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to the top finalists per category. The Board of Trustees selected the winners. Physical education teacher Josh Kibbey, mental health volunteer Sharon Flegal and domestic violence shelter operations director Nell Best-Shipway were ultimately selected as the 2023 Helping Hand recipients. “The winners put a lot of heart into their work,” Community Fund Executive Director Angie Sears said. “Their dedication and commitment to helping those in need was truly inspiring.” A Spirit Mountain Community Fund …

only 14 percent contained. The Forest Service said the Grizzly fires were the worst in that area since 1927. Drake said fire season usually gets started in the spring when the Fire Protection Program begins screening and interviewing applicants. “That’s when we start doing our hiring process,” said Drake. “We start figuring out how many returners we have coming back, which dictates how many firefighters we are going to hire for our seasonal pool. “We try to get around 35 seasonal employees, which …

years working at the food pantry,” Ambrose said. “At one time, my little nephew thought I lived there because I spent so much time there. I love the pantry and how much we have grown. … We have so much food to give out that we can’t serve the community inside anymore.” While introducing her to the virtual and in-person audience, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that Ambrose helps provide a critical community service. “A lot of people utilize and benefit from this building and program …

Gaming Forbes recognizes Spirit Mountain Casino as a top employer 07.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino Business magazine Forbes recently named Spirit Mountain Casino as the 25th best employer in Oregon. (Smoke Signals file photo) Business magazine Forbes recently recognized Spirit Mountain Casino as one of Oregon’s best employers. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify organizations liked the best by employees in its first-ever ranking of America’s best …

a hotel to complement its casino. Casino Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear said that Coyote Club membership has only declined 5.2 percent in its “battle zones” since the opening of Ilani and that projected customer declines based on location have not been as severe as expected. For instance, it was estimated that the casino would see a 44.3-percent decline in customers from Portland; in reality, the decline is a notch below 20 percent. And the good news is that Salem clients are actually …

Hearts and the Bronze Star with V “device” for valor. He rose to the top of the enlisted ranks, retiring from the Army as a master sergeant. He continued his federal service by beginning a career as a postal carrier, where he served faithfully for more than 20 years. Richard was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, where he volunteered much of his free time on weekends, working pancake breakfasts, food drives and other events that raised funds for local charities and churches. Richard …

to workflow improvements, including an electronic prescription organizer, wait times are down substantially and so are complaints. In 2018, there was a 70 percent decrease in complaints, according to Executive Director of Health Services Kelly Rowe, who provided an annual Health & Wellness program report at the Sunday, Jan. 6, General Council meeting. “In Pharmacy, we are always trying to improve our (customer service) so people are not waiting,” Rowe said. “We instituted a process …

a two-year break in service. Tribal members Peter Grout, Lewis Younger and Victor Cureton are all seeking their first terms on Tribal Council. George, 47, is running for her second term after leading the pack in 2016 with 624 votes. She was nominated by fellow Tribal Council member Michael Langley. Harvey, 57, is seeking her third term on Tribal Council. In 2013, she was the top vote-getter with 444 votes and was re-elected in 2016 with 557 votes. She was nominated by Tribal Council Chairwoman …

Health & Education Panel addresses health inequities in Indian Country 03.31.2021 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness , People Tribal member Lisa Watson, top left, led a panel discussion on health inequities in Indian County on Thursday, March 18. She was joined by MRG Foundation Director Se-ah-dom Edmo, bottom left, and University of Providence Nursing Division Chair Melissa Robinson. (Smoke Signals screenshot) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Tribal member …

. On the walk, Molly Allen, an environmental education specialist with the bureau, talked about habitat in the area, such as rattlesnakes, buck brush, lichen and various flowers. Along the trail are interpretive signs that were also pointed out and talked about. After that, it was onto Upper Table Rock. The Table Rocks are mesas, an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. Because of the flat top, vernal pools -- temporary pools that are created in the winter from …