to be made in four payments as well as clarifying language regarding distribution of a minor’s trust if they have passed. I must also note that I and the Tribal Council are aware of the concerns from membership regarding Fentanyl and violence within our communities. These are not to be taken lightly. It is very important that when these things occur that they are reported to our Police Department so that investigations can take place. The Tribal Council has taken a stand and these items at a minimum will not be tolerated or encouraged within our community and around our children. I also hear our memberships frustration and sadness when these items occur and they hit close to home, let us not forget that in order for us to take care of our community and our people we will have to make hard decisions and I can assure you that making those decisions is also not taken lightly.It has been an honor to serve you over the course of the past few years, and I look forward to what this next year has to bring to our membership, our community, and our Bear River Family. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions, comments or concerns and I will do my absolute best to try to assist. Respectfully, Josefina Frank Tribal Chairwoman Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria 3
TRIBAL COUNCIL Dakota McGinnis Jr, Tribal Council Secretary Hello Tribal Member’s, I hope you all had a good holiday and are off to a better New Year in 2023. The fourth quarter of 2022 has passed and we have seen revenue stay pretty flat from the previous quarter. The Tribal Council and the rest of the staff will continue to control expenses. Our Tribal Gaming Compact is still in negotiating phase with the State and hope to have something new to report before the December 31, 2023 deadline. Bear River has begun the early stages of the process on a strategic plan with Blue Stone and hope you have responded to the survey that would have been sent out. It is very important we hear from you as this will help guide us on the path our Tribe wants to go The Tribe will be seeking feedback from our Tribal Members on developing our priorities to focus on for the next 5 years. I also have been busy this 4th quarter of 2022 attending the Grant Review Meetings, Budget Review Meetings, and the Justice Advisory Board Meetings that I sent on. With the Grant Committee we are implementing Amplifund, a software company that has a built data base for grants that should help streamline the reporting requirements for our grants as well as help keep our Directors organized on deadlines with each of our Grants. The budget has been a challenge to balance with less money coming over from the Casino we have to see how that effects the programming we have in place and do whatever we can to make sure we can sustain the programming. In closing I want to wish you all well and if you want to talk with me on any tribal issues my door is always open. Earl Moon, Tribal Council Treasurer Hello Tribal Members It is hard to believe that March 20th is the first day of spring! My first year of serving on Council as your Treasurer will be the end of March. My previous employment was working in the timber industry for 40 years. It has been a real learning experience for me in many ways. It has also been challenging and rewarding. I enjoy meeting and having the daily interactions with Tribal Members, Staff and Council. I have acquired new skills by using a computer, communicating through email and zoom meetings. Being elected as Treasurer did not come with on the job training –ha!ha!It has been a long but successful process with Bear River’s ENR Department collaborating with the California Department of Fish & Game that Tribal members can now obtain fishing licenses! Fishing license applications are now being processed through the Environmental Natural Resources Department - Contact person: Derek Bowman. FISH ON!!With the new 2023 year upon us, inflation continues to have an effect on our daily livelihood. We are hopeful that with improvement in the economy there will be a rise of consumer confidence in having more money to spend on entertainment and our economic future will continue to see growth. You are welcome to stop by my office to say hello or discuss any concerns you may have. 4 Member at Large, Darrell Sherman This quarter I spend much of my time on FMLA enjoying the birth of my son. I have had the luxury of splitting up weeks at a time while reintegrating back to work. While weeks at a time may not seem like a lot to catch up on, you would be surprised on the amount of emails received. t appears the off shore renewable energy project is gaining momentum. I have been attending zoom calls/meetings and Crowley believes this project will begin soon, the neighboring tribes and residents of Humboldt County continue to weigh the project. I had the privilege to attend a leadership conference, where we were challenged to get out of your comfort zone(s) while making decisions. This allows you to see a variety of perspectives while keeping a open mind. Being able to connect and network with other Native leaders was impactful and beneficial to hear how other tribes handle similar situations. It is a honor and privilege to serve as a councilman for our community. I hope to hear and see more of our membership in months to come! I always want to remind about my open door policy and encourage more feedback/input.
