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Culture Walking On -- Dorothy Lorraine Shortt 02.14.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Sept. 26, 1947 – Feb. 3, 2020 Tribal Elder Dorothy Lorraine Shortt suddenly walked on from the flu on Feb. 3, 2020, at Willamette Valley Hospital in McMinnville. She was born in Dallas, Ore., on Sept. 26, 1947, to Arlene Mary Surber (Holmes), and George Willis Surber. She was raised in Rose Lodge, Ore., and graduated from Taft High School in 1966. She worked …

on Thursday, Jan. 21. However, she added, priority still will be given to Tribal Elders 65 and older. According to the clinic, there are currently 13 active COVID-19 cases and 60 people have recovered from the virus as of Tuesday, Jan. 26. The clinic has conducted 1,659 coronavirus tests and recorded 58 positives for a 3.5 percent positivity rate. As of Tuesday, Jan. 26, the clinic has delivered 591 doses with 434 of those being given to Elders. Tribal health care workers and employees who have …

Tribal Government & News Six names being added to Veterans Memorial on May 26 05.13.2025 Danielle Harrison West Valley Veterans Memorial Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Six names, including that of Tribal member Justin Foster (Army), will be added to the West Valley Veterans Memorial during the Monday, May 26, ceremony being held on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. The six pillars at the West Valley Veterans Memorial feature the names of Tribal and community …

Culture Walking On - Lance Ling, Corinne Kay Fugate 08.13.2025 Walking On Corinne Kay Fugate Lance Ling Sept. 30, 1974 – July 31, 2025 Tribal member Lance Ling passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 50. Simple Cremation in Las Vegas, Nevada is assisting the family. Funeral services details were not available by press time. Corinne Kay Fugate Sept. 25, 1964 – July 26, 2025 Corinne Kay Fugate was born Sept. 25, 1964, to Gloria June (Riggs) Fugate and Clyde Wilson Fugate. On July 26, 2025 …

employees to play games including guessing the contents of wrapped gifts by shaking them, stacking cups and unwrapping chocolate candies, with prizes of $200 to winners, and $100 to those who came in second. Elaine Lane, education and services coordinator for the Shawash-iliʔi Skul, shows off her outfit as she participates in the ugly sweater contest during the annual employee holiday party and fourth-quarter service awards at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center Thursday, Dec. 18. Lane won …

of Tribal service included Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 27 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 26 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 25 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 22 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseworker Dodie McKenzie, Youth Prevention Supervisor Lisa Leno and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen …

. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 25 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 26 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 27 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene notched his 23rd year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila reached the 21-year mark …

employee ever to achieve this status. Other employees who have reached or surpassed two decades of Tribal service include Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 30 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 28 years; Housing Department Manager Shonn Leno and A/V Network Technician Wendell Olson, 26 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen, 24 years; Education Department Manager Angela Fasana, Tribal Council …

, to honor 83 employees for a cumulative 1,070 years of service with breakfast and games at the Tribal gym. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy welcomed employees. She praised employees and Tribal members for “taking care of all of our lands. Taking care of all of our rights and fighting for things yet to come. And all of the work,” noting that her own background was in health care. “I especially look toward all the services that deliver our sovereignty,” Kennedy said. “Whether you’re …

$1,000 prizes, eight $500 prizes, 13 $250 prizes, and eight awards of a full day’s administrative leave. After the event, employees were given the rest of the day off with pay. Tribal Senior Children & Family Services Intake Specialist Donna Johnson hugs Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason-Shepek as she is recognized during the second quarter Years of Service awards at the uyxat Powwow Grounds Thursday, June 12. Johnson has worked for the Tribe for 21 years. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) The following …