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the law, said that good results changed his mind. "We're better with it than against it," he said. Polk County Sheriff's Department has worked successfully with the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, he said. "Before 412," said Brad Kneaper, former chief of police at the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Tribe, "individual relationships may not have been the best. After 412, we had a lot more comfortable relationships with other sheriffs." State Sen. Floyd Prozanski, chair of the Senate Judiciary …

development most of my career, and I have to say this is one of the best or very best programs I have seen,” he said. “People are being trained and going to work. This is wonderful.” Randall Bennett, a certified flagger, has been with the program for three years. “I really enjoy helping and mentoring the new people,” he said. “TERO helps me to help others. I enjoy helping people get connected and showing them the ropes.” Connections are what make TERO work well, Kimsey said. “I want to thank ODOT …

Culture Tribal member Matt Lux wins Oregon elk calling title 03.13.2017 Dean Rhodes People By Bethany Bea Smoke Signals Intern Grand Ronde Tribal member Matt Lux is the best elk caller in Oregon for the third time. On Saturday, March 18, he’ll see if he’s the best in the world. Lux won the Oregon State Elk Calling Championship on Feb. 25 and is headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, to participate in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation World Elk Calling Championships. Lux, 34, has been elk calling …

them hiking on the roads behind the Natural Resources Department,” said Ojua. “I hiked them really hard the second day.” Drake said boot camp is about gauging everybody’s fitness level and how crew members interact with each other. After everyone is assessed, hand crews are selected. “It’s a big deal for everybody. Everybody wants to be on the first hand crew,” said Drake. “It’s the best of the best.” Drake said the department plans for boot camp all year. “Boot camp is a big week for us,” said …

it is about the people,” Mercier says. “Learning and development goes hand in hand with it.” Her duties as Human Resources director include overseeing, directing and managing employment-related functions such as recruitment, retention, compensation, learning and development, and employee relations. Mercier says her goals during her first year on the job include learning how to best manage two very different areas of Tribal operations that come with the government and casino sides. “It can …

work with kids and parents,” he said. “We help kids and parents work on their relationship and also with social skill training. For example, we show a parent how to acknowledge their child’s feelings and also help the child with their coping skills.” Doar said that some of the best aspects of the program are being able to offer children an opportunity to express themselves in healthier ways, as well as helping them discover new and more positive ways to solve problems. “We are fortunate to have …

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 …

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 …

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 …