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Culture Walking On - Eugene A. Hudson 05.29.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Eugene A. Hudson March 28, 1921 - May 17, 2014 Tribal Elder Eugene A. Hudson walked on on May 17, 2014, at Grand Ronde. He was the son of Abraham Hudson and Maude (Warren) Hudson. He was 93. Gene joined the Army 10 days after Pearl Harbor in 1941 and served throughout World War II. He served in Tunisia, Naples, Foggia, Rome, Arno, the North Apennines and Po Valley. He earned the American Theater Service Medal, Victory …

, executive director of Health Services. "Hopefully, it will get widely used as it is a support service to our members and doesn't involve any cost." An unknown number of Tribal members and staff take advantage of the programs annually because participation is confidential. The programs offer help with work-life issues; head, soul and matters of the heart; and sticky legal and financial problems. There isn't a lifeways or work issue need out there - from birth to walking on - that isn't addressed …

. In addition, Tribal Council approved enrollment of four infants into the Tribe and relinquishment requested by one Tribal member, and adopted amendments to the Rodeo Special Event Board bylaws. Tribal Council also approved the Tribe's application to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration for Workforce Investment Act service to Polk and Yamhill counties. If funding is received, the Tribe would provide employment and training services to Native Americans and Alaskan/Hawaiian …

children, 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Chris Wood and Janesse and Lucien Davidson. A visitation was held on Thursday, Jan. 4, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde and was followed by a rosary service and funeral service. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center cared for the family. To share an online condolence, go to www.dallastribute.com . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

, and brothers, Dan Payne and Jim Brickell. He is survived by his wife, Lori (Weaver) Payne; brothers, Jay Payne, Ed Brickell and Ken Brickell; and sisters, Mary Brickell, Peggy Ollgaard, Chris Murrell and Lisa Fredinburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home, 108 N.W. Lincoln St., Sheridan, with a meal service at the Grand Ronde Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive, afterward. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

honored my brother’s service to his country, which included two years in the Vietnam War zone while on board the USS Mars AFS-1, a combat stores ship. Our family thanks them from the bottom of our hearts. A special thanks to military chaplain Bud Abbott and to Steve Bobb Sr. for putting the service together. A special thanks to Carol Nelson, Marietta Leith and all those who helped with the celebration of life meal at the Tribal Community Center. If I have forgotten anyone, please be assured …

Home, Ore. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 11, at the Tribal gym in Grand Ronde. Family requested attendees dress in his favorite colors, various blues or bright colors, and asked people not to wear black. A graveside service was held immediately following at the Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Funeral Home. People can sign the guestbook at www.musgroves .com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

Culture Yesteryears -- April 15, 2016 04.14.2016 Dean Rhodes History 2011 – The annual Tribal Easter egg hunt fell on April 23. The latest Easter can fall is April 25, so it was a late Easter, but not the latest possible. 2006 – The National Park Service’s project “Corps of Discovery II: 200 Years to the Future” came to Grand Ronde. The project was named for the 1802-03 Lewis & Clark expedition originally called “Corps of Volunteers for Northwestern Discovery.” 2001 – Enrollment Committee …

, which would have instituted term limits on Tribal Council service of a one-year break after three consecutive terms served, was supported by 391 voters to 220 against, but the 64 percent “yes” vote fell short of the two-thirds approval required to change the Tribal Constitution. In addition, 28 ballots were submitted without a vote marked. Since this was a federally run election, Tribal members had to specially register to vote and 1,091 did so out of more than 3,900 potential Tribal voters …

something from the land, you need to give back,” he said. “This is not a field to harvest, but a patch to gather from. These teachings are very valuable. You need to think about what you are taking and what you will give back.” Other employees honored during the Service Awards were: 20 years: Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison and Purchased/Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker. 19 years: Compensation/HRIS Specialist Becky Mode and Employee Relations Specialist David DeHart. 18 …