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THPO We continue our review/permitting compliance/survey/monitoring work as usual, and submitted some important documents and maps to State decisionmaking entities regarding ancestral territory jurisdiction and notification, as well as to the NAHC regarding repatriation and notification processes. We submitted a 30- 30 application for review and are in the process of planning visits to property near Petrolia. Recently we completed the final stages of the offshore wind grant funding agreements and will be purchasing a drone with Lidar in the next month. One focus for 2023 will be on coming of age/puberty ceremony and celebration, and we have interest from the Eureka and Arcata schools and Boards for integration into their existing health classes. Another goal this year is to convert our curation room into a Museum that will serve as our museum space until funding allows for expansion. Our department has been working on a deeper understanding, documentation, including mapping, and sharing of Ethnography (in depth study of a particular cultural group) and Ethnology (comparative study of ethnographic data, society and culture), including language and language lessons for the youth room children.If you would like a copy of the Bear River Dialect, please email [email protected], [email protected] , or [email protected] and we will send the link to the booklet and audio. Printable maps and magnets of the Ancestral territory are available as well; please attend an upcoming language class with Barry Brenard to receive one. 8 In March we will be starting a monthly beach walk with the Mattole restoration staff, Petrolia residents, and Cal Poly Humboldt marine lab researchers. Please look for a flyer regarding the first trip soon, as it will include a marine mammal training, lunch, and talks. Basket start
THPO Mid-December through early January were turbulent weeks weather-wise, and many cultural classes were postponed due to safety, child care, and virus concerns. The Brush Dance protocols class was popular and is continuing through March. The youth made several Xmas and holiday gifts and crafts, and attended some of our classes. The basketry classes are ongoing, and gathering trips have occurred and are planned, in accordance with the seasonal guidelines and availability. Members have been learning to process materials and weave baby rattles, letter holders and other utensils. We are working with the ITEPP at Cal Poly Humboldt to hold a weaving circle and other classes at Wiyot Plaza; please contact us to get involved before the Big Time, scheduled for early April. The Tribal Garden greenhouse set-up was postponed until January 19th due to weather, and may be extended through February. Many preparations and plantings are underway however, ensuring that the Garden will take off once the weather clears. We have joined the Farmer’s market group, and our food sovereignty partners at Cal Poly Humboldt are helping during our open volunteer hours on Thursdays between 11- 16:00 if you know of anyone who would like to volunteer/attend. Melanie McCavour Tribal Historic Preservation Office Director 9 Cultural resource survey ridges near Petrolia National Tribal Museum Day
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SOCIAL SERVICES Healthy Families Program-Building community through making healthy connections by having monthly skill-building classes for tribal families (Space is limited to 10 families) Healthy Families happens the fourth Friday of every month, and has served 46 Families over the last three months. Elders Program-Provides supportive services for elders, Including but not limited to home visits, social outings/activities, referrals, utility assistance, cleaning program, B-day gift card, Policy and Benefit Request Assistance Lice Policy-Lice Policy allows families to access supplies to prevent lice infestations within the household. Included in each kit; lice-killing shampoo (enough for everyone residing in the home), comb, tide pods, and bug spray. Over the last three months, there have been 29 individuals throughout 7 households served. AOD Policy-Wraparound care and coordination with various grants and resources available including; referrals for treatment, financial means to access detox and treatment. Aftercare and support to transition to healthy clean living. Food for People- Food for People provides food distributions to support families on and off reservation, on the third Friday of every month from 10:30-1pm at FEC parking lot. There have been 199 households served over the last three months. ICWA Family Assistance Policy-Provides case management and prevention services to Tribal children & their families, who could be at risk for Child Welfare Services (CWS) involvement. Or, who already have an open CWS case/investigation. Victim Services-Since the transfer of the Victim Services Program under Social Services on 05 July 2022 the program has seen a significant increase in access to services! VSP hopes to continue to providing