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of Boise, along with eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a cousin, Donna Raatz of Winneconne, Wis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Berray, on Dec. 29, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery with a luncheon following at the Elders Activity Center. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. To leave a memory or message for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com . Share …

, finishing behind The Source Weekly , an arts and entertainment newspaper based in Bend. The Target Audience category was judged on level of interest, relevance, creativity and commitment to target audience. Smoke Signals staff writer Danielle Frost received a second-place award in Best News Writing for her story "Meteorite Impact," which covered the June 2018 visit of Tribal members to Tomanowos in New York City. Former Smoke Signals graphics designer George Valdez received a second-place …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde seeking amendment to Reservation Act 12.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Tribal Council , Tribal employees Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier visited with Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici during the Tribe’s lobbying visit to Washington, D.C., during the week of Dec. 2-6. The Tribe is seeking an amendment to the 1988 Reservation Act that would allow it to bring a land claim within the state of Oregon. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals …

corrections. In 2019, Tribal Council approved 204 corrections to the Restoration Roll. The corrections will now be sent to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. To view the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, 306 S.W. Washington St., Albany. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Marvin’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Fisher Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit www.fisherfuneralhome.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Dayton Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane, Dayton. To leave online condolences, please visit www.macyandson.com Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

, Lauen (Lorna) and Jim Johnston; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Amanda Johnston; brothers, Lee and Gerald Johnston; sisters, Ethel McKindley, Inez Ptacek, Ruby Sanders, Wilma O’Connor and Ruth Pfaff; daughter, Terri Goold; and sons-in-law, Tim Hart and Jody Sleppy. A celebration of life will be held at a later day. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

staff to prepare a statement on behalf of Tribal Council speaking out against racial injustice in the United States. The powwow grounds work will include reseeding, fertilizing and tilling approximately 10 acres. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest …

authorizations to proceed that moved $56,000 from contingency and CARES Act funding to help pay for the Rail Depot improvement project, increased the monthly maximum benefit in the Veterans Disability Program to $816 and OK’d $100,000 in the 2020 budget to start a Tribal member loan program that will allow Tribal members to borrow up to $1,000 from the Tribe. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share …

your hands, wear face masks and maintain social distance to prevent exposure and stop the spread,” the post stated. For more information regarding the Tribe’s coronavirus pandemic response, visit www.grandronde.org/covid-19-information/. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …