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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 …

the service, he continued working in logging and in mills. He worked for Champion Lumber for more than 20 years. His final occupation was as custodian at Faulconer-Chapman School in Sheridan. Ivan worked hard and enjoyed his off time. He was an avid reader, enjoying science fiction and historical novels. He loved the Big Band era of music. He lived to fish and hunt, collecting many rods, reels and guns. Ivan will be remembered for his wit, charm and unfailing desire to help all he met. Ivan …

was the fifth eldest Elder in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by sons, Lavern, Norman, Jim and Deitz Peters; daughters, Merlene Bennett and Marsha Drum; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren all residing near Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; parents; daughter, Nona; seven brothers and two sisters. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon. A service celebrating …

employees at the Tribe and are super happy when we get to show appreciation with an event like this.” Other Tribal Council members in attendance included Kathleen George and Michael Cherry, who both congratulated employees after they received years of service awards. The Lenos led the way with Lead Groundskeeper Greg Leno reaching 34 years, Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno hitting 32 years while Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno notched 30 years and Housing …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Elder Deitz Peters speaks at West Point 11.14.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal member , Military , Events Contributed photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Deitz Peters has long been an advocate of Native culture and how it relates to military service. Now, he has had the opportunity to travel to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., to talk to students about the experience of growing up in a Native …

. Mercier was selected out of what Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland described as “a comprehensive recruitment and selection process.” “Bryan stood out for his vision of the future of BIA and skills to achieve that vision,” Newland said in a press release. According to the press release, Mercier has spent two decades working in public service. His federal career started with the U.S. Forest Service, followed by a few years as a program manager at the Department of the Treasury’s Community …