advocacy, support, and services to Tribal Members who have been affected by crime! We take Walk-Ins and Appointments are available to speak with an advocate! Homeless Housing Assistance Program- The HHAP grant was awarded to Bear River Social Services to support housing efforts for tribal households who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Our budget has been approved by the granting agency and we are awaiting the funds to begin the implementation of the program. Neurofeedback- Social Services currently has 4 staff members who have attended training, and are continuing to practice with weekly supervision so that our department can begin providing Neurofeedback as a form of psychotherapy to Bear River Tribal Members. We are hoping to start scheduling within the next few months. Up-coming Community involvement Events: Healthy Families Class 4th Wednesday of every month. (Look for flyers with detailed information). Red Road Women’s Group W/ Sandra Keisner every Thursday 5-6:30 at Tish Non Community Center (snacks provided) Wellbriety group W/Jeff and Gusto every Tuesday 5-6 at Tish Non Community Center. (snacks provided) CHR We have not been able to get back on the schedule since December Food for People Distribution We will be having distributions, the third Friday of every month, from 10:30-1pm at the Family Entertainment FEC parking lot. If you have any question or are interested in these services, please call 707-733-1900 #2 Nicole Vance Social Services Director 11
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TRIBAL GAMING We hope all of the Bear River Tribal members made it through this shaky winter season and we hope for the stable days ahead for you all. All 2022 audits for Casino have been completed with no findings. We continue to work daily with casino management on policies and procedures. We have available dates open in our conference room for your meeting or training needs just give Katie a call to schedule a visit and see what we have to offer. We look forward to hearing from you. Our Mission To preserve and protect the integrity of gaming conducted by the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria and assure that gaming on the Rohnerville Rancheria is conducted honestly and fairly through strong and effective regulation and enforcement. Our Vision We will be a proactive organization recognized for its fair, firm and consistent enforcement of regulations and statutes by actively and effectively promoting and ensuring the integrity, security, honesty and fairness of our gaming operation. Hours of operation 8:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday Closed on Tribal & National Holidays John McGinnis Executive Director of Gaming 14
FACILITIES The Facilities Department has been busy on various projects and events. We have held numerous weddings and meetings in the Community Center over the past few months. There was a three day (GONA) Gathering of Native Americans conference held by Qaeda-Lukand NCIDC. Constitution meeting, Elders luncheon, Healthy Families and Cultural movie nights. Brenda has created a new, more user-friendly Tish Non Community Center Rental Agreement and Contract. Brenda researched other rental agreements and was able to create a more efficient application. It is now the application that we are using. One project that took time and planning was the demo of the large Finance office. We removed all the built-in shelving and repaired all damaged areas. We textured and painted the office before having North coast Floor and Tile come and remove the old linoleum floor and install the matching LVT flooring throughout the rest of the building. Three new desks and partitions were ordered and installed maximizing all the space available. We replaced all three downstairs mens faucets from sensor to manual. At the time we only had one working properly after replacing the batteries. The purchase of these three faucets was cheaper than one sensor faucet. We also replaced two sensor flusher for the women's bathroom to manual, again batteries were replaced first only to confirm that the sensor went bad. With assistance from Chris in Housing we were able to cut down all the willow trees and shrubs from the lower employee parking lot. All of the debris was moved and later burned. This is the future area for the Justice Center. Before this clean up we split and delivered three dump truck loads of wood to Elders that had been dropped off years before. I met with Owesley Electric to discuss running the power from the solar panels on the hillside rather than the lower panel for the Bear River sign. He is putting together a cost estimate for this project. Facilities Director Jesse Sherman We will line out the run and rent an auger to trench a two foot hole and purchase the one inch PVC and install the pipe. In his proposal he will run the electrical line, provide a new battery box that will be enclosed and wire everything needed to make the sign properly work again. We have removed the four downstairs drinking fountains and have reached out to three electricians to install commercial wiring and GFI’s so that we can install four new watering stations. This project is grant funded and needs to be completed in a timely manner. Jesse Shermans daughter, MaTaya Sherman, just finished her SR year of basketball and was chosen All Conference, which she also received in the fall for soccer, while maintaining a 4.0 gpa. I am extremely proud of all her hard work and determination 15
