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, Jayde; brothers, Manuel Diaz III, Arthur Diaz, Donivan Diaz, Keenan Ulestad and Brendon (no last name provided); sister, Tajia Ulestad; and grandparents, Mazie Thompson and Mary and Manuel Diaz. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde gym. A potluck fellowship followed in the Tribal Community Center. Arrangements were handled by Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.AdamsonsSheridanFuneralHome.com . Donald Gene …

." According to the Historical Society, History Makers are "contemporary individuals who have made a significant impact in their field of work or service during their lifetime. These individuals, with ties to Oregon, are making history through scientific discovery and exploration, innovation in business, communications, the arts, or service in their communities. Whether they were born here, lived here or work here, Oregon History Makers represent the best of what the state has to offer." Harrison is being …

as a food bank or a community service building. The Tribe has identified the Curl property across Grand Ronde Road from the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority's office as the leading contender for locating the new food bank because it is a block from Elder housing and from Chxi Musam Illihi low-income family housing. According to the grant application, the number of households and people served by the Grand Ronde Community Resource Center has increased substantially during the recent recession …

in applying conservation plans and practices based on soil and other resource capabilities," said Conservation District Manager Jackie Hastings in an Aug. 6 letter to Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy. In another press release, the Conservation District praised the Natural Resources Department for implementing large-scale conservation work during the past three years that is building "on a history of dedication with smaller project." "Partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Service …

for the families of patients. "We opened Behavioral Health services to the whole family," says Julie Davis, Clinical Services director, "so we can serve parents who might need counseling. We added family (as eligible for these services) with the goal of making the whole family well." Later this year, a women's transitional center for eight women and their children will open. Also adding to the clinic's income is the addition of the Pharmacy's mail order service. The other side of increased revenue …

, into the marriage. He adopted them as his own, and they had two children together, Bobbie Baize and Eva Weaver. He then married Darlene, bringing three children with her into their marriage. Bob also adopted all three, Mike, John and April Gregg, raising them as his own. Because of Bob's career, they moved every two to three years. He and his wife Darlene were often called "gypsies" by their friends. Bob retired from the service in 1975, bought five acres in Elmira, Ore., where he lived for three years …

Culture 31st Restoration celebration schedule set 10.30.2014 Ron Karten Culture , History , Events The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will celebrate its 31st anniversary of Restoration, which occurred on Nov. 22, 1983, with a day's worth of events on Saturday, Nov. 22. The celebration starts at 9 a.m. with a prayer service for Tribal members and their families at the Atudship rock mound, which is designed to be a sacred memorial for healing. The site, first used during 2013's 30th …

the historical role that Tribal burning had in contributing to past fire regimes, and for increasing the public’s and resource managers’ awareness of how working with Tribes on forest restoration and restoring fire as an eco-cultural process can benefit society and the environment today,” said Frank Lake, a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service. Researchers examined 100 trees scared by more than 200 fires dating back to 1650. They found that diverse dry forest stands from across the Rogue River …

presidents alike. “The United States has a legal responsibility to provide health care to Native Americans,” said Mary Smith, acting head of the Indian Health Service during the Obama administration and a member of the Cherokee Nation. “It’s the largest prepaid health system in the world – they’ve paid through land and massacres – and now you’re going to take away health care and add a work requirement?” Tribal leaders and public health advocates also worry that Medicaid work rules are just the start …

that provides home energy assistance to low-income Tribal households in a seven-county service area. In 2017, the program served 166 households. Planning & Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the Tribe has been receiving the funding for more than a decade. Declared Friday, Sept. 14, as the next per capita payment date. Appointed Joann Mercier as an alternate to the Election Board with a term expiring in March 2020. She was one of 11 applicants for the position on the Election Board. Approved …