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read while a student at Sheridan High School. One thing led to another, and Sierra began producing shows while living in Willamina when he was 21. He went on to co-found Chalice Row Records with recording artist Young Shanty (Jason Cannon), who debuted at the top of Billboard’s reggae album chart in 2007. The duo initially focused on Jamaican Rastafari reggae, and later dancehall, a newer form of reggae with a faster beat. That decision took the label to Florida in 2015 to be closer …

they climbed ropes and balanced on high wires for physical experience, visited colleges and acquired job skills. 2004 – More than 60 Tribal members, staffers and guests, including at least six Tribal Council members, attended each of the year’s three community meetings. Enrollment issues remained of top importance to members, followed by increased health coverage for nonmember spouses and children. Long-term health care for Elders and questions about how to improve communications with Tribal …

A. Kennedy thanked employees who attended the lunch. “It is such a good feeling to see our staff come together,” Kennedy said. “It is not often we are able to do this. It really gives me a good glimpse of just how many employees we have. … I know a lot of folks here have been burning the midnight oil, and I appreciate all of that work.” Achieving the 23-year mark in service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Acting Human Resources Department Manager Daphney Colton, Asset Inventory …

Tribal Government & News 53 employees recognized for years of service to the Tribe 12.17.2020 Danielle Harrison Tribal employees Tribal General Manager David Fullerton announces the names of raffle winners during the virtual Years of Service Awards held on Wednesday, Dec. 16. (Smoke Signals screenshot by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer Fifty-three Tribal employees, all hired in the last quarter of their respective year, were honored for their combined 721 …

and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 26 years, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 28 years and Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 29 years of service. Achieving 20 or more years of service were Cook Kevin Campbell and Firefighter-EMT Jennifer Colton with 20 years, Security Department Supervisor Roel Hernandez, Purchase/Referred Care Health Care Payment Specialist Erica Mercier and Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart with 21 years while Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator …

Tribal Government & News Tresa Mercier reaches 38-year mark in Tribal employment 12.16.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal employees , Events The Tribe’s longest-serving employee, Health Services Operations Director Tresa Mercier, received loud applause and hugs from Tribal Council members for her 38 years of service during the fourth-quarter Years of Service Award portion of the Employee Appreciation Holiday Party held on Thursday, Dec. 15, in the Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center. (Photo …

Tribal Government & News 73 first-quarter employees honored for 901 years of service 03.16.2023 Danielle Harrison Tribal employees , Years of service Historic Preservation Office Manager Briece Edwards shakes Tribal Council member Denise Harvey’s hand as he accepts his Years of Service award for 11 years working for the Grand Ronde Tribe during the first-quarter Years of Service awards ceremony held Thursday, March 16, in the Tribal gym. (Photos by Kamiah Koch/Smoke Signals) By Danielle …

in the first quarter of the year – January through March. Member Services Manager Penny DeLoe was among five Tribal employees who have worked for the Tribe for more than two decades at 23 years. Others included Audio Visual Network Technician Wendell Olson and Records Administrator Kim Mueller, who reached 21 years of service, and Gaming Commission Licensing Program Coordinator Julia Papen and Elders Activities Assistant Dan Ham, who reached the 20-year mark in service. Other employees honored …

Culture Tribe helps provide guidance in forest land management report 04.30.2024 Danielle Harrison Culture , Natural Resources Department Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Grand Ronde was among several Tribal nations to give feedback and guidance on a recent U.S. Forest Service land management report. Tribal Timber Resource Program Manager Michael Karnosh reviewed a draft of the report “Braiding Indigenous and Western Knowledge for Climate-Adapted Forests …

Culture Walking On: John Duane Yarbrough, Ty Daniel Holm, John Allen Darcy, Sheila Diane Langley, Judith Darlene Olsen 05.16.2024 Walking On John Duane Yarbrough July 6, 1959 – April 22, 2024 Tribal Elder John Duane Yarbrough passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 64. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, in the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal Cemetery and a meal at the Elder Activity Center. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas, Oregon …