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Culture Walking On -- Carl Robert Gregg 01.31.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Carl Robert Gregg Nov. 13, 1926 - Dec. 18, 2013 Tribal Elder Carl Robert "Bob" Gregg was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Bend, Ore., to Earl and Eva Gregg. He was the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; three brothers, Clarence, Kenneth and Earl Gregg; sister, Edith Arriaga; and his wife of 31 years, Darlene Y. Gregg. He had seven children, 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Governments Day slated for Thursday, Feb. 22 02.14.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government If you go Tribal Governments Day Where: State Capitol, 900 Court St. N.E., Salem When : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 More info: 503-986-1067 By Danielle Frost “Oregon is Indian County: Who We Are” is the theme of Tribal Governments Legislative Day being held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the State Capitol in Salem. …

Culture Priest seeks to rebuild connection between community and St. Michael's Catholic Church 11.13.2018 Danielle Frost People , History By Danielle Frost MCMINNVILLE -- St. Michael’s Catholic Church has been a part of Grand Ronde since Father Adrian Croquet opened it in 1862, just five years after the Reservation was established. Scores of Tribal Elders recall attending the parish school and roller skating in the gymnasium as young teens. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. recalls how he …

Tribal Government & News Survey finds six homeless Tribal members in area 04.13.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Housing By Danielle Frost Out of 125 responses to the Tribe’s first homeless survey conducted in December, only six Grand Ronde Tribal members identified as being without a place to live. Eight other Tribal members said they were living with family or friends. The survey was conducted at the request of Tribal Council to gather information on homelessness in the area after Tribal …

Culture Yesteryears -- March 1, 2018 02.28.2018 Danielle Frost History 2013 – Grand Ronde Tribal members fared well at the state wrestling tournament held in Portland, winning two state titles and taking two second places. Dallas High School sophomore Matthew Hofenbredl, 16, added a second consecutive title to his record. He had been wrestling since the age of 5. Scio High School senior Josh Parazoo, 18, did the same while his brother, Scio freshman Justin, 15, placed second in the finals. The …

Culture Walking On -- Charlene R. McManis 05.04.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Charlene R. McManis Aug. 22, 1953 – May 1, 2018 Tribal Elder Charlene Rose (Willing) McManis, 64, of Worcester, Vt., walked on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Portland, Ore., the daughter of Charles S. and Kathleen (Sarmento) Willing on Aug. 22, 1953. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She graduated from Inglewood High School in Inglewood, Calif., in the …

Culture Community Input meeting attracts 50 attendees 06.28.2018 Danielle Frost People , Events , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight has heard several interesting suggestions during his time in law enforcement. The annual Community Input meeting was no exception. “People definitely tell us what they think we are doing right and what we can improve on,” he said. “It’s a good thing.” McKnight’s department was one of several represented at the event, held in the …

Culture Chachalu is still under construction 11.14.2017 Danielle Frost Culture , Education , History , Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost The fences may be coming down and the cedar plank siding is up, but eager visitors will need to wait awhile longer before visiting the expanded Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center. Tribal Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson said that since most work on the large exhibit hall and research room is complete and fencing was removed, it may look …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Dec. 15, 2017 12.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : Our nation recently celebrated Thanksgiving Day. To me, Thanksgiving is not about an opulent meal; it is to remember that our ancestors reached out to those in need. I am thankful for my family, for my brothers and sisters, and for my extended family. The Tribal family blesses in so many ways, reaching out to those in need like our ancestors did. I recently lost my Dad, Darrel …

Culture Walking On - Pearl Langley Lyon 12.05.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Pearl Hughberta Langley Lyon Feb. 20, 1912 – Nov. 29, 2017 Tribal Elder Pearl Langley Lyon was born Feb. 20, 1912, in Tillamook, Ore., to Emma Zuercher and James Langley. She was their eldest, having sisters Bernice and Ruby. She had an older half-brother, Arnold. She was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Ronde and graduated from high school in St. Paul. On March 7, 1932, she married Harley Lyon of …