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Bailey’s next competition is Feb. 16-17 in Las Vegas CHEER continued from front page When asked what it felt like to win a third national championship with her new team, which is what occurred at a recent competition in Bellevue, Wash., Kihya said, “It was really exciting, a lot of adrenaline.” “As parents, you’re feeling just as nervous as the athletes out there,” Jeremy said. Kimberly agreed. “This is our first year in all-star cheer,” she said. “I’m definitely very proud of her and her dedication to her team and coaches as well as herself, even with injuries and the pressure and excitement. It makes me strive harder as a parent to be the best example I can be for her.” Personal growth and long-time friends are two of the best rewards that have come from participating, Kihya said, and she has grown as a cheerleader and a student since the time she began cheer in kin- dergarten. Her next competition will be Feb. 16-17 in Las Vegas, Nev., and the entire Bailey family will be driving there to see it. This is the fourth largest competition in the world. Additionally, her team has also been invited to compete in Orlan- 9 sNok signflz FEBRUARY 15, 2024 do, Fla., at a competition known as The Summit, held May 2-5 at Walt Disney World. This coincides with Cheerleading World Cham- pionships, which is reserved for level-six squads. Little sister Kinleigh Bailey, 11, is following in her sister’s footsteps, competing in youth cheerleading as a sixth-grader, developing competi- tive skills such as back handsprings and moving up each year to differ- ent levels. At her current level, a routine of 46 seconds involves a cheer, a dance and tumbling. “I never expected to have two amazing daughters who love to cheer,” Jeremy said. All the siblings are athletic, he said, including Keenen, 25; Kihya 17; Kason, 13; Kinleigh, 11; and Kallie, 8. Their great-grandmother was Tribal member Priscilla Hofen- bredl and their grandmother is Tribal member Julie Logan. In addition to cheer and playing softball for McMinnville, Kihya worked for the Tribe the past two summers, most recently as an emergency medical technician in- tern. The high school senior was just accepted into the pre-med program at University of Arizona and plans to try out for the team this April. Baking day Photo by Michelle Alaimo Tribal Elder Claudia Leno, left, and Nutrition Program Assistant Melanie Monson frost cupcakes during an Elders baking day event at the Elders Activity Center on Monday, Feb. 12. The baked goods were sold at the Hearts for HART bake sale on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and the proceeds from the sale were donated to Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy (HART), located in Rickreall, to help fund a new barn for the nonprofit organization. Date: 3/5/24 ____ Time: 10:45-3:00pm Registration at 10:45 ____ Lunch will be served at 11:00am ____ Baker Technical Institute Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Heavy Equipment Operator Training MARCH 5TH, 2024 CTGR-CASINO EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY Volunteers Needed for Exercise This course is for participants who want to train on Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Excavators, and more. Students will learn both in our high-tech CAT Simulator mobile classroom and in the field, running equipment side by side with our experienced instructors. This training will prepare you for a great career! • • • • 3-week course - some type of construction experience is preferred Must by 18 years of age and enrolled in the TERO skills pool Must sign a contractual agreement that you will complete the course A valid driver’s license is required Simulated Training - Tribal Campus: February 20 - March 5, 2024 Land Lab Training - Albany: March 11-15, 2024 Register for training by calling 503-879-2146 or email tero@grandronde.org CTGR Emergency Services and Spirit Mountain Casino are getting together to put on an exercise opportunity to test response and emergency plans for a HazMat and Mass Casualty type scenario at the Casino. Volunteers are needed to play victim roles, help with moulage (make up for wounds and injuries) if needed and to observe how emergency response plans would be activated for these purposes. Decontamination tents will be set up and used for this exercise, as well as Fire/EMS, Tribal Police and Salem Hazmat teams in action to drill and test their skills and capabilities. Volunteers can sign up and register through Brandy Bishop at the CTGR Emergency Services department by emailing brandy.bishop@grandronde.org or calling 503-879-1837. Exercise starts at 12:00pm ____ Those wanting to play victims please bring an extra set of close and wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet. REGISTER WITH CTGR EMERGENCY SERVICES BY 2-23-24