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her hands full. But it’s a job she loves. “I’ve never actually had a job here that I didn’t enjoy,” she says. “But this job is the best one, even though I didn’t feel that way at first.” Little’s dedication recently resulted in her being named the Health & Wellness Employee of the Year. “People always say I have the best job and they are right,” she says. “There’s not one thing I do every day that is the same.” On a recent afternoon in early May, Little was helping cook a Mexican feast …

Tribal Government & News Tribal member named one of Oregon's best high school baseball players 06.28.2019 Danielle Frost People Central Catholic’s Christian Cooney slides home for a run scored during the 2019 baseball season. (Photo by Chris Reich) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Special. Gifted. Solid work ethic. This is how those who know Christian Cooney describe the 18-year-old baseball player who will be competing at the Division I level next year for the University …

family that has prize money totaling $5,600 plus jackets for first- through third-place; Men’s Northern Traditional and Round Bustle sponsored by the Tom family with $2,000 in prize money; School is Cool for all kindergarten through 12 th -grade dancers sponsored by the Education Committee; Best Friends sponsored by Grand Ronde Royalty; Round Bustle/Chicken Dance with $800 in prize money; Women’s Red Dress Special with $800 in prize money; and Junior and Teen Girls sponsored by outgoing Grand Ronde …

percent. “We had one of the best (increases) in the state,” says Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick. “I would attribute this to the extra effort staff made to ensure students were completing the needed credits to get their diploma.” Sheridan School Superintendent Steven Sugg says the district has worked during the past two years to build stronger relationships with the Tribe. For example, teachers and administrators meet several times a year to discuss student progress and how …

of the usual handshake, along with copious containers of hand sanitizer. Tribal Council member Kathleen George said the best part about Legislative Information Day is the opportunity for networking and interacting with other Tribes across Oregon. “What I appreciate most about it is that it’s a day where we put Tribes in the center of our government, literally,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to get to meet new people. Having people here, interacting, this is what it is supposed to be all about …

. “I made a decision then to change everyone’s schedules in the office, but kept patrol schedules the same,” he says. “We are doing the best we can to distance from each other, but still doing our jobs to the best of our ability.” Changes also have been made during traffic stops. Instead of asking a driver to hand over their license and registration, Tribal police officers are now looking at the documents without touching them and writing information down. “Right from the get-go, I made …

enjoyed all the relationships with patients and staff alike. I am proud to have worked alongside so many people in the Dental Department, as well as those who worked in other areas within the Tribe. It was truly a job to treat and know so many patients and families. I have enjoyed watching children become adults and have children of their own, and the opportunity to be a part of their lives. I will remember fondly my time at Grand Ronde. I wish the best for all those who I have known and served …

in Grand Ronde attend school in Willamina. The return to the classroom has been a slow and arduous journey at times, but district officials have met regularly with their leadership team to discuss evolving state guidance on how to best re-open schools safely. The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the state Health Authority, authored a “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” guide for in-person instruction last summer. The guide has undergone several revisions, including in January …

diligently to make sure housing is available and you get the best product for the least money,” Kennedy said. Webb updated the membership as to where each development is in the construction process. The Creekside Elder Housing project is in the process of having utilities, sidewalks and roads installed. The complex will have 24 two-bedroom, one-bath, energy efficient units with approximately 1,120 feet that will include all appliances. The homes will have solar panels, unit specific batteries …

powwow grounds in July 2021. The photo received a first-place award in the Best News Photo category during this year’s Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Associate Member contest for Tribal photojournalist Timothy J. Gonzalez. Smoke Signals won six awards total. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …