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-to-late 20s. “Everything to me was kind of serious,” he said, “because I was playing with the big guys.” Tom’s athleticism received interest from Oregon State University, the University of Washington and several California colleges, as well as from the National Football League’s New York Giants, but he instead focused on his new family. Tom married Marianne Kent and in 1948 they had their first child, Victoria. He then went to work in the timber industry. Over the course of the next five years, he …

. According to her Oregon House website, Hoyle earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emmanuel College in Boston, Mass., and lives in west Eugene with her husband and two dogs. Her two children attend college in Oregon. She also has more than 25 years of private sector business experience in domestic and international sales, wholesale distribution and retail management in the sporting goods industry. “I think she is viewed as someone who is a real up-and-coming leader in the state …

Culture 31 names being added to West Valley Veterans Memorial 05.15.2015 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Thirty-one names, including those of two World War I veterans, will be added to the West Valley Veterans Memorial during the 13 th annual Memorial Day Ceremony beginning at noon Monday, May 25. Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran, said it is rare to add the names of World War I veterans because …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 15, 2013 07.15.2013 Ron Karten Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I tell the truth, and I expose myself as a weak, misguided, misdirected, dysfunctional true blood I used to be. Blood is thicker than water. Blood, the true bond of connection for creating a future of honesty, diligence, respect, pride, perseverance, patience, modesty, bravery, loyalty and hope to continue with great spirit, the real culture of our Indian nation, true blood nation …

is to have students write about who they are, where they come from and where their imagination can take them,” Olson said. “The most important thing that happened was my discovery that I loved writing poetry. I’ve always liked to write stories and comedy, but have never been too interested in poetry. All of that changed while I was at Kalamazoo.” Olson was one of two Native youths from Oregon to be selected for the program, and the youngest from all those across the United States who were …

this process a little over a year ago. This interim position can be as long as we want.” Kennedy said that much of the work the commission has done in the past has changed due to the pandemic. “I was heavily involved in the last hiring process,” she said. “This time, it’s an opportunity to take another look at the work of the commission. (The pandemic) is a paradigm shift in how we look at those things. Moving forward, I support inclusion. We eliminate many problems if we stay connected …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Nov. 15, 2020 11.12.2020 Danielle Harrison History 2015 2015 – Grand Ronde Tribal member Marcel Allen won the 40 th annual World Junior Bull Riding Championship at the 2015 Indian Nation Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas, Nev. Allen qualified for the world championship after winning three of seven bull riding events the past summer. “There were a lot more people,” Allen said. “There was a different set-up and it was just a whole different thing. I was super …

, as well as the quality of services provided to the citizens of both states. Executive Director Scott Hayes met with Tribal Council members and the Tribal Police via Go to Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, to virtually present the certification award. “Grand Ronde is the first Tribal agency in Oregon to become accredited and this is a great step,” Hayes said. “In normal times, I would have a plaque with me to present, but due to COVID, we can’t do that.” To be accredited, law enforcement agencies must …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Feb. 15, 2021 02.11.2021 Danielle Harrison History 2016 2016 – Tribal Silviculture/Fire Protection Technician Jeremy Ojua and Tribal Silviculture/Fire Protection Supervisor Colby Drake had their photos featured in a new exhibit at Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center. “I had seen a lot of Jay and Colby’s pictures online,” exhibit curator and Tribal Artisan Travis Stewart said. “A lot of people who live out here tend to take how beautiful it is out …

. She served on the Education Committee and as Tribal representative to the statewide committee, as well as on the board of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. She also had recently been honored at the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ winter conference. Before retiring, Schmidt worked for 36 years at the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 1991 – Dorothy Ledford was honored as the Nanitch Sahallie employee of the month. “I try to give 100 percent all of the time,” she said. “I have always done that and I …