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION Greetings from the Education, Child Care, and Library Services Department! The past 3 months have been incredible. We have hired an infant teacher and replaced our previous Daycare Supervisor. We anticipate 4 infant openings, all of which are reserved, currently. Recently we submitted our Child Care Development Fund Plan for review to our state and federal partners for final approval. We have a tentative award and know exactly how we are going to spend our CCDF Dollars. Once the award is finalized our Diaper needs program will resume, so be on the lookout for information. The Youth Development Center has been hosting the Youth Council and helping to guide our Youth Council members in all aspects of governance, fund raising, and culture. Currently the Youth Council is fundraising for the Summer Unity Trip to Washington DC. Recently the YDC and Youth Council members donated 3 necklaces to the Tribal Child Care Association of California for a silent auction. They have also been busy fundraising by selling handmade valentines and hosting Super Bowl Squares. Currently we are training all of our staff on cultural sensitivity, empathy, and trauma awareness. This training will greatly improve the quality of services delivered to our children in the YDC and Daycare and is funded with grant dollars for exactly this purpose. We have selected the supplier for our backpack program this year, Qostan Designs will be supplying our Backpack program with 100 backpacks to give away in the last week of July and 1st week of August, 2023. We will also still be offering the School Supplies reimbursement program for those who do not wish to have a backpack from our program.Bear River continues to lead the way in ARPA (American Rescue Plant Act) program implementation nationally and we continue to offer guidance to other tribes across the state and nation. Higher Education students: Please note that if you did not turn in grades for last semester we have submitted for recovery through per capita distributions Please be sure to turn in your grades to the Education Department to avoid any delays in funding for the next semester. Our annual Honoring of the Graduates Dinner will be taking place at the Tish Non Community Center so please sign your graduates up! Out-of-state graduates? We can send you a Sash! We want to honor you! Please email us @ [email protected] for more information. We honor 8th grade, 12th grade, College and Vocational graduates! Seating is limited and by invitation only as it is a catered meal so please do not delay. On average the library is serving to about 18 people per week, a majority is youth. With the adult patrons, computers, internet, and job help is the primary service of the library other than checking out materials. We have worked on keeping our movie collection current and have plenty of new movies, so make sure you stop by and check it out. Our school reading program is in full swing! Make sure your child brings in their reading logs to get a $5 Family Entertainment Center gift card. The youth continue to be drawn in with finding objects in the library game. This season has been eels and they really seem to love it. Hope you come in and find them all for a prize soon! We always have exciting groups happening, Story times are Tuesday and Thursdays. Lego building is Thursday afternoons. Valentine’s Day crafts and Yurok language Valentine’s Day cards are available Through Valentine’s Day. Also join us and the Culture department for Reservation Dog’s on Wednesdays. As always, if you have ideas, item requests, or concerns, please feel free to stop into the library and we will always do our best to accommodate. Sarah Sand Education Director 16
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GRANTS DEPARTMENT The major projects of the past few months are: Continued implementation of Amplifund (a grants management software), Adam is Lead of this project Continued contracting of Brustein and Mansaveit to revise grants related policies and procedures, which Adam is Project Lead on. Strategic and Master Planning Contracted project launch and implementation, of which Kayla is Project Lead on. Other time-consuming tasks over the past few months have been reconciling the ANA SEDs and ERE SEDS carryover budgets which Adam has recently submitted. For Kayla the most time-consuming projects have been CCDF (sorting charges into proper grants based on each grants minimum and maximums per allowable category); and submitting eligible salaries for FEMA reimbursement from the beginning of COVID early