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and community members from Grand Ronde, Willamina and Sheridan who served in the four major branches of the U.S. military – Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The addition of the names this year will increase the number of those honored on all pillars to 2,395. “A day dedicated to commemorating, remembering and paying tribute to the heroes who gave their lives in service to this nation,” an event flyer stated. The memorial had four pillars for several years, until 2023, when the Tribe received …

Culture Marce Norwest remembered by Tribe, veterans as 'highly respected' 05.31.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , People , History , Walking On Tribal Elder Marcellus "Marce" Norwest walked on Sunday, May 22, in McMinnville at the age of 82. Norwest is being honored by fellow veterans and Tribal members for a life of service to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde as the Forest Patrol officer and to the nation as a Korean War veteran. Norwest was born May 8, 1929, in the Klamath Agency, a tiny town …

things.' "Today, I come to work with a smile on my face. I do whatever this man asks me to do. I'm here. I lace up my boots every day." "I can read people's minds," said Keuftedjian, who purchased the service station four years ago. "I knew he could be a good employee when I saw him." "I love it here," said Anderson, four months into the job and still receiving rave reviews from his boss. "He's doing great," said Keuftedjian. "Today, he is one of my best employees." With seven gas stations north …

, Richard Ray and Ellen Fischer and Senior Service Cook Kevin Campbell. After the meal, attendees went outside for the ceremony. The weather cooperated with partly cloudy skies and a cool, but not uncomfortable, westerly breeze that kept the eight flags flying at the Veterans Memorial in constant flutter. Leno, who served as master of ceremonies, became emotional when discussing cleaning off a grave on Friday, May 25, at the Tribal cemetery and finding a neglected grave marker of a Tribal member …

Culture Korn continuing his life of service 08.14.2014 Dean Rhodes People , Public safety Ryan Korn, 32, born and raised in the northern Willamette Valley, has been serving his communities, including the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, from his teens through all his adult life. Today, he is following two uncles into the Marion County Sheriff's Office, training as a deputy. His first assignment will be in the Jail Division. Korn is entering a department that has as its first priority …

is survived by his mother, Edna; his wife, Louise; daughter, Vicki Cooper; sons, Brian and Bryant; sister, Francie Olson; stepchildren, Lynelle, Linda, Mark, Todd, Gregg and Mardell; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his father, Maurice, and his son, David. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Grand Ronde Cemetery Sanctuary. Interment followed with military honors presented. Following the service, there was a reception …

. There, you will find information on upcoming contractor certification training programs, a list of frequently asked questions, download TERO Indian-owned Business Certification Applications or find important contact information for our TERO staff on the Tribal campus. The Coastal Connector A new, daily public transit bus service known as the Coastal Connector has started providing service between Grand Ronde and Lincoln City. Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribal members can ride the bus for free just by showing …

in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Michelle Smallwood; her first husband, James Smallwood; five sisters, Deloris Good, Jean Bedard, Dorothy Allen, Mary Sims and Ann Spohn; and three brothers, James Spohn, Robert Allen and Richard Allen. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Willis Funeral Service in Batesville. Interment followed in Barnes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Gamel, Christopher Dickie, Paulina Rosas, Dennis Fuller, Steve Singleton and Justin Withrow. Arrangements were …

Culture Tribe celebrates 32nd anniversary of Restoration 11.30.2015 Brent Merrill Culture , History , Events The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde celebrated its 32 nd anniversary of Restoration to federal recognition as a Tribe on Saturday, Nov. 21, with a full day of events. The celebration began with a Tribal member-only prayer service at the Tribal Cemetery in Grand Ronde. The prayer service took place at the Atudship rock monument north of the cemetery. The community began gathering …

in 10 different colors. Ashley and Gene’s vision for the company is to continue to provide affordable outdoor gear while also giving back to organizations that helped make their dream a reality. Since Gene is an enrolled Tribal member, Air Force veteran and leukemia survivor, they will be giving a portion of proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, United Service Organization and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. “Life is a journey for us all, and if it were not for the support …