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are followed. The guidance is expected to be updated on Tuesday, Jan. 19. “We will be working on our plan this month, with hopes to implement changes beginning with lower grades, after the first semester (Jan. 26),” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said. “We are still required to ensure 35 square feet per person in classrooms, limit student cohort size and number of cohort participation for students and teachers, ensure face coverings are worn at all times, and keep daily …

Culture Walking On -- Wayne LeRoy Sell, Herman Hudson, etc. 06.03.2021 Dean Rhodes People Wayne LeRoy Sell Wayne LeRoy Sell Sept. 19, 1943 – May 28, 2021 Tribal Elder Wayne LeRoy Sell was born in McMinnville, Ore., on Sept. 19, 1943. His home was in Grand Ronde and he lived most of his life in the Willamette Valley. Our beloved brother left us peacefully at Farmington Square in Salem on May 28, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Sell and Emma H …

will be competing at two of them. ‘They look pretty flat, which is a good thing for me,” she says. “Also, the trees are smaller than what we have here.” Manangan’s biggest challenge while disc golfing is throwing for distance and courses with hills while she excels on the flats. She says she is most looking forward to mixing with the professionals and attending clinics, as well as the experience itself. “I’m a bit nervous too, because all of them are probably going to be really good players …

identify as Native, Hispanic and Native or multi-racial, the number is approximately 37%. Graduation rate bucks national trend The school district’s success in raising the on-time graduation rate appears to overcome a national and state achievement gap between rural school districts and urban ones. Grand Ronde Tribal member students are doing even better than most, Zimbrick said. “The success of our Native students is a reflection of the dedicated investment in education by the Confederated Tribes …

a great neighborhood for generations to come.” It’s been 26 years since Grand Meadows, located on Tribal property at McPherson and Grand Ronde roads, opened a 36-lot manufactured home subdivision to Tribal families. Housing Department officials have repeatedly said a second development is long overdue. In 2020, Reece and Associates of Albany was selected to conduct a property development plan for the new site. The first phase includes 20 single-family homes on 10,000-square-foot lots. The Tribe’s …

, and finally Carol. You know who you are! Your care, dedication and love are so appreciated! Patti absolutely adored her husband of 48 years, John, who passed away in 2017, and their son, Justin. She dedicated her life to them and was the most amazing wife and mother. Patti is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Jennifer Martin; sisters, Kathy Tom (Louis King) and Vicki Lawrence (Dave); brother, Michael Tom; sisters-in-law, Sandy Van Woert (Wayne Cooper) and Suzie Hurley (Bill); and several …

Tribal Elder Sammy Bruised Head, who walked on Oct. 26. “Sammy had a wealth of experience working with the Grand Ronde TERO program dating back to 2018,” Reibach said. “Since then, Sammy had been a great asset to our workforce, contributing and helping meet Tribal hiring goals in various capacities. We are sincerely grateful we had those opportunities to work with Sammy as she progressed along her journey within the construction trades. It is with deep sadness and a spirit of mourning that we send …

Tribal Elder Sammy Bruised Head, who walked on Oct. 26. “Sammy had a wealth of experience working with the Grand Ronde TERO program dating back to 2018,” Reibach said. “Since then, Sammy had been a great asset to our workforce, contributing and helping meet Tribal hiring goals in various capacities. We are sincerely grateful we had those opportunities to work with Sammy as she progressed along her journey within the construction trades. It is with deep sadness and a spirit of mourning that we send …

immersed in the language makes it easier to learn,” she said. “The kids here aren’t judging you for accuracy. They are learning with you. It felt intimidating at first but it gets easier. … We use lots of gesturing and modeling to help them understand.” Flynn said the best aspect of her job is the opportunity to help youth become comfortable with their culture, language and customs. “They learn to embrace it and feel proud,” she said. “That is our goal.” Atanacio, 26, is in his third year …

Restoration efforts in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, and served two terms on Tribal Council from 2005 to ’11. Merrill, an Army veteran who served from 1958 to ’64, walked on June 26 at the age of 82. He was an active member of the community, having served on the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board, in the Honor Guard and on the Rodeo Committee, as well as volunteering at the Grand Ronde Food Bank. Their deaths were acknowledged after the Saturday afternoon grand entry by former Tribal Council …