response efforts in 2020.Day-to-day grants management tasks have been as busy as ever for both of us, given the high number of special projects we currently have due to managing some department grants until staffing levels increase. We have continued to process new grant awards, submit grant extensions, submit grant closeout documents, create or assist with budget modifications, along with address various grant related objectives. We continue to identify areas of the Tribe’s grants management process that need improvement, to include internal controls, monitoring, and performance measuring. The grants department has been working with other departments, the Tribal Administrator, and Tribal Council to improve on the grants management process and will continue to build robust grants management best practices. In October and early November, we both were able to attend different grant trainings to stay up to date on the state of grants management, compliance, and grant writing. Since then, the workload for us both has increased, we recently got approved to hire a Grants Analyst which will assist both of our roles. Other projects we look forward to as they’ll improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Tribe and the Tribal departments are: Procurement and Implementation of BOX document repository software under the ANA SEDS Grant, updating current Bear River grant related policies; and finishing the Grants Administration Policy, which Adam has been lead writer on. In January, Kayla brought in instructors to teach a Construction in Indian Country course which is also an element to grants capacity building as funding and planning were covered topics.In March, Thompson Grants will be on site at Tish-Non Community Center to provide comprehensive and in depth grants management training to all the department directors, key grant staff, and Tribal Council to improve on understanding of best grants management procedures and federal regulations. Status of Grant Applications Awarded- THAPP Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program application from the California Interagency on Homelessness. A housing assistance grant submitted by Social Services.Awarded- Bringing Families Home. A housing assistance grant submitted by Social Services.Awarded- Native Cultures Fund submitted by Garden Coordinator for purposes of painting garden boxes. Awarded- California Tribal Fund: for garden. Received by THPO as a result of networking at a conference. Denied- UAIP (Urban Agriculture and Innovated Production) garden grant submitted by Garden Coordinator Pending- TNGF Capacity Building submitted by Grant Writer for additional grants financial supportive roles and a consultant. Pending- Body Worn Cameras grant submitted by BRPD Chief to purchase new more efficient cameras. Adam Frank, Grants Management Specialist, and Kayla San Filippo, Grant Writer 18
TRIBAL COURT Over the last three months the Tribal Court has been working closely with California Indian Legal Services (CILS) to amend the Bear River of the Rohnerville Rancheria Exclusion Ordinance and Banishment Act. The Exclusion Ordinance was amended to include due process and to provide the Tribal Court authority to exclude non-Tribal members and non-member Indians. The Tribal Court will NOT have the authority to exclude Bear River Band Tribal members. This authority will provide a means of enforcement, protection, and promote safety within the community. Under the proposed amendments to the Banishment Act it would be renamed to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria Tribal Member Exclusion and Banishment Act. The proposed revisions would provide Tribal members due process and establish clear regulations for Tribal Council to enforce an exclusion and/or Banishment of a Tribal member. It would also establish an appeal process through the Tribal Court if a Tribal member’s due process was violated. Join The Court on March 3, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a discussion on the proposed revisions made to the laws. Bring any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions that you may have. The Tribal Courts automation system has undergone a system upgrade. Over the course of the next three months, Court staff will be manually entering all of the case files, dating back all the way to 2019, and entering them into the Courts updated system. This project will be instrumental in updating case files, closing adjudicated cases, and reporting debt still owed to the Court. If you have a Court fine that needs to be paid please reach out to the Court Clerk in November of 2022, the Tribal Court began holding Citation Court in person at the Tish-non Main Hall. Only people who file a request to appear telephonically (found on the Tribal Courts website) and who are experiencing extreme circumstances, will be able to appear via zoom or by telephone. Please contact the Court Clerk for Hearing information. Tribal Court goals for the upcoming months are: Look into alternative sentencing measures;Apply for grant