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Tribal Government & News Sobriety Event set for New Year's Eve 12.08.2014 Dean Rhodes Events , Entertainment The Tribe’s Youth Prevention and Behavioral Health programs will be holding the annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Event at Northern Lights Theatre, 3893 Commercial St. S.E., in Salem on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The event is open to Tribal member families, plus one guest per family. There are 285 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489 or …

Culture Two Elders being sought for Tomanowos delegation 05.14.2018 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Two Elders are being recruited for a planned June 19-22 trip to visit Tomanowos – the Willamette Meteorite – that is housed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The deadline to enter a drawing to go on the trip is 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30. Elders must be 60 or older and physically able to get around since there is a lot of walking involved. Elders who have previously gone on …

Tribal Government & News Grant application seeks comments 04.17.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness , Federal Government Notice of planned ICDBG application & Community Development Statement on Behavioral Health Addition to the Health & Wellness Center Tribal Council reviewed options and selected an addition to the Behavioral Health wing of the Tribal Health & Wellness Center for the Tribe’s 2017 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) application to HUD. The estimated …

Culture Walking On -- Kenneth Robert Husak 06.30.2015 Dean Rhodes Walking On Kenneth Robert Husak April 29, 1951 – May 30, 2015 Tribal Elder Ken Robert Husak was born and raised in Roseburg, Ore. He was an Elder in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Indian Tribe. He also was an Air Force veteran. Ken graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College with a degree in theology. He went into law enforcement and retired from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Department in Portland, Ore. His love …

Tribal Government & News Tribal timber lands closed effective July 1 07.01.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Natural Resources Tribal Council met with staff from the Natural Resources Department on Tuesday, June 30, to assess the precaution level currently in effect on the Grand Ronde Reservation and Tribal timber lands. With heat advisories in effect throughout Oregon and the Northwest, Tribal Council and staff decided to close Tribal timber lands effective 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. The …

Tribal Government & News Health checks offered at May 5 General Council meeting 04.10.2013 Ron Karten General Council , Health & Wellness , Events Attention Eugene-area members! When was the last time you had your blood pressure or cholesterol checked? DiabetOmics will be on-site at the May 5 General Council meeting to do blood draws and health screenings. Anyone who has not taken part is strongly encouraged to participate. There is no direct cost to you. DiabetOmics has been working with our …

Culture Walking On -- Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. 12.02.2013 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. May 14, 1965 - Nov. 1, 2013 Tribal member Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. was born May 14, 1965, in Redding, Calif., where he was raised. He walked on Friday, Nov. 1, at the age of 48. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, papa and friend to many. He worked construction and landscaping for more than 30 years. He was a giving and selfless person. He loved to visit yard sales and find …

Culture Walking On - Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. 07.24.2013 Ron Karten Walking On Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. Dec. 14, 1954 - July 8, 2013 Tribal Elder Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr., 58, a resident of Metaline Falls, Wash., walked on July 8, 2013, as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Idaho. He was born Dec. 14, 1954, in Tillamook, Ore. He lived most of his life in Colville, Wash., and since late 2007 resided in Metaline Falls where he owned and operated DC Auto & …

Culture Walking On -- David Lee Thompson Jr. 06.15.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On David Lee Thompson Jr. David Lee Thompson Jr. Jan. 14, 1965 - June 8, 2020 David Lee Thompson Jr., 55, of Sweet Home passed away on Monday, June 8. He was born in Lebanon to Jeannette Marie (Harrison) and David Lee Thompson Sr. David was an avid hunter, fisher, hiker, outdoorsman, sky watcher, artist, musician, culture awareness supporter and comedian. He is survived by his daughter, Selah Drummond; son, Haven …

Culture Walking On -- Lynda Ayn Jones 01.14.2021 Dean Rhodes Walking On Lynda Ayn Jones Lynda Ayn Jones March 30, 1942 – Dec. 15, 2020 Tribal Elder Lynda Ayn Jones, great-granddaughter of Chief Alquema and granddaughter to Sara/Sallie Hutchins-Jones, passed away in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 15, 2020, with her three children by her side. Lynda was born in Yelm, Wash., to Avery and Ethel Jones. She was the youngest of nine children. She loved music and could play the piano, guitar and accordion, …