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, for Emerald Village Eugene, an affordable tiny house community; Children’s Healing Art Project Inc. of Multnomah County, $10,000, for its CHAP Outside-the-Hospital Program capability expansion; Portland Homeless Family Solutions, $15,000, for its homeless support project; Reading Results of Multnomah County, $40,000, to ensure students are on a path to success; Salem Free Clinics, $37,000, to provide culturally competent care to uninsured patients with diabetes in Marion and Polk counties …

Yates, K5 Tutor/Adviser Lead Kyla Evenson and Willamina Elementary staff member Beth Bailey, who signed them in and gave them a raffle ticket. A table of activities was staffed by Kandee Little, Darlene Aaron and Tammy Leno from the Health & Wellness Center and attendees received a free dinner of hot dogs, apples, baby carrots, chips, punch and water prepared by Willamina School District Nutrition Specialist Lynne Shore. The meal was served by Family Services Coordinator Audra Sherwood, Higher …

of life better for working people, seniors, typical Oregonians. … It requires recognizing that there are values that both sides feel strongly about and they can respect the other’s point of view.” During the Town Hall, Wyden also discussed the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, federal funding for the Newberg-Dundee bypass project, improving the state’s economy, a free and open Internet, federal aid for first-time homebuyers and defending Oregon voters’ decision to legalize recreational …

. “His name was Paul,” says Kathryn. “He had cerebral palsy. Just walking caused him so much pain. Mushy saw him and sat down nearby. He (Mushy) was asking Creator to please take away the pain from Paul. Let me handle the pain. Let me carry it for him.” When the ceremony concluded, Mushy needed help walking while Paul walked away seemingly pain-free. “I prayed to take the pain away from Paul,” says Mushy. “It works. It really works.” Like in the rest of his life, Mushy volunteered to carry one last …

Hearts and the Bronze Star with V “device” for valor. He rose to the top of the enlisted ranks, retiring from the Army as a master sergeant. He continued his federal service by beginning a career as a postal carrier, where he served faithfully for more than 20 years. Richard was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, where he volunteered much of his free time on weekends, working pancake breakfasts, food drives and other events that raised funds for local charities and churches. Richard …

is the songs I am learning here are not the songs of my people. I would like to learn the songs of my people, the ways of my people, and the language and the history of my people. If there are any Elders or Tribal members who would be willing to assist me in this area of my rehabilitation and my recovery, I would very highly appreciate your help. Please feel free to write me at Joshua D. Haller, BA0383, H.D.S.P.-B1-106, P.O. Box 3030, Susanville, Calif. 96127. Joshua D. Haller Roll #1994 Dear Smoke …

Culture Tribe holding annual History & Culture Summit 09.29.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Events , Tribal Employees If you go Grand Ronde History and Culture Summit When: Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27 Where: Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Cost: $25 registration fee; free for Tribal members and staff. $25 for dinner at achaf-hammi on Wednesday evening. More information: www.grandronde.org/hcsummit The 2016 edition of the Tribe’s annual History and Culture Summit will occur in Grand Ronde …

, Mock Orange, Oceanspray, Ninebark, Pacific Willow and Red Osier Dogwood. Ojua, who has worked for the Tribe since 2006, said the cutting blocks are tilled up beds that they are trying to keep free of weeds. He said the plan is to grow the trees and take cuttings off of them. “You can take a cutting off a limb and pretty much jam it in the ground and it will start to put down roots,” said Ojua. “This has a lot of potential.” “It’s been really fun,” said Wilson. “The guys that put …

allocates up to $20,000 to the Willamina School District annually for the purpose of funding a school district project for a specified calendar year. Tribal Council recently approved an $8,300 donation to purchase and install a track and field scoreboard at the high school. During the most recent round of Willamina school bond elections, full-page ads supporting the measures appeared numerous times for free in the Tribal newspaper, Smoke Signals . A full-page ad costs $435. Since 1997, the Tribe’s …

Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center in Dallas, Ore. Donna Christine Strafford Nov. 19, 1946 - Sept. 16, 2012 The angels came for Christy on her journey to heaven. She was pain free! I think she danced her way into heaven. Her husband, Joseph (Syd) and loved ones were close by, Adrian, Greg and Gina, and her pets: Bridget, Missy, Spunky and Stormy. Christy passed away from bile duct cancer. She chose hospice care so she could enjoy visits from family, friends, cousins, play …