funding; and Establish a Strategic Plan for the Wellness Court. Bear River Band Child Support Services (BRBCSS) The Child Support Program was awarded a no-cost extension, pushing the deadline to go comprehensive to 2024. Currently, the Program is in the development stage and is collaborating with other Bear River Band departments and external agencies to develop the structure, regulations, policy, and procedures of the Program. BRBCSS goals for the upcoming months are: Finish the final draft of the Bear River Band Family Code and submit to the Tribal Council for approval; Execute an MOU with the state of California; and Continue to develop the BRB Child Support policies, procedures and forms for comprehensive program launch in early 2024. Megan Siaosi, Tribal Court Director 19
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Over the past three months IT has resolved 168 help desk tickets. Our simulated phishing program is used to train employees on how to spot and report phishing emails and it resulted in an average of 6.55% of recipients being susceptible, which is down from the overall average of 14.15%). After the big earthquake we got a true test of our new AT&T FirstNet cell phones. Given the particular area, some people may not have seen a difference, but AT&T’s reserved frequency band was very helpful in guaranteeing that our communications were able to continue even if the cell towers themselves were congested and not letting much other traffic through. This made it much easier to get a hold of people and access online systems that would’ve been essentially unreachable otherwise. The best part is that their cell service costs us less than Verizon. Automated reminders have been set up so we’ll automatically have tickets created in our help desk system each time a monthly bill that IT is responsible for comes due. This’ll help to ensure that the bills won’t slip through the cracks and it’ll keep track of the process in case there’s any issues or if it needs to be double-checked in the future. We’re currently preparing for a couple of new buildings. The THPO building will be ready to move in soon. It’s just waiting on a fiber line to connect it to our network and for PG&E to turn its power and gas on. The other building is the Justice Center and we’ve started working with the various departments to plan out what everyone will need for the building. This includes locations where our network ports will be for workstations, wifi, printers, etc., as well as the AV needs for the building. We’ve been preparing some of our older and unused equipment for an auction that should be happening soon. There are quite a few systems since it’s built up over the last few years due to covid preventing us from holding an auction. We’re working on documenting each system and making sure they’re all working and have been sanitized. Dylan Orr IT Manger IT Department Employees and Contact Information: IT Manager – Dylan Orr Email: [email protected] Help Desk Technician - Ron Homer Email: [email protected] Help Desk Technician -JesusQuezada Email: [email protected] 20
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23 BEAR RIVER POLICE Hello Bear River Band Community, We would like to take this time to introduce Ms. Jada Spaulding. Jada is our newest member of the Bear River Band Police Department. Jada is training to be a 911 Dispatcher and she started her career on January 17th, 2023. Jada’s supervisor says, “Jada is definitely an asset to the Department and is doing great in training!” Jada is a Tribal Member and has taken EMT Courses at Portland Community College in Oregon. Jada decided to come into this line of work to make a difference and help people in the community. On Jada’s off time she enjoys reading, hiking, and going to the beach. Please, give her a warm welcome when you see her. Update on the Police Department Dispatch Center: Just a quick update on the Dispatch Center for the Police Department. We are still in the process of getting it up and running. We currently have two dispatchers, with one in training and two more that are currently in the hiring process. We are making progress, but this all takes time. Once we are fully staffed and everyone is trained we will be open 24/7 and will provide a general phone number for the community to call for assistance. Please have patience and understanding during this time. We are working hard on making it the best Communications Center for all of you! Dana Norton, Chief of Police ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CONTACT INFORMATION 266 Keisner Road, Loleta, CA 95551 Phone: 707-733-1900 • Fax: 707-733-1723 Chairperson, Josefina Frank Vice Chairperson, Aileen Meyer Secretary, Dakota Mcginnis, Jr. Treasurer,Earl Moon Member-at-Large 1, John D. McGinnis Member-at-Large 2, Edward Bowie Member-at-Large 3, Darrell Sherman Ext. 1174 or [email protected] Ext. 1204 or [email protected] Ext. 1179 or [email protected] Ext. 1475 or [email protected] Ext. 1121 [email protected] Ext. 1359 or [email protected] Ext.1327 or [email protected] 24