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.” The memorial service was held Friday, April 12, at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal gymnasium. A graveside service followed at the Tribal Cemetery with a meal at the Community Center. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas, Oregon, assisted the family. Lyndel John Norwest Oct. 18, 1956 – March 30, 2024 Tribal Elder Lyndel “Big John” Norwest passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 67 in Albany, Oregon. He was born in Chiloquin, in Klamath County, on Oct. 18, 1956 …

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. A memorial service will be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Plankhouse achaf-hammi at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Kimberly Sue LaBonte Dec. 26, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Sue LaBonte passed on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 56. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family. A viewing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

training for during most of 2024, attendees are asked to dress in Hawaiian attire. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Tribal Cemetery. A full obituary will be printed in a later edition of Smoke Signals. Rae Ann Mussell Oct. 1, 1952 – Dec. 5, 2024 Tribal Elder Rae Ann Mussell passed away on Dec. 5, 2024, at the age of 72. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home in Chilliwack, British Columbia, is assisting the family. Funeral services details were unavailable before press …

would work diligently completing his first built motor that sparked a lifelong love of building motors. Dwight worked through high school and graduated in 1964 from North Salem High School. After graduation, Dwight proudly made the decision to serve his country in the United States Air force. After completing his training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, he was sent to serve in Thailand. During his time in the service, he learned to weld, with that skill he became part …

– Nov. 20, 2025 Tribal Elder Charles Henry Taylor passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Legends Tri County Funeral Home in Seguin, Texas, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Gerald Croy Bolden Jan. 8, 1949 – Nov. 23, 2025 Tribal Elder Gerard Croy Bolden passed away Nov. 23, 2025, at the age of 76. Cornerstone Funeral Services in Boring is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Janet Yvonne Taggart …

was to improve the rate of compliance by the patient and the clinic with two targeted standards of care outlined by the American Diabetes Association and the Indian Health Service. Those being the annual testing of cholesterol and blood pressure control. These topics were chosen because of the significant correlation between diabetes and heart disease. The Indian Health Service factsheet on diabetes indicates that the rate of developing heart disease is three to four times higher than for those without …

of Agriculture and Forest Service also announced the findings of a report on sacred sites that includes a list of recommendations for working more closely with Tribes in the protection, interpretation and access to sacred sites on public lands. "American Indian and Alaska Native values and culture have made our nation rich in spirit and deserve to be honored and respected," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a statement. "By honoring and protecting sacred sites on national forests and grasslands …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Natural Resources contracts 08.14.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Natural resources Smokes Signals editor Tribal Council approved two Natural Resources-related items at its Wednesday, Aug. 6, meeting. The first item involved contracts with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentive Program that will fund Tribal efforts to control brush on two properties near Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road. Natural Resources …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Oct. 1, 2018 09.27.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank all the individuals who have aided in the process to come to my rescue to provide a valued service in placing the marker for my beloved husband Wesley West. I was devastated by the loss of my husband of many years and a well-known member of the Confederated Tribes. He served as a voice for the Tribe as a council member and retired Army veteran who tirelessly …