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"The Kalapuyans." The book was considered one of the most accessible resources for information and history on the Native peoples who lived in the Willamette Valley. The book had been out of print for 30 years. 1999 - Direlle Calica, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, became the second recipient of the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship sponsored by Spirit Mountain Community Fund. "For us it's another feather in our cap for her to go to Washington, D.C., and have our concerns heard …

Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He served with the 3142 nd SIG SV GP, 10 th Mountain Division, 5 th Army. He was discharged after the war. "Uncle Gene" was always happy and had a very good sense of humor that was enjoyed by everyone. He lived in Salem most of his life and worked in various positions. He was a diehard Portland Trail Blazers fan. He participated in numerous Native American activities including the Indian Education Committee in Salem …

in a 4-2 decision against Hood River Valley's Christian Marquez. Hofenbredl, who battled a knee injury most of this season, almost had Marquez turned in the third period, but he was ruled out of bounds. Late in overtime, Hofenbredl shot in on Marquez, but Marquez took him down for the win. To get to the finals, Hofenbredl beat Valen Wyse of Hermiston High 7-2. Includes information from the Salem Statesman-Journal. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

Culture Yesteryears -- Jan. 1, 2015 12.31.2014 Michelle Alaimo History 2010 – The Tribe started doing something that had been suspended most of the previous two years – selling timber from the Reservation. Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson said the timber market was slowly showing improvement, which makes it worthwhile again for the Tribe to once again sell timber. 2005 – The first annual Native Youth Leadership Powwow was held at Willamina High School gym. The powwow …

and vacations with Mark, Barbara and Douglas. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, taking long drives, water and snow skiing, and Seattle Seahawks football. He was a lifelong learner, with a book or newspaper always in hand. Most of all, Mark enjoyed spending time with his family. Mark is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Douglas; parents, George and Charlotte Steere; brothers, Mike (Ela) Steere of Lincoln City and Jeff (Debbie) Steere of Beaverton; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many …

drag race his Corvette. Don spent most of his time working on and restoring cars of all kinds. He also loved spending time with his son and dogs. Surviving relatives include his son, Justin Erickson of Hoquiam; daughter, Rachele Erickson of Aberdeen; three grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Erickson of Elma, Wash., Chase Daniel Earl Reeder of Hoquiam and Maddison Rayne Reeder of Aberdeen; brothers, Rick Erickson of Centralia, Wash., and William Erickson of Aberdeen; sisters, Jean Tietzel and Donna …

Culture Walking On -- Marvin Loren Kimsey Sr. 03.08.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Marvin Loren Kimsey Sr. Feb. 27, 1935 – March 4, 2018 Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Marvin Loren Kimsey Sr., 83, a resident of Grand Ronde walked on at his home on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on Feb. 27, 1935, in Hehe, Ore., the son of Loren Leo and Nora Warren Kimsey. He lived most of his life in Grand Ronde, spending summers in the Warm Springs area while growing up. He enjoyed being a part of the Wild Horse …

,” Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier said. “It is a very close group, so to (a new participant) it can be intimidating. It is important to bridge them in.” On Friday, July 20, most of the Canoe Family had set up camp at Columbia View Park in St. Helens for three days of paddle practice on the Columbia River to become more adept at navigating before they began the miles of paddling starting from Samish, Wash., and ending in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, July 28. Stops were scheduled …

property, and most of them survived the winter. 1990 – Tribal Elders enjoyed a trip to the Old Mill Museum in Salem in their new van, which was comfortable and gave an enjoyable ride. After the museum, they went to Bonanza for lunch. 1985 – Because of the Easter holiday, the General Council meeting was moved to April 14. Tribal Historian Barbara Lane of Victoria, British Columbia, was scheduled to speak. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke …

Tribal Government & News Tribe dispatches crew to help fight Camp Fire in northern California 11.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Natural Resources , Tribal Employees , Public Safety The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde sent a Type 6 wildland fire engine with a three-person crew to northern California on Friday, Nov. 9, to help fight the Camp Fire, which has become the most destructive fire in the state’s history. More than 40 people have been killed by the fire and more than 6,400 structures have been …