MAY 15, 2019
MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT
Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able
to perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40.
For questions regarding scheduling, contact the Tribal
Court at 503-879-2303. n
Graduation Celebration
scheduled for June 21
The annual Graduation Celebration for eight-graders, high school stu-
dents and college graduates will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, in the
Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road.
For more information, contact Education Department Senior Adminis-
trative Assistant Deborah Bachman at 503-879-2275. n
Veterans Royalty
Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans
SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other
events with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with
and represent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty
during events and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers.
The Veterans Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different
military branches.
When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the
duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and
parades and dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until
the flags are retired. Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and
be willing and able to dance.
GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY
Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal
youth to learn our traditions , powwow protocol and work with veterans.
Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending powwows
and various community events.
We encourage all Tribal youth to join.
Warriors — 8-18 years of age
Junior Veterans Queen — 11-13 years of age
Senior Veterans Queen — 14-18 years of age
S moke S ignals
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Walking On...
Brandon Thomas Clark
Oct. 6, 1990 – May 3, 2019
Brandon Thomas Clark of Clio, Mich.,
28, walked on Friday, May 3, 2019, at
his residence.
Funeral services were held Friday, May
10, 2019, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral
Home in Clio. Kim Christensen and the
Rev. Kyle Maddox officiated with crema-
tion that followed.
Family received visitors at the funeral
home on Thursday, May 9, and before
the service on Friday, May 10. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the family for Brandon’s son,
Easton’s, education.
Brandon was born Oct. 6, 1990, in Flint,
Mich., to Lorrie Bedard and Ryan Clark. He graduated from Clio High
School in 2009. Brandon became engaged to the love of his life, Kayleigh
Parkinson, in September 2016.
He was owner and operator of K&B Auto Detailing and More in Clio.
Brandon was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in
Oregon. He enjoyed everything that had to do with music and loved playing
his guitar. Brandon also enjoyed baseball, wrestling and getting tattoos.
Everyone who knew him would say that was a family man with a heart
of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. His best friends were
his brothers and he was an extremely proud father.
He is survived by his son, Easton Clark; fiancée, Kayleigh Parkinson;
parents, Lorrie (Chuck) Nettleton and Ryan (Susana) Clark; brothers, Ryan
(Haley) Clark, Evan (Brooke) Clark, Perry (Marci) Nettleton and Jason
Clark; and grandparents, JoAnne Kondrat, and Bob and Martha Nettleton.
He also was preceded in death by a grandmother, Thelma Jean Bedard.
To sign the family’s guest book or share an online condolence, visit
www.oguinnfh.com.
We Want To Hear From You!
That’s right, the Grand Ronde Health &
Wellness Center Comment Box is
located at the entrance of the Health &
Wellness Center, next to the drinking
fountain. Share your experience, good
or bad with us! We look forward to hearing
what you have to say. n
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be alcohol and drug free
3. Never married, no children
4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
5. Sign and comply with Veteran Royalty
Guidelines and Agreement
~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________
Father’s Name: __________________________________________________
Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent):
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________
Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Affairs
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Questions? Contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418
or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
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