By JOSEPH WADSWORTH
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Scotch and musk thistles have been in the area for decades but have increased within the last five to 10 years.
Much of the Fort Hall Reservation is completely invaded with scotch and musk on rangelands as well as the Fort Hall Townsite. Danielle Gunn UI Fort Hall Agricultural Extension Educator said scotch thistle is more prevalent on the Fort Hall Bottoms and residential areas — scotch is the most aggressive of the two species. Scotch is the most difficult of the two to control once it’s invaded so many areas. (cont.)
In other news...
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshonean Reunion is August 6 to 8 at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School and the Delbert Farmer Festival arbor.
The theme is “Empowering Generation – Our language is strong, we are strong!”
Curtis and Meka Hevewah created the artwork that has hummingbirds around sweetgrass, a young woman with a cradleboard on her back and an elder woman.
Registration is Monday, August 5 at the Casino Hotel Events Center at 6 p.m.. A men and women’s sweat is at the same time at the Waapi Kani Cedar House. (cont.)
By OLIVIA YOKOYAMA
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Donzia Gift Shop new manager is Victoria Martinez who has many years of expertise in business to attain her new position.
She began March 12 and said business has been great. “We have been in the black for the last few months.” The shop has new items, which brings older customers back to see what’s new. New customers have more variety to choose from.
Martinez started her career in hospital-ity school. Throughout her journey in the business industry she has traveled to many states such as Louisiana, Arizona, and Nevada to gain more knowledge in gaming and marketing to experience both sides in retail.
“We have changed up the buying, we no longer don’t do just buy days and will buy any day when myself or my supervisor Rachel Diggie is here.” Victoria said. (cont.)
FORT HALL — Roland Marshall has been selected as the new Facilities and Grounds Director, effective July 1.
“I am excited for this challenging new opportunity to serve my Tribe in this position,” said Marshall. “I have dedicated over twenty years working for the Tribes, and I believe that my experience, knowledge and leadership skills gained from my work and military background will be an asset to those that I will supervise and work with.”
The Facilities and Grounds Director position is a new position within the Tribes with oversight over both the Facilities Department and Public Works Department and is under the direction of the Tribes’ Executive Director. (cont.)