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, and that really appealed to me,” he said. “I’m a social worker, so I like working with people and I like seeing that passion in people.” Even if these types of passion-fueled uprisings ebb, it’s still important to look at these events as a learning tool for future issues, Hawks said. “Similar things happen when people gather like this,” he said. “The same sort of political problems come up. And we need to overcome that if we’re actually going to get free.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share …

said. “We know we have the highest dropout rate of all ethnicities and so allowing a student to celebrate, I think that is really important. This is a ceremony and it’s allowing students to embrace who they are during that milestone.” Campbell said the policy is for all students. “You wouldn’t tell a student they couldn’t wear a necklace with a cross on it,” Campbell said. “This is really no different for me.” Tribal Education Department Manager Leslie Riggs said he wishes people didn’t have …

and hears in everyday life, but doesn’t research her topics. Instead, she starts writing and lets the words spring to life on the page. If you read one of her books and come upon a character who seems familiar, it’s probably not an accident. “Everyone I know is in my books,” she says. “So am I. My name is Dea in most of my books.” Dala also writes children’s books, inspired by her 6-year-old granddaughter. “When she was 4, she asked me why I didn’t write a dragon book, so I did.” That was two years …

of those who served fills me with overwhelming pride.” The Grand Ronde Tribal Elder, former Tribal Council member and Veterans Special Event Board chairman joined other local Vietnam veterans who spoke about their experiences during a Thursday, Nov. 9, assembly at Willamina High School. Also in attendance were past Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno, Tribal Elder Raymond Petite, Grand Ronde Color Guard member Rich VanAtta and members of the Willamina Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter. Bobb joined …

. “Everything to me was kind of serious,” he said, “because I was playing with the big guys.” Tom’s athleticism received interest from Oregon State University, the University of Washington and several California colleges, as well as from the National Football League’s New York Giants, but he instead focused on his new family. Chips married Marianne Kent and in 1948 they had their first child, Victoria. He then went to work in the timber industry. Over the course of the next five years, he and Marianne …

the employment longevity record with the Tribe, hitting 33 years of service. Two more Merciers – Tribal Librarian Marion and interim Tribal Employment Rights Office Manager John – were honored for reaching 27 years of service to the Tribe. All Tribal Council members were present, except Michael Langley, who was out on medical leave. Secretary Jon A. George gave the invocation and Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees. “It is truly a wonderful time. … It is amazing to me to see how many …

in such a positive way like this is overwhelming almost at times,” said Ridgebear. “Watching the community members that came out to help with the float – the Elders from Grand Ronde and the employees from the casino – it brought me to tears just seeing the commitment that everybody has to make us really look good. It just really cements our place in the community and our commitment to the event. It’s such an amazing opportunity.” During the parade, casino Sponsorship Administrator Jocelyn Huffman …

is new to his department, but that Reibach has made the transition easy with his calm demeanor and willingness to work hard at his responsibilities. “Finding Harris and bringing him in was lucky,” said Mercier. “Everybody in this community loves his outlook on life. He’s a great self-starter. He communicates with me daily and he takes pride in his work.” Mercier said people tell him the gym and the weight room have never looked better and that once the support came through that they needed to make …

with the Elders or reading to the kids – get involved,” said Fullerton. “So for me, if I can remove all the barriers to do that then I think that is important. We have a great opportunity to work here; we have good jobs with good benefits so give something back.” To become a SMART reader, visit www.getsmartoregon.org or contact Finlay at 503-391-8423. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

” or “no” answer to my question that if the amendments concerning definition passed if they had any idea of how many new members could enroll. In my opinion I felt as if the council members asked were avoiding my questions and after some time the Chair answered their question for me, which was a “No.” Following Reyn Leno’s answer, Chris Mercier and Denise Harvey said there would be information given prior to the vote. My opinion regarding this issue is that if we go into this blindly and it